Global Conference on Plastics
in Automotive
SMART MATERIALS, SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY

26th November 2026
Novotel Hotel, Viman Nagar, Pune

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Overview

Overview

The 10th Global Conference on Plastics in Automotive (GCPA) 2026 is emerging as a premier platform bringing together stakeholders across the automotive and materials ecosystem. Over the years, it has evolved from a technical gathering into a strategic industry platform, enabling dialogue between OEMs, material scientists, policymakers, and innovators.

Overview

The automotive sector is undergoing a transformational shift driven by:

  • Electrification of vehicles
  • Lightweighting for efficiency
  • Sustainability and circular economy mandates
  • Integration of intelligent and connected systems

This year's 10th edition will showcase the latest innovations in plastics and advanced materials, with a focus on lightweighting & performance. Plastics and advanced materials are no longer just supporting elements; they are central enablers of next-generation mobility solutions. It will explore how material advancements are shaping electric vehicles, autonomous driving, and the future of mobility.

Objective of GCPA 2026:
The conference aims to:

  • Showcase latest innovations in automotive plastics and advanced materials.
  • Bridge the gap between design, engineering, and manufacturing
  • Provide a platform for industry-academia collaboration
  • Highlight the role of materials in EVs, autonomous vehicles, and future mobility

This event will bring together automotive OEMs, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, material manufacturers, chemical companies, design studios, R&D professionals, EV startups, and policymakers. It will encourage dialogue between design, engineering, and manufacturing teams while fostering industry-academia collaboration and knowledge exchange.

The platform will offer industry stakeholders access to emerging technologies, global expertise, regulatory insights, and strategic partnerships.

Whether you are a materials engineer, design lead, startup founder, procurement head, or policy influencer, this is your platform. Together, we can design the future of plastics in mobility and can script India's plastics story for the world.



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For Partnerships

West & North

Ranjan Haldar M: +91 9167267474 ranjan.haldar@wwm.co.in

South

Mahadev. B M: +91 9448483475 mahadev.b@wwm.co.in
For Editorial Participation Amit Shanbaug M: +91 9820105099 amit.shanbaug@wwm.co.in
Pratiksha Marathe M: +91 9769570720 pratiksha.marathe@wwm.co.in
For Delegate Participation Atharva Parab M: +91 7666838698 atharva.parab@wwm.co.in
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