Exhibit Space Sales Open for 2027 Cleveland and 2028 Pittsburgh Polymer Summits

Rubber Division ACS is taking booth reservations for both editions, with the 2027 summit co-located with the International Rubber Conference.

Rubber Division, American Chemical Society (ACS) is accepting exhibitor reservations for the 2027 and 2028 Global Polymer Summits, with exhibit space sales now open for both editions. The events are intended to give companies in the rubber, elastomer and tire industries a venue to present products and services to industry professionals.

The 2027 Global Polymer Summit is set for Sept. 28-30 in Cleveland, Ohio, and will be co-located with the International Rubber Conference. The 2028 edition is scheduled for Sept. 12-13 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Organizers describe the summit as a gathering of manufacturers, suppliers, researchers and other industry professionals for networking, education and business development.

What exhibiting companies receive

ACS says exhibiting companies get a package of benefits intended to raise 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 allocated according 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.

Organizers are encouraging companies to reserve space early, saying earlier bookings help secure preferred booth locations and add exposure through event marketing, sponsorships and promotional opportunities.

Exhibitor and attendee profile

The exhibition is aimed at companies working in manufacturing, raw materials, compounding and mixing, distribution, processing, testing and research, molding, extrusion, parts production, recycling, and academia and education.

Attendees are drawn from a broad set of 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 also form part of the audience.

Companies interested in exhibiting can review the event prospectus and floor plans and reserve booth space through the Global Polymer Summit website.

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