![]() To learn more, visit The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry. DETROIT Duncan Niederauer, former CEO, NYSE Euronext Inc., will deliver a keynote address at this years Remanufacturing and Sustainability Conference. The 65th Polyurethanes Technical Conference will take place September 25-27, 2023, at the Marriott Rivercenter in San Antonio, Texas. “I've expanded my viewpoint beyond automotive and will be presenting recent thoughts on the roadblocks to achieving sustainability goals and sharing examples of progress and success.” The world is changing quickly, and it is imperative to use sustainable principles in the fight to reverse climate change,” said Mielewski. “I am beyond delighted to be back at the CPI conference giving the keynote speech. ![]() Keynote speakers are selected on the basis of name recognition and are expected to bring the wow factor to a conference. ![]() Mielewski recently established her own company to share her knowledge with the hope of accelerating sustainable materials’ development across industries and would like to inspire students and others to bring more earth friendly materials to the market. A keynote address is a speech delivered by an invited guest at a large conference, and is often regarded as the jewel in the crown. As of 2022, over 15 industry-first, sustainable materials have appeared on Ford vehicles through her and the team’s efforts. Her team was the first to demonstrate a soy-based foam that met all the requirements for automotive seating, which led to the material being launched in 2008 on the Ford Mustang. In 2000, she pioneered a biomaterials program at Ford before sustainability was a major component of corporate strategy in the industry. During her tenure at Ford, she worked on automotive paints, polymer processing, and new materials development. where she was the technical fellow of sustainability. Mielewski recently retired from a 36-year career at the Ford Motor Co.
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