3 days | 19 speakers | 4 sessions
The international conference addressing artificial grass/synthetic turf from raw materials to end-user experience
It is the 14th annual edition of this well-respected conference which focused on technical and commercial developments in the artificial grass/synthetic turf supply-chain.
The Grass Yarn & Tufters Forum 2020 gives delegates the opportunity to discuss the industry’s issues, lobby for changes, gain understanding of opportunities and challenges facing their businesses. In previous years we have had a fantastic line-up of speakers, provide excellent networking opportunities.
Why attend
- Learn about the latest technical developments
- Hear about market trends and future developments
- Find out about the key issues from around the world
- Gain understanding of structural changes within the industry
- Meet senior delegates from Europe, US, Middle East and Asia
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Speakers include
Mr. Ole Myhrvold, Facility Manager, The Football Association of Norway
Mr. Temi Kucuk, Business Development Manager & Mr. Andy Driver, Sales and Marketing Director, Evergreens UK
Mr. Filip Juda, President, World Mini Football Federation
Mr. Eric Van Roekel, Director, GBN Artificial Grass Recycling BV
Ms. Donna Kent, Marketing Director, Foreverlawn
Mr. Alastair Cox, Facilities and Quality Programme Manager, International Hockey Federation
Previous companies attended
ACT GLOBAL ● ALL VICTORY GRASS ● ASTROTURF ● CCGRASS ● DON & LOW ● EUROPEAN TURF GROUP ● ESTC ● FIFA ● LABOSPORT ● SHAW INDUSTRIES ● SIGNGRASS ● TENCATE GRASS ● UEFA ● WORLD RUGBY
Testimonials
"A very competent and informative conference, covering many aspects of the grass & Turf industry. Excellently organised, worth a visit!"
Friedemann Soll, Director of Marketing, Polytan
"Excellent presentations on varied topics and the ability to network, with clients, suppliers and decision makers. Necessary for commercial and technical roles in your business"
Jacki Stephen, Product Development Technologist, Don & Low
"I enjoy the fellowship, networking and hearing the European synthetic grass trends with an Asian counterpart. For me, the conference provides an opportunity to understand the market trends in an area outside of our home markets"
Danny Morgan, President, Perpetual Machine Company
Sponsors
Contact us
For further information on attending, exhibiting or sponsoring the conference please contact the Conference Organiser:
Lorna Grey
Email: lorna.grey@ami.international
Tel: +44 (0) 117 314 8111
Book your place online
By booking online, you create an account with us. Your AMI account makes registering to attend our future conferences and reviewing your bookings, quick and easy. You will receive a booking confirmation by email with further details, including venue and accommodation information.
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Delegate Prices
All
prices include our full two-day conference, attendance to our Networking
Cocktail Reception, conference lunches and refreshment breaks, and a conference pack.
Pre-Programme price: €940 + VAT (available until 20 September)
Early Booking price: €1,040 +VAT (available until 17 January)
Full price: €1,240 +VAT
Group discounts
Bookings of 2 or more delegates made together may be eligible for a group discount. Please contact the Conference Organiser for more details.
Exhibition Packages
Includes one exhibition space in the networking area, and entry for one company representative, where you can promote your products and services to the targeted audience.
Pre-Programme price: €1,575 +VAT (available until 20 September)
Full price: €1,825 +VAT
Networking Dinner
Relax with your new business contacts at the networking dinner. Hosted at a local restaurant, the networking dinner gives you over 3+ extra hours of networking to cement your business relationships.
Cost per person: €95*
*may be subject to VAT
Contact us
For
further information on attending, exhibiting or sponsoring the conference
please contact the Conference
Organiser:
Lorna Grey
Email: Lorna.Grey@ami.international
Tel: +44 (0)117 314 8111
The programme for this event is complete, however, we are always interested in receiving new topics/ideas/suggestions/abstracts.
We are happy to keep your information on file in case a space opens up on the programme, or for the next edition.
For further information please contact Lorna Grey:
E/ lorna.grey@ami.international
T/ +44 (0)117 314 8111
Conference Programme
This forum, which was established in 2005, is recognised as the foremost platform to gain insight into developments in synthetic turf from around the world.
Developments in technology are yielding better products and better value-propositions. Demand is growing rapidly in both established and new applications but with different drivers, different propositions and different channels-to-market. Retaining or even gaining market share is a major challenge for industry participants. The industry is undergoing structural change as companies seek to maximise their opportunities and adjust to new market entrants.
There are many sources of technology driving change. Technical requirements are becoming clearer, more sophisticated and sometimes more challenging. With the ever growing pressures on the industry of sustainability and recycling this years event will include a session on the future of Artificial Grass and how companies are striving to a sustainable future.
