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Traction Summit

May 20-21, 2026
Charleston, South Carolina

Traction Summit

The premier event for the tire and rubber industries

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2026 Event
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FAQ

What is Traction Summit?
Traction Summit is the premier conference where delegates are empowered with macro and micro insights on the tire supply chain, future opportunities for tires and the connections needed to capitalize on those prospects.

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How Can I Get Involved?
Position your company as a leader in tire and rubber sectors- apply to showcase your solutions in the exhibit hall as a 2026 sponsor.

Who Attends Traction Summit?
The full tire supply chain, including the world’s leading tire manufacturers, aftermarket, and OEMs with job titles like:

  • President/Director
  • Supervising Hazardous Substances Engineer
  • Tire Technical Leader
  • Director of Test Track Operations
  • Chief Commerical Officer
  • Director of Standards and Regulations
  • Technical Advisor
  • VP Operations
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2026 Advisory Board

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Joshua Guilliams - Smithers

Joshua Guilliams

Vice President, Consulting Materials Science and Engineering at Smithers
Britton Swingle - Mechlin

Britton Swingle

Director of Standards and Regulations at Mechlin
Andrew Thompson - Bridgestone Americas

Andrew Thompson

Global General Manager, Strategic Sustainability at Bridgestone Americas
Maureen Kline - Pirelli Tire North America

Maureen Kline

Vice President Public Affairs & Sustainability at Pirelli Tire North America
Jay Spears - Continental Tire

Jay Spears

Director of Standards and Regulation, The Americas at Continental Tire
John Baldwin, Ph.D. - Discount Tire

John Baldwin, Ph.D.

Chief Product & Technical Strategist at Discount Tire