2024 Conference Overview

The Crowne Plaza Atlanta SW in Peachtree City will be the site of the 39th Annual Blow Molding Conference, October 7-9, 2024. Located on 38 beautiful acres, the Crowne Plaza Atlanta SW Peachtree City Hotel and Conference Center's campus setting provides a distraction-free environment with free on-site parking, nearby shopping, golf, dining, and over 90 miles of multi-use paths. Located 40 minutes southwest of downtown Atlanta, the hotel is only 25 miles from Atlanta's Hartsfield Jackson International Airport (ATL).

This year's conference will provide attendees with the latest technical developments, featuring industry leaders and subject matter experts offering insights on hot topics, packaging and industrial applications, machinery and design innovations, market trends, materials, processing, and more!

 Mark your calendars now to attend the ABC 2024!!

           Click here for the ABC 2024 logo to let your customers and clients know where you'll be this October! 

Conference Registration

ABC 2024 full conference registration is $695 and includes all sessions, exhibits, meals, refreshment breaks, and receptions. Attendees will also receive attendee lists and conference presentations. Exhibitor registration includes complimentary registrations. If you have 3 or more individuals from your company who would like to attend, please contact Deirdre Turner, Conference Coordinator at (248) 505-5136 or deirdremturner@gmail.com to receive a special discounted rate.

Conference Venue and Accommodations
ABC 20204 attendees and participants will enjoy a discounted room rate of $142 USD at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta SW in Peachtree City, GA. Click here to make room reservations at the discounted rate.

Exhibit Opportunities

We have a limited number of exhibit spaces remaining for ABC 2024. Reserve yours now as we typically sell out by April or May. Click here to see the exhibit floor plan and information and contact Deirdre Turner, Conference Coordinator at 248-505-5136 or deirdremturner@gmail.com for availability and payment information. Exhibitors receive complimentary conference registrations (2) for Platinum Level; (3) for Diamond Level. Additional registrations are available at discounted rates.

Conference Sponsorships
Are you looking for an opportunity to distinguish and highlight your company at ABC 2024? Consider sponsoring a refreshment break, breakfast or drink tickets, or the guest speakers' webpage. We have a limited number of opportunities, so reserve yours now. Click here for sponsor options and more information. 

Guest Speaker Opportunities

We are already putting together the technical program for ABC 2024 intending to complete the conference schedule by May 1st. Non-commercial hot topics, innovations and advancements in technology, troubleshooting issues, and more are welcome for consideration. Use this link to submit your topic and information. Submissions will be accepted for consideration and reviewed by the technical program chair and conference co-chairs. Once a decision has been made, you will be contacted and notified of the next steps. 

Annual Lewis E. Ferguson Blow Molded Parts Competition

On an annual basis, the SPE Blow Molding Division celebrates the latest industry advancements and innovations in blow molding design and applications. The deadline for submissions is August 21, 2024. (submission form and details added soon).
Click here to see this year's winners!

Annual Student Design Competition

The Society of Plastics Engineers SPE Blow Molding Division conducts an Annual Student Design Contest to promote interest in blow molding applications.  The Blow Molding Division offers $1,000 for 1st prize to a student or group of students who submit the winning entry. Honorable Mention may also be awarded to recognize other entries. A travel allowance is also offered so the winner(s) can present their proposal in a poster at an upcoming SPE Annual Blow Molding. Click here to see this year's winners!