The Rubber Division of the American Chemical Society is accepting exhibitor reservations for the 2027 and 2028 Global Polymer Summits, opening exhibit space sales to companies in the rubber, elastomer and tire industries that want to present products and services to industry professionals.
The 2027 Global Polymer Summit is scheduled for Sept. 28-30 in Cleveland, Ohio, and will be co-located with the International Rubber Conference. The 2028 summit is set for Sept. 12-13 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Akron, Ohio-based division organizes both events.
According to the division, the Global Polymer Summit brings together manufacturers, suppliers, researchers and other industry professionals for networking, education and business development.
Event dates and locations
- 2027 Global Polymer Summit: Sept. 28-30, 2027, Cleveland, Ohio; co-located with the International Rubber Conference
- 2028 Global Polymer Summit: Sept. 12-13, 2028, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Early reservations and exhibitor benefits
Organizers are encouraging companies to reserve space early, noting that early commitments help secure preferred booth locations and can add exposure through event marketing, sponsorships and promotional opportunities.
Exhibiting companies receive a package of benefits described as designed to increase visibility and support business development:
- Preferred pricing on sponsorship and marketing opportunities
- Company listings in the GPS Planner, on the event website, in the conference app and in official publications
- Complimentary registrations scaled to the size of the exhibit space reserved
- Opportunities for editorial coverage in the GPS Daily publication
- Promotional graphics for social media and email signatures
- Support from a dedicated GPS exhibiting team
Who the exhibition targets
The exhibition is intended for companies involved in manufacturing, raw materials, compounding and mixing, distribution, processing, testing and research, molding, extrusion, parts production, recycling, and academia and education.
Attendees represent a broad range of professional disciplines, including technical, scientific, research and development, testing, quality, design, operations, purchasing, production, sales, marketing and corporate management. Academic professionals, early-career individuals and students are also part of the audience, the division said.
Companies interested in exhibiting can review the event prospectus and floor plans and reserve booth space through the Global Polymer Summit website.