SPE Plastics in Series

Call For Speakers

SPE invites industry experts, researchers, and innovators to present at the Plastics in Composites and Lightweighting conference. This event explores the latest advancements in materials, manufacturing processes, and applications of plastic composites across industries such as automotive, aerospace, construction, and healthcare. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, the conference will address critical challenges, including recyclability, end-of-life strategies, and life cycle assessments (LCA). This is your opportunity to showcase groundbreaking research, novel solutions, and emerging trends to a global audience of industry leaders and peers.

Deadline Information:

Abstracts Due: April 18, 2025
Presentations Due: May 16, 2025

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NOTE: Chosen speakers will not pay a fee to attend the conference. Once you are selected as a speaker, you will be provided a discount code to register for the event.

Key Topics Include:

New Materials and Technologies
- High-performance polymer matrices
- Nanocomposites for enhanced properties
- Conductive plastic composites for functional applications
- Self-healing plastic composites
- Smart plastic composites with integrated sensing and adaptive features
Processing and Manufacturing
- Advances in composite processing
- Extrusion and injection molding of composites
- Additive manufacturing of composites
- Automated and high-precision composite manufacturing
Testing and Characterization
- Methods for evaluating performance, durability, and reliability of composites
Novel Applications and Market Developments
- Automotive lightweighting solutions
- Construction and infrastructure advancements
- Aerospace and defense applications
- Innovations in medical devices
- Consumer goods and sports equipment
Sustainability in Composites
- Recycling strategies and end-of-life solutions
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of composite materials

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Refund Policy

Full refunds, minus a $50 processing fee, will be granted until February 14, 2025. No refunds will be granted after February 14, 2025. Please contact customerrelations@4spe.org for assistance if you have questions about your registration.

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