PTXPO 2026 Opens Registration

The Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO), presented by Gardner Business Media Inc., has opened registration for the 2026 event, which will be held in Rosemont, Illinois, March 17-19. 

Reconnect with your industry colleagues, learn about the latest industry innovations, and find new partners and customers to grow your business at the premier plastics and moldmaking event. 

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Produced in association with Gardner Business Media’s Advanced Materials Group including Plastics Technology, Additive Manufacturing and MoldMaking Technology, PTXPO 2026 is the only event of its kind that will be held in North America next year. 

The show’s exhibit hall is more than 60% sold out, featuring nearly 125 companies that supply injection molding and CNC machinery, automation and auxiliary equipment, tooling, materials, software and service solutions for injection molding and moldmaking professionals.

New program highlights for 2026 will enhance educations through the Pellet to Part Series of lunch-and-learn sessions and a Materials Symposium with in-depth keynotes and editor-led panel discussions. PTXPO passes are $50 and also include access to:

• Exhibit hall featuring over 160 product and service technology categories
• A full program of show floor educational Tech Talks exploring product and process innovations
• Live, expert-led technical demonstrations of cutting-edge machinery at select booths
• Women’s Breakfast featuring two keynote speakers on Wednesday, March 18

The expo will be held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, five minutes from O’Hare International Airport and 20 minutes from Downtown Chicago. Register now. 

The inaugural “St. Plastics Day” opening night celebration will be on March 17, 5:30-8 p.m. (CDT) and feature Chicago band SEMPLE, food and drinks. Separate registration and fee apply.