Speak at NPE2027

Share what's next in plastics

NPE2027 is accepting speaker proposals through August 14, 2026. Put your work in front of the engineers, manufacturers, and decision makers shaping what's next in plastics.

Submit a Proposal

Why Speak at NPE2027

NPE2027 is where plastics leaders come to evaluate technology, source solutions, and shape what's next. Speaking here puts your expertise in front of an audience that's ready to act on it.

Largest

plastics trade show in the Americas

51,000+

global leaders across the plastics value chain

Complimentary

registration at NPE2027 for accepted speakers

Show floor stages

30-minute sessions on one of three themed stages, presented in the heart of the exhibition floor.

Best for case studies, emerging solutions, and big-picture insights that travel across audiences.

Innovation Stage: Automation, AI, advanced processing, additive, and the workforce shaping plastics manufacturing. Best for forward-looking case studies and technology overviews.
Packaging Stage: Design, engineering, materials, and performance across the packaging value chain. Best for market-driven solutions and applied innovation.
Sustainability Stage: Recycling, circular design, material recovery, and scalable industry impact. Best for systems-level thinking and proven sustainability outcomes.

Classroom sessions

Longer-format sessions for deeper learning, set in a dedicated education space away from the show floor.

Best for technical deep dives, multi-step frameworks, and topics that benefit from sustained attention and audience interaction.

8 Education Tracks

Each speaker proposal must align with at least one NPE2027 content track. Expand a track to see the topics it covers.

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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.

Workforce Development, Talent & Safety

Building a skilled, safe, and resilient workforce.

Topics: workforce training, leadership development, safety programs, labor trends, talent retention.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Before you submit

1. What you'll need to provide

Session title, abstract, and a clear description of your topic
Speaker information, including bio and role
Content track alignment, focus area, and preferred session format and location
Key takeaways or outcomes attendees will gain

2. What we're looking for

Strong proposals share four qualities:

Relevant, timely topics aligned to NPE2027 content tracks
Actionable insights grounded in real-world experience, case studies, or data
Forward-looking perspectives that address industry challenges and opportunities
Clear audience value with practical, take-home learning

3. Tips for a strong proposal

Define clear outcomes. What will attendees learn, and how will they apply it?
Anchor in real-world relevance. Lean on practical examples and current challenges within the industry.
Design for engagement. Build in discussion, Q&A, and shared perspectives.
Stay audience-focused. Align content to current needs in the plastics industry.
Keep it educational, not promotional. Avoid sales messaging. Focus more on insights and industry value.

4. Speaker guidelines

Sessions must be educational, not sales-driven
Content must align with one NPE2027 content track
All proposals are reviewed for quality, relevance, and clarity
NPE staff assign final track and setting, taking your preferences into account
Accepted speakers submit their PowerPoint in advance; details and deadlines provided upon selection
Sessions may be recorded for post-session replay; details provided upon selection
If selected, we'll work with you through scheduling, presentation templates, and on-site coordination
By submitting a proposal, you acknowledge that NPE2027 speaking opportunities are unpaid and that travel, lodging, and related expenses are the responsibility of the speaker. Accepted speakers will receive one complimentary Expo+ pass in appreciation of their contribution.

Submit a Proposal

Submission deadline: August 14, 2026

Submitting to ANTEC®®®®®?

ANTEC®, the plastics industry's premier technical conference produced by the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), is fully integrated into the NPE2027 education program.

Submit Your ANTEC® Proposal Here

Proposal submission deadline: October 9, 2026

Are you an NPE2027 exhibitor?

Exhibitors can purchase a sponsored education slot on one of the three show floor stages. Benefits include:

Preferred selection of speaking date and time
Reserved speaking opportunity on a show floor stage
Clear visibility as a sponsored session within the program
Opportunity to share company solutions in an educational, problem-solution framework

Request information and an NPE sales representative will follow up.

Request More Info

Questions About Speaking?

Contact Heather Wilson, Senior Manager of Content Programming, at hwilson@plasticsindustry.org

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