The 11th International Rubber Glove Conference and Exhibition (IRGCE) in 2024 was a tremendous success, solidifying its reputation as the “World’s Largest Rubber Glove Event.” This prestigious event became a key gathering for industry players, offering a platform for innovation, collaboration, and networking within the rubber glove sector and its supply chain.
The excitement continued as the 12th edition of IRGCE was set to return even bigger and better from 8th to 10th September 2026, held on a Tuesday to Thursday. The event promised to be a must-attend affair, especially for professionals in the rubber glove industry, providing an unparalleled opportunity for participants to connect, share knowledge, and explore new opportunities.
Since its inauguration in 2002, the IRGCE had played a vital role in bridging gaps within the industry, encouraging dialogue and collaboration among key stakeholders. Every biennial edition had seen the event grow in prominence, and it was recognized as the premier global platform for the rubber glove community to come together and work “hand in glove.”
Past 11th Conference 2024 Details
"Towards an effective, sustainable and innovative rubber glove industry.”
The conference this time around will delve into two areas of recent concern of the industry, namely:
1. Ensuring the sustainability of the rubber glove industry in facing new challenges.
2. Addressing responsibilities regarding the Environment, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG).
Biz Talk
Our Featured Key Speakers of 11th Conference
The IRGCE is back for the 11th time, bigger and better. This premier event, held at KLCC from 3rd to 5th September 2024, aims to showcase the vision of the Rubber Glove Industry and its supporting ecosystem globally. Join industry leaders to learn about cutting-edge technologies and creative initiatives shaping the future of the rubber glove industry.
On 3rd September 2024, we will have 5 plenary speakers sharing on different topics.
Malaysia
Malaysia
Singapore
Thailand
Thailand
Additionally, we have invited various oral speakers to present on a range of interesting topics on September 4th and 5th, 2024.
| Session | Speaker | Title |
|---|---|---|
|
Sustainability |
Stefano Savi,
Global Platform for
Sustainable Natural Rubber |
Integrating sustainability into supply chain operations |
|
Prof Dr Harald Sippel,
Skrine |
Sustainability in the rubber industry 3.0: from doing good
and mandatory regulation to a change in business model |
|
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Dr Muhammad Fadzli Ali,
Malaysian Rubber Board |
Charting the Future of Sustainable Natural Rubber:
Malaysian Sustainable Natural Rubber (MSNR) |
|
|
Shabinah Filza Mohd Sharib,
Malaysian Rubber Board |
Biodegrade index of rubber products toward the
Biodegradability standard of disposable rubber gloves from
the past and future perspectives |
|
|
Dr Chua Wen Shyan,
SHRDC |
Sustainable Smart Factory: A Practical Approach towards
adoption of Industry 4.x |
|
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Christian Schriver,
Preferred by Nature |
Bridging the Gap: Preparing Rubber Companies for the
European Union's EUDR Implementation by December 30
2024 |
|
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Dr Gareth Simpson, Synthomer
Sdn Bhd |
Digital Solution for A Sustainable Glove Supply Chain |
|
|
Michaela Summerer,
International Trade Center |
Responsibility on the Environmental, Social and Corporate
Governance (ESG) |
|
|
Regulatory |
Martin Heels & Emma Morris,
Satra Technology |
Compliance of new test method related to glove |
|
Dr Kartini Alias,
Malaysian Rubber Board |
Updates on new and revise test method / specification
related to glove and latex |
|
|
Advanced Material |
Ranvir S Virdi,
Robinson Brothers Limited |
Developments In Safer Accelerators for The Latex Industry |
|
Dr Azira Abd Aziz,
Malaysian Rubber Board |
Revolutionary Biodegradable Graphene Gloves |
|
|
Prof Chow Wen Shyang,
Universiti Sains Malaysia |
Sustainable Polymer Blend-based Latex: Trends, Challenges
and Opportunities |
|
|
Nurulhuda Abdullah,
Malaysian Rubber Board |
Surface Characteristic and Microscopy Visualization of
Antimicrobial Film |
| Session | Speaker | Title |
|---|---|---|
|
Advanced Material |
Dr. Andrew Hearley
Vice President R&D,
Cariflex Pte. Ltd. |
A Journey adapting to growing polyisoprene (PI) Latex
demand, performance, and sustainability requirements |
|
Carlos Busquets
Responsible Glove Alliance |
Shared Responsibility to Address Forced Labor and Emerging Regulatory Requirements |
|
|
Professor Yeampon
Nakaramontri |
