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Learn what's new in plastics

Explore innovative technology, discover proven solutions, and gain practical insights from plastics industry experts and thought leaders.

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SHOW FLOOR STAGES

Open to ALL NPE2027 attendees!

What to expect: 90+ show floor sessions across three stages, each running 30 minutes and covering case studies, emerging technology, and proven sustainability outcomes.


•  Innovation Stage Sponsored by Plastics Hall of Fame: See how automation, AI, and additive manufacturing are reshaping the plastics workforce. 

•  Packaging Stage: New for NPE2027! Discover how design, engineering, and innovative materials are driving performance across the packaging value chain.

•  Sustainability Stage: Learn how recycling, circular design, and material recovery are delivering scalable impact across the industry.


CLASSROOM SESSIONS

Access requires the Expo+ or Expo+ One Day registration type.

What to expect: 120+ education sessions giving a deep-dive exploration into today’s key topics and what’s coming next for the plastics industry. Sessions will run 30- or 60-minutes, and include instructional workshops led by the Plastics Industry Association and ANTEC® powered by the Society of Plastics Engineers’ (SPE).

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WALKING TOURS 
(NEW FOR NPE2027)

Access requires the Expo+ or Expo+ One Day registration type.

What to expect: Experience the NPE show floor from a new perspective with expert-led walking tours. Gain valuable insights, discover innovative solutions, and explore key exhibits tailored to your interests. Choose from four focused tour topics:


•  Advanced Manufacturing 

•  Sustainability & Circularity

•  Packaging

•  Future Technology

Connect with industry experts and uncover the trends, technologies, and solutions shaping the future of plastics.

EDUCATION TRACKS

New tech, new regulations, new materials, whatever your focus, NPE2027’s eight content tracks are designed to help you solve your biggest challenges.

Automation, AI & Industry 4.0
Digital transformation across the plastics value chain.
Topics: AI applications, robotics, smart factories, data analytics, machine connectivity, digital manufacturing systems.
End Markets
Innovation in packaging and plastics applications across industries.
Topics: packaging and films, product design and development, consumer trends, applications across medical, automotive, construction, and electronics.
Manufacturing, Processing & Tooling
Core technologies and processing innovations shaping plastics manufacturing.
Topics: injection molding, extrusion and compounding, additive manufacturing, tooling and mold design, simulation, process efficiency, blow molding.
Material Characterization
Testing, analysis, and evaluation of material performance.
Topics: mechanical characterization, polymer analysis, applied rheology, failure analysis, advanced validation methods.
Materials & Application Innovation
Advances in materials enabling new applications.
Topics: polymers, additives, composites, lightweighting, foams, elastomers, application-driven material innovation.
Regulation, Policy & Economics
External forces shaping the plastics industry.
Topics: regulatory frameworks, trade policy, economic trends, compliance, global market dynamics.
Sustainability & Circularity
Sustainable solutions and circular systems for plastics.
Topics: recycling, bioplastics and biocomposites, life-cycle analysis (LCA), eco-design, material recovery, sustainable product development.
Workforce Development, Talent & Safety
Building a skilled, safe, and resilient workforce.
Topics: workforce training, leadership development, safety programs, labor trends, talent retention.
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INTERESTED IN SPEAKING AT NPE2027?

Speaker proposals are now being accepted until August 14, 2026.

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