This annual meeting and conference is a forum for engineers, scientists, users, policymakers, students, and advocates to learn about innovations that will drive our industry in the years ahead. By effectively communicating our knowledge and research, we can influence practices and policies and inspire innovation at all levels. The conference will include:

  • Technical paper presentations
  • A Keynote address by an industry leader
  • A Plenary lecture by a recognized technical expert, addressing the implementation of technology and science
  • Panel discussions with industry experts
  • Networking opportunities

Students and Young Professionals - You Are Our Future!

The Tire Science & Technology Annual Meeting and Conference provides unique opportunities to gain experience, develop leadership skills, and network with professionals who share your passion. We encourage students and young professionals to submit paper proposals. The best paper authored and presented by a full-time university student will receive a cash prize. To be eligible for the student award, the student paper manuscript must be submitted prior to the conference.

Subject Areas for Papers

Tire Industry Trends

Regulations & Standards, Autonomous/Shared Vehicles, Next Generation Mobility, Sustainable Material Sourcing

Tire Materials

Polymers, Cords, Steel, Green & Cured Rubber, Material Characterization, Tire Lifecycle

Emerging Technologies

Smart Tires, RFID, Sensors, Tire Electronics, Non-pneumatic Tires

Tire Vehicle System

Vehicle Dynamics and Stability, Ride, Harshness, Rollover, Pull, Uniformity

Tire Performance

Durability, Rolling Resistance, F&M, Simulation, Testing, Tire Design

Tire Road Interaction

Friction, Noise, Wear, Tire Effects on Pavement

Data Science

Tire/Vehicle Performance, Materials/Lab Data, Simulation Results, Manufacturing Processes and Intelligent Factory

Virtual Design

Constitutive Models, Tire Modeling and Model Characterization, Virtual Prototyping

Submission Timeline & Format

Schedule Deadline
Abstract Submission April 30, 2021
Notification of Acceptance May 28, 2021
Presentation Material Submission July 30, 2021
Manuscript Submission* October 31, 2021

     *For Awards Eligibility

Information for Authors

More instructions for Authors, including Presentation Information, Awards Information, and Manuscript Submission Information can be found in Author Information.

AUTHOR INFORMATION

Proposal Formats

Individual Paper and Oral Presentation: Individuals or groups of authors are encouraged to submit abstract proposals for papers whose content can be conveyed in 15-20 minutes (including a question/answer period). Paper presentations will be grouped into sessions with a common topic or theme. The society will provide a moderator for each session.

Panel Presentation: Small groups of authors are encouraged to submit 2-4 distinct but thematically linked presentation proposals as part of a panel discussion. Presentations would be 15 minutes each, followed by a panel of the presenters. Panel presentations will be reviewed as a group. The Tire Society will provide a moderator for each panel presentation session.

Poster Presentation: Individuals or groups of authors are encouraged to submit proposals for interactive poster presentations in which they can to discuss their work with conference participants. Poster proposals will also be peer-reviewed.

How to Submit Abstracts for Individual Paper, Oral, and Poster Presentations

Step 1.

Prepare your Abstract. Please ensure that your Abstract is between 100 and 300 words and observes style conventions as exemplified in the Tire Science and Technology journal. Use the example abstract found here as a template for submission.

Step 2.

Email your Abstract to conference@tiresociety.org.

No submissions will be accepted via regular postal mail. Please note that abstracts may be edited for publication on the Society’s web site and in the conference abstract booklet for grammar and to provide consistent style.

NOTE: Please indicate in your email if the abstract being submitted is for a student paper.

Panel Presentations

Please include these elements in your submission:

  • Title of your session –  the title should reflect the overall theme of this panel
  • Desired presentation type (Panel) – please note that selecting this option, does not guarantee that your proposal will be accepted as a panel. The Tire Society reserves the right to reorganize panels.
  • Authors (full names, degrees, affiliation)
  • Titles and abstracts of individual presentations in this panel (e.g., three brief abstracts) The entire proposal cannot exceed 500 words.