Rubber Division of the American Chemical Society 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, offering companies in the rubber, elastomer and tire industries a way to present products and services to industry professionals.
The Global Polymer Summit is organized by Rubber Division ACS and brings together manufacturers, suppliers, researchers and other industry professionals for networking, education and business development. The 2027 event is scheduled for Sept. 28-30 in Cleveland and will be co-located with the International Rubber Conference. The 2028 summit is scheduled for Sept. 12-13 in Pittsburgh.
Early reservations and exhibitor benefits
Organizers encourage exhibitors to reserve space early to secure preferred booth locations and to gain additional exposure through event marketing, sponsorships and promotional opportunities. Exhibiting companies receive preferred pricing on sponsorship and marketing opportunities, company listings in the GPS Planner, event website, conference app and official publications, and complimentary registrations based on exhibit space size.
Additional benefits include opportunities for editorial coverage in the GPS Daily publication, promotional graphics for social media and email signatures, and support from a dedicated GPS exhibiting team. The organizer says the benefits are designed to increase visibility and support business development.
In practical terms, the announcement gives potential exhibitors two planning horizons: a 2027 event co-located with a technical conference and a 2028 event in a different city. The benefits package covers pre-event listings, on-site registrations, editorial exposure and promotional materials, with complimentary registrations scaled to exhibit space size.
Exhibition scope and audience
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. This scope reflects the summit’s focus on the polymer and rubber supply chain, from materials and equipment to research and parts production.
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. The two summits give exhibitors consecutive opportunities to reach rubber, elastomer and tire industry professionals. The 2027 event is listed as a three-day summit, while the 2028 event is scheduled for two days.