Rubber Industry Trade Shows in the United States
A live, running list of rubber, plastics, and manufacturing trade shows across the United States – whether we attend, exhibit, or not. We keep this page updated as organizers announce dates. Follow a show name for the official event site.
Last updated: November 6, 2026.
Rubber & Polymer Shows
- Global Polymer Summit (GPS) – International Elastomer Conference + ITEC
September 27-30, 2027 – Huntington Convention Center, Cleveland, OH
The industry’s main event for rubber, elastomers, and tire manufacturing, combining the International Elastomer Conference (IEC) and the International Tire Exposition & Conference (ITEC). Expo, technical meeting, and networking, hosted by the ACS Rubber Division. - ACS Rubber Division Rubber Symposium at ACS Spring 2027
March 23-24, 2027 (within ACS Spring 2027, March 21-25) – New Orleans, LA
In place of the usual standalone Spring Technical Meeting, the Rubber Division’s two-day rubber symposium runs inside the American Chemical Society’s national meeting – technical presentations, the ACS Exposition, career fairs, and networking. - Silicone Expo USA
October 26-28, 2027 – Huntington Place, Detroit, MI
Dedicated to silicone and elastomer materials, part of Materials Week USA. (The 2026 edition was deferred by the organizer.) - OTR Tire Conference (Tire Industry Association)
February 24-27, 2027 – Hyatt Regency New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
The 72nd annual conference for the off-the-road (earthmover, construction, mining) tire industry – education, networking, and supplier tabletop displays. Conference format rather than a traditional expo.
Rubber Education & Training
- TLARGI Basic Rubber Technology Course (The Los Angeles Rubber Group)
90th class now in session: weekly Wednesday evenings, 5:30-7:30 PM, began September 2, 2026 – WARCO, 1337 W. Braden Ct., Orange, CA
In-person rubber technology training running since 1934: 20 hours of classroom time, manufacturing tours, and graduation. Next class expected for the 2027-2028 school year; registration details are announced through TLARGI’s events page and e-newsletters. COi Rubber Products is an active TLARGI member.
Plastics, Molding & Contract Manufacturing
- NPE: The Plastics Show
May 3-7, 2027 – Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
The largest plastics trade show in the Americas, held every three years. Materials, molding machinery, and processing technology. - MD&M West / Plastec West / Pacific Design & Manufacturing
February 9-11, 2027 – Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA
Co-located shows covering medical device manufacturing, plastics, and design/contract manufacturing on the West Coast. - Design-2-Part Shows (regional, nationwide)
Upcoming: November 18-19, 2026 – Oaks, PA · Spring 2027: Atlanta, Santa Clara, Irving, Uncasville, Schaumburg, Raleigh, Novi
Regional shows connecting OEM engineers and buyers with custom parts and contract manufacturing suppliers.
End-Market Shows (HVAC & Agriculture)
- AHR Expo
January 25-27, 2027 – McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
The major HVACR show – heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment and components. - World Ag Expo
February 9-11, 2027 – International Agri-Center, Tulare, CA
One of the largest annual agricultural equipment shows – machinery, components, and ag technology.
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