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The Plastics Industry Association announced its keynote speaker for the 2026 National Plastics Conference: Shola Richards workplace kindness expert, bestselling author, and speaker. In his keynote presentation, Richards will explore what it means to be “Strong Enough to Be Kind,” sharing practical insights on strengthening workplace culture and building more effective, accountable teams drawing on his experience working with organizations around the world.
“Shola’s keynote will spark meaningful conversations and provide attendees with actionable strategies to build stronger, more resilient workplace cultures,” said Apryl Alexander-Savino, PLASTICS’ Vice President of Events and Marketing. “His message—centered on the strength it takes to lead with kindness and accountability—will set the tone for a dynamic week of learning, collaboration, and forward-thinking. The National Plastics Conference brings together leaders from across the industry, and this year’s keynote will be a standout moment.”
Richards’ keynote is scheduled during the conference, which will take place September 14–17, 2026, in Houston, TX.
Shola Richards is a globally recognized speaker and workplace transformation expert who has testified before Congress on civility and spoken to audiences at organizations across three continents, including Google, Microsoft, and St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Richards helps organizations move beyond managing workplace challenges to eliminating them—fostering cultures grounded in respect, accountability, and high performance.
He is the bestselling author of three books, including Civil Unity: The Radical Path to Transform Our Discourse, Our Lives, and Our World; Go Together: How the Concept of Ubuntu Will Change How You Live, Work and Lead; and Making Work Work: The Solution for Bringing Positive Change to Any Work Environment. He also hosts The Kindness Extremist podcast, where he explores practical ways to navigate conflict, lead with empathy, and create lasting change. His work has been featured by major media outlets including the Today Show, CBS This Morning, and Forbes.
The National Plastics Conference, designed “by industry, for industry,” unites the entire plastics supply chain for industry-driven education, collaboration, and progress. Held in Houston from September 14–17, 2026, the conference offers an opportunity to explore leadership, advocacy, and market trends while discovering cutting-edge advancements and building valuable industry connections.
About the Plastics Industry Association
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) supports the entire plastics supply chain, including Equipment Suppliers, Material Suppliers, Processors, and Recyclers, representing over one million workers in our $551 billion U.S. industry. PLASTICS advances the priorities of our members who are dedicated to investing in technologies that improve capabilities and advances in recycling and sustainability and providing essential products that allow for the protection and safety of our lives. Since 1937, PLASTICS has been working to make its members, and the eighth largest U.S. manufacturing industry, more globally competitive while supporting circularity through educational initiatives, industry-leading insights and events, convening opportunities and policy advocacy, including the largest plastics trade show in the Americas.
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