Theme 01
Foundations of Leadership in Technical & Academic Environments
Modern leadership models, decision-making under uncertainty and leading multidisciplinary teams across industry and academia.
Conference Workshop · January 20, 2027
International Conference on Advances in Polymeric Materials and Products
Executive Leadership Programme
The Rubber Initiative
A focused, one-day leadership programme for emerging and established leaders across polymer, rubber, materials and manufacturing sectors.
Designed for technical leaders
Leadership that connects research, industry and society
The programme brings practical leadership tools into a technical environment—helping participants make better decisions, communicate research effectively, build partnerships and translate innovation into organisational impact.
Special feature
Panel discussion
Expert voices from leading universities, industry organisations and international partners will close the workshop with real-world cases and perspectives.
Workshop curriculum
Four themes. One leadership journey.
Theme 02
Research Communication, Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
Practical tools for high-impact communication, negotiation and building partnerships across research, industry and institutions.
Theme 03
Innovation, Strategy & Organisational Excellence
Translating technical and research insight into strategy, commercialisation, intellectual property and resilient organisations.
Theme 04
Applied Leadership & Panel Discussion
Real industrial and academic case studies, closing with a panel of sector leaders.
Meet the organisers
Academic and industry leadership
Organised jointly by The Rubber Initiative and Mahatma Gandhi University.
Workshop organiser
Dr Matthew Thornton
The Rubber Initiative®
Workshop organiser
Mr Michael Clayton
The Rubber Initiative®
Convenor
Dr Sreekala M. S.
Director, SPST, M. G. University
Conference chair
Prof. (Dr.) Sabu Thomas
Former Vice-Chancellor, M. G. University
Conference coordinator
Dr Lakshmipriya Ravindran
M. G. University, Kerala
Conference coordinator
Dr Vaishakh N
M. G. University, Kerala
Contact coordinators
Questions about registration or the workshop?
Connect directly with the programme coordinators for participant, institutional or industry enquiries.
Workshop coordinator
Dr. Anumon V. D.
Assistant Professor, SPST, Mahatma Gandhi University
