Call for Papers
2025 Conference Theme: Rolling Towards Sustainability: Tires for A Greener Future
September 23 – 25, 2025
The University of Akron, Akron Campus, Akron, Ohio
The Tire Society – the scientific professional organization for the tire industry – welcomes authors and interested individuals to its 44th Annual Tire Science and Technology Meeting and Conference.
We invite researchers, industry professionals, innovators, and policymakers to submit their papers for the upcoming Annual Meeting 2025, under the theme “Rolling Towards Sustainability: Tires for a Greener Future.”
Description: Highlighting the critical role tires play in achieving a sustainable future for transportation. We are looking for original, unpublished papers that address, but are not limited to, the following topics:
- Sustainable Materials for Efficient Tires – Showcase advancements in bio-based materials, natural rubber alternatives, and energy-harvesting technologies for tires.
- Optimizing Tires for Eco-Driving and Urban Sustainability – Explore innovations in design technology, wear, rolling resistance, and noise reduction to minimize fuel consumption and emissions.
- The Connected Tire: Data-Driven Solutions for Sustainability – Highlight the role of sensor technology and data analytics in monitoring and optimizing tire performance, reducing waste, and promoting responsible driving practices.
- Regulatory Solutions for a Sustainable Tire Industry – Discuss government policies and regulations that can incentivize sustainable practices and accelerate green innovations.
- Collaboration and Innovation – Discuss cross-industry collaborations between tire manufacturers, automakers, policymakers, and NGOs to drive collective sustainability efforts.
- Transforming Waste – Explore repurposing discarded tires into building materials, furniture, or alternative fuel sources.
- Building Smart Supply Chains: Transparency and Sustainability in Raw Materials – Discuss ethical sourcing practices for rubber, silica, and other materials, minimizing environmental impact throughout the supply chain.
Subject Areas for Papers
Submission Timeline & Format
| Schedule | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Abstract Submission | March 3, 2025 |
| Notification of Acceptance | May 2, 2025 |
| Presentation Material Submission | August 15, 2025 |
| Manuscript Submission* | November 3, 2025 |
*For Awards Eligibility
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). Presentations will be grouped into sessions with a common topic or theme. The society will provide a moderator for each session.
Student Poster Presentation: Individuals or groups of authors are encouraged to submit proposals for interactive poster presentations in which they can discuss their work with conference participants. The posters will be displayed outside the conference meeting hall for the duration of the conference and time is allotted during lunch on the first day for authors to discuss with conference participants. Poster proposals will be peer-reviewed.