Responsible Plastics 2025 | Pittsburgh, PA • September 23-24, 2025
Responsible Plastics 2025 | Pittsburgh, PA • September 23-24, 2025

Aligning Innovation, science and policy to tackle PFAS and microplastics challenges in the plastics industry.

Call for Speakers - Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in the Plastics Industry

Call for Speakers

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

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 Polyflouroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in the Plastics Industry track, 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

Submitting Your Abstract

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NOTE: Chosen speakers will not pay a fee to attend the conference. Once you are selected as a speaker, you will be provided a discount code to register for the event.

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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Full refund 30 days prior to the event start date. Please contact customerrelations@4spe.org for assistance with registration.

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