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Key Topics
- The changing market of Artificial Grass
- What football and hockey require of Artificial Grass
- Circular solutions for Artificial Grass
- New developments
Speakers Include
Mr. Ole Myhrvold, Facility Manager, The Football Association of Norway
Mr. Temi Kucuk, Business Development Manager & Mr. Andy Driver, Sales and Marketing Director, Evergreens UK
Mr. Filip Juda, President, World Mini Football Federation
Mr. Eric Van Roekel, Director, GBN Artificial Grass Recycling BV
Ms. Donna Kent, Marketing Director, Foreverlawn
Mr. Alastair Cox, Facilities and Quality Programme Manager, International Hockey Federation
Contact us
For further information on attending, exhibiting or sponsoring the conference please contact the Conference Organiser:
Lorna Grey
Email: lorna.grey@ami.international
Tel: +44 (0)117 314 8111
View Programme Book Your Place
Exhibition
Running in conjunction with the conference, the exhibition is an integral part of the event, providing the ideal setting to promote your company and its products to the international audience. As an exhibitor, a profile of your company is included in the official conference proceedings distributed to all attending delegates and sold after the conference to interested parties.
The exhibition package includes an exhibition space in the registration area and coffee break foyer, located directly outside the conference room and entry for one representative from your company. Exhibitors may either use tables provided by the hotel or bring their own stand or display.
Please note that only a limited number of spaces are available, and these are allocated on a first come-first served basis.
Pricing
Early booking discount
Save €250 until 20th September 2019
Full price: €1,825 (from 20th September 2019)
* may be subject to VAT
Contact us
For further information, please contact the Conference Organiser:
Lorna Grey
Email: Lorna.Grey@ami.international
Tel: +44 (0)117 314 8111
Sponsorship Opportunities
AMI events are more than
just arenas for listening and networking. They also represent highly-targeted
opportunities to enhance your image and to promote your products and services
to an international audience. Make a lasting impact on
AMI´s senior management audiences and become an official sponsor at The Grass Yarn & Tufters Forum 2020. From coffee breaks to headline sponsorship, we have options to suit all
budgets.
Download a full list of available packages
Why sponsor
- Generate new sales leads
- Network with key decision makers
- Launch new products and services
- Showcase your products
- Convert prospect clients into sales
- Promote and reaffirm your brand awareness
We
are on hand to help find you the most suitable package, or tailor them to fit
your needs.
Contact us
For further information, please contact the Conference Organiser:
Lorna Grey
Email: lorna.grey@ami.international
Tel: +44 (0) 117 314 8111
Sponsors
Booking your accommodation
Delegates are responsible
for arranging their own hotel accommodation while attending the
conference.
AMI have negotiated a room rate of €185 for a single and €205 for a double room including breakfast, Wifi, tax and city tax per night at the Hilton Barcelona for attendees who make their reservations by February 24th 2020.
Accommodation link:
Delegates can book their
accommodation online via our dedicated booking link.
Alternatively you can contact the Reservation Department:
Phone: +34 93 4957777 Fax: +34 93 4957700
Please state that you will be attending AMI's The Grass Yarn & Tufters Forum.
These rates are only available until 24th February 2020.
Please do not accept offers from companies claiming to be calling on
behalf of AMI to help you book your hotel. We do not book accommodation on
behalf of attendees and recommend you book directly with the hotel as
above.
Travel Information
Avinguda Diagonal 589-591,
08014 Barcelona
Spain
Tel: +34 934 95 77 77
A
AABS B.V.
ACT GLOBAL
ADVANCED SPORTS
INSTALLATIONS EUROPE AS
ALBERGRASS
ALL VICTORY GRASS
(GUANGZHOU) CO., LTD
AMERICHEM EUROPE LTD
AMORIM CORK
COMPOSITES
ASTROTURF
CORPORATION
B
BASF SCHWEIZ AG
BEAULIEU
INTERNATIONAL GROUP
BELGIAN FIBERS MANUFACTURING
BROCK USA
C
CCGRASS
CITY OF AMSTERDAM
CLARIANT
MASTERBATCHES ITALIA S.P.A.
CLARIANT PLASTICS
& COATINGS (ITALIA) S.P.A.
COBBLE - VANDEWIELE
COVIA EUROPE
D
DEUTSCHER
FUSSBALL-BUND
DIETZE + SCHELL
MASCHINENFABRIK GMBH & CO. KG
DOMÉNECH HERMANOS
SAU
DON & LOW
LIMITED
DORON ZUR
DOW BELGIUM BVBA
DOW CHEMICAL GMBH
DOW CHEMICAL
IBÉRICA S.L.
DOW EUROPE GMBH
DOW ITALIA
DIVISIONE COMMERCIALE SRL
DOWDUPONT (DOW
CHEMICAL)
E
ECOPNEUS
EDEL GRASS BV
ENVIROSTIK HOLDINGS (UK) LTD.
