CONVENTION

HIGHLIGHTS

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IAPD connecX Trade Show

connecX is where business gets done in the performance plastics industry! connecX brings the entire distribution channel together — the experts who distribute, fabricate, specify and purchase semi-finished performance plastics stock shapes, fabricated parts and pipe, valves and fittings. Whether you’re looking to meet with existing distribution customers, launch new partnerships, showcase your capabilities or participate in the technical showcase, the IAPD Annual Convention + connecX is the place to be to build relationships in the performance plastics industry.
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Critical Industry Insights

IAPD is pleased to bring you exciting keynote presentations, educational sessions and industry panels diving into the topics that IAPD members have identified as most critical to the performance plastics industry.

From data-driven distribution strategies and the latest AI tools, updates on legislative policy and a sustainability panel of industry leaders, this year’s convention schedule is packed with timely education that will drive your business forward.

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Private Meeting Space
Get quality, uninterrupted time with your business partners in a quiet, focused setting. Supplier meeting rooms will now be available during both General Sessions on Wednesday and Thursday, giving you more flexibility to schedule key meetings. Take advantage of this opportunity to meet with a critical mass of your customers in one location, eliminating weeks of travel.
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Convenient Chicago Location

Hosted at the Marriott Marquis Chicago, this year’s location offers the convenience of a central location, complete with a spacious lobby bar for informal meetings and networking, dedicated meeting rooms for private appointments, on-site dining options, upscale amenities and city views. Just minutes from Chicago’s top restaurants, museums and the lake front, this premier location has it all.
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High-impact Networking
Grab a drink, some good food and get your networking on, with your peers in the performance plastics industry, at one of the many optional social events like the Welcome Reception, networking meals, Convention Closing Party and more!
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Complimentary Headshots

Get ready for your close up! IAPD is providing complimentary headshots, a vital addition to your LinkedIn profile. Stop by the headshot booth during connecX, Wednesday, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m., and get your free headshot taken by a professional photographer.

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