SPE ANTEC® 2025 • March 3-6, 2025 • Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown, Philadelphia, PA

ANTEC® 2025

March 3-6, 2025
Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown, Philadelphia, PA

ANTEC® 2025 Call for Speakers

ANTEC® 2025

Call for Speakers

SPE is searching for dynamic speakers to present at ANTEC® 2025, taking place from March 3-6, 2025, at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown, Philadelphia, PA.

ANTEC® provides an excellent opportunity for you to present your groundbreaking research and cutting-edge developments. We are seeking presentations that address the latest findings in plastics technologies, polymer research, new materials, innovative processes, and more. We are also focusing on scientific, technical, or industrial problems that may be solved through your presentation. Don't miss this opportunity to share your insights with an international audience comprised of leaders in plastics, innovators, scientists, academia, and influential decision-makers.

While papers and presentations will still include ANTEC's® traditional technical categories, they will also be organized into five program themes. We're looking for papers/presentations in these areas:

- Click on the theme below to expand and see session categories -

  • Additives, Modifiiers and Colors
  • Composites and Lightweighting
  • Thermoplastic Foams and Elastomers
  • Applied Rheology
  • Polymer Analysis
  • Thermosets and Rubber
  • Engineering Properties and Structure
  • Failure Analysis and Prevention
  • Non Halogen Flame Retardant Materials
  • Vinyl Plastics

  • Automotive and Sustainable Transportation
  • Packaging
  • Medical Plastics
  • Building and Infrastructure
  • Decorating and Coatings
  • Plastic Pipes and Fittings
  • Product Design and Development

  • Troubleshooting in Polymer Processing
  • Injection Molding
  • Extrusion
  • Thermoforming
  • Blow Molding
  • Rotational Molding
  • Joining of Plastics and Composites
  • Mold Technologies

  • 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing
  • AI and Digitalization in Polymer Processing and Recycling
  • AI and Digitalization in Plastic Products
  • Materials Development Through AI

  • Upstream Innovation: Eco-design and New Business Models
  • Recycling
  • Additives and Compatibilizers for Recycling
  • Sustainable Applications
  • Bioplastic and Biocomposites
  • Regulations of Plastics and Additives

IMPORTANT: Abstracts must be submitted to be considered. You cannot submit your final paper/presentation without approval of the abstract.

Abstract Submission Timeline:

  • Abstract Submission Deadline: October 4, 2024 
  • Accepted Speakers Notified: November 4, 2024
  • Paper/Presentation Submission Deadline: January 15, 2025

IMPORTANT! Click the blue "Submit Your Abstract Here" button below ONLY.

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Contacts:

For questions about submissions, contact:
Iván D. López, SPE Director, Technical Programs

For technical issues with the submission site, contact:
Chris Barry, Marketing/Technology Manager, SPE

This educational program is provided as a service of SPE. The views and opinions expressed on this or any SPE educational program are those of the Speaker(s) and/or the persons appearing with the Speaker(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Society of Plastics Engineers, Inc. (SPE) or its officials, employees or designees. To comment or to present an opposing or supporting opinion, please contact us at info@4SPE.org.

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