EOC BELGIUM NV
ESTC
EUROPEAN TURF GROUP
ETRMA – EUROPEAN TYRE & RUBBER MANUFACTURERS
ASSOCIATION
F
FIELDTURF POLIGRAS
S.A.
FIFA
FITCO GRASS
G
GABRIEL-CHEMIE GMBH
GEBRÜDER DÖRFNER
GMBH & CO. KAOLIN- UND KRISTALLQUARZSAND-WERKE KG
GENAN LTD.
GLASSOLITE
GULSAN SENTETIK
DOKUMA SAN.TIC.A.S.
H
HANSA
INDUSTRIE-MIXER GMBH & CO. KG
HAURATON GMBH & CO. KG
HATKO SPORTS
TECHNOLOGIES
I
INDUSTRIAL LATEX
COMPOUNDS LTD.
INEOS OLEFINS &
POLYMERS EUROPE
INTERGRAMAS SAS
INTERNATIONAL
HOCKEY FEDERATION (FIH)
INTERNATIONAL SOCCA FEDERATION
INTERTEK SCHWEIZ AG
J
JUTA AS
K
KARGRO RECYCLING
KIWA ISA SPORT
L
LABOSPORT
INTERNATIONAL
LANXESS DEUTSCHLAND
GMBH
LOW & BONAR BV
LYONDELLBASELL (BASELL POLIOLEFINE ITALIA)
M
MAPEI NEDERLAND
MAPEI SPA
MATTEX GROUP
MATTEX YARNS
MELOS GMBH
MONDO
MULTIBASE
N
NISHIDA GIKEN CO.
LTD.
NMC SA
NORNER A.S.
O
OERLIKON BARMAG
P
PERPETUAL MACHINE
COMPANY
POLYONE SA
POLYTAN GMBH
POLYTEX SPORTBELÄGE PRODUKTIONS GMBH
R
RABOBANK CORPORATE
FINANCE ADVISORY
RADICIGROUP-TESSITURE PIETRO RADICI S.P.A
REALTURF SYSTEMS SL
RECTICEL
RECUPERACION DE
MATERIALES DIVERSOS SA
RE-MATCH A/S
ROYAL BELGIAN HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
S
SAFINA
SALTEX
SALTEX OY
SANTROL EUROPE APS
SCG
CHEMICALS
SCHMITZ FOAM
PRODUCTS
SCHRAMM GMBH &
CO. KG
SEKISUI ALVEO S.A.
SHARK SOLUTIONS
SHAW INDUSTRIES
SIGNGRASS BV
SMG
SPORTPLATZMASCHINENBAU GMBH
SOLVAY
SPORTADVIES AMSTERDAM
SPORTS
LABS LTD.
SPORTS & LANDSCAPE S.L
SPORTS AND LEISURE GROUP NV
SPORTICA
STC SPINNZWIRN GMBH
SYNTHETIC TURF
COUNCIL
SYNTHOMER
DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
T
TENCATE GRASS
TESSITURE PIETRO
RADICI SPA
TEXTILE RUBBER
& CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC.
THE FOOTBALL
ASSOCIATION OF FINLAND
THE FOOTBALL
ASSOCIATION OF NORWAY
TOP CONSULTING
ESPORTIU
TOTAL CRAY VALLEY
TOTAL
PETROCHEMICALS
TOTAL RESEARCH AND
TECHNOLOGY FELUY
TROCELLEN GMBH
TWD FIBRES GMBH
TWISTECHNOLOGY
U
UEFA
UEFA INJURY STUDY
GROUP
UNITED WORKS
W
WORLD
RUGBY
- We welcome registrations online and via
emailed registration form
- Please select the ‘Register Now’ button
on the menu to the left for further details
- Yes, you can register online
- Please select the ‘Register Now’ button
on the menu to the left for further details
The registration fee includes;
- Attendance at all
conference sessions
- The Networking Cocktail
Reception
- Lunch and refreshment
breaks on both days
- A set of conference
proceedings
- All attendees are
responsible for booking their own accommodation for the conference
- A limited amount of
discounted rooms have been reserved at the conference hotel for attendees
- Please select the ‘Travel
and Accommodation’ button from the menu on the left for further details
- When you register online you can pay via MasterCard, Visa or invoice
Please see the ‘Register Now’ tab in the left-hand menu
We will give you a full refund, less an administrative
charge if we receive your cancellation prior to
the cancellation date. Thereafter we regret that no refunds can
be made.
Please note that refunds will not be given on exhibition upgrades, sponsorship
packages or networking dinner places.
Yes, delegates may be substituted at any time, with no charge.
If your company is planning to send 2 delegates or more, you are entitled to a group discount. Please contact Kaja-Marie Beiswanger, Conference Organiser at +44 (0) 117 314 8111 or
Kaja-Marie.beiswanger@ami.international
Yes, the conference
proceedings are available for purchase after the conference, in pdf format.
Please contact the AMI conference team for more details.
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