Global Plastics Summit (GPS) 2026

Event Name: Global Plastics Summit (GPS) 2026 Theme: Plastics at a Crossroads: Balancing Profits, Performance, & Sustainability Dates: November 2–4, 2026 Location: Houston, TX Hosted By: Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS, a Dow Jones Company About the Event The global plastics industry is navigating a period of rapid evolution shaped by economic shifts, energy and feedstock dynamics, regional market realities, and accelerating technological innovation. At the Global Plastics Summit 2026, senior leaders and market experts come together to turn these disruptive forces into opportunities. The program delivers highly actionable, strategic insight across the full plastics value chain. Attendees will learn how to balance profitability with performance and sustainability, while exploring the growing role of AI-driven solutions and navigating new market realities. Key Themes & Highlights - Pre-Summit Workshop: Kick off GPS 2026 with an in-depth "Introduction to the Global Plastics Business and Circularity" workshop, covering everything from feedstocks and production economics to downstream markets and recycling technologies. - Expanded Vinyls Coverage: New for 2026, the summit features dedicated sessions exploring the evolving vinyls landscape, including market trends, sustainability pathways, and growth opportunities. - Regional Market Shifts & Trade: Understand global supply chain resets, tariffs, "Made in America" sourcing, and evolving competitive positioning. - Demand Disruption: Explore how AI infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, and next-generation applications are reshaping the demand for plastics. - Navigating Circularity: Learn how to balance policy mandates with market realities, cost challenges, and strategies to keep circular solutions viable. - High-Value Networking: Foster meaningful connections across the plastics ecosystem through interactive panels, curated networking breaks, and dedicated receptions with industry peers.