ANTEC®
Technical Knowledge. Real-World Impact.
As part of the Expo+ experience, ANTEC® brings rigorously curated technical education into the largest plastics trade show in the Americas, connecting research and engineering insight with the technologies, applications, and people moving plastics forward.
WHERE TECHNICAL DEPTH
MEETS INDUSTRY SCALE
ANTEC® is the Society of Plastics Engineers' (SPE) annual event for sharing technical knowledge across polymer science, plastics engineering, processing, materials, design, and manufacturing. At NPE2027, ANTEC® technical tracks will be integrated into the broader Expo+ education experience for the first time, giving attendees access to in-depth learning alongside the innovations on display across the show floor.
The result is a stronger connection between research and application. Engineers, researchers, scientists, manufacturers, brand owners, and decision-makers can explore emerging developments, see technology in action, and connect technical insight to the challenges and opportunities shaping their businesses now.
Explore the Technologies Shaping Plastics Now
ANTEC® technical programming will examine current technologies and emerging developments across polymer science, plastics processing, design, manufacturing, and sustainability. Topics include:
AI & Smart Processing
AI-enabled processing, data-driven optimization, and technologies helping manufacturers make faster, smarter decisions.
Recycling & Sustainability
Advanced recycling, circular strategies, sustainability, and new approaches to keeping materials in productive use.
Materials & Performance
Bioplastics, polymer analysis, additives, modifiers, material properties, and performance-driven material innovation.
Processing & Manufacturing
Injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, thermoforming, mold technologies, and other core processing advancements.
Additive Manufacturing & Design
3D printing, additive manufacturing, product development, joining, coatings, and design-focused innovation.
Industry Applications
Technical developments impacting automotive, building and infrastructure, flexible packaging, medical plastics, and other end markets.
Put Your Technical Work In Front of the Plastics Industry
ANTEC® gives researchers, engineers, scientists, and innovators a platform to share technical work with a broader global audience across the plastics value chain. If you are advancing polymer science, developing new technologies, or solving critical industry challenges, submit your proposal for ANTEC® 2027.
AUGUST 3, 2026
Call for Speakers Opens
OCTOBER 9, 2026
Proposal Submission Deadline
NOVEMBER 25, 2026
Accepted Speaker Notifications
JANUARY 29, 2027
Paper/Presentation Submission Deadline
Keep Exploring NPE2027
ANTEC® is one part of a larger NPE2027 experience built to help you discover solutions, connect with experts, and put what you learn to work. Explore more before you arrive in Orlando.
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