FAQs

Our FAQs for the Global Plastics Summit (GPS - 2026) address common questions about registration, program details, speaker information, and event logistics. This section aims to provide clarity and assistance to ensure a seamless experience for all participants. If you have additional questions, please contact us for support.

  • Send us your abstracts as per the sample template in Abstract Submission page or you can send your abstract directly through email to the conference secretary.

  • Yes, we have a template for abstract submission. Please download it from the Abstract Submission page.

  • Yes. You may submit more than one proposal and participate in more than one session either in oral or poster session. However, you may not present more than two papers during the conference.

  • Once you submit the abstract, we will let you know the acceptance in 15 business days. If you are not receiving the acceptance of abstract, please contact the conference secretary.

  • We welcome participants who are not presenting work under delegate category.

  • All our conferences are business casual. The important thing is to be comfortable.

    • Each presentation by the speaker shall last for 25-30 minutes for presentation including Q/A session. We suggest that the speaker conclude his talk within 19 to 20 minutes to give ample time for any questions the attendees may have.
    • What are the requirements for presenting a poster? What is the size of a poster?
    • Poster Dimensions: The display area for each poster on the poster board is 1 m wide by 1 m high.
    • All posters should be prepared in advance and brought to the conference by the presenters. The conference organizers are NOT able to receive any posters by mail in advance, print or transport posters. There will NOT be facilities on-site for printing or composing posters.
  • The working language of the conference is English.

  • Translators will not be available during presentations. If you wish you can get your own translator

  • Taking the timelines and technical set up into consideration, using personal laptops are not recommended unless under unavoidable conditions.

Registration FAQs

  • Registrations are open for the conference. Please check the conference website for important dates.

  • You can register for the event via our online registration form

  • Please refer to the conference web page for more details on registration prices.

  • The registration cost covers:

    • Access to all presentations by speakers
    • Conference kit including name tag, program booklet and abstract book
    • 2 Coffee breaks and lunch for all the conference days
    • Certificate of participation

    Note: Participants registered under Student and Delegate category are not allowed to present their papers in Oral or Poster sessions.

  • Yes, we have discounts for group participants. For information and discount codes please contact conference secretary.

  • Registration materials will be distributed on the site upon checking in at the registration counters.

    • Credit Card, Stripe Payments and PayPal
    • Check (Request an invoice by sending an e-mail to your conference secretary)
    • Wire Transfer (Request an invoice by sending an e-mail to your conference secretary)

    We strongly encourage credit card payment. Registration for the event is only confirmed when payment is received in full. Please note, that if an event sells out before the check payment has been received by us, the registration will be moved to the waitlist.

  • Online registration by credit card will provide you with an immediate confirmation and receipt. However, due to some stringent spam filters and other reasons, your registration confirmation may not have made it to you. If you would like to request a receipt from us, please contact your conference secretary by phone or email.

    • All cancellations must be sent in writing via e-mail to the conference secretary
    • Cancellation before 90 days of the conference start date will receive a full refund, less a $100 towards processing fee
    • Cancellations order placed within 90 days of the conference start date is non-refundable but will be transferred to upcoming events
    • Registrations are transferable until 30 business days prior to the first day of the conference and any transfer requests not falling within this time period are not transferable.
    • Refunds will be made in the fourth week after the completion of the conference.
  • You will get the payment receipt from conference secretary within 2 to 4 business days. For further information contact your conference secretary through email or phone.

  • The conference allows registration up to the start of the event, or even onsite if space is available. However, due to space limitations and the popularity of some events, capacity can be limited. Several events do sell out, so we encourage you to register early. Registration is only confirmed when payment is received in full.

    In order for your information to be included in onsite registration lists and other materials, your registration must be complete 1 week prior to the start of the event.

    Accommodation is not included in your conference registration fees. However, we will provide accommodation in the conference headquarters hotel based on your request at an additional accommodation charge.

    The deadline for the special rate is generally 45 days prior to the start of the conference. Please check the website for specific hotel information and make your reservation(s) promptly to ensure room availability at the discounted rate. Occasionally, room blocks fill before the hotel deadline, although the hotel may have additional rooms at a higher rate. If the conference headquarters hotel is completely sold out, consult your travel agent for alternative lodging.