The 63rd Annual Society of Plastics Engineers Color and Appearance Division RETEC® will be held in Cleveland, Ohio during September 15-17, 2025. Come join us at the Hotel Cleveland, Autograph Collection to celebrate Long Live Color and engage in topics related to plastics coloration and appearance.
Early registration will begin May 1, 2025, for general attendance. Save $100 with early registration.
- Preconference Color Seminar (separate registration required)
- Two full days of technical sessions
- PlastiVan presentation for local schools
- 60+ exhibitors showcasing products and services
- Opening reception, Monday evening
- Network Reception, Tuesday evening
- Fun Run for local charity
CAD RETEC® is the longest running and largest technical conference in North America devoted to the coloring of plastics. It started as a technical conference focused on development, manufacturing and research in the field of color science, color measurement, and coloring plastics but has grown to be THE place to network with others in the industry.
Registration opens May 1, 2025. Save $100 by registering during early registration, which ends August 15, 2025.
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Type |
Advance (By 8/15/2025) |
Late (After 8/15/2025) |
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SPE Member |
$480 |
$580 |
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SPE Non-Member |
$740 |
$840 |
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Tabletop |
$1,650 |
$1,850 |
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Speakers/Moderators |
$225 |
|
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Student (w/valid student ID) |
$100 |
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Emeritus |
$200 |
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Activities
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Activity |
Date |
Cost |
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Mon Sep 15 |
$550 |
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Golf Outing |
Mon Sep 15 |
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Welcome Reception |
Mon Sep 15 |
Included w/registration |
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Breakfast |
Tue Sep 16 |
Included w/registration |
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Welcome Reception |
Tue Sep 16 |
Included w/registration |
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5K Fun Run/Walk |
Wed Sep 17 |
$25 |
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Awards Luncheon |
Wed Sep 17 |
Included w/registration |
We are currently taking submissions for the technical program. If you are interested in presenting a paper at CAD RETEC 2025 or would like to see a specific topic discussed, please contact the technical program committee.
Contact the technical program committee:
Interested in presenting new technology to the CAD RETEC 2025? Consider presenting during the New Technology Forum, which is open to all exhibitors. For more information: go to the New Technology Info page.
Contact the exhibitor committee:
Tuesday September 16, 2025
Local students will visit the exhibit area on Tuesday morning to learn about coloring plastics.
