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SPE supports the plastics industry through the SPE Foundation by funding educational programs, and providing grants and scholarships for students. SPE also supports the industry through participating in programs such as the United Nations Environment Assembly.

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SPE ANTEC® 2026

Solve real-world challenges! Make connections! ANTEC® 2026 is where you will find the latest breakthroughs in plastics technology, advanced polymer research, and next-generation processing solutions.

Learn More

Please send a title and an abstract of your paper, 100–150 words in length, with full contact information by June 15 to Prof. Ernesto Di Maio at edimaio@unina.it.

Papers are invited on the following topics:

Advances in Foam Materials, Processing orApplications
Micro/Nanocellular Foams & Future Trends
Foam composites for automotive oraerospace
Crosslinked / Thermoset Foams
Health, hygiene and foodapplications
Sustainable & Bio-based foams
Lightweight protectivefoams

Conference chairs:
Gary Wilkes, Dart Container
Kelvin Okamoto, Green Bottom Line

Technical Program:
Prof. Ernesto Di Maio, University of Naples Federico II
Dr. Stéphane Costeux , DuPont

FOAMS Tutorials:
Prof. Chul B. Park, University of Toronto

SPE-Inspiring Plastics Professionals

84 countries and 85.6k+ stakeholders strong, SPE unites plastics professionals worldwide – helping them succeed and strengthening their skills through networking, events, training, and knowledge sharing.

No matter where you work in the plastics industry value chain-whether you're a scientist, engineer, technical personnel or a senior executive-nor what your background is, education, gender, culture or age-we are here to serve you.

Our members needs are our passion. We work hard so that we can ensure that everyone has the tools necessary to meet her or his personal & professional goals.