Plastics Regulations 2018 provides expert analysis and guidance on
a range of international legislative and regulatory issues that will impact on
polymer producers, compounders, processors and end users doing business in the
US and beyond. Organised by AMI, the two-day conference takes place in
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on December 11-12.
The conference provides a rare opportunity to gain focused advice on a
range of compliance issues at one event, providing a cost and time efficient
way to protect and future-proof your business. Highlights from the European
editions include:
Over 100 attendees
19 countries represented
20 international legal and regulatory experts
comprising the speaking faculty
Full 2-day conference programme with interactive
sessions
More than 8 hours of networking
Legal and regulatory experts cover new and impending regulations in
areas such as food contact materials, biocides, nanomaterials, microplastics,
medical devices, plastic recycling and various application specific legal
requirements. They explain the real implications of forthcoming legislation in
practical terms, highlighting the actions that different players in the
plastics supply chain need to take to achieve compliance. Speakers also
highlight areas of potential concern for the plastics industry going forward
and recommended action to minimise negative impacts.
Food contact legislation is another evolving subject that has
significant implications for the suppliers of polymers, additives, compounds and
masterbatch, as well as the producers of food packaging and food processing
equipment. Legal experts review existing and planned regulations in this area
and provide advice on how to meet them. Speakers also address other areas of
legislation that have critical implications for the plastics industry,
including the use of recycled plastics, biocides, nanomaterials and medical
devices.
Don’t get caught out by new legislative developments. Attend Plastics
Regulations 2018 to discover the most effective ways to protect your
business and ensure compliance!
Attending, Exhibiting and Sponsoring at Plastics Regulations 2018
For further information about attending the event, taking a table top exhibition space or sponsoring the conference with one of our unique marketing packages, please contact the Organizer, Shannon Slaff:
Email: shannon.slaff@ami.international Tel: +1 610 478 0800
REGISTERING FOR THE
CONFERENCE
To register, fill out the form in the link below:
Registration Form
You will receive booking confirmation by email with further
details, including venue and accommodation information. Invoices and/credit
card payment links will be sent separately within 7-14 days.
Delegate fees include:
- Admission to all conference sessions
- Admission to the exhibition area
- Admission to the Networking Cocktail Reception
- Refreshments and lunch on both days
- A copy of the printed conference proceedings
- Access to electronic versions of the conference papers for one month after the event
GROUP DISCOUNTS: Please
note discounts may be available for companies wishing to register two or more
delegates at the same time.
For further information on attending, exhibiting or
sponsoring the conference please contact the Conference Organizer, Shannon Slaff:
Email: shannon.slaff@ami.international
Tel: +1 610 478 0800
Fax: +1 610 478 0900
Ms. Lynn Vendinello
US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA), United States
Mr. Ed Brzytwa
AMERICAN CHEMISTRY COUNCIL, United States
Dr. Jessica Cooper
U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA), United States
Dr. Mitchell Cheeseman
STEPTOE & JOHNSON
LLP, United States
Mr. Frederick A. Stearns
KELLER AND HECKMAN LLP, United States
Mr. Roberto Crespi
FIELDFISHER (BELGIUM) LLP, Belgium
Dr. Grant B. Kenion
HENKEL CORPORATION, United States
Mr. Christopher Thelen
M. HOLLAND COMPANY, United States
Mrs. Beth Trenor
MILLIKEN & COMPANY, United States
Dr. Dave Brassington
ADDIVANT, United Kingdom
Dr. Ruud Overbeek
DECERNIS LLC, United States
Mr. Naeem Mady
INTERTEK, United States
Ms. Dee Wilson
UL PRODUCT SUPPLY CHAIN INTELLIGENCE, United States
Mr. Bernard Henn
VERISK 3E, United States
Mr. Michael Fischer
KELLEN, United States
Mr. Jim Mo
CIRS GROUP USA INC., United States
Mr. Alfred Voskian and Ms. Jytte Syska
SYSKA VOSKIAN CONSULTING, United States / Denmark
More speakers announced soon!
