The Conference is Co-organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLEDB) and supported by the International Rubber Research Development Board (IRRDB) and over 20 global government agencies and associations.

The GRC 2014 is locally supported by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce and the Ministry of Plantation Industries.
Global Rubber Conference 2014 themed “Sowing the Seeds for Sustainable Future” is expected to bring together over 500 experts and delegates including government officials, rubber producers & planters, traders, importers & exporters, manufacturers of rubber products, commodity and investment analysts, rubber machinery & equipment suppliers and their supporting industries representing over 25 countries.

They will converge at this event to discuss a wide spectrum of commercial and R&D developments, share experiences, get updated on the latest trend and technologies transformation at the same time strengthen friendship.

It will be addressed by 18 eminent guest speakers who represent government agencies, rubber research bodies, rubber associations and commercial companies.

The conference aims to bring together both regulatory authorities and commercial players of the rubber world to provide updates on current trends and future challenges faced by the natural rubber industry.(SDF/KH)