The Rubber Division of the American Chemical Society has opened exhibit space sales for the next two editions of the Global Polymer Summit, accepting exhibitor reservations for the 2027 event in Cleveland, Ohio, and the 2028 event in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
According to the Akron, Ohio-based division, the exhibition gives companies in the rubber, elastomer and tire industries a venue to present products and services to industry professionals. Organizers are encouraging exhibitors to reserve early so they can secure preferred booth locations and gain additional exposure through event marketing, sponsorships and other promotional opportunities.
Dates and locations
The 2027 Global Polymer Summit will be held Sept. 28-30 in Cleveland and is co-located with the International Rubber Conference. The 2028 summit is scheduled for Sept. 12-13 in Pittsburgh.
The Global Polymer Summit is organized by the Rubber Division, ACS, and is positioned as a meeting point for manufacturers, suppliers, researchers and other industry professionals for networking, education and business development.
What exhibiting companies receive
The division lists a package of benefits intended to increase visibility and support business development:
- Preferred pricing on sponsorship and marketing opportunities;
- Company listings in the GPS Planner, the event website, the conference app and 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.
Who the exhibition is designed for
The exhibition targets companies involved in manufacturing, raw materials, compounding and mixing, distribution, processing, testing and research, molding, extrusion, parts production, recycling, and academia and education.
Attendees are described as representing 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.
Companies interested in exhibiting can review the event prospectus and floor plans and reserve booth space through the Global Polymer Summit website, with further information available at www.rubber.org.