The SPE Blow Molding Division's Annual Blow Molding Conference runs Oct. 5–7 at the Westin Chicago North Shore in Wheeling, Ill.

The conference includes presentations on packaging, medical and industrial applications, Industry trends and challenges, machinery, design innovations and more, along with exhibits and networking.

The keynote speaker is Manley Feinberg, an author, leadership development expert and accomplished mountain climber, who will speak about practical leadership lessons and building momentum in the face of change.

Winners of the Recognition of Excellence and the Lewis E. Ferguson Blow Molded Parts Competition will be honored at the Oct. 7 luncheon. The entry deadline for the Parts Competition is Aug. 15 with a shipment deadline of Aug. 29. Apply at blowmoldingdivision.org/2024-parts-competition-overview. 

The Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented during a luncheon Oct. 6. Student design competition winners and participants in the annual student senior project will also be recognized.

Find a full schedule and register at blowmoldingdivision.org/abc-2026-overview.