Sponsorship
The 2026 National Plastics Conference 2026 is where the plastics industry comes together to make progress happen. Designed by industry, for industry, this action-oriented event unites leaders from across the entire plastics value chain in Houston, Texas, September 14–17, 2026. More than a traditional conference, NPC is built to move beyond discussion – delivering real-world insights, meaningful connections, and practical outcomes that drive the industry forward.
NPC attracts a highly engaged, cross-functional audience of professionals who influence strategy, investment, and innovation within their organizations. Attendees include C-suite executives, future leaders, sustainability professionals, government affairs and advocacy leaders, and sales, marketing, and business development teams – all coming together with a shared focus on shaping what’s next for plastics.
For sponsors, NPC offers direct access to this influential audience in a setting designed for high-value connection and collaboration. Networking is intentional and impactful, creating opportunities to build relationships with decision-makers, strengthen partnerships, and align your brand with the conversations – and actions – driving the industry forward.
Why Sponsor NPC 2026?
Position your brand alongside industry leadership and innovation
Reach decision-makers across the full plastics supply chain
Showcase solutions that drive real-world impact
Build meaningful relationships with current and future customers
Align with an event focused on action, progress, and results
Let's make it happen together.
Join the leaders, innovators, and partners defining the future of plastics.
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To secure a sponsorship or discuss a customized package, contact:
John Desmarteau, Director, Strategic Development
$16,200 member | $18,400 non-member
Package includes:
- Off-site Reception Sponsorship (Tuesday Night): Capitalize on one of the most anticipated networking moments of NPC with our exclusive off-site reception – an immersive Houston experience designed to bring attendees together in a high-energy, unforgettable setting. This marquee evening event offers the perfect blend of relaxed connection-building and local flair, giving your brand premium visibility through with a captive audience. From the moment guests arrive to the final “cheers,” this sponsorship positions your company at the center of the action: where big moments, bright lights, and a true sense of hometown pride come together.
- Welcome Remarks (Wednesday Morning): The opportunity to show a 15-second sponsored video and provide up to three minutes of welcome remarks during the general opening session where you can showcase your company and encourage guests to engage with you and your team throughout the event.
- Lanyards: Be the name around everyone’s neck by sponsoring branded lanyards for attendees’ name badges. All costs associated with producing the lanyards are the sole responsibility of the Headline Sponsor and must be approved by Event Management before production.
- Cocktail Round Display: We’ll have displays during the breaks, providing a great space to direct attendees to your homebase to have conversations, share literature, and more.
- LinkedIn: One (1) social media sponsorship recognition post to approximately 90k followers.
- Digital Advertisement on Walk-In Slides: Provide a silent video (up to 15 seconds) or static slide-vectorial and we’ll ensure it rotates on the session screens in between presentations, and at registration.
- Branding Package: Your logo is included on the event website, signage, email campaigns, and verbal recognition during the event.
- Discount on Registration: Up to 5 Registrations at 15% off
Premier Sponsor (Exclusive)
$13,500 member | $15,700 non-member
Package includes:
- Welcome Reception Sponsorship (Monday Night): Your company logo will be prominently displayed on signage during the reception building brand presence and visibility. Sponsorship includes the opportunity for a themed activity or activation during the reception. Whether a specialty cocktail mixing station, a fun activity like a putting green, or something else, we’ll work with you to identify a fun, unique experience that will enhance the overall event and delight attendees – giving them a reason to visit with your team and providing an easy conversation starter. All costs associated with producing the themed activation are the sole responsibility of the premier Sponsor and must be approved by NPC Event Management ahead of the event.
- Welcome Remarks (Tuesday Morning): The opportunity to show a 15-second sponsored video and provide up to three minutes of welcome remarks where you can showcase your company and encourage guests to engage with you and your team throughout the event.
- Cocktail Round Display: We’ll have displays during the breaks, providing a great space to direct attendees to your homebase to have conversations, share literature, and more.
- LinkedIn: One (1) social media sponsorship recognition post (per company) to approximately 90k followers.
- Digital Advertisement on Walk-In Slides: Provide a silent video (up to 15 seconds) or static slide-vectorial and we’ll ensure it rotates on the session screens in between presentations, and at registration.
- Branding Package: Your logo is included on the event website, signage, email campaigns, and verbal recognition during the event.
Platinum Sponsor (Limited Availability)
$10,800 member | $13,000 non-member
Package includes:
- Lunch Sponsor: Be recognized as one of the lunch sponsors during each of our two scheduled lunches. Your logo will be prominently displayed during these times. Attendees love gifts – provide an approved gift and we will place on lunch seats.
- Cocktail Round Display: We’ll have displays during the breaks, providing a great space to direct attendees to your homebase to have conversations, share literature, and more.
- LinkedIn: One (1) social media sponsorship recognition post (per company) to approximately 90k followers.
- Digital Advertisement on Walk-In Slides: You provide a short video or slide-vectorial and we’ll ensure it rotates on the session screens in between presentations and during meal functions.
