In early September 2018, the International Rubber Conference (IRC) 2018 was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The conference attracted over 500 delegates from 35 countries with over 150 papers presented and over 200 exhibitors from 14 countries.

Nominations for the BCS Student Paper Award for Attendance at ICCM22 , consisting of £1000 towards expenses of attending the conference, are required before the end of October