FAQs

Yes, SPE members are eligible for discounted member registration fee options at NPE2027.

New for 2027, NPE^®'s education program will be enhanced by ANTEC, the Society of Plastics Engineers' (SPE) annual technical conference. Register for an Expo+ or Expo+ One Day registration type to access topics including AI-enabled processing, advanced recycling, sustainability, bioplastics, injection molding, additive manufacturing, polymer analysis, design, and materials performance.

NPE2027 will be held May 3-7, 2027, at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Florida, USA.

Registration for NPE2027 is open. View pricing on the Pricing page, then register through the official registration portal.

NPE2027 pricing is available on the Pricing page.

NPE^® will have more than 2,200 exhibiting companies and organizations. Stay tuned for final numbers.

The projected attendance for NPE^® is more than 51,000.

Complimentary shuttle service is provided between the OCCC and most NPE2027 designated hotels. An NPE^® badge is required to board the shuttles. Prior to badge pickup, a printed or digital copy of your registration confirmation will be accepted. ADA Transportation: ADA shuttle service is available for attendees who require accessible transportation. To arrange service, call the dedicated ADA transportation number (to be provided). We recommend requesting ADA transportation at least 30 minutes before your desired pickup time. The ADA transportation contact information will be posted here once available.

The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) is fully accessible and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Accessible entrances, elevators, restrooms, services, and parking are available throughout the campus. Wheelchairs and electric scooters can be rented through Scootaround and reserved in advance. Your mobility device can be delivered to your Orlando hotel or made available for pickup at an on-site Business Center within the convention center. For reservations or more information, call Scootaround Mobility Solutions at 888.441.7575 or visit Scootaround's website.

Accessibility services are available during show hours for attendees with vision or hearing impairments. To request services, please indicate your needs during registration. Once your request is received, a member of the NPE team will contact you to discuss and coordinate the appropriate arrangements. Requests should be submitted at least 4 weeks in advance to help ensure availability.

Monday, May 3 – Thursday, May 6: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday, May 7: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

All persons in the exhibit halls must have proper registration credentials. Individuals 14–17 years old are permitted in the NPE2027 exhibit halls during show hours under the supervision of an adult with proper registration credentials. If you plan to accompany an individual 14–17 years old into the NPE2027 exhibit halls, please contact attend@npe.org to make the appropriate arrangements. No one under 14 years old is permitted in the NPE2027 exhibit halls.

The show will occupy the West and South buildings of the OCCC.

NPE2027 will cover the latest in plastics innovation — including automation, sustainability, new materials, manufacturing, and more. The lineup of speakers and session topics will be announced in Q4 2026.

As a top vacation destination in the United States, there's no shortage of what you can do before or after your trip to NPE2027. Visit orlandomeeting.com/explore for more information.

Exhibitors must authorize all video and photographs of their booth, equipment and display materials. Should an exhibitor object to their display being photographed (still or in motion), photographs of that display will be prohibited. Show management has appointed official photographers to provide commercial photographs of the exhibits. No other commercial photographer/videographer will be admitted to the exhibits unless special arrangements are made with show management.