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)
- Preconference golf outing (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.
Use the links above to register for CAD RETEC® 2025 as an attendee, exhibitor and sponsor. The hotel link directs to the Hotel Cleveland, Autograph Collection. Save $100 by registering for CAD RETEC® 2025 before early registration 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 at Valley of the Eagles |
Mon Sep 15 |
$95 |
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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 |
Preliminary Technical Program
Updates will be posted as they become available. The conference will be held at the Hotel Cleveland, Autograph Collection (24 Public Square Cleveland, Ohio 44113).
Contact the exhibitor committee:
Tuesday September 16, 2025
Local students will visit the exhibit area on Tuesday morning to learn about coloring plastics.
Platinum Sponsors
