WASHINGTON, D.C.– The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) today announced that registration is now open for NPE: The Plastics Show®, taking place May 3-7, 2027, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
Every three years, NPE convenes the global plastics industry to showcase innovation, build business relationships, and explore the technologies shaping the future of plastics. More than 51,000 attendees and 2,200 exhibitors from over 130 countries are expected to participate across more than 1.1 million net square feet of exhibit space, making NPE2027 the largest plastics trade show in the Americas.
Under the theme “NEXT IS NOW,” NPE2027 will provide a platform for the industry’s leading companies, innovators, and decision makers to discover new opportunities and technologies, exchange ideas, and shape the future of plastics.
“We look forward to welcoming the global plastics industry back to Orlando for NPE2027,” said Matt Seaholm, President and CEO of PLASTICS. “NPE is where innovation meets opportunity. From breakthrough technologies and sustainability solutions to education and networking, the event brings together everything the industry needs to move forward.”
What’s New at NPE2027
NPE2027 has been redesigned to help attendees more easily discover relevant technologies, connect with experts, and identify solutions that drive business results. Attendees will experience:
“NPE gives the industry five focused days to see technology in action, compare solutions, meet the people behind them, and make decisions that move business forward,” said Angela Mealy, Executive Director of NPE, PLASTICS. “With registration now open, attendees can begin building the experience that matters most to them.”
Choose How You Experience NPE2027
New for 2027, attendees can choose from three registration options: Expo, Expo+, and Expo+ One-Day, creating a more flexible event experience tailored to individual goals and schedules.
As part of the merger uniting the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) and the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), members of both organizations are now eligible for exclusive member pricing for NPE2027. This new benefit reflects a shared commitment to bringing the plastics community together to learn, innovate, connect, and grow.
During the early bird registration period, PLASTICS and SPE members receive complimentary Expo Pass registration, while non-members can take advantage of reduced early bird rates. Attendees interested in expanded educational content, networking opportunities, and professional development can choose from the Expo+ registration options.
Important Dates
International attendees can begin travel planning now and generate a letter of invitation during registration for visa application purposes.
To view registration options, current pricing, housing information, travel resources, and to register for NPE2027: The Plastics Show®, visit www.npe.org.
About NPE: The Plastics Show®
NPE: The Plastics Show® is the largest plastics trade show in the Americas and a global marketplace for plastics innovation, technology, and business growth. Produced by the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), NPE brings together professionals and exhibitors from around the world to explore advances in materials, machinery, recycling, and manufacturing. NPE2027 will take place May 3-7, 2027, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Learn more at npe.org.
About the Plastics Industry Association
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.
