PE is searching for dynamic speakers to present at ANTEC® 2025, taking place from March 3-6, 2025, at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown, Philadelphia, PA.

ANTEC® provides an excellent opportunity for you to present your groundbreaking research and cutting-edge developments. We are seeking presentations that address the latest findings in plastics technologies, polymer research, new materials, innovative processes, and more. We are also focusing on scientific, technical, or industrial problems that may be solved through your presentation. Don’t miss this opportunity to share your insights with an international audience comprised of leaders in plastics, innovators, scientists, academia, and influential decision-makers.

While papers and presentations will still include ANTEC’s® traditional technical categories, they will also be organized into five program themes. We’re looking for papers/presentations in these areas:

Polymeric Materials and Characterization

  • Additives, Modifiiers and Colors
  • Composites and Lightweighting
  • Thermoplastic 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

Applications of Plastics

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

Polymer Processing

  • Troubleshooting in Polymer Processing
  • Injection Molding
  • Extrusion
  • Thermoforming
  • Blow Molding
  • Rotational Molding
  • Joining of Plastics and Composites
  • Mold Technologies

AI in Digitalization

  • 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing
  • AI and Digitalization in Polymer Processing and Recycling
  • AI and Digitalization in Plastic Products
  • Materials Development Through AI

Circular Economy

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

IMPORTANT: Abstracts must be submitted to be considered. You cannot submit your final paper/presentation without approval of the abstract.

Abstract Submission Timeline:

  • Abstract Submission Deadline: October 4, 2024
  • Accepted Speakers Notified: November 6, 2024
  • Paper/Presentation Submission Deadline: December 20, 2024

Click here to submit your abstract>

For questions about submissions, contact:
Iván D. López, SPE Director, Technical Programs

For technical issues with the submission site, contact:
Chris Barry, Marketing/Technology Manager, SPE