WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) and the Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC) have announced a call for presentations for 2026 Vinyl Week, the vinyl industry’s premier event for processors, suppliers and sustainability leaders. Vinyl Week brings together two flagship industry events, the PLASTICS 36th Annual Vinyl Compounders Conference and the Vinyl Institute Sustainability Summit, into one dynamic, collaborative forum.
“The vinyl industry is constantly evolving, and Vinyl Week is the forum where many of the conversations driving that progress take place,” said Patrick Krieger, senior vice president of sustainability and policy at PLASTICS. “We’re looking for speakers who can share practical insights, emerging trends and innovative solutions that will help attendees prepare for what’s next.”
“Vinyl Week has become the premier gathering for collaboration across the vinyl value chain,” said Jay Thomas, executive director of the Vinyl Sustainability Council. “We’re excited to continue building momentum in 2026 and welcome another outstanding group of speakers and attendees.”
2026 Vinyl Week will be held December 8–10 at the Omni Charlotte Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina.
PLASTICS and VSC welcome presentations that align with Vinyl Week’s commitment to innovation, market insight and sustainability, addressing topics of interest to leaders across the vinyl industry, including but not limited to:
Presentation proposals must be submitted by August 14, 2026. Accepted speakers will be notified by September 11, 2026. Please click here to submit your proposal.
Vinyl Week draws attendees from across the vinyl value chain, including resin and plasticizer producers, compounders, formulators, converters, recyclers and manufacturers of both industrial and consumer products.
Registration for 2026 Vinyl Week will open in August. Click here for event details, registration updates, and more.
About Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) supports the entire plastics supply chain, including Equipment Suppliers, Material Suppliers, Processors, and Recyclers, representing over one million workers in our $551 billion U.S. industry. PLASTICS advances the priorities of our members who are dedicated to investing in technologies that improve capabilities and advances in recycling and sustainability and providing essential products that allow for the protection and safety of our lives. Since 1937, PLASTICS has been working to make its members, and the eighth largest U.S. manufacturing industry, more globally competitive while supporting circularity through educational initiatives, industry-leading insights and events, convening opportunities and policy advocacy, including the largest plastics trade show in the Americas, NPE: The Plastics Show.
About Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC) The Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC), founded in 2016 in partnership with the Vinyl Institute, is a collaborative platform for companies, organizations, and other industry stakeholders to come together to advance the U.S. vinyl industry’s contribution to sustainable development. Through its +Vantage Vinyl® verification program, the VSC aims to drive continuous improvement across all three aspects of sustainability – environmental, social, and economic performance. For more information, please visit https://vantagevinyl.com/.
