2026 SPE International Polyolefins Conference: 130 Technical Presentations + 60 Exhibitors Co-Create A New Blueprint For The Industry

The 2026 SPE International Polyolefins Conference is scheduled to be held from February 23 to 26, 2026, at the Galveston Island Convention Center in Texas, USA, which is adjacent to the beach.

The conference is hosted by the SPE South Texas Section, in collaboration with the SPE Polymer Modification and Additives Division, the Thermoplastic Materials and Foams Division, the Engineering Properties and Structures Division, the Building and Infrastructure Division, the Applied Rheology Division, and the Flexible Packaging Division.

The conference will feature over 130 technical presentations covering various fields, including polyolefin production technology, additives and modifiers, regulatory developments, microplastics, and artificial intelligence. During the conference, more than 60 exhibitors will showcase equipment, blending technologies, and related materials.

The keynote speakers include Jan Karlsson, Executive Director of E&P Global; Rob Follis, Vice President of Sustainability at Amcor; John Hartwig, Professor at the University of California, Berkeley; and Rigoberto Adwin Gula, Professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

The conference organizers have launched a dedicated software platform that supports remote viewing of the conference agenda, speaker information, student posters, as well as virtual exhibitor and sponsor booths. All conference papers can be accessed through the platform during the conference and for six months afterwards. Participants can also use the platform to connect with speakers and other attendees during the conference.