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K 2025 The Countdown Has Begun
will be just as much on trends and innovations
related to the circular economy and digitalisa-
tion as on the responsibility for people and the
planet. This is reflected by both proven and new
specials: first and foremost, the official special
show “Plastics shape the Future” organised by
Plastics Europe Deutschland. Also presenting a
comprehensive forum on the outdoor premises
again will be the VDMA – this time entitled “The
Power of Plastics”.
he preparations for K 2025 in Düsseldorf The Start-up Zone successfully debuted at the
are in full swing, the exhibition space is al- last K. It will also be continued in 2025 and ex-
Tready fully booked. Numerous proven and panded to provide a dedicated presentation
new specials hone in on the motto “The Power area for as many newcomers as possible who
of Plastics! Green – Smart – Responsible”. The are particularly committed to the development
exhibitor database will go live in January 2025. of innovative products and solutions in the fields
of plastics and rubber. Start-ups still now have
From 8 to 15 October the global plastics and
the opportunity to register for the Start-up Zone.
rubber industry will come together for its inter-
nationally most relevant trade fair in Düsseldorf. At the Science Campus universities, colleges
Like no other trade fair of this sector, K 2025 and institutes will share the latest results of their
will provide the complete overview of this indus- plastics research. A new concept of the Science
try’s global ranges – once again guaranteed by Campus allows exhibitors to optionally also take
the international origin of exhibitors. Enterprises part in the Science Campus Center in addition
from all continents have registered to offer trade to participating with their own exhibition stands.
visitors highest-level innovations. “Next year the
Who’s Who of the plastics and rubber industries In addition, a new offering is currently being
will be back again in Düsseldorf. We are very developed for young visitors and career start-
pleased that even companies who had suspend- ers with a view to familiarising them with the di-
ed their participation in 2022 as a consequence versity and appeal of the sector. Beyond this, a
of the pandemic, are now back on board again,” networking event will be organised specifically
says Thomas Franken, Director K, Portfolio Plas- for women in the plastics and rubber industry to
tics & Rubber. The conversations on stand space promote mutual exchange, strengthen profes-
allocation are currently underway before the K sional networks and give visibility to female lead-
2025 exhibitor database goes live. ers in the industry. Both formats will celebrate
their premiere at K 2025.
At K 2025 under the heading “The Power of
Plastics! Green – Smart – Responsible” the focus Source – BPF
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