Learn from Experts

You can gain direct access to industry experts for the latest insights and innovations in plastics through events, workshops, webinars, and publications.

You can grow in the plastics industry through building relationships with your peers, participating in events, engaging in SPE’s online communities, and by connecting through mentorship opportunities.

Become a Leader

SPE offers pathways for you to become a leader in plastics, helping you build your network, gain industry recognition, and advance professionally.

Promote Your Business

SPE connects your business with influential industry leaders, including key decision-makers, through multiple platforms, that help strengthen your presence in the plastics industry.

Support the Industry

SPE supports the plastics industry through the SPE Foundation by funding educational programs, and providing grants and scholarships for students. SPE also supports the industry through participating in programs such as the United Nations Environment Assembly.

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SPE ANTEC® 2026

Solve real-world challenges! Make connections! ANTEC® 2026 is where you will find the latest breakthroughs in plastics technology, advanced polymer research, and next-generation processing solutions.

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SPE & Girl Scout Councils

Wonders of Polymer Science Patch

Plastic is an important material for our modern lifestyle. Polymer scientists and engineers are improving the world by developing new materials to make items like shoes, medical equipment, cars parts and bike helmets. Discover the fascinating properties of plastics and how they fit into your world.

This patch is made possible by SPE-Inspiring Plastics Professionals.

Download the 2022-23 Mid-Year Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas/SPE Foundation Partnership Report here.

Explore the Wonders of Polymer Science activities:

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Daisies, Brownies, Juniors

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Cadette, Senior, Ambassador

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To bring this program to your council, contact Mark Richardson at mrichardson@4spe.org.

SPE-Inspiring Plastics Professionals

84 countries and 85.6k+ stakeholders strong, SPE unites plastics professionals worldwide – helping them succeed and strengthening their skills through networking, events, training, and knowledge sharing.

No matter where you work in the plastics industry value chain-whether you're a scientist, engineer, technical personnel or a senior executive-nor what your background is, education, gender, culture or age-we are here to serve you.

Our members needs are our passion. We work hard so that we can ensure that everyone has the tools necessary to meet her or his personal & professional goals.