So – you are wondering why attend?
The SPE International Polyolefins Conference is the preeminent polyolefin conference in the USA and is among the largest polyolefin conferences in the world, dedicated to the industry since 1975, featuring cutting edge speakers, exhibitors, and sponsors in the polyolefins commerce. This conference draws hundreds of industry professionals: producers, suppliers, processors, marketers, application developers, regulators and thought leaders, from around the globe.
The science and technology presented at the IPOC will have great impact on the future of the industry with comprehensive sessions dedicated specifically to polyolefins, from fundamental catalysis to the sustainable disposal and reuse of the materials the industry produces.
The program begins with tutorials on Sunday afternoon and continues through Wednesday afternoon. The exhibition hall opens Monday morning and continues through Wednesday afternoon.
Every effort has been made to adapt to the current realities of our world with the shift to a hybrid conference-no one need miss this crucial conference.
Come catch up on the recent developments in the world of polyolefins and learn about the trends and drivers motivating those developments.
Fast facts from IPOC 2022:
- 101 speakers
- with on-demand papers
- 55 companies represented on the exhibit floor and virtually
- 14 sponsors
- 879 attendees – this conference draws people from around the globe
- 25% virtual
INTERESTED…
The Conference
The Venue
The Location
Education/Training
Industry experts cover topics dealing with the technical aspects of the polyolefins industry as well as delving into the commercial polyolefins arena. You will find the subjects covered by our speakers to be extremely relevant and pertinent in the day-to-day operations of the industry.
Networking
This conference draws hundreds of professionals in the polyolefins industry affording the opportunity to meet resin manufacturers, equipment vendors and end-use producers. The SPE International Polyolefins Conference 2023 encompasses the entire industry value chain, whether on the exhibit floor, while attending speaker sessions or during a working lunch you will mingle with industry professionals. Additionally, the conference includes occasions to connect via several networking & engagement socials. You will have the opportunity to connect with the right people and form strategic partnerships.
Overall agenda please refer to app for most current session agendaAGENDA AT A GLANCE
| Sunday | Monday/Tuesday | Wednesday |
| 12pm Registration Opens | 7:30am Registration | 7:30am Registration |
| 1pm-4pm Tutorials | 8am-8:15am Welcome & Announcements | 8am-12pm Sessions |
| 5pm-7pm Exhibitor Social | 8am-5pm Exhibition Hall Open | 8am-2pm Exhibition Hall Open |
| 5pm-7pm Student Dinner | 8:15am-12pm Plenaries/Sessions | 9:30am-10:30am Coffee Break Networking |
| 9:30am-10:30am Coffee Break Networking | 12pm-1pm Lunch | |
| 12pm-1pm Lunch | 1pm-2pm Exhibition Hall | |
| 1pm-5pm Sessions | 2pm-3pm Closing Session | |
| 3:00pm-3:00pm Refreshment Break | ||
| 5:00pm-7:00pm Welcome Networking Social (Monday Evening Only) |
Along with being mere steps from the beach, this is a conference you do not want to miss.
Make plans now to attend March 5-8, 2023. Come early and see the sights Galveston, TX has to offer.
The Morning View
Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
IPOC 2023 will take place at the GICC which is part of the San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center. This venue is within walking distance to multiple hotels, restaurants, and entertainment destinations. Shuttles run constantly between the San Luis and the GCC.
This is a Galveston Island destination, with breathtaking views of the Gulf, that will not disappoint.