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Made For Knowledge
Ready to hear from peers on their toughest business challenges? Want to learn from the top minds in plastics?
Whether you’re interested in broad market updates or something tailored for your line of business, NPE2024’s redesigned education program offers all that — and more.
Get ready to immerse yourself in plastics education you won’t experience anywhere else.
Spark Stages
With 75+ sessions, the all-new Spark Stages give you 5 days of learning access on the expo floor. Open to all NPE® registration levels, these stages feature one-of-a-kind education on topics critical to plastics — every hour, on the hour — from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM daily.
Bottling Stage
Discover advancements in technologies for the beverage and non-food segments.
Sponsored by
Innovation Stage
Witness the latest in electrification, Industry 4.0, thermoplastic alchemy, UV blockers, engineered thermoplastic and other exciting topics.
Sponsored by 
SUSTAINABILITY STAGE
Explore how the entire plastics supply chain is developing solutions to improve efficiency, reduce materials loss, use less power and more.
Sponsored by 
featured speakers
Javier
Cruz
Senior Managing Engineer
The Madison Group
Louise
Bruce
Managing Director, Center for Sustainable Behavior & Impact at The Recycling Partnership
Mo
Abuali
Senior Director, Digital
WIPFLI
Rebecca
Marquez
Director of Custom Research at PMMI
Workshops
3D Printing for Plastics Processors
Wednesday, May 8
Learn the practical applications and emerging possibilities of 3D printing and additive manufacturing.
Seminarios Latinoamericanos
Tuesday, May 7
Wednesday, May 8
Gain insights about advanced technologies, the circular economy and sustainability, presented entirely in Spanish.
Student Career Development Workshop
Thursday, May 9
A career-transforming experience that’s made for aspiring plastics professionals.
WHAT’S NEW
Comprehensive Plastics Industry Briefing
Timely business updates for every market segment, including global insights on the economic impact of plastics, market trends, future forecasts on recycling and a review of the Global Plastics Treaty.
Keynotes
For the first time, NPE® will feature keynote sessions on Monday and Wednesday. Stay tuned for speaker information.
Industry Briefings
Curated content featuring subject matter experts in the Automotive, Building and Construction, Consumer Goods, Medical and Packaging industries.
General Sessions
Discover best-in-class solutions when you dive into critical industry topics like Workforce Development & DEI, Artificial Intelligence, Business Strategy, Manufacturing, Profitability and more.