The plenary opening session at Tire Technology Expo 2026 will set the tone for the week ahead. Rather than focusing on a single technology or challenge, this year’s session will bring together three complementary perspectives that reflect the realities tire manufacturers are grappling with today: how vehicles are evolving, how materials and supply chains must transform, and how the industry responds to growing scrutiny of tire emissions and environmental impact.
From autonomous mobility to sustainable monomers and science-based research into tire and road wear particles, the session will offer a snapshot of where tire technology is heading, and what it will take to get there.
