The SPE Blow Molding Conference will take place as scheduled Oct. 11-13. We continue to monitor conditions closely, and we are in regular contact with the Crowne Plaza in Atlanta. We look forward to reconnecting with our sponsors, guest
speakers and fellow attendees in October.
The Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia will be the site for the 2021 Annual Blow Molding Conference featuring industry speaker presentations on packaging, medical and industrial applications, machinery and design innovations, and materials and processing, to name a few.
Atlanta, the largest city in the Southeast, is within driving distance of a number of companies with blow molding operations including: The Clorox Company, Sidel, Inc., Nissei ASB Company, Silgan Plastics Corporation, Evenflo Company, Inc., The Coca Cola Company, Constar International Inc., Consolidated Container Company, Alpla, Inc., CKS Packaging Inc., and others.
GUEST SPEAKER OPPORTUNITIES
Our planning committee looks for presentations that are non-commercial and provide information and education on advancements and innovations in processes, machinery, materials, technologies, and hot topics issues such as recycling, sustainability, and the circular economy. Conference planning will begin in late January with the goal to confirm speakers and topics by April 1st, 2021. If you are interested in submitting a presentation for consideration, please complete the
ABC 2021 On-Line Speaker Form
and follow the submission directions.
EXHIBIT & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Division Sponsorship includes an exhibit option. These sponsorships are limited and typically sold out by April or May.
Click
here
for
current ABC 2021 floorplans, pricing and benefits.
If you are interested in exhibiting, contact Deirdre Turner, Conference Coordinator at 248-505-5136 or
deirdremturner@gmail.com to confirm availability and to receive the online link for payment and registration.
Conference Sponsorships
(some of which include limited exhibit components) offer high profile opportunities designed to enhance your exposure to conference attendees. Information can
be found at this
link.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION:
Full conference registration is $625 and includes entry to all presentations, exhibits and meals, breaks, and receptions included in the Conference. Attendees will also receive the conference proceeding (collection of presentations) and an attendee list. Register and pay online
here.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS: Attendees of ABC 2021 will enjoy a discounted room rate of $179. Click here to make your reservations now! If you have questions or need assistance, call the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at (770) 395-7700
TRAVEL
Just 45 minutes from the Crowne Plaza, Hartsfield Jackson International Airport (ATL) is a state-of-the-art airport with non-stop service to hundreds of cities across the U.S. and the globe. Click
here
for driving directions from airport.
MARTA:
Just $2.50 one-way, The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority offers guests a 40-minute ride from Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to the Crowne Plaza. Take the MARTA to the Dunwoody stop and call the Crowne Plaza Shuttle (770-395-7700) for the free, 5-minute ride to the hotel. DRIVING: Click
here
for driving directions from any location.