Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in the Plastics Industry 2025

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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 Polyflouralkyl Substances (PFAS) in the Plastics Industry 2025 conference, 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

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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