• Aug. 26th - Welcome Reception • Aug. 27th - Career Fair • Aug. 27–28th - Professional Conference • Aug. 29th - Short Courses • Aug. 29th - Tours

Keynote Speaker
Dr. (VG) Vijay Govindarajan - Tuesday
2011 Thinkers50.com Ranking: #3
Winner: 2011 Breakthrough Idea Award
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News and Events

GPIE Keynote Speaks on Important Issue16-May-2012

Rob Atkinson, ITIF President & Founder, has been invited to address WIRE-Net's Annual Meeting. C..

Low Cost Polymer Can Absorb Carbon Dioxide10-Apr-2012

The Polymer That Can Absorb Carbon Dioxide By: Malcolm Harold Existing methods for remo..

RAPRA and SPE Present RAPid Impact Competition02-Apr-2012

Hudson, OH, USA, April 2, 2012 – The Global Polymer Innovation Expo (GPIE), a conference a..

Modified Polymer Gives Greater Design Freedom27-Mar-2012

By: Malcolm HaroldMarch 22, 2012 1:30 PM Ultem is a polyetherimide (PEI) resin originating f..

Polyflow is a 2012 Nortech Innovation Award Winner26-Mar-2012

Akron, OH / March 23, 2012 – Polyflow, an Akron Ohio based advanced energy equipment p..

International Polymer Conference Announces Speakers19-Mar-2012

Hudson, OH, USA, March 19, 2012 – The Global Polymer Innovation Expo (GPIE) announces a pr..

Funding now available to help UK companies to innovate!28-Feb-2012

METRC Innovation Awards will support new research and innovation projects between universities and c..

METRC & RAPRA - a Powerful Team! 28-Feb-2012

METRC is one of the organizations working with RAPRA as a Preferred Partner to benefit members. For ..

Other Speakers Include
Brian Rice
Division Head for Multi-Scale
Composites & Polymers
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Registration is Open

is proud to bring the inaugural international conference, the Global Polymer Innovation EXPO to Columbus, Ohio, USA, August 26-29, 2012. PolymerOhio and the Ohio Polymer Strategic Council join RAPRA in making GPIE a seminal event that creates growth and jobs.

Be challenged by thought-provoking speakers.
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Get motivated by real world opportunities, actions and outcomes.

GPIE 2012 will focus on six key growth areas:

• Conductive & Electronic Polymers
• Polymer Nanocomposites
• High Performance Polymers
• Bio-based Polymers & Feedstocks
• Degradable & Recyclable Polymers
• Direct Digital (Additive) Manufacturing

Click the link below for more information on these key growth areas based on Ohio Polymer Strategy Council's industry guide:

Ohio Polymer Strategy Council's Updated Opportunity Roadmap

Register Now to secure your seat. Early Bird pricing saves you money. Beat the summer rush. After registering you will be able to utilize our specialized networking feature, PresdoMatch, to connect with other attendees - View the video below to learn more (GPIE Connect One to One).

The Global Polymer Innovation EXPO is about getting business done!