Warwick to host UK's first ‘advanced elastomers forum’

Coventry, UK – The University of Warwick is to host the UK's first ‘advanced elastomers forum’, in February next year, bringing together researchers and industry experts to discuss developments in elastomer technologies.

Organised by Warwick Manufacturing Group's (WMG) Nanocomposites Research Group, the two-day event – to be held 1-2 Feb 2027 – will cover elastomer science, materials design, AI-driven development, manufacturing technologies and product validation.

The forum will also address technical and sustainability challenges, including the development of more durable, energy-efficient and recyclable elastomer materials, WMG announced 9 Nov.

“Advanced elastomers are enabling innovation across a wide range of industries, from transportation and healthcare to energy and robotics,” said Chaoying Wan, professor of polymer nanocomposites at WMG.

The event will bring together academia and industry to “share knowledge, explore technologies and identify new opportunities for collaboration,” she added.

Delegates will also be able to tour WMG's International Institute for Nanocomposites Manufacturing, which specialises in elastomer and polymer nanocomposite R&D.