The programme of K 2025

Experience innovation, deepen knowledge, expand networks

Immerse yourself in the diverse programme of events at the world's leading trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry. Whether specialist lectures, keynote speakers, networking events or special shows such as Plastics shape the future, The Power of Plastics Forum, the Science Campus or Rubber Street – K 2025 in Düsseldorf offers an inspiring supporting programme for all those who want to actively shape the transformation of the industry.

From the Start-up Zone and industry events such as Women in Plastics to exciting formats for young talents: here you will find bundled expertise, innovations and new perspectives.

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Special shows

Plastics shape the future

This special show is an integral part of the supporting programme at K 2025, where exciting formats will be used to demonstrate and discuss how the future can be shaped with plastics.

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The Power of Plastics Forum

In 7 pavilions, you can experience how the circular economy works in practice in the plastics industry! The VDMA offers networking opportunities and a programme covering all aspects of the circular economy, digitalisation and young talent/careers.

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Start-up Zone

The starting point for young, innovative companies taking off into the world of the plastics and rubber industry.

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Science Campus

Universities and scientific institutes present the latest state of research for the plastics and rubber industry.

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Rubberstreet

Here you will find innovative products and manufacturing processes relating to rubbers and thermoplastic elastomers.

All information about Rubberstreet

Young Talents Lounge

The place for everyone who wants to shape the plastics and rubber industry of tomorrow.

Here you can meet like-minded people, exchange ideas with companies and experts, gain inspiration and discover exciting career paths.

All information about the Young Talents Lounge

Events

Women in Plastics

The networking event by women for women

For the first time, K 2025 is specifically inviting women from the industry to an inspiring networking event. The plastics and rubber industry is still heavily male-dominated - female managers are rare and valuable potential often remains untapped. This is exactly where Women in Plastics comes in!

All information about Women in Plastics

Young Talents

Your career start in the plastics and rubber industry

At K 2025, trainees, school pupils and students of tomorrow will be able to experience working with plastics up close. The trade fair offers numerous exhibitions, discussion rounds, experimental shows and research stands. Take the opportunity to find out about professions and career prospects in the plastics industry at K 2025!

Issey Miyake Schal; Copyright: Gianni Diliberto

Materials and Design

The most important plastics innovations for designers

Plastic is an important material for industrial designers. K talks to leading designers and also provides information about the modern use of plastics in the medical, automotive and sports industries as well as consumer electronics in guided tours of the trade fair.

All information about Materials and Design

Chris Lefertis Guided Tour auf der K Messe © Messe Düsseldorf

Guided Tours

For maximum efficiency and knowledge density

During K, you have the opportunity to take part in a variety of guided tours on several days. The free tours combine expert knowledge with a clear thematic focus - ensuring that you make the most of your time at K and visit exhibitors that are relevant to you.

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Bioplastics Business Breakfast; K 2022; Copyright: bioplastics MAGAZINE Polymedia Publisher GmbH

6th Bioplastics Business Breakfast

The trade journal Renewable Carbon Plastics invites all interested visitors to K 2025 to the Bioplastics Business Breakfasts (B³).

Exciting presentations, high-calibre keynote speakers, inspiring discussions and unique networking opportunities await you on three days of the trade fair from 8.00 am to 12.30 pm. The conference will take place in the Congress Centre in Hall 1 on the K exhibition grounds.

09.10. (Thursday): Renewable plastics in packaging
10.10. (Friday): Renewable plastics in long-life applications
11.10. (Saturday): End-of-life paths
Subject to change