September 8-10,2025
Sherton PIttsburgh Hotel
at Station Square,
Pittsburgh, PA
ABC 2025 Conference Overview
Set against the stunning backdrop of Pittsburgh’s iconic skyline, the Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square offers a premier destination for your conference.
Nestled along the Monongahela River in the heart of the vibrant
Station Square
district Pittsburgh’s ultimate riverside destination. Once a bustling railroad terminal, Station Square is a lively hub for dining, shopping, and entertainment where you can stroll along the riverfront and take in sweeping views of the city skyline, or hop aboard the historic Monongahela Incline for an unforgettable ride up Mount Washington.
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!
Conference Registration
ABC 2025 full conference registration is
$765 and includes all sessions, exhibits, meals, a dinner cruise on the famous Pittsburgh Gateway Clipper, refreshment breaks, and receptions. Attendees will also receive attendee lists and conference presentations. Exhibitor registration includes complimentary registrations. Click
here to register. 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
to receive a special discounted rate.
Conference Venue and Accomodations
ABC 2025 attendees and participants will enjoy a discountedroom rate of $189 at the Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Click
here
to make room reservations at the discounted rate.
- Rideshare (Uber/Lyft): 25-35 minutes, depending on traffic; cost is $30-$50
- Taxi: 25-35 minutes, depending on traffic; cost is $45-$60
- Airport Shuttle Service:35-50 minutes, may vary with additional stops; cost is $25-$35 per person
- For those driving, on-site parking at the Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel is $34 daily
Our exhibit floor is SOLD OUT but we still have a number of high profile sponsorship opportunities for hospitality breaks, dinner cruise, luncheons, breakfasts, cruise photos, conference drink tickets, and more. Click here for a list of sponsorship options or contact Deirdre Turner, Conference Coordinator at (248) 505-5136 or deirdremturner@gmail.com
Guest Speaker Opportunities
We are currently identifying topics and speakers and will finalize our conference program by May 1st or sooner. Non-commercial presentations on advancements in technology, processes and design, case studies and more are welcome for consideration. If you are interested in presenting, 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 6, 2025.
Click
here for the submission form. See past winners
here.
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 offered so winner(s) can present their proposal in a poster at the ABC 2025. Click here for information and to see the 2024 winners!
Mark your calendars now to attend the ABC 2025!!
Click
here for the ABC 2025 logo to let your customers and clients know where you'll be this September!