Come to NPE2027 to discover technologies that improve performance, provide solutions to challenges, and the materials and partnerships driving change across the industry. With 2,200+ exhibitors spanning 1.1 million net square feet, it all comes together in one place.
Explore the Show Floor by Technology Zone
NPE is organized around technologies driving the industry forward. Each Technology Zone brings together equipment manufacturers and service providers so you can explore the solutions most relevant to your work, all in one concentrated area of the show floor.
Bottle Zone
See everything from PET preforms and blow molding machinery, to molds, labeling, filling, caps and closures, bottle design, and inspection equipment. This zone covers the entire production chain.
Recycling & Sustainability Zones
Discover how the plastics industry is making circularity achievable today, from advanced recycling processes to real-world applications.
Materials Zone
Innovation starts at the molecular level. Get hands-on with the materials redefining performance across applications.
Manufacturing Services Zone
Find end-to-end solutions designed to keep your production moving forward and connect with the partners who can help you optimize operations.
Moldmaking Zone
Explore cutting-edge technologies that offer increased automation, reduce energy use, produce superior–quality products and enhance operational efficiencies while saving you money.
Built Around the Industries Driving Demand
NPE2027 brings together the full plastics ecosystem, connecting innovations to the industries that rely on them every day.
Content Designed for What’s Next
The content at NPE2027 is built to support the future of the industry by connecting what’s happening today to what comes next.
Experts from across the plastics supply chain will come together to share strategic insights on emerging trends, real-world challenges, and what they mean for your business right now. You’ll gain a clearer understanding of where the industry is headed and how to respond with confidence.
NPE2027 Now Includes ANTEC®
ANTEC®, the Society of Plastics Engineers’ annual technical conference, will be part of NPE, bringing decades of peer-reviewed insight directly to the experience. It means even deeper access to technical education, cutting edge research, and the scientists and engineers advancing plastics, all in one place.
Be Part of the Conversation
The conversations shaping the future of plastics are happening here and your voice belongs in them. This is your opportunity to share insights, showcase expertise, and help drive the industry forward.
Call for Speakers opens June 2, 2026.
Present at one of the show floor stages: the Innovation Stage, Sustainability Stage, Packaging Stage, or lead an educational session in a classroom setting.
See What’s Next, Now
NPE2027 brings together 51,000+ industry professionals and 2,200+ exhibitors from around the world to explore the technologies, materials, and ideas transforming plastics.
No waiting. No guesswork. Just real solutions, real connections, and real progress, happening right in front of you.
Stay tuned—registration opens in September 2026!