Global Polymer Summit technical sessions, awards banquet and presentations begin today

Louisville, KY — The 2026 Global Polymer Summit will begin Monday with technical presentations, an awards banquet, science and technology presentations, industry excursions and an evening event focused on women in the polymer industry.

Registration and expo hours are scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the upper concourse. Two technical sessions will take place from 8 to 11:20 a.m. at the convention center’s main concourse, while exhibitors will have move-in activities from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The summit’s awards banquet is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Rooms M100/M103 at the main concourse.

The afternoon will feature presentations from the winners of the Science and Technology Awards. From 1:45 to 5:15 p.m., Clement Robin, Gerard Nijman, Gregory B. McKenna, Rabindra Mukhopadhyay, Rigoberto Advincula and Will V. Mars are scheduled to present in Room M112.

Attendees also will have opportunities to take part in several Louisville excursions during the afternoon. Tours and tastings at Angel’s Envy Distillery are scheduled at 3:15, 3:30, 4 and 4:30 p.m. A Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory tour is scheduled for 3:40 p.m. and is listed as sold out.

Monday’s schedule will conclude with the Women’s Event, scheduled from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Rooms M100/M103. The event will feature Ashli Speed, Erika Simmons, Georgia Sharp, Judit E. Puskas, Lakisha Barclay, Maureen Kline and Taylor Armstrong.

The day’s schedule combines technical programming and recognition of polymer science and technology achievements with opportunities for attendees to network and experience attractions in Louisville.