The International Institute of Synthetic Rubber Producers (IISRP) will hold its annual meeting in San Francisco, US, from 14-17 April 2013. Topics to be discussed include the global economy, sustainability and trends influencing the synthetic rubber industry. Meanwhile, Cal Dooley, President and CEO of the American Chemistry Council, will present the keynote address on the impact of shale gas development on the US petrochemical industry. He will be joined by speakers reflecting the conference theme, “Addressing Tomorrow’s Challenges Today.” The full programme will be available 3 December on the IISRP website at www.iisrp.com. (RJA)