Schedule At a Glance
Times and dates are current as of March 25, 2024. All items are subject to change.
Friday, May 3
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Exhibitor Registration
Saturday, May 4
7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Exhibitor Registration
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
NPE Merchandise Store
Sunday, May 5
7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Exhibitor and Attendee Registration
7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
NPE Merchandise Store
6:00 – 10:00 PM
Plastics Hall of Fame Gala
Monday, May 6
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Exhibitor and Attendee Registration
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Keynote
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
NPE Merchandise Store
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Plastics Industry Briefings
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Exhibit Halls Open
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The Sustainability Hub
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Recycling Demos
10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Spark Stages: Innovation, Sustainability and Bottling
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Beer Garden
(in the Bottle Zone)
3:00 – 3:30 PM
Medical Briefings
7:00 – 10:00 PM
Opening Night Party
Tuesday, May 7
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Exhibitor and Attendee Registration
7:30 – 9:00 AM
Women in Plastics Breakfast
8:00 – 8:45 AM
Economic & Market Trends
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
NPE Merchandise Store
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Seminarios Latinoamericano
(presentados en Español)
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Exhibit Halls Open
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Headshot Lounge
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The Sustainability Hub
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Recycling Demos
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Automotive Briefings
10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Spark Stages: Innovation, Sustainability and Bottling
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Packaging Briefings
11:00 – 11:30 AM
Consumer Products Briefings
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Beer Garden
(in the Bottle Zone)
5:00 – 7:00 PM
FLiP and Sip Reception
Wednesday, May 8
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Exhibitor and Attendee Registration
8:00 – 8:45 AM
Economic & Market Trends
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Keynote
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
NPE Merchandise Store
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Seminarios Latinoamericano
(presentados en Español)
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Exhibit Halls Open
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Headshot Lounge
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The Sustainability Hub
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Recycling Demos
10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Spark Stages: Innovation, Sustainability and Bottling
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Community Service Event with U.S. Hunger
(in partnership with Alliance Specialties and Laser Sales)
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Medical Briefings
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Beer Garden
(in the Bottle Zone)
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
3D Printing for Plastic Processors
Thursday, May 9
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Exhibitor and Attendee Registration
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Student Career Development Workshop
8:00 – 8:45 AM
Economic & Market Trends
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
NPE Merchandise Store
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Exhibit Halls Open
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Headshot Lounge
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The Sustainability Hub
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Recycling Demos
10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Spark Stages: Innovation, Sustainability and Bottling
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Beer Garden
(in the Bottle Zone)
Friday, May 10
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Exhibitor and Attendee Registration
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
NPE Merchandise Store
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Exhibit Halls Open
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The Sustainability Hub
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Recycling Demos
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Spark Stages: Innovation, Sustainability and Bottling
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Beer Garden
(in the Bottle Zone)