10:30-11:30
Plenary Discussion – Overcoming Business Continuity Challenges Caused by COVID-19 and Maximizing Opportunities in the Sustainable Technology Market
Session description:
Advanced ceramics are a key material in the transition to a cleaner, electrified and more efficient future. A plethora of technological advancements are being enabled by the disruptive potential of these materials. A selection of industry leaders will discuss the potential for growth in these areas whilst also addressing the long-term effects of COVID-19.
Points to be discussed:
- What opportunities do advanced ceramic materials provide as a disruptive technology for environmentally friendly applications?
- Changes in market requirements over the next five years and how this can benefit and challenge the advanced ceramics industry
- Can business continuity be ensured through disaster planning and supply chain shortening?
- Is the stock piling of materials an effective way of combating economic uncertainty?
Moderator:
Eileen De Guire, Director of Technical Content and Communications, The American Ceramic Society
Speakers:
Michael Silver, CEO, American Elements
Steve Pawlowski, Director Automotive Strategy, CoorsTek Inc.
Mark Wolf, Vice President, Fine Ceramics Group, Kyocera