GPS 2026 Guide is now available online

Akron, OH – As the Global Polymer Summit nears, it’s not too late to register and join your industry collogues in Louisville, KY from September 28-30.

The three-day program is designed around technical education, industry insights, networking, and business development. It includes an industry expo, technical and business presentations, an educational symposium, keynote and awards events, student and young-professional programs, a Women’s Event, receptions, and a 5K walk/run. For 2026, technical and industry sessions will be integrated directly into the Expo floor, with one registration providing access to the technical and theater programming.

Key technical themes include tire materials and compounding, EV-related tire technology, polymer and rubber characterization, modeling and simulation, PFAS and tire-wear environmental concerns, sustainability and circularity, recycled materials, silicone rubber, tire manufacturing, and regulatory and market developments. A dedicated symposium will also address recovered carbon black and tire pyrolysis, highlighting the growing role of recycling and circular materials in the industry.

Overall, GPS 2026 is positioned as a cross-industry forum for learning, technology exchange, collaboration, and commercial networking, connecting manufacturers, suppliers, researchers, engineers, distributors, and other professionals involved in the polymer and rubber value chain.

Find out more about the show and scheduled events in the GPS Guide.