AMI events are more than just arenas for listening and networking. They
also represent highly-targeted opportunities to enhance your image and to
promote your products and services to an international audience.
Make a lasting impact on AMI´s senior management audiences and become an
official sponsor at the Plastics Regulations 2018 conference! From coffee breaks to conference
bags, we have options to suit all budgets.
Download a full list of available packages
To see a price list or for a formal quote, please contact Shannon Slaff.
WHY SPONSOR AN AMI EVENT?
- By being an integral part of our highly precise marketing campaign, your brand will benefit from exposure to industry contacts and potential customers. Not only do we promote our events to our extensive databases via direct mail, but also target new customers through advertisements in our on-line magazines. In addition to this, hard copy brochures will be mailed to thousands of potential delegates across the globe.
- During the conference the high visibility branding on offer will create a lasting impact with our delegates, which will increase awareness of your company’s products and services among key industry players and prospective clients.
- Sponsoring will allow you to network with your future customers and expand your business opportunities. Our technical and high value conferences attract senior level delegates from all over the world, and attract participants covering all aspects of the supply chain.
We are on hand to help find you the most suitable package, or tailor
them to fit your needs. Contact the event organizer, Shannon Slaff, to secure your sponsorship package now:
Email: shannon.slaff@ami.international
Tel: +1 610 478 0800
Fax: +1 610 478 0900
Running alongside the conference, the
exhibition is an excellent way to enhance your business opportunities,
providing the ideal setting to promote your company and its products to an
international audience of an extremely high calibre.
Why exhibit at an AMI event?
- With so many
delegates in attendance, having an exhibition space will make it easy for
attendees to find you
- An A4 profile
of your company will appear in the printed proceedings given to all
attendees
- Display new
and existing products on your stand for delegates to browse during
networking breaks
- Hand
out brochures and promotional items from your stand, not just
your business card!
The exhibition
upgrade includes:
- One exhibition space in the networking area
(including one table, 2 chairs and a power
supply)
- An A4 profile of your company in the printed conference proceedings
Exhibition spaces are a
popular, low-cost option for promoting your company and are allocated on a first
come-first served basis, so booking early is recommended to secure your
preferred space.
To book, simply
complete the registration form below and return it to the Conference Organizer:
Plastics Regulations 2018 Registration
Email: shannon.slaff@ami.international
Tel: +1 610 478 0800
Fax: +1 610 478 0900
There are 4 ways you can register for our event:
1) By email: send your details to shannon.slaff@ami.international
2) Over the phone: contact the organizer at +1 610 478 0800
3) By fax: Simply fill in the registration form with your details and fax it back to +1 610 478 0900.
4) By Post: Simply fill in the above form with your details and send it to: Applied Market Information Ltd, 1210 Broadcasting Road, Suite #103 Wyomissing, PA 19610, United States
We will send you a confirmation on receipt of your registration.
Yes! Please click the "Register to Attend" button on the conference webpage to complete your registration online. Online payments must be paid at the time of booking with either a Visa or MasterCard.
The registration fee includes attendance at all conference sessions, the Networking Cocktail Reception, lunch and refreshment breaks on both days, and a set of conference proceedings. For more information on how to upgrade and/or receive more benefits, contact the conference organizer, Shannon Slaff.
Yes, delegates are responsible for booking their own accommodation. A limited number of discounted rooms have been reserved on a first come, first reserved basis and may be reserved here. Alternatively, you may contact the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center and mention AMI's Plastics Regulations 2018 conference to receive the special room rate of $169 plus tax per night.
Tel: +1 412 471 4000
1) Bank Transfer:
Account number: 2000030701584
Routing number: 121000248
SWIFT: WFBIUS6S
Note: You are responsible for any bank charges involved with the transaction.
2) By Check: Made payable to “Applied Market Information LLC”
3) By Visa or MasterCard: After your registration form is sent, a paylink will be sent to your provided email within 10 business days.
Full refunds, less a cancellation charge of USD300 will only be made on cancellations received prior to October 11, 2019. Thereafter, we regret that no refunds can be made.
