Registration and housing reservations are now open for NPE2027, the largest plastics trade show in the Americas, which will take place May 3-7, 2027, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.

More than 51,000 attendees and 2,200 exhibitors from more than 130 countries are expected to participate across more than 1.1 million square feet of exhibit space.

"We look forward to welcoming the global plastics industry back to Orlando for NPE2027," said Matt Seaholm, president and CEO of PLASTICS. "NPE is where innovation meets opportunity. From breakthrough technologies and sustainability solutions to education and networking, the event brings together everything the industry needs to move forward."

NPE2027, under the theme "Next is Now," will include:

• Five Technology Zones showcasing innovations in Bottling, Manufacturing Services, Materials, Moldmaking, and Recycling & Sustainability

• The new Sustainability Park, highlighting circularity across the industry, and more than 99,000 square feet dedicated to live recycling demonstrations

• More than 140 educational sessions, including technical programming by SPE’s ANTEC, which will be integrated with NPE

• New expert-led show floor tours designed to help attendees identify technologies and solutions aligned with their business needs

• More than 400 first-time exhibitors

• Expanded networking and community-building opportunities, and events such as the NPE Opening Party, the Women's Networking Breakfast, and the Future Leaders in Plastics (FLiP) Reception

New for 2027, attendees can choose from three registration options: Expo, Expo+, and Expo+ One-Day, creating a more flexible event experience tailored to individual goals and schedules. Early bird pricing is available until Jan. 22. Members of both the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) and the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) are eligible for member pricing following the merger of the two organizations.