1. INSTITUTE OF LEATHER INDUSTRY IN LODZ INVITES TO 2 nd International Conference – Science for Business: Innovation for textiles, polymers and leather 21 st October 2016 Hotel ANDEL'S BY VIENNA HOUSE LODZ Ogrodowa 17 St., 91-065 Lodz, Poland PARTICIPATION IS FREE OF CHARGE advance registration required The aim of the conference is to exchange experiences between representatives of domestic and foreign research centers with representatives of modern and innovative companies operating in the field of textile, polymer and leather. WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CONFERENCE Detailed information: www.ips.lodz.pl, tel. (+48) 42 253 61 08 Marta Łaczkowska, e-mail: m.laczkowska@ips.lodz.pl

2. Conference topics : Innovative technological solutions used in: polymer, textile and leather industry Innovations in the study of processes, materials and products that may be used in industry Chemistry of polymers Biodegradable polymers and their application Modern textiles – including: textronic solutions, "high- tech„ products Production and analytical equipment for the sustainable development of modern enterprises "Green" technologies and solutions implementing a policy of caring for the environment Aspects of effective cooperation between science and business

3. Dear Sir/Madam, Institute of Leather Industry in Lodz has the pleasure to invite you to the international conference entitled: „2 nd International Conference – Science for Business: Innovation for textiles, polymers and leather”. We will meet a second time to learn about new technological, procedural and organizational solutions, which have been developed by scientists and entrepreneurs conducting their business in the areas of three sectors: leather, textile and polymers. Every year research teams from around the world take up new challenges in order to improve, modernize or establish new technologies in the mentioned fields. These actions have a significant impact on the lives of all of us. None of us can imagine functioning without proper clothing, footwear or everyday objects. Firms in all corners of the globe compete in bringing innovation to their products to keep up in a tough market and not to disappoint their customers. Scientists acts an important role in this process. They are willing to meet entrepreneurs needs and enter on the arduous journey to success. Our conference is a place where: Entrepreneurs learn about examples of cooperation between science and business and its fruits. Undecided entrepreneurs believe that the world of science is not so alien or offline as they think. Scientists meet entrepreneurs their needs, and will establish direct contact with them. All participants become familiar with the results of new research on solutions for the leather, textile and polymers industies. WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE

4. Dear Sir/Madam, We invite you to cooperation within the framework of the "2 nd International Conference - Science for Business : Innovation for textiles, polymers and leather” organized by the Institute of Leather Industry. Once again we are pleased to create a space for mutual discussion, information exchange and networking of the scientific community with the business. The previous edition brought together dozens of representatives of companies and scientific institutions including foreign ones. This year we expect even greater interest in the event. We organize the Conference in the heart of the city with strong industrial traditions, creating a symbolic backdrop for the transfer of knowledge about scientific achievements that can successfully be used in many sectors of modern companies. Offer of cooperation for companies: Package 1 placing on the organizer's website the company logo and a link redirecting to the company’s website, displaying company logos during breaks on the main screen, attaching electronic advertising materials and leaflets to conference proceedings for each participant, a leaflet in the conference. The cost of 350 PLN. Package 2 exhibition space + package 1. Cost 750 PLN. Speech/multimedia presentation - presentation of a company’s representative during the plenary session, a maximum of 15 minutes + package1 of cost 1600 PLN. Informative article – publication of the information article/advertising on the activities of the company in the journal "Technology and Quality of Products” + package 1. The magazine is available free of charge in the form of issuing electronic scoreboard on the website of the Institute. The cost of 650 PLN. WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE Contact: Marta Łaczkowska tel. (+48) 42 253 61 08, e-mail: m.laczkowska@ips.lodz.pl

5. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Topics presented on conference (presentation, poster) might be published in the form of articles in the journal "Technology and Quality of Products" issued by the Institute of Leather Industry. The magazine is on the Consolidated list of scientific journals published by Ministry of Science and Higher Education (number of points for the publication - 5). Articles that pass review will be published in 2016. To register for the conference please fill in the registration form located on the website of the Institute (www.ips.lodz.pl). Poster session is planned. KEY DATES: 31.08.2016r.- registration of active participant - send by e-mail titles and abstracts of the papers and posters topics (English and Polish version) 05.09.2016r. - notification of acceptance 10.09.2016r. - full presentations submission deadline 10.09.2016r. - submission papers for publication on "Technology and Quality of Products" 10.10.2016r. - registration of passive participant 21.10.2016r.- providing posters WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE