AMI Plastics World Expos North America 2026
Event Date
November 11–12, 2026
Location
Cleveland, OH
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryAMI Plastics World Expos North America is a two-day, free-to-attend event that brings together four co-located exhibitions—the Compounding World Expo, Plastics Recycling World Expo, Plastics Extrusion World Expo, and Polymer Testing World Expo—under one roof in Cleveland, Ohio. The event brings together four focused expos: the Compounding World Expo, Plastics Recycling World Expo, Plastics Extrusion World Expo, and Polymer Testing World Expo.
The show is billed as North America's largest plastics industry gathering of the year, drawing professionals from across the entire supply chain—compounders, recyclers, extruders, OEMs, brand owners, and materials and equipment suppliers. Explore the entire plastics supply chain, gain expert insights, and see cutting-edge exhibits—all for FREE. Benefit from cross-industry perspectives with co-located expos and engage in technical presentations, debates, and seminars across four dedicated theaters.
It is worth attending because it combines a large exhibition floor with free conference programming, letting visitors evaluate suppliers from around the world while gaining insight from industry leaders. The expos feature a variety of leading manufacturers in extrusion, compounding, recycling and testing equipment, as well as an extensive range of polymer, additive and service providers.
Show Highlights
- Four co-located expos in one venue: Compounding World, Plastics Recycling World, Plastics Extrusion World, and Polymer Testing World.
- Four free conference theaters running two-day programs. Each features an international selection of suppliers, plus a dedicated conference theater with full two-day programs of technology talks, business debates and keynote presentations.
- 2026 theme – "Powering Plastics: Skills, People and the Future": highlighting the importance of workforce skills, talent development and knowledge transfer in supporting innovation, growth and long-term resilience across the plastics industry.
- Networking party: A networking party is scheduled for the evening of Nov. 11 that attendees and exhibitors can purchase tickets for. This event offers a relaxed environment for informal networking and continued discussion beyond the show floor.
- Welcome drinks & early badge collection are available from 4pm on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, to collect badges ahead of the rush.
Attendance
The 2025 edition was the strongest to date. The event in 2025 drew 5,453 attendees and 352 exhibitors. Earlier Cleveland editions have also drawn a large audience; organizers noted that previous expos in Cleveland drew 5,676 visitors and 376 exhibitors, including top-tier buyers and decision-makers from major extruders, recyclers, compounders, OEMs and brand owners. In 2023, the event reported more than 4,600 attendees, 300 exhibitors and 100 speakers, with 47 states represented.
Registration
Registration is free and completed online through the show website. By registering early, attendees get complimentary access to all four expos, which are expected to showcase more than 270 suppliers, and also will have free entry to four conference theaters offering technical presentations, educational seminars and business discussions.
The separate evening networking party requires a paid ticket. For the 2025 event, attendees and exhibitors could purchase tickets for a networking party in Cleveland. Tickets for that event are $75 each.
Companies interested in exhibiting can apply via the "Become an exhibitor" section of the official website or contact the AMI exhibition sales team.
History
The AMI Plastics World Expos North America is organized by Applied Market Information (AMI) and has been hosted in Cleveland for several consecutive years. The 2025 edition was the sixth annual North American installment of the AMI Plastics World Expos, featuring four specialized exhibitions: the Plastics Recycling World Expo, Compounding World Expo, Plastics Extrusion World Expo and Polymer Testing World Expo. The show has grown steadily, reaching a record 5,453 attendees and 352 exhibitors in 2025, and the 2026 edition marks its return to the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is AMI Plastics World Expos North America 2026?
The event takes place November 11-12, 2026 at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, 300 Lakeside Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. Show floor hours are 9am to 5pm on both days, with early badge collection and welcome drinks from 4pm on Tuesday, November 10.
How much does it cost to attend?
Attendance is free. Registering online gives complimentary access to all four co-located expos and entry to the free conference theaters. A separate evening networking party requires a paid ticket.
Who should attend this show?
It is aimed at professionals across the entire plastics supply chain, including compounders, recyclers, extruders, OEMs, brand owners, and buyers evaluating polymers, additives, equipment, software and services. Past editions have drawn top-tier buyers and decision-makers from across North America.
What are the four co-located expos?
The event combines the Compounding World Expo, Plastics Recycling World Expo, Plastics Extrusion World Expo, and Polymer Testing World Expo, each with its own dedicated conference theater running two-day programs of talks, debates and keynotes.
Where can I park or stay near the venue?
The venue connects directly to the 1,200-spot Huntington Park Garage via an enclosed walkway, with garage parking typically around $10-$12 per day and over 5,000 additional walkable spaces nearby. AMI offers discounted room blocks at downtown hotels including the Hilton Cleveland Downtown (directly above the halls), Cleveland Marriott at Key Tower, Westin, Hampton Inn, and Crowne Plaza Playhouse Square.
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