SPE Thermoset Division seeks TopCon participants 

Nov. 14, 2024
The annual event will be held May 13-14 in Madison, Wis. 

The SPE Thermoset Division has issued a call for papers, exhibitors and sponsors for TopCon 2025, which will be held May 13-14 at the Monona Terrace and Convention Center in Madison, Wis., with the theme “Thermosets: Setting New Standards.” 

“Thermoset plastics are known as the standard for high-heat applications such as electronics and appliances and where high strength-to-weight ratio, chemical inertness, dimensional stability and structure are important including aerospace, construction, transportation and more,” said Sean Campbell, sales and marketing manager, Engineered Composites at LyondellBasell and SPE Thermoset Div. Chair. “Today, thermosets are expanding increasingly into electrical vehicles, urban air mobility, mass transit, oil and gas, medical devices, civil engineering infrastructure and more.”  

TopCon 2025 will feature keynotes, technical presentations and exhibits highlighting advances in materials, processes, and equipment for thermoset technologies. The 2-day conference also includes networking breakfasts, lunches, a cocktail reception and optional social events.  

Paper abstracts are due Jan. 15, and final presentations are due April 15. A variety of exhibit and non-exhibit sponsorship packages are available. Companies interested in presenting papers, showcasing their products and/or services via sponsorship or exhibiting, and individuals interested in attending should go to https://spethermosets.org/topcon/ or contact Teri Chouinard at [email protected].