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Rubber Division ACS opens exhibit sales for 2027 and 2028 Global Polymer Summits

Cleveland hosts the 2027 edition alongside the International Rubber Conference, and Pittsburgh follows in 2028.

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Alessandra Ricci
Polymer Testing, Circularity and Sourcing Analyst
November 8, 2026
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A concept illustration of a polymer industry exhibition hall with material samples on display, reflecting the Global Polymer Summit's call for exhibitors.
An illustrated exhibition hall with rows of booth displays and a foreground plinth holding stylized rubber and polymer material samples.

Rubber Division of the American Chemical Society (ACS) is accepting exhibitor reservations for the 2027 Global Polymer Summit in Cleveland, Ohio, and the 2028 summit in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Exhibit space sales for both events are now open.

The Global Polymer Summit (GPS) is organized by Rubber Division ACS and brings together manufacturers, suppliers, researchers and other industry professionals for networking, education and business development. The exhibition is aimed at companies in the rubber, elastomer and tire industries that want to present products and services to that audience.

Event dates and locations

  • 2027: Sept. 28-30 in Cleveland, Ohio, co-located with the International Rubber Conference.
  • 2028: Sept. 12-13 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Organizers are encouraging exhibitors to reserve space early, both to secure preferred booth locations and to gain additional exposure through event marketing, sponsorships and promotional opportunities.

Exhibitor package

According to the division, exhibiting companies receive a set of benefits designed to increase visibility and support business development:

  • Preferred pricing on sponsorship and marketing opportunities;
  • Company listings in the GPS Planner, event website, conference app and official publications;
  • Complimentary registrations, scaled to the size of the exhibit space booked;
  • Opportunities for editorial coverage in the GPS Daily publication;
  • Promotional graphics for social media and email signatures;
  • Support from a dedicated GPS exhibiting team.

Who exhibits and who attends

The exhibition is designed for companies involved in manufacturing, raw materials, compounding and mixing, distribution, processing, testing and research, molding, extrusion, parts production, recycling, and academia and education.

Attendees represent a broad range of professional disciplines, including technical, scientific, research and development, testing, quality, design, operations, purchasing, production, sales, marketing and corporate management. Academic professionals, early-career individuals and students are also part of the audience.

Companies interested in exhibiting can review the event prospectus and floor plans and reserve booth space through the Global Polymer Summit website.

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Alessandra Ricci

Alessandra Ricci covers polymer testing, circularity assessment, and sourcing evidence for rubber and plastic products. Her analysis applies ISO 527 tensile conditions, melt flow rate with test condition, density, and supplier lot data to separate documented performance from unverified claims. She helps materials engineers, quality teams, sourcing managers, and regulatory specialists evaluate virgin versus PCR feedstock, traceability, and scope-specific compliance before qualification or purchasing decisions.

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