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12 Extrusion International 6/2023 INDUSTRY NEWS NPE2024 –The Plastics Show’s Education Sessions The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) officially unveils more than 90 Educational Sessions ahead of NPE2024: The Plastics Show, taking place May 6-10, 2024, at the Orange County Convention Center in Or- lando, Florida. NPE2024 is redefining the education ex - perience for attendees through a new immersive learn- ing journey on key topics in the plastics industry, such as workforce development, circularity and artificial intelli - gence, among many others. Produced by PLASTICS, the educational program was designed to help businesses tackle the ever-changing challenges of the industry, with exclusive opportuni- ties to gain insights from plastics experts around the world. “With more than 100 sessions total and 60 indus- try speakers present at NPE, attendees will learn about the future of plastics, the important part they play in our evolving industry and how plastics contribute to our daily lives and our circular economy,” said PLASTICS President and CEO Matt Seaholm. Attendees with the expo pass registration will have ac- cess to more than ever before with over 75 education ses- sions locatedon the showfloor in theall-newSpark Stages. Highlighting advanced artificial intelligence applications, the future of plastics, business productivity & profitability, sustainability & advancement of the circular economy and more, attendees are encouraged to tailor their education schedules to meet their personal business needs. The three Spark Stages are: • Bottling Stage: Attendees will discover advance- ments in technologies for the beverage and non-food segments. • Innovation Stage, sponsored by the Plastics Hall of Fame: Participants will witness the latest in electrifica - tion, Industry 4.0, thermoplastic alchemy, UV blockers, engineered thermoplastics and other exciting topics. • Sustainability Stage: Explore how the entire plastics supply chain is developing solutions to improve efficien - cy, reduce materials loss, use less power and more. Off the show floor, and for the first time in its history, NPE will host some of the industry's biggest and bright- est speakers during: • Industry briefings featuring thought leaders in the automotive, building and construction, consumer goods, and medical and packaging industries. • Comprehensive plastics industry briefing that will include timely business updates from every market seg- ment, including global insights on the economic impact of plastics, market trends, future forecasts on recycling and a review of the Global Plastics Treaty. • Market Trends sessions with insights into the U.S. re- cycled plastics industry, the future of polyethylene and polypropylene and other leading topics. To attend these new off-floor sessions, an Expo Plus registration is required to unlock Market Trends with ICIS, while Expo Premier gives attendees complete ac- cess to tailored industry insights and on-demand post- show recordings. Every three years, NPE gathers the global plastics in- dustry in the U.S. to highlight innovation in one of the biggest exhibit halls in the world, but NPE2024 goes further. “These new Education Sessions are an oppor- tunity to gain insightful takeaways to help organiza- tions and individuals solve their toughest challenges and shape the future of the plastics industry,” said Ar- lene Davis, Director of NPE Content and Experience at PLASTICS. NPE2024 To Feature Technical Seminars in Spanish on Plastics Technology and Circular Economy The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), along with „Tecnología de Plástico“ and its sister publica- tions, announced two technical seminars in Spanish during NPE2024: The Plastics Show, called Seminarios Latinoamericanos. NPE2024, which will take place May 6-10, 2024 in Orlando, Florida, is the largest and most influential global plastics industry event in the United States. Produced by PLASTICS, NPE’s educational programhas been supported by „Tecnología de Plástico“ and its sis- ter publications since 2006 providing technical seminars in Spanish for attendees from Latin America. "Around 1,000 Latin American entrepreneurs have benefited from our technical seminars entirely in Spanish during NPE over the years. For NPE2024 we have created two integrated curriculums that dive into topics, such as the evolution of plastic technologies, strategies to improve energy efficiency, innovative methods for circularity, forecasts about recycling and much more," said Laura Florez, editor-in-chief of „Tecnología de Plástico“. "The sessions in Spanish will take place on May 7 and 8 dur- ing the week of NPE. These sessions will give attendees the possibility of combining their visit to NPE2024 with updated and carefully selected content in their own lan- guage. The sessions will also provide attendees with the opportunity to exchange ideas and contacts with other industry leaders, yet another reason to make your trip to Orlando worthwhile!" concluded Florez. Every three years, NPE offers the plastics industry a global platform to highlight innovation in an exhibit hall with more than 1.1 million net square feet of ex- hibit space at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. NPE2024 will offer opportunities for everyone in the industry, even those just starting their career. The Seminarios Latinoamericanos are also sponsored by FIMIC, HUSKY, Milliken, and SUKANO. https://npe.org https://npe.org/seminarios-latinoamericanos/