6PPD State of the Science
Two-Day Virtual Forum
Dec. 9, 2025, 12 p.m. PT, Online only
We invite you to a two-day virtual forum on Dec. 9 and Dec. 10, 2025 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. to learn more about the latest research and actions on 6PPD and 6PPD-quinone.
Event overview
During this two-day virtual forum, national and international experts will share the latest research and actions on 6PPD and 6PPD-quinone—chemicals from tire wear that can harm fish and aquatic life.
Objectives
- Share recent 6PPD and 6PPD-quinone research and policy actions.
- Provide an opportunity to discuss data needs and next steps to efficiently move towards solutions.
- Learn from other states and nations on approaches to addressing these contaminants.
Forum schedule and agenda
This event is scheduled for two days: Dec. 9 and Dec. 10, 2025 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. To see the time and schedule of individual speakers, here is a detailed daily agenda. The forum will follow this schedule for both days (Dec. 9 and Dec. 10):
| Agenda item | Time | How to join |
|---|---|---|
| Lightning talks | 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. |
Choose any option below: |
| Breakout sessions | 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Registration required NOTE: If you register for the breakout sessions, you can watch all livestreams via Zoom. |
Lightning talks (12 p.m. to 3 p.m.)
These are 10-minute livestreamed videos from researchers, government agencies, and industry representatives highlighting solutions and progress in reducing 6PPD-related pollution.
Note: If you register for the breakout sessions via Zoom, you can watch all livestreams via Zoom.
Breakout sessions (3 p.m. to 4 p.m. – registration required)
Tribal Nations, environmental agencies, academic researchers, analytical laboratories, and representatives from the tire, rubber, and chemical industries are encouraged to participate. Breakout sessions will not be livestreamed.
- Register in advance via Zoom.
- Space is limited to the first 500 registrants.
- If you register, you can watch all livestreams via Zoom.
More information
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