Networking Event 2026
We’re excited to announce that our next PHoF Networking Event will take place April 29 – May 3, 2026, in beautiful Sarasota, Florida—recently recognized by Forbes as one of the top twelve vacation destinations worldwide.
Plastics Hall of Fame will be joining Plastics Pioneers Association (PPA) for this event as a great opportunity for the two organizations to network and enjoy some time together. The conference rate includes committee meetings, receptions, Fri breakfast, Sat lunch, and Fri & Sat dinners.
The Saturday dinner at the Yacht Club will include a special presentation by the PlastChicks, a dynamic duo of podcasters of Lynzie Nebel and Mercedes Landazuri. Their wit, banter, and Voice of Resin will educate and entertain us.
Optional activities include:
Thursday (for those that arrive early) golf at the Bent Tree Country Club at 10:00AM with tee boxes to fit every players skill level from 6,600 yards to 4,300. – we will coordinate transport with individuals by personal car. Non golfers can take the local Trolley or rideshare to St Armands Circle for shopping and sightseeing.
Friday – Tour the Ringling Art Museums (several art museums), Circus Museum, Gardens or the Ringling residence of Ca d’Zahn. It will take several hours to view all of the exhibits, grounds, and galleries. A grill is onsite for lunch (on your own). We are coordinating transportation at 11:00 from the hotel.
Saturday – After our morning business meeting and lunch at the Yacht Club, members can board the Labarge Tropical Cruises for a relaxing narrated cruise along the shoreline, offering beautiful views of Sarasota Bay and its marine life. Food and drinks are available.
Thanks in advance for your registration and we look forward to seeing everyone in the beautiful tropical west coast of Florida in May!
For more information, please see PPA’s website
Hotel Reservations:
Attendees are encouraged to make hotel reservations using a special PPA room rate of $265 per night guaranteed if reserved by January 29, 2026, that includes parking and resort fee (normally $467). After January 29, the room rate depends on availability. This room rate can be used for all PPA and Hall of Fame attendees and guests. Once in the system, you can edit the date of arrival or departure, if you plan to arrive outside of the dates for the meeting. If you have any issues with online reservations, please call the hotel directly at 941-906-1290.