What's Happening Around SPE
The SPE Center for Polymer Education offers a growing library of recorded courses and workshops designed to help plastics professionals sharpen their technical expertise anytime, anywhere. Covering a wide range of essential industry topics, these flexible programs let you build skills, revisit key concepts, and advance your career—whenever works for you! More here.
SPE is seeking speakers to present at Chemical Safety in Plastics: PFAS & Beyond, taking place October 20–21, 2026, in Baltimore, MD. We invite proposals from professionals with strong expertise and hands on experience related to chemical safety in the plastics industry, with a focus on PFAS and other emerging substances of concern. Read more.
Microplastics are not a future concern—they’re under increasing regulatory scrutiny and public pressure now. SPE is seeking experts to present at the Microplastics Forum (October 20–21, 2026, in Baltimore, MD) and put their work at the center of one of our most urgent and rapidly evolving issues. Read more.
NPE2027 is accepting speaker proposals through August 14, 2026. Put your work in front of the engineers, manufacturers, and decision makers shaping what's next in plastics. More info here.
SPE hosts a diverse range of conferences, symposia, and technical events throughout the year, bringing together plastics and polymer professionals from around the world. Whether you are an industry practitioner, researcher, or academic, our events offer an outstanding platform to share your expertise, present your findings, and connect with peers. Find speaking opportunities here.
The Injection Molding Innovation Summit, taking place October 22 at the Corporate College Conference Center in Cleveland, OH, is looking for sponsors! The event, hosted by SPE’s Injection Molding Division and Cleveland Section, is the perfect place to showcase your injection molding expertise and elevate your brand visibility. Connect with injection molding leaders and decision-makers! More information here.
Join leading researchers, engineers, and industry professionals at FOAMS® 2026, the premier international conference dedicated to advances in foaming technologies. Taking place June 22-25 in Novi, MI, and hosted by SPE’s Thermoplastic Materials & Foams Division and co-located with Foam Expo North America, this event brings together global expertise to explore the latest innovations shaping the future of foam applications. More info here.
The SPE Foundation reached a significant milestone in its mission to provide Positive Plastics Education™ by hosting a high-impact STEM event for the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council. Serving more than 80 Girl Scouts in the greater Houston area, the event focused on the science of polymers, the circular economy, and the diverse career opportunities within the plastics and packaging industries. Read more.
The PLASTICS Industry Association FLiP files showcase future leaders in the plastics industry. Each month SPE News will feature a new FLiP Member!
SPE News Story Ideas?
Know a member who is doing outstanding things in plastics or in SPE? Are you part of a chapter that is making an impact or a difference in the industry? Let us know if you have any story ideas for SPE News! Feel free to contact Chris Barry at cbarry@4spe.org.
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