Nano-zinc oxide (ZnOnp) was prepared via latex processes |
|
|
Technology |
Dr. Woo Choon Kong,
Woock Research PLT |
Double / Multiple Glove Donning and Multi-Layered Dipping
Technology Evolutionary Innovations |
|
Anil Skariah, Thaimed
Babyproducts Co. Ltd |
Glove Scraps to Gold: Uncovering New Value Propositions |
|
|
Dr. Leo Choe Peng,
University Sains Malaysia |
Greenhouse gas quantification methodologies for the rubber
industry |
|
|
Chester Tan,
AFA Group |
Advancement in Glove Packing Automation towards
Sustainability |
|
|
Stephen Pok,
Palette Tech Sdn Bhd |
The Important Role of Bearings in Glove Production and the
Exploration of Service life Length |
|
|
Norihide Enomoto,
Midori Anzen Co. Ltd &
Nadia Wan Azman |
M-GEN2 technology for the new generation of rubber glove
Production & Application of polycarbodiimide (PCDI) as an
accelerator-free (AF) crosslinker for low temperature curing in
carboxylated nitrile butadiene rubber (XNBR) gloves. |
|
|
Bob Groves,
University of Cambridge |
The Formation of Metal Salts in Carboxylated Nitrile Latex |
|
|
Chan Yin Thai,
Budget Champ Sdn Bhd |
Investigating The Factors That Influence Elastic Modulus and
Stress Retention in Accelerator-Free Nitrile Latex |
|
|
Professor Krzysztof Koziol,
Cranfield University |
Development of 3D Printer for Elastomeric Products |
11th IRGCE Conference Schedule
| Time | Event (Venue) |
|---|---|
|
08:30 - 10:00 |
Opening Ceremony (Plenary Hall, Level 1) |
|
10:00 - 10:30 |
Tea break |
|
10.30 - 13.00 |
Exhibition Tour
(Ground Floor, Halls 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) |
|
13:00 - 14:00 |
Lunch
(Grand Ballroom, Level 3) |
|
14:00 - 15.45 |
Plenary Session (Plenary Theatre, Level 3) |
|
15:45 - 16:05 |
Tea break |
|
16:20 - 17:15 |
Plenary Session (Plenary Theatre, Level 3) |
| Time | Event (Venue) |
|---|---|
|
09:00 - 10:15 |
Paper Presentation
(Plenary Theatre, Level 3) |
|
10:15 - 10:35 |
Tea break |
|
10:35 - 11:50 |
Paper Presentation
(Plenary Theatre, Level 3) |
|
11:50 - 13:00 |
Exhibition Tour
(Ground Floor, Halls 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) |
|
13:00 - 14:00 |
Lunch (Grand Ballroom, Level 3) |
|
14:00 - 15:40 |
Paper Presentation (Plenary Theatre, Level 3) |
|
15:40 - 16.00 |
Tea break |
|
16:00 - 17:50 |
Paper Presentation (Plenary Theatre, Level 3) |
| Time | Event (Venue) |
|---|---|
|
09:00 - 10:15 |
Paper Presentation
(Plenary Theatre, Level 3) |
|
10:15 - 10:35 |
Tea break |
|
10:35 - 11:50 |
Paper Presentation
(Plenary Theatre, Level 3) |
|
11:50 - 13:00 |
Exhibition Tour
(Ground Floor, Halls 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) |
|
13:00 - 14:00 |
Lunch (Grand Ballroom, Level 3) |
|
14:00 - 15:15 |
Paper Presentation (Plenary Theatre, Level 3) |
|
15:15 - 15.35 |
Tea break |
|
15:35 - 16:50 |
Paper Presentation (Plenary Theatre, Level 3) |
|
17:00 - 17:30 |
Closing Ceremony
(Plenary Theatre, Level 3) |
11th IRGCE Conference Details
03/09 - 05/09/2024
(Tuesday - Thursday)
RM1,400 | USD350
NON-MEMBER
RM2,000 | USD500
Account: Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association
Account No.: 3139 1882 01
SWIFT BIC: PBBEMYKL
Important Things To Know Before Registering & Make Payment
- Technical Conference is HRD Corp Claimable
- Registration available on a FIRST-COME-FIRST-SERVED basis.
- The conference fees above include Lunch and Tea Break only. Conference participants will need to purchase dinner seat separately, and this is subject to availability.
- The conference registration fee is HRD Corp claimable. Please direct your application to HRD Corp. To apply for the training grant with HRD Corp, eligible companies need to submit the training grant application through the e-TRiS System BEFORE the conference date.
- Please email your registration form to: conference@margma.com.my
- Please use multiple forms if you have more than six (6) participants to register.
- The Conference Secretariat will notify registrants on registration confirmation by email according to details provided in the registration form. If you do not receive the registration confirmation within two weeks after submitting your registration form, kindly contact the Conference Secretariat.
- All Payments to be made in FULL not later than FOUR (4) weeks from the date of registration, failing which the seats will be released to other companies on waiting list.
- No refund applications are entertained if participant decides to cancel his registration or fails to attend the conference.
- The Organizer reserves the right to accept or decline any conference participant registration.
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