GTF Objective & Program plan
GTF aims to develop and strengthen the global adhesive tape industry by discussing current and future challenges and connecting all participating members.
Theme : Advanced technology to the sustainable future
Program
- November 17 (Tue): Closed to GTF member organizations only 8th Global Tape Forum and Global Test Methods Committee Conference Venue: Large Hall B Party Venue: Restaurants Based 3F La Boucherie et Vin
| Time | Meeting Event | Participants |
|---|---|---|
| 09:30～10:00 | Registration for the representatives from Associations | Representatives from Associations. Afera, PSTC, CATIA, TAAT, JATMA |
| 10:00～12:00 | Global Tape Forum Steering Meeting | |
| 12:00～14:00 | Lunch ＆ Coffee Break | |
| 14:00～16:30 | Global Test Methods Committee | |
| 16:30～17:00 | Coffee Break | |
| 17:00～19:30 | Welcome Party | JATMA members + Representatives |
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November 18 (Wed): Open to the public
8th Global Tape Forum Int. Technical Conference 2026 and 46th Japan Adhesive Tape Forum
Conference Venue: Main Hall
Official Language:English
Simultaneous Japanese interpretation will be provided.
| Time | Presentation Title | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00～09:05 | Welcome Speech | Mr. Kensei Takahashi GTF Chairman |
| 09:05～09:35 | Keynote Speech Nitto Group’s Sustainability Policy and Initiatives Relating to Industrial Tapes |
Mr. Kunio Nagasaki Technical Advisor Nitto Denko Corporation |
| 09:40～10:10 | Overview of Afera developments and progress over the 2022–2026 | Dr. Evert Smit Afera President |
| 10:10～10:25 | Status and Development Trend of China Tape Industry in 2025 | Ms. Vivian Fu, CATIA Vice Secretary general |
| 11:00～11:30 | PSTC and the North American PSA Market | Mr. Michel Merx, Corporate Vice President & General Manager PSTC Board Member |
| 11:35～12:05 | The Strategic Evolution of Taiwan's Adhesive Industry | Mr. Andy Chang TAAT Marketing Committee |
| 12:05～12:50 | Lunch | |
| 12:50～13:20 | The trend of Japanese Adhesive Tape Market and update from the last GTF | Mr. Kensei Takahashi JATMA Secretary |
| 13:25～13:55 | From Bonding to Circularity : How Tex Year’s GPS Enables Sustainable Tape and PSA Solutions in the PPWR Era | Mr. John Yeh, CTO Tex Year Industries Inc. |
| 14:00～14:30 | Dow’s sustainable solutions for the silicone pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) industry | Dr. Tomohiro Iimura R&D Director Dow Toray Co.,Ltd |
| 14:35～15:05 | Property enhancements with experimental nanoparticle dispersions and film morphology of high performance waterborne acrylic pressure sensitive adhesives | Dr. Edward Lee Applications R&D Research Scientist Dow Chemical Company |
| 15:05～15:20 | Coffee Break | |
| 15:20～15:50 | Innovative Eco-Friendly PSA Label Solutions for a Circular Economy | Dr. Takuya Tetsumoto Manager LINTEC Corporation |
| 15:55～16:25 | Innovation in Tradition | Mr. David Annoni Sales Manager – Board Member GHEZZIE ANNONI S.R.L |
| 16:30～17:00 | Sophistication of Evaluation Methods for Shear Performance of Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives under Sub-Micro Deformation Conditions into consideration of Measurement Uncertainty | Prof. Zenichi Miyagi Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Science and Technology, Meiji University |
| 17:05～17:35 | Circular Economy and Multi-Stakeholder Consensus Practices | Mr. Murphy Ho, Plant Manager, Chung Hwa Pulp Corporation |
| 17:50～19:40 | Whole Party | All participants |
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November 19 (Thu) Open to the public
8th Global Tape Forum and 46th Japan Adhesive Tape Forum
Conference Venue: Main Hall
Official Language:English and Japanese
Simultaneous Japanese-English interpretation will be provided.