- Branding Package: Your logo is included on the event website, signage, email campaigns, and verbal recognition during the
- Discount on Registration: Up to 5 Registrations at 15% off
Gold Sponsor (Limited Availability)
$8,700 member | $10,800 non-member
Package includes:
- Break Sponsor: Be recognized as one of the break sponsors during each of our two scheduled Your logo will be prominently displayed during these times.
- LinkedIn: One (1) social media sponsorship recognition post (per company) to approximately 90k followers.
- Digital Advertisement on Walk-In Slides: You provide a short video or slide vectorial and we’ll ensure it rotates on the session screens in between presentations and during meal functions.
- Branding Package: Your logo is included on the event website, signage, email campaigns, and verbal recognition during the event.
- Discount on Registration: Up to 5 Registrations at 15% off
Branding Opportunities
Mobile App (EXCLUSIVE)
$2,700 PLASTICS MEMBER | $3,500 NON-MEMBER
Attendees look to network, download session presentations, find facility maps, and more, our event app is a must-use resource. Your logo will be featured on the splash screen and show when attendees open the app.
Hotel Key Cards (EXCLUSIVE)
$4,860 PLASTICS MEMBER | $6,150 NON-MEMBER
Make an early and lasting impression by branding the hotel key cards so that all attendees see your brand when checking in. Key cards will be provided for attendees staying at the Marriott Marquis Houston hotel. Cost includes key card production.
Water Bottle Sponsor (EXCLUSIVE)
$4,300 PLASTICS MEMBER | $5,400 NON-MEMBER
Quench the attendee’s thirst by sponsoring water bottles with your company’s branding to all NPC attendees! Three (3) water filling stations will be provided, and you have the option to provide logo skirts for the tables that will hold be holding the water bottles. Your logo will be prominently displayed on signage next to each water filling station. All costs associated with producing and shipping the water bottles are the sole responsibility of the sponsor and must be approved by Event Management prior to production.
FLiP Networking Event Sponsor
$2,500 member | $3,200 non-member
As the exclusive sponsor of the FLiP Networking Event (Meet-Up) your company/brand will be front and center of the Future Leaders in Plastics (FLiP) group targeting industry professionals under the age of 40. By investing in young professionals, your company/brand contributes to a more skilled and innovative plastics industry, ensuring a stronger, brighter future for all.
- Off-Site Networking Event: Known as the FLiP “meet-up” your company logo will be prominently displayed on signage along with the opportunity to provide a branded gift.
- FLiP Newsletter Feature: Showcase your message and brand in one edition of FLiP in Focus, our monthly newsletter reaching a targeted distribution of 275+ young professional FLiP members. Includes approximately 150 words of content, one featured image, and a clickable call-to-action or resource link to drive traffic to you.
- Digital Advertisement on Walk-In Slides: You provide a short video or slide-vectorial and we’ll ensure it rotates on the session screens in between presentations and during meal functions.
- Branding Package: Your logo is included on the event website, signage, email campaigns, and verbal recognition during the event.
Annual Litter Cleanup
Hosted by the Future Leaders in Plastics (FLiP)
Be a Cleanup Supporter!
For the fourth consecutive year, the members of FLiP are organizing a litter cleanup alongside the National Plastics Conference. This initiative aims to unite industry peers in a collaborative effort to positively impact the environment and communities in which the industry serves by removing mismanaged waste, leaving a cleaner and healthier environment for the local Houston community.
Contributions will help cover the cleanup costs to include transportation for volunteers, t-shirts, and supplies. Your support is gratefully appreciated with any of these levels!
Leading Partner (EXCLUSIVE)
$4,750 member | $6,000 non-member
Stand out as the leader and top supporter of the cleanup event.
Package Includes:
- T-Shirt Branding: Your logo will be prominently displayed on the front of the T-shirts worn by the cleanup
- Opening Remarks: Deliver brief on-site opening remarks at the park prior to the start of the cleanup. This is a valuable moment to highlight your company or brand’s commitment to sustainability and engage directly with participants at the kickoff of the event.
- Literature Distribution: Provide approved literature or a branded gift to be distributed by event staff to all cleanup participants at drop-off following the day’s activities.
- FLiP Newsletter Feature: Showcase your message and brand in one edition of FLiP in Focus, our monthly newsletter reaching a targeted distribution of 275+ young professional FLiP members. Includes approximately 150 words of content, one featured image, and a clickable call-to-action or resource link to drive traffic to you.
- Event Visibility: Your logo will be featured on the event website, signage, and receive verbal acknowledgment during the event.
Supporting Partner
$2,700 member | $3,500 non-member
Package includes:
- T-Shirt Branding: Your logo will be prominently displayed on the T-shirts worn by the cleanup
- Event Visibility: Your logo will be featured on the event website, signage, and receive verbal acknowledgment during the event.
Contributing Partner
$750 member | $950 non-member
Showcase your commitment to sustainability and support for the Future Leaders in Plastics through a small contribution.
Package includes:
- Event Visibility: Your logo will be featured on the event website, signage, and receive verbal acknowledgment during the event.
The cleanup will take place on Monday, September 14th starting at 12:30pm
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To secure a sponsorship or discuss a customized package, contact:
John Desmarteau, Director, Strategic Development