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Made For Knowledge

Ready to hear from peers on their toughest business challenges? Want to learn from the top minds in plastics?

Whether you’re interested in broad market updates or something tailored for your line of business, NPE2024’s redesigned education program offers all that — and more.

Get ready to immerse yourself in plastics education you won’t experience anywhere else.

Spark Stages

With 75+ sessions, the all-new Spark Stages give you 5 days of learning access on the expo floor. Open to all NPE® registration levels, these stages feature one-of-a-kind education on topics critical to plastics — every hour, on the hour — from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM daily.

Bottling Stage

Discover advancements in technologies for the beverage and non-food segments.

Sponsored by

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Innovation Stage

Witness the latest in electrification, Industry 4.0, thermoplastic alchemy, UV blockers, engineered thermoplastic and other exciting topics.

Sponsored by

SUSTAINABILITY STAGE

Explore how the entire plastics supply chain is developing solutions to improve efficiency, reduce materials loss, use less power and more.

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featured speakers

Javier
Cruz

Senior Managing Engineer
The Madison Group

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Louise
Bruce

Managing Director, Center for Sustainable Behavior & Impact at The Recycling Partnership

Mo
Abuali

Senior Director, Digital
WIPFLI

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Rebecca
Marquez

Director of Custom Research at PMMI

Workshops

3D Printing for Plastics Processors

Wednesday, May 8

Learn the practical applications and emerging possibilities of 3D printing and additive manufacturing.

Separate ticket required

Seminarios Latinoamericanos

Tuesday, May 7

Wednesday, May 8

Gain insights about advanced technologies, the circular economy and sustainability, presented entirely in Spanish.

Separate ticket required

Student Career Development Workshop

Thursday, May 9

A career-transforming experience that’s made for aspiring plastics professionals.

WHAT’S NEW

Comprehensive Plastics Industry Briefing

Timely business updates for every market segment, including global insights on the economic impact of plastics, market trends, future forecasts on recycling and a review of the Global Plastics Treaty.

Keynotes

For the first time, NPE® will feature keynote sessions on Monday and Wednesday. Stay tuned for speaker information.

Industry Briefings

Curated content featuring subject matter experts in the Automotive, Building and Construction, Consumer Goods, Medical and Packaging industries.

General Sessions

Discover best-in-class solutions when you dive into critical industry topics like Workforce Development & DEI, Artificial Intelligence, Business Strategy, Manufacturing, Profitability and more.

NPE2024 Topics

Lightweighting
Circularity
Sustainable Building Materials
Molding & Extrusion
Bioplastic Materials
Polymer & Processing Techniques
Additives & Compounding
Advanced Processing Technologies
Energy Efficiency
Flexible and Rigid Packaging
Interior & Exterior Components
Recycling & Sustainability
Resins
Artificial Intelligence
Market Trends
Workforce Development & DEI
Marketing & Communications
Government & Economics
Design
Operations
Manufacturing