SPE Conferences

SPE strives to help its members make real connections. Real connections come from in-person interactions. SPE’s events are where plastics professionals from diverse backgrounds come together for shared experiences in learning. Whether its keeping up with current progress in plastics technology or the latest breakthroughs in polymer science our events help you find practical solutions, share best practices and help you develop your own professional network.

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19th SPE Automotive Composites Conference and Exhibition (ACCE)

Wednesday, September 4, 2019 - Friday, September 6, 2019 - All Day

The Diamond Banquet & Conference Center at the Suburban Collection Showplace, City, State: Novi, MI

Sponsored by the Automotive Division and Composites Division
Co-Chairs: Alper Kiziltas and Matt Carroll

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SPE Thermoforming Conference®

Monday, September 9, 2019 - Wednesday, September 11, 2019 - All Day

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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SPE Vinyltec® 2019 Conference

Tuesday, October 1, 2019 - Thursday, October 3, 2019 - All Day

Akron, Ohio

Sponsored by the SPE Akron Section and the SPE Vinyl Plastics Division

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SPE Automotive TPO Conference

Sunday, October 6, 2019 - Wednesday, October 9, 2019 - All Day

Troy, MI

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49th Automotive Innovation Awards Competition and Gala

Wednesday, November 6, 2019 - All Day

Burton Manor, Lavonia, MI

Sponsored by the Automotive Division
Conference Chair: Jeff Helms at jeffrey.helms@celanese.com

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Medical Plastics Minitec 2020

Monday, February 10, 2020 - All Day

Sheraton Hotel, Anaheim, CA

Sponsored by the SPE Southern California Section and SPE Medical Plastics Division
Chair: Ned LeMaster; +1 608.402.3268

2020 SPE International Polyolefins Conference

Sunday, February 23, 2020 - Wednesday, February 26, 2020 - All Day

Hilton Houston North Hotel, TX

Event Partners: Polymer Modifiers and Additives Division, Thermoplastic Materials and Foams Division, Flexible Packaging Division and Engineering Properties and Structure Division
Chair: Fernando Cevallos-Candau; +1 225.333.1654

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ANTEC® 2020 San Antonio

Monday, March 30, 2020 - Thursday, April 2, 2020 - All Day

Marriott Rivercenter, San Antonio, TX

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SPE 2020 AUTO EPCON

Tuesday, April 28, 2020 - All Day

Marriott Hotel, Troy, MI

Sponsored by the Detroit Section, Automotive Division and Injection Molding Division
Event Chairs: Gary Kogowski at +1 248.797.7433 and Sandra McClelland at +1 586.292.1794

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SPE Color and Appearance Conference (CAD RETEC®) 2020

Sunday, September 20, 2020 - Tuesday, September 22, 2020 - All Day

Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld

Sponsored by the Color and Appearance Division
Conference Chair: Cheryl Treat

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SPE Vinyltec® 2020

Tuesday, October 20, 2020 - Thursday, October 22, 2020

Woodbridge, New Jersey

Sponsored by the SPE Palisades-New Jersey Section and SPE Vinyl Plastics Division

Contact:

Mark Lavach
mark.lavach@arkema.com
+1 610.878.6985

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IMTECH 2020: SPE Injection Molding Conference

Tuesday, November 10, 2020 - Thursday, November 12, 2020 - All Day

Cleveland, OH

Sponsored by the Injection Molding Division and Cleveland Section
Conference Chair: Susan Montgomery; smontgomery@boardmanmolded.com; +1 330.788.2400 ext 135

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2021 Annual Blow Molding Conference

Monday, October 11, 2021 - Wednesday, October 13, 2021 - All Day

St. Louis Union Station, Hilton, St. Louis, MO

Sponsored by the Blow Molding Division
Conference Chair: Geoff Ward at geoff.ward@aipcompany.com
Phone: +1 641-472-4188