Polyurethane Technologies, R&D And Innovation Training Program
11–13 November 2026 · PU Expo 2026 and Foam Eurasia 2026
The three-day program brings together expert talks on polyurethane and polymer technologies and meetings to explore collaboration.
Participating Organizations
Program Schedule
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Welcome And Opening
Registration, welcome, and an introduction to the program.
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Opening Remarks And Introduction
Protocol speeches, an introduction to the organizers, and an overview of the fair and collaboration plan.
This is not a training session.
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Lunch Break And Networking
An opportunity for speakers, academics, and company representatives to meet.
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Structure–Property Relationships In Polymers
Prof. Dr. Yeşim Müge ŞAHİN
Istanbul Arel University; Director of ArelPOTKAM; Faculty Member in Biomedical Engineering; Co-founder of Nanorc R&D Engineering Inc.
Session Format
- Presentation 45 min
- Q&A 15 min
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The Role Of Quality Control And Test Equipment In Polymers
Serkan BAŞOĞLU
Sales and Marketing Manager for Quality Control Test Equipment, DVT DEVOTRANS
Session Format
- Presentation 45 min
- Q&A 15 min
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Polyurethane Systems With Fire Warning And Fire Resistance
Asst. Prof. Dr. İdris KAYNAK
Faculty Member, Department of Machinery and Metal Technologies, Vocational School of Technical Sciences, Uşak University
Session Format
- Presentation 45 min
- Q&A 15 min
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Break
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End-of-Day Review
Record noteworthy technologies, company requests, and collaboration opportunities to follow up.
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Day Opening
A short review of the previous day and a discussion of meeting objectives.
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Data Security And Enterprise Risk Management In AI Applications For The Polyurethane Industry
Ümit AYDIN
AI Engineer and CEO, Compax AI
Session Format
- Presentation 45 min
- Q&A 15 min
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The Role Of Polyurethane In Energy Efficiency: Insulation Applications And Precision Thermal Conductivity
Asst. Prof. Dr. Alper TEZCAN
Istanbul Arel University; Deputy Director of ArelPOTKAM; Faculty Member in Mechanical Engineering; Founder of Prodinfo Engineering Ltd.
Session Format
- Presentation 45 min
- Q&A 15 min
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Lunch Break And Business Development
Networking and meetings with companies.
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Use Of Polyurethane, Polyurea, And Technical Foams In Ballistic And Blast Protection
Dr. Tayfun BEL
Founding General Manager, United Armor Xperts Defence Systems (UAX)
Session Format
- Presentation 45 min
- Q&A 15 min
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Break
Preparation for meetings with companies.
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End-of-Day Review
Record joint project proposals and the outcomes of technical discussions.
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Welcome And Briefing
Plan the final day and meetings with companies.
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Polyurethane Under The Microscope: A Journey From Macro To Micro
Ömer SEBİK
Sales Representative, Tekafos Technological Systems
Session Format
- Presentation 45 min
- Q&A 15 min
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From Lab To Industry: Electrospun Polyurethane Nanofibers For Textile, Filtration And Biomedical Applications
Yusuf KESKİN
Director of R&D and Membrane Technologies, Inovenso; Specialist in Electrospinning and Nanofiber Technologies
Session Format
- Presentation 45 min
- Q&A 15 min
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Lunch Break And Networking
An opportunity for participants to connect with company representatives.
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From Idea To Product: R&D, Nanotechnology, And Innovation In Polyurethane And Foam Technologies
Lecturer Erdi BULUŞ
Istanbul Arel University; Senior Research Specialist at ArelPOTKAM; Director of the ArtıAREL Incubation and Entrepreneurship Center; Co-founder of OCEAN Technology
Session Format
- Presentation 45 min
- Q&A 15 min
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Training Review And Closing
Feedback, project ideas, and acknowledgments.