| Time | Presentation Title | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00～09:25 | Nanostructures and adhesive properties of styrene-based block copolymer / functional polyphenylene ether oligomers blends | Dr. Hajime Kishi Professor University of Hyogo |
| 09:30～09:55 | Advanced Cushion Protection for Electronic Displays Using Super Elastic Polymer Adhesive (SEPA) | Dr. An Haining Senior Product Manager Crown Advanced Material |
| 10:00～10:25 | Influence of chemical crosslinking degree and chemical structure of chain extenders on various physical properties of two-component polyurethane adhesives_ | Dr. Nobuya SATO Proffessor Aichi Institute of Technology |
| 10:25～10:45 | Coffee Break | |
| 10:45～11:10 | Advanced Oligomer Design via Precision Polymerization Control for Next-Generation Thermal Interface and Low-Temperature Operable Tapes | Mr. Jhaolin Wu R&D Manager Four Pillars Enterprise Co., Ltd. |
| 11:15～11:40 | Development of a Cross-Linkable SIS Block Copolymer for Enhanced High-Temperature Performance in Hot Melt Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives | Mr. Ryoji Oda Technical Manager_ ZEON CORPORATION |
| 11:45～12:00 | Near-Infrared light-melt adhesives based on the photothermal conversion property of conjugated polymers | Ms. Shiori Iwasaki Osaka Institute of Technology |
| 12:00～13:00 | Lunch | |
| 13:00～13:25 | From Solvent-Based to Solvent-Free: Practices and Challenges in the Transition of Pressure-Sensitive Tape Manufacturing | Dr. Kang Li R&D Director YC Group, Taiwan |
| 13:30～13:55 | Basic characteristics of Tackfires, additive effects and development trends of tackifiers | Mr.Tetsuya Kashihara Arakawa Chemical Industries, Ltd |
| 14:00～14:25 | Elastomers for modifying SIS-based adhesives and for cross linkable adhesives | Mr. Mizuki Nambu, Technical Sales Representative Kuraray Co., Ltd. |
| 14:30～14:55 | Hot-Melt Processing of Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Coatings Utilizing Electron Beam Irradiation | Dr. Kazutaka Asada Chief Specialist NICHIBAN CO., LTD |
| 14:55～15:15 | Coffee Break | |
| 15:15～15:40 | Digital Transformation-Driven Value Creation in Commercial Waste Management ～A Circular Model for Recycling Label Release Liners～ |
Mr. Takashima Tetsuya Representative Director Japan-Earth Conscious Labeling association |
| 15:45～16:10 | The Japanese Pressure-Sensitive Products and Label Market | Mr. Sora Yoshinaga Label Shimbun Co. |
| 16:15～16:30 | Revision of the JIS Z 0109 Adhesive tape and sheet terms | Mr. Takashi Shirakawa Kikusui Tape |
| 16:35～17:00 | Development of a test method for residual Toluene and Xythyrene in adhesive tape | Mr. Kato Yoshinori Naito Environmental Science Co.,ltd. |
Tour Program
Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau offers complimentary tour programs specially tailored for registered overseas participants, providing a wide range of experiences in Tokyo and its surrounding areas, from nature and culture to a variety of other attractions.
(Tour courses are subject to change.)
NOTE:
This tour is available exclusively to registered participants from overseas.
The departure and return point will be Hamamatsucho Convention Hall.
Tour Schedule
| 13:30-17:00 | 18:00-21:00 | |
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| Nov. 19 (Thu) |
▼ T-1
TOKYO SKYTREE & Asakusa Walking Tour Capacity: 40 participants
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▼ T-3
Tokyo City View (Observation deck) & Shinjuku Golden Gai Tour Capacity: 30 participants
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▼ T-2
The Sumida Hokusai Museum & Asakusa Tour Capacity: 40 participants
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Course Details
▼ T-1
TOKYO SKYTREE & Asakusa Walking Tour
TOKYO SKYTREE & Asakusa Walking Tour
Capacity: 40 participants
After enjoying the view from the TOKYO SKYTREE, the tallest tower in the world, you can explore the downtown atmosphere of the elegant streets of Asakusa.
©TOKYO SKYTREE
▼ T-2
The Sumida Hokusai Museum & Asakusa Tour
The Sumida Hokusai Museum & Asakusa Tour
Capacity: 40 participants
Located in Sumida City, the birthplace of the world-renowned artist Katsushika Hokusai, this museum introduces his life, artworks, and the influence he had in Japan and around the world. Afterward, visit the historic district of Asakusa.
▼ T-3
Tokyo City View (Observation deck) & Shinjuku Golden Gai Tour
Tokyo City View (Observation deck) & Shinjuku Golden Gai Tour
Capacity: 30 participants
Experience the night view from the observatory of the modern Roppongi Hills, then visit Shinjuku Golden Gai, a compact nightlife district in central Shinjuku featuring around 280 small bars and eateries across six narrow blocks, known for its retro 1950s atmosphere and unique, character-filled venues.
How to book*Only one program per person
Please sign up for the tours at the Tokyo City Information Desk located near the registration area at Hamamatsucho Convention Hall.
Application Period: November 17 (Tue) – November 19 (Thu), 12:00 PM