Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in the Plastics Industry 2025

Call for Speakers

SPE invites proposals from professionals with strong expertise and hands-on experience related to PFAS in the plastics industry to present at the SPE's Per- and Polyflouralkyl Substances (PFAS) in the Plastics Industry 2025 conference, taking place September 23-24, 2025, in Pittsburgh, PA. Ideal speaker profiles include:

Distinguished professors or consultants with recognized expertise in PFAS substances and their industrial applications.
Regulatory experts with extensive experience navigating international and local policies, including EPA, REACH, and other relevant frameworks.
Legal professionals or litigation experts who can address liability, litigation risks, and emerging legal strategies related to PFAS use and compliance.
Industry leaders and technical experts in fluoropolymers, with deep knowledge of the fluoropolymer market, applications, and the technical and economic challenges related to continued or reduced use.
Experts in PFAS substitutes, including scientists, researchers, and engineers focused on the development of alternative materials and technologies that aim to replace PFAS, especially in high-performance or sensitive applications.
Innovators in sustainable technologies, developing solutions that reduce or eliminate the need for PFAS, contributing to safer and more environmentally friendly industrial practices.

Deadline Information:

Abstracts Due: May 30, 2025
Presentations Due: August 31, 2025

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Key Topics Include:

PFAS regulations and global policy updates
Litigation risks and strategies related to PFAS in plastics
Development and adoption of technological substitutes for PFAS for critical applications in sectors such as packaging, automotive, aerospace, medical devices, electronics, and building materials
Testing, detection, and traceability technologies
Status and availability of fluoropolymers

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