RELATED EVENTS

In addition to NPE^®, the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) hosts numerous events throughout the year designed to meet the needs of plastics professionals across the industry.

National Plastics Conference

September 23-25, 2025 | Orlando, FL

Designed “by industry, for industry,” the National Plastics Conference unites the entire plastics supply chain for industry-driven education, collaboration, and progress. Join us to be part of the future of the plastics industry with other leaders, discover cutting-edge advancements, and build valuable connections that will propel your business forward.

OCS CON 2025

October 15-17 | Indianapolis, IN

Join us at OCS CON, an unprecedented event that brings the full plastic value chain together in efforts towards eliminating the loss of plastic to the environment. OCS CON will incubate and amplify solutions to resin loss, ranging from introductions to ground-breaking technology to comprehensive culture change strategies. In addition to diverse panels, master classes, and tours, theOCS Conference unlocks opportunities to collaborate with industry partners and experts to keep plastic within the circular economy and out of the environment.

Vinyl Week 2025

December 9-12, 2025 | New Orleans, LA

A must-attend event for processors and material suppliers, Vinyl Week brings together two of the most dynamic meetings in the industry: The PLASTICS Vinyl Compounders Conference and the Vinyl Institute Sustainability Summit. Join hundreds of vinyl colleagues to hear from industry thought leaders on post-consumer PVC recycling, biobased and net-zero materials and resins, smart manufacturing, circularity and so much more.