Cristina DiFranco to Join “Leading the Way” Panel at Adhesives & Bonding Expo

On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM (ET), Cristina DiFranco, Account Manager for RDAbbott, will participate in a panel discussion called “Leading the Way: Women Transforming the Foam & Adhesives Industry” on the Industry Stage at the Adhesives & Bonding Expo in Novi, Michigan. The event is free to attend, but registration is required.

This panel discussion will celebrate the trailblazing women who are reshaping the industry and provide attendees with valuable insights about overcoming the unique challenges that women face in leadership roles. Through candid discussions and inspiring success stories, this session will deliver actionable advice for driving change and advancing women’s careers in engineering.

Event participants who attend the “Leading the Way” panel discussion will explore the landscape of leadership, learn strategies for fostering inclusive workplaces, and draw inspiration from accomplished women leaders. Specifically, attendees will:

This panel discussion will be moderated by Elizabeth Knazs, Global Sales Manager for Novagard.

In addition to RDAbbott’s Cristina DiFranco, the panelists include:

Adhesives & Bonding Expo is the continent’s largest adhesives and foam supply chain event, offering three days of networking, innovation, and business growth. Attendees will explore new materials, technologies, and solutions, gain insights from conference sessions, and connect with key decision-makers. Over 5,300 attendees, 400+ exhibitors, and 60+ speakers are expected.

Adhesives & Bonding Expo runs from June 23 – June 25, 2026, and is co-located with Foam Expo North America at the Vibe Credit Union Showplace in Novi, Michigan. Expo Edge, the event’s premiere networking space, is where attendees can connect, hold meetings, and make valuable business connections. Visit this web page for the conference agenda and register to attend for free.

Cristina DiFranco joined RDAbbott in May 2024 after working as an Application Engineer at Parker Lord in Erie, Pennsylvania, for six years. There, she focused on technical troubleshooting, training, and product selection for Chemlok^® adhesive customers in a hybrid position that featured both a customer-facing role and an internal laboratory role. Cristina holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University, where she minored in Business Management and Polymer Science and Engineering.