Plast 2026 conference programme
The organisers of Plast 2026 have presented the event's conference programme. The agenda covers industrial competitiveness, the circular economy, recycling, processing, regulations and digitalisation.
Conferences
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Hascotalks 2026 on transformation in the plastics industry
At Hascotalks 2026, speakers discussed the practical aspects of transformation in the German plastics industry. The discussion focused on adaptability, corporate culture, leadership and new business models.
Chinaplas 2026 breaks record with 350,189 visitors
Chinaplas 2026 ended on April 24, attracting 350,189 visitors over four days. The organizers reported a 24.53% attendance increase versus the 2025 edition in Shenzhen, including 86,440 overseas visitors and guests from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.
Plastpol 2026: reports, debates and Connect Plast matchmaking
At the 30th Plastpol trade fair in Targi Kielce, premieres of reports, debates on the sector’s development directions and the international Connect Plast B2B matchmaking are planned. The event will be accompanied by five conferences and industry meetings.
Haitian connects Ningbo, Shanghai and Suzhou in Open Week
From April 20–26, Haitian will hold the Three-City Open Week, combining visits in Ningbo, its presence at Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, and showcases at the Medical Application Technology Center in Suzhou. The format is intended to show how manufacturing, solutions and application know-how are connected.
Wolfgang Trunk to speak at Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026
Wolfgang Trunk from the European Commission’s DG Environment has joined the list of confirmed speakers for the Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026 conference. The 10th anniversary edition will take place on 5–6 May 2026 at RAI Amsterdam.
Save Food at interpack 2026: programme of talks and awards
At interpack 2026, the Save Food initiative has scheduled expert talks on 12 May, a project competition, and awards for solutions that reduce food losses. The programme also includes a thematic route across the exhibition grounds.
New speakers join the PRSE 2026 conference
The organisers of PRSE 2026 have announced additional speakers for the conference, which will take place on 5–6 May at RAI Amsterdam. The programme includes presentations by representatives of EU institutions and companies from the plastics recycling value chain.
NO.EL. and Colines introduce Safe Track film
NO.EL. and Colines have presented Safe Track, a patented solution that improves the detectability of tampering on pallets secured with stretch film. The technology has been tested in offline configurations and is being evaluated for in-line integration on Colines extrusion lines.
Interpack 2026 expands the Women in Packaging format
At interpack 2026, the next edition of the Women in Packaging event will take place. The programme includes a keynote speech, a panel discussion and topic-driven networking focused on career development, diversity and the future of the packaging industry.
13th Poland Chemistry Congress to be held in June 2026
The 13th Poland Chemistry Congress will take place on 11–12 June 2026 in Warsaw. The event, organised by the Polish Chamber of Chemical Industry, will focus on security, competitiveness, regulation, energy transition and the development of the chemical sector.
Thermoforms Conference 2026 to focus on PET tray recycling
Petcore Europe has opened registration for Thermoforms Conference 2026, which will take place on 18 and 19 June in Valencia. The programme will focus on PPWR requirements and the practical aspects of collection, sorting and recycling of PET thermoformed packaging.