2025 CPI Polyurethanes Technical Conference

About The Conference

Each year, hundreds of members from across the PU value chain gather to celebrate and recognize the latest research, technical developments, and breakthrough technology in the polyurethane industry sectors. CPI’s technical conference showcases thoughtful analysis and science with high-quality papers and posters submitted from experts like you.

The 2025 Polyurethanes Technical Conference will host paper presentations and a poster session describing the latest research and technical developments for all of the important polyurethane industry sectors. Criteria for the acceptance of technical paper and poster abstracts include originality and relevance of the topic.

Paper and Poster Criteria and Submission

DEADLINES

Technical Papers Abstract: February 16, 2025
Final Paper (if accepted):
June 10, 2025

Technical Posters Abstract: July 10, 2025
Final Poster: Onsite

Papers and posters may address breakthrough technology in any of the example topics below:

Applications

Automotive
Appliances/Cold Chain
Construction
Furnishings
Recreation
Clothing
Medical
Packaging

Product Areas

CASE
Adhesives & Sealants
Coatings & Elastomers
Binders
Flexible Foam
Rigid Foam
Thermoplastic Polyurethanes

Chemistry

Chemistry & Fundamentals
Diisocyanates
Renewable Content Polyols
Blowing Agents
Flame Retardants
Release Agents
Catalysts

Process

Processing Innovations
Equipment

Issue Areas

Combustibility
EHS
Energy Efficiency
Sustainability/Recyclability
Transportation

At the conference Awards Luncheon, awards are presented recognizing the best presentation of a technical paper in a technical session and the best presentation of a technical poster in its technical category. Awards for best presentation of a technical paper in a technical session are based on both technical merit and the quality and effectiveness of the presentation of the information. Best Poster awards are based on technical merit and the effectiveness of the display. Paper presentations and posters will be judged by a panel of technical and industry experts. Presentations not accompanied by a technical paper are not eligible for a Best Paper Presentation Award. CPI prides itself on a quality conference. In order to stay on schedule for the conference, authors whose abstracts have been accepted for paper submission must submit the paper, Power Point presentation and a signed copyright form no later than June 10, 2025.

Before you submit a paper or poster abstract, please read the following. . .

Papers and posters must be technical. Papers and posters that are commercial in nature will not be accepted.

All work must be original and unpublished. No materials should be submitted that have been previously presented or published or are planned to be presented before the conference.

All persons whose papers and posters are accepted for presentation must be paid registrants at the conference and be present at the conference. In the event a substitute will take the place of the original presenter, CPI must be notified at least four weeks prior to the meeting.

Each paper and poster author is limited to the submission of two paper abstracts and two posters as the primary author.

Any copyrighted material must be accompanied by a release authorizing duplication and display for educational purposes at meetings of CPI and for reprint by CPI in the conference proceedings. Any identifiable individuals in videos must have signed releases permitting the use of their image.

All papers, presentations and poster abstracts are required to undergo CPI review including review by legal counsel.

Non-conforming materials may be returned to the author for resubmission.

Your submission will not be reviewed and will be rejected if it:

Does not conform to the guidelines above;

It is not in the appropriate format;

Does not comply with ACC's Antitrust Guidelines, Checklist, or other requirements;

Is commercial in nature and contains inappropriate marketing language;

Contains trademarked or copyrighted images or language that you do not have permission to use;

Is not submitted by the deadline. Please do not submit a paper abstract if you are unable to meet the June 10, 2025, final paper submission deadline.

Is disparaging of other technologies or chemistries.

For posters only: CPI will provide an 8' wide x 4' high board for your poster, with a table beneath it to distribute literature. Posters must be one piece, large enough to cover the entire poster board. Poster presenters are responsible for the shipping and installation of their posters. All posters must be installed by 10:00 AM on Monday, October 6, 2025. Posters must remain on display until the close of the conference. Poster presenters are responsible for removing their posters at the close of the conference. Upon acceptance of an abstract, you will receive complete instructions on your poster.

Table Top Exhibition

Be where the action is - exhibiting couldn't be easier!

Why Exhibit?

Conference attendees will visit the Table Top exhibition to preview the polyurethane technology of tomorrow and key information for today.

From professional development and technical discussions about chemistry to big-picture analyses and key learnings about recent industry trends, the Polyurethanes Technical Conference remains the premier event in North America.

Pricing

CPI Member: $2,795.00
Non Member: $3,395.00

Each table top space includes everything you need to present your company's products and services to conference attendees.

To ensure maximum exposure, the Table Top Exhibition will be located in the same ballroom as the Poster Session and the complimentary refreshments, and just steps away from the technical sessions.

What's Included

* Booth space: 10' wide x 6' deep
* Two Full Conference Badges
(includes admission to all conference events except PDP courses – a $2,000.00 value)
* Back and side wall pipe & drape
* Electrical outlet
* Six-foot draped table
* Two chairs
* Wastebasket
* Company ID Sign
* Company Listing on conference website & Mobile App

Download the Exhibitor Prospectus & Floorplan

Contact Us

For questions about reserving a table top booth space contact Mary Novack.

Venue

The 2025 conference will take place at the

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch
315 Chestnut Street
St. Louis, MO 63102

More info about the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch