CONVENTION

HIGHLIGHTS
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IAPD connecX

connecX is the only place you can meet with a critical mass of your customers — the experts who distribute, specify and purchase semi-finished performance plastics stock shapes, fabricated parts and pipe, valves and fittings — all in one place, whether in private supplier meeting rooms or on the show floor.

IAPD brings the performance plastics distribution supply chain together, making this event the most cost-effective marketing and relationship-building opportunity for your company. Imagine having a full year’s worth of sales meetings with your most valuable customers all in one week!

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EXCITING SPEAKERS

IAPD is pleased to bring you exciting keynote presentations. During the Opening General Session, Dr. Chris DeArmitt will fact-check plastics misconceptions, and at the Closing session we will hear from Super Bowl XVII winner, Joe Theismann.

The Women in Plastics Committee will host a session on closing the generational gap in the workplace, led by Isaac Wambua of Dynamo Methods. Educational sessions will feature principals from Ogilvy Government Relations, IAPD’s new government relations firm and a Modern Marketing Mixer.

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SUPPLIER MEETINGS
Back by popular demand — this year’s convention program is full of high quality speakers, but we’re also allowing the maximum possible time for you to have supplier meetings. If you haven’t already reserved a private meeting room and want to do so, see the convention website for details. IAPD staff will help you with meeting logistics!
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SEE SAN DIEGO, CA
This year’s convention will be in San Diego, CA, USA, where you can enjoy everything the city has to offer: Little Italy, Liberty Station, Seaport Village, Balboa Park, exciting nightlife and more. Wine and dine your customers or simply enjoy the hustle and bustle of this vibrant city.
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NETWORK AT FUN SOCIAL EVENTS

Grab a drink, some good food and get your network on with your peers in the performance plastics industry at one of the many optional social events like the Welcome Reception, Charitable Foundation Fundraiser, Closing Party at Coasterra and more!
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COMPLIMENTARY HEADSHOTS

Say cheese! Back by popular demand, IAPD is once again providing complimentary professional headshots, a vital addition to your LinkedIn profile. Stop by the headshot booth during connecX and get ready to show your pearly whites.

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