Delegates may be substituted at any time.
Please note that refunds will not be given on exhibition upgrades or sponsorship packages at any time.
Yes, delegates may be substituted at any time, with no charge.
Bookings of 2 or more delegates from the same company may be eligible for a group discount. Please contact Shannon Slaff on Tel: +1 610 478 0800 or Email: shannon.slaff@ami.international
Yes, the conference proceedings are available for sale after each event for $425 + postage. Email Shannon Slaff, Conference Organizer at shannon.slaff@ami.international for more information.
Unfortunately AMI cannot take responsibility for such problems. We recommend that you ensure that your travel plans leave you enough spare time to cope with weather delays or industrial action and that your travel insurance policy will recompense you for any financial loss that you suffer as a result of being unable to travel for other reasons. Remember that if you cannot attend an event then you can always send a colleague in your place at no charge.
It is entirely possible that you may need a valid visa to enter the USA when AMI is holding an event there. We recommend that at the time of booking you check the US State Department's visa requirements.
We are unable to give refunds to delegates who cannot attend conferences because they fail the visa requirements of the country.
AMI always does its utmost to avoid changes in advertised conference programmes. However it is a fact of life that from time to time amendments have to be made as a result of changes to speakers’ circumstances or corporate change. Remember that you can always check with our conference staff on the latest status of any conference programme.
Naturally AMI welcomes offers of papers for presentation at our conferences provided such papers meet our quality and relevance requirements. Within each conference heading you will find a section on ‘Call for Papers’, which tells you what to do if you want to offer to present a paper at a specific conference.
Booking your accommodation
Delegates are responsible for arranging their own hotel
accommodation while attending the conference.
AMI has negotiated a room rate of $169 plus taxes for a room including breakfast and taxes at the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center for
attendees who make their reservations by November 19 2018. Click here to book your room directly.
Alternatively, you can contact the Reservations Department
directly:
Tel: +1 (800) 228-9290 or +1 (412) 471-4000
Please state that you will be attending AMI’s Plastics Regulations 2018 conference.
Please do not accept offers from companies claiming to be
calling on behalf of AMI to help you book your hotel. We do not book
accommodation on behalf of attendees and recommend you book directly with the
hotel as above.
Travel Information
Marriott Pittsburgh City Center
112 Washington Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
United States
Tel: +1 412 471 4000
View "Maps and Transportation" for directions and airport information.
To promote your presence at the conference, include the below Plastics Regulations 2018 promotional banner and logo in your emails and on your company’s industry calendar of events. Together, we will make this an outstanding event!
If you would like to give a paper at the 2019 conference, please send a title, short summary, and speaker details to Mr. Sean Manson.
Presenting a paper is an excellent opportunity to showcase your legal
and regulatory knowledge and expertise. It is also the opportunity to
demonstrate your experience and to present a case study of how your company
navigated a regulatory challenge. As a speaker,
you receive free admission to the conference and networking cocktail
reception.
Papers are invited on all legal and regulatory aspects affecting the
plastics supply chain. Examples could cover:
- Updates to legislation and regulations
- Food contact materials (e.g. recycled materials.
Potable water, etc.)
- Biocides
- Non-Intentionally Added Substances (NIAS)
- Printing inks, coatings and adhesives for food
contact packaging
- Migration testing
- Plastics recycling regulations
- Waste directive
- Marine litter / Microplastics
- Nanomaterials
- Medical devices
- Cosmetics
- Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals
- RoHS
- Application specific legal requirements (e.g.
toys, healthcare, ELV’s, etc.)
- Composites reinforced materials
- Global chemical inventories and their
requirements
- Thermoplastic elastomers
- Restrictions on plastics used in consumer
applications: present and future
- Flame retardancy in plastics
We also welcome suggestions of other topics relevant to this market.
Speakers have a 30-minute slot
including 5 minutes for questions.
If you would like to give a paper at the 2019 conference, please send a title, short summary, and speaker details to Mr. Sean Manson
Email: sean.manson@ami.international
Tel: +44 (0)117 314 8111