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 and purchase semi-finished performance plastics stock shapes, fabricated parts and pipe, valves and fittings. Whether you’re looking to meet existing distributor customers, launch new partnerships or discover new suppliers, connecX is the place to build relationships in performance plastics.
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PRIVATE SUPPLIER MEETINGS

Get quality, uninterrupted time with your business partners. Private Supplier Meetings run throughout the week, including a new dedicated Independent Distributor and Fabricator Suite, giving you the flexibility to schedule key conversations and meet with a critical mass of your customers in one location, eliminating weeks of travel
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Critical Industry Insights

IAPD is pleased to bring you keynote presentations and education sessions built around what members told us matters most. IAPD’s keynote and break-out sessions include, uncovering hidden supply chain costs, building AI-powered sales strategies, federal public policy and regulatory briefings , a 2027 economic outlook and so much more. This year’s schedule is packed with timely, practical education and market intelligence.
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CONVENIENT ATLANTA LOCATION
Hosted at the Starling Atlanta Midtown (a Hilton Property), this year’s location puts you in the heart of one of the South’s most dynamic cities. Enjoy the Lantana Lobby Bar for informal networking, dedicated meeting space for private appointments, and easy access to Atlanta’s restaurants, culture and skyline views.
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HIGH-IMPACT NETWORKING
Grab a drink, some good food and get your networking on with your peers in performance plastics at one of the many optional social events — from the Welcome Reception and IAPD Charitable Foundation Fundraiser to the Rep CIG Happy Hour and the Closing Party.
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CELEBRATING 70 YEARS
2026 marks IAPD’s 70th anniversary. Join us in Atlanta as we celebrate seven decades of building the performance plastics distribution supply chain and set the course for the industry’s next chapter.
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