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NPE2009 Business of Plastics Call for Papers

NPE2009 Business of Plastics Track

The NPE2009 Business of Plastics track, produced by leaders in the plastics industry, will provide an innovative education agenda to encourage industry growth and new market development, outline the best business management practices, identify today's downstream consumer demands, open doors to the international market, and add sustainable philosophy to your business strategy.

Concurrent sessions will begin on Monday morning, June 22, and run through the close of the show on Friday, June 26. Learning labs, case studies, dynamic presentations, panel discussions, and other formats will be offered.

The Business of Plastics track will focus on timely topics, such as:

• Marketing: New Market Development, Strategic Planning
• Global Economic Trends: Intellectual Property Rights, Market Strategies in China, India, the Middle East
• Sustainability: Environmental and Regulatory Issues, Energy Conservation, Carbon Footprint
• Best Business Practices: Human Capital Management, Cash Flow, Succession Planning
• Resin Trends: New Resins, Prices, Feedstock, Capacities

The track will also offer a Student Program on Friday, June 26, that will feature focused tours of the show floor, speed interviews, and much more. The full program is under development and subject to change.

The NPE2009 Education Committee is also interested to learn what other areas presenters may wish to address.

SUBMISSION DEADLINES/GUIDELINES

All submissions must include a brief title that captures the essence of the presentation. And please provide a short description (150 words or less), identifying the specific skills/knowledge to be gained by attendees.

NOTE: Presentations will be allotted a 30 minute time slot which will include oral presentation and audience interactions. Presentations should not sell, promote or pitch a specific product, service or company. Any proposal of a sales nature will be disqualified.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE

If you have any questions about the submissions process and how to submit, please contact Felecia Marsh at
educate@npe.org
t +1.202.974.5285
f +1.202.296.7243

Abstract Submission Form

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*Full Name:
*Company:
*Email:
*Phone:
*Title:
*Authors:
*Session Topic:	Select One Marketing HCM - Human Capital Management/Lean/TPS Global Economy Trends - China/India/Middle East Sustainability (Green Issues) - Ratings Index M&A - Mergers & Acquisitions PE - Private Equity Environmental Issues Regulatory Issues Strategic Planning Price Estimating - Labor and Machinery Growth - New Markets, Product Development Business Management Practicies Managing Cash Flow Market Developments Healthcare Resin Trends Succession Planninig
*Abstract (150 words or less):

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The SPI "Business of Plastics" track is among the highest profile events to sponsor at NPE2009. The exclusive patron will have significant branding and advertising opportunities: screen logo during session openings; literature distribution; recognition signage; RFID statistics on attendees; pre-show data for promotions; program advertisement, listing and acknowledgment; hospitality suite; registration bag; pre-registration insert.

For more information contact Alan Carter, NPE Sales Manager, at +1.202.974.5284 or acarter@plasticsindustry.org to secure one of the leading opportunities to place your company up front and center at NPE2009.

KEYWORD MATCHING PROGRAM

Every session at NPE2009 will be matched up with more than 2,000 displays of technology! This "lecture-to-lab" approach will make NPE2009 more valuable to all participants.