SPE ANTEC® 2026 | SPE-Inspiring Plastics Professionals

SPE ANTEC® 2026

Call for Speakers

SPE invites you to submit a presentation abstract for ANTEC® 2026, taking place in Pittsburgh, PA, from March 9-12, 2026. This is your opportunity to present to an international audience of industry leaders, innovators, scientists, academics, and influential decision-makers in the field of plastics.

We are seeking presentations that cover the latest advancements in plastics technologies, polymer research, new materials, and innovative processes. Additionally, we welcome insights into scientific, technical, or industrial problems and their potential solutions.

Why Present at ANTEC® 2026?

  • Showcase Your Work: Highlight your research on a global stage.
  • Network with Experts: Connect with top professionals and leaders in the plastics industry.
  • Drive Change: Influence the future of plastics with your insights.

Download ANTEC® paper template here.

Submitting Abstracts

After clicking the blue "Submit Your Abstract Here" button:

  • If you ARE a member of SPE, you will login using your SPE membership login information.
  • If you are NOT a member of SPE, you will login using the login information you set up when you submitted your abstract.

Forget or lose your login information? Click here to reset your password.

Program Themes

While papers and presentations focus on ANTEC's® traditional technical categories, they will also be organized into five program themes.

- Click on the Theme below to expand and view Technical Categories -

  • Additives, Modifiiers and Colors
  • Composites and Lightweighting
  • Foams and Elastomers
  • Applied Rheology
  • Polymer Analysis
  • Thermosets and Rubber
  • Engineering Properties and Structure
  • Failure Analysis and Prevention
  • Non Halogen Flame Retardant Materials
  • Vinyl Plastics

  • Automotive and Sustainable Transportation
  • Packaging
  • Medical Plastics
  • Building and Infrastructure
  • Decorating and Coatings
  • Plastic Pipes and Fittings
  • Product Design and Development

  • Injection Molding
  • Extrusion
  • Thermoforming
  • Blow Molding
  • Rotational Molding
  • Joining of Plastics and Composites
  • Mold Technologies

  • 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing
  • AI and Digitalization in Polymer Processing
  • AI and Digitalization in Plastic Products

  • Upstream Innovation: Eco-design and New Business Models
  • Recycling
  • Additives and Compatibilizers for Recycling
  • Sustainable Applications
  • Bioplastic and Biocomposites
  • Microplastics and Substances of Interest

Submission Timeline

  • Abstract Submission Deadline: October 4, 2025
  • Accepted Speaker Notification: November 12, 2025
  • Paper/Presentation Submission Deadline: December 20, 2025

Questions?

Contact Iván D. López, SPE Director, Technical Programs


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