1 FEBRUARY
9:00 AM
— 10:00 AM
Welcome Coffee
10:00 AM
— 10:15 AM
Welcome and Introduction
Session 1 : Insights from the Local Market
10:15 AM
— 10:45 AM
Perspectives and Prospects : Charting the Future of Synthetic Turf in the Middle East
Panel discussion with producers from the Middle East region to share their perspectives, insights on challenges faces, market dynamics, and their vision for the future of synthetic turf specifically within their region.
Session 2 : Introduction to ESTC and its Activities
10:45 AM
— 11:30 AM
ESTC's Activities - an Overview
- Shaping Sustainable Turfscapes : ESTC's Environmental Vision for Synthetic Turf Advancement
- Raising the Bar : the Imperative of Standards
- Green Times Ahead : Embracing the Product Environmental Footprint Project in Synthetic Turf Innovation
11:30 AM
— 12:00 PM
Coffee Break
Session 3 : Reports from Sports Governing Bodies
12:00 PM
— 12:45 PM
Setting the Standard: The Essential Role of Quality Manuals in Upholding Sporting Excellence in Synthetic Turf
- FIFA (International Football Federation)
- FIH (International Hockey Federation)
- World Rugby
12:45 PM
— 2:00 PM
LUNCH
Session 4 : The importance of Quality & Quality Control
2:00 PM
— 2:30 PM
Untangling Quality: The Crucial Role of Yarn Components in Synthetic Turf Excellence
2:30 PM
— 3:00 PM
Excellence in Practice : Elevating Standards through Quality Control Testing
3:00 PM
— 3:30 PM
COFFEE BREAK
Session 5 : Maintenance and Installation
3:30 PM
— 4:00 PM
Roots of Success : The Critical Significance of Proper Installation in Synthetic Turf Systems
4:00 PM
— 4:30 PM
Preserving Play: The Vital Role of Maintenance in Synthetic Turf Longevity and Performance
4:30 PM
— 4:45 PM
Closing Remarks
7:00 PM
— 10:00 PM
NETWORKING EVENT - DINNER