ANTEC@NPE2027 – CALL FOR SPEAKERS
For the first time, ANTEC®, SPE’s prominent technical conference, will be integrated into NPE2027, taking place May 3–7, 2027, in Orlando, Florida. Produced by the PLASTICS Industry Association, NPE2027 will serve as the official 2027 home of ANTEC®, bringing technical education to the largest plastics trade show in the Americas (51,000+ global leaders across the plastics value chain).
This integration combines ANTEC’s® rigorously curated technical content with the unmatched scale and reach of NPE®, creating a unified platform that connects technical innovation with real-world industry applications. If you are solving critical industry challenges, developing breakthrough technologies, or advancing polymer science in significant ways, we want you to present your work at ANTEC® 2027.
Submit your ANTEC® Proposal Here
Why Present at ANTEC®? Get Your Research in Front of a Global Audience!
This unprecedented integration creates a powerful opportunity for researchers, engineers, scientists, and innovators to present their work to a broader global audience that includes manufacturers, processors, brand owners, OEMs, and key decision-makers actively influencing the plastics industry. Presenting at ANTEC® provides your opportunity to:
- Gain visibility and and global recognition
- Establish technical leadership
- Share solutions driving industry progress
ANTEC® Technical Categories include areas such as AI-enabled processing, advanced recycling, sustainability, bioplastics, injection molding, additive manufacturing, polymer analysis, design, materials performance, and more—offering practical insights into current technologies and emerging developments in plastics.
| Technical Categories | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing | Extrusion | Polymer Modifiers & Additives |
| AI in Plastics | Failure Analysis & Prevention | Product Design & Development |
| Applied Rheology | Flexible Packaging | Recycling |
| Automotive & Sustainable Transportation | Foams | Regulations of Plastics & Additives |
| Bioplastics & Biocomposites | Injection Molding | Rotational Molding |
| Blow Molding | Joining of Plastics & Composites | Thermoforming |
| Building & Infrastructure | Medical Plastics | Thermoplastic Elastomers |
| Color & Appearance | Mold Technologies | Thermosets & Rubber |
| Composites & Lightweighting | Non-Halogen Flame Retardant Materials | Upstream Innovation: Eco-design & New Business Models |
| Decorating & Coatings | Plastic Pipes & Fittings | Vinyl Plastics |
| Engineering Properties & Structure | Polymer Analysis |
Submission Timeline
- Call for Speakers Opens: August 3, 2026
- Proposal Submission Deadline: October 9, 2026
- Accepted Speaker Notifications: November 25, 2026
- Paper/Presentation Submission Deadline: January 29, 2027
Strong Proposals Share Four Qualities:
- Relevant, timely topics aligned to ANTEC® technical categories
- 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
