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Call for Speakers

Technical Focus: Film & Sheet

The 2026 Extrusion Conference will showcase a lineup of world-class industry experts sharing the latest trends, technologies and best practices in film & sheet extrusion. Extrusion 2026 will take place August 18-19, 2026, in downtown Austin, Texas.

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​The agenda is organized into Modules, each of which will have a select number of papers. Each presentation should focus on problem solving and best practices in film & sheet.  The modules are below, as are possible topics for your consideration within each module. We are open to any other topics you might have in been that fit within the modules.

 

Our technical staff will review each proposal submitted - this is essential to ensure the quality of educational content to conference attendees.  Each review will be graded on relevance, technicality and educational value. Due to the nature of this conference, commercial pitches will not be considered. 

 

Application Deadline: January, 30th, 2026

Questions? Email Sara Kemerer at Skemerer@gardner.media

Featured Modules

​Pellet Preparation and Conditioning

Focuses on:

  • Drying

  • Conveying

  • Materials Handling

  • Blending
     

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​Melt Preparation & Delivery

Focuses on:

  • Managing Melt Pressure & Temperature for Single-Screw Extruders

  • Screw Design to Boost Mixing, Quality in Single-Screw Extruders

  • Optimizing Downstream Filtration and Pumping
     

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Instrumentation

Focuses on:

  • Upgrading and Modifying Drives/Controls

  • Distributive Processing

  • Managing In-Plant Data

  • The Role of AI in Film, Sheet Extrusion

​Die Design Fundamentals

Focuses on: ​

  • Blown Film Die Principals

  • Cast Film Die Principals

  • Sheet Die Design Principals
     

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Troubleshooting in Extrusion

Focuses on:

  • Solving Gels

  • Solving Melt Fractures

  • Solving Surging

  • Processing PCR in Film & Sheet

  • Processing Bioresins in Film & Sheet
     

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Emerging Technologies

Focuses on:

  • Open to any topic

If Selected You Will Receive:

  • One complimentary conference registration

  • One half-price conference registration for a guest

  • Inclusion in the conference brochure and website (name, company, presentation title)

  • Customized social media graphics to promote your presentation

  • Complimentary refreshments and meals

  • Access to post-conference materials

 

​Please note that all speakers should prepare to be on the Conference stage for 20-25 minutes while allowing 5-10 minutes at the end of the presentation for a brief question and answer period.

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Submit your application by January 30, 2026. We'll notify selected speakers soon after.

Questions? Email Sara Kemerer at Skemerer@gardner.media

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