Registration is in full swing for the 2014 Polyurethanes Technical Conference! Hosted by the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council (ACC), he 2014 Polyurethanes Technical Conference will take place September 22 – 24 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.

Important deadlines are fast approaching. Within the next few weeks, discounted conference registration, hotel room block, and poster abstract submissions will all expire. Act today to be a part of the premier polyurethanes event in North America.

Download the Program Overview and visit this link to see what the 2014 Conference has to offer. 

Poster Abstracts

Friday, Aug. 22 is the deadline to submit poster abstracts for this year’s conference. Posters may focus on a variety of topics including breakthrough technologies in the polyurethane market or chemistry, and the resulting advancements in everything from the medical industry to rigid foam insulation and coatings. Posters may also demonstrate the increased use of polyurethane  in various markets such as medical or fiberboard, or advancements in product areas such as rigid foam insulation or coatings. Posters addressing environmental and stewardship issues, such as product emissions and end-of-life management, are also accepted. Throughout the three days of the conference, accepted posters will be displayed in the Table Top Exhibit Hall, a central gathering place for all conference attendees. Don’t miss your chance to share your research with your colleagues.

Early-Bird Registration & Hotel Accommodations

CPI’s early registration discount ends on Friday, Aug. 29. Register today for the conference and save $200 off the standard fees. 

Discounted hotel reservations are also available until Friday, Aug. 29. Hotel reservations should be made directly through the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center by calling (817) 778-3000 or by using this dedicated link. To receive CPI’s group rate, please refer to the Polyurethanes Technical Conference when making your reservation.

Polyurethane Professional Development Program

CPI’s professional development program, the Polyurethane PDP, begins on Sunday, Sept. 21, one day ahead of the official conference opening, and runs through Tuesday, Sept. 23. These education and training courses provide unmatched opportunities for participants to increase their industry knowledge. The PDP’s eight courses run concurrently with the technical conference and range from broad, introductory subjects such as “PU 101: Introduction to Polyurethane Chemistry” to advanced, specialized topics such as “PU 204: Physical Testing of Polyurethane Foams.” All courses are taught by subject-matter experts. For a complete list of PDP courses, visit the conference registration website.