SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 7, 2024 – The countdown has begun: precisely one year from now, K in Düsseldorf will open its doors for the global plastics and rubber industry from 8 to 15 October 2025.
Preparations for K 2025 in Düsseldorf are in full swing, and the exhibition space is already fully booked. Numerous proven and new specials hone in on the motto "The Power of Plastics! Green - Smart - Responsible". The exhibitor database will go live in January 2025.
From 8 to 15 October, the global plastics and rubber industry will come together for its most relevant international trade fair in Düsseldorf. Like no other trade fair in this sector, K 2025 will again provide a complete overview of this industry's global ranges, guaranteed by the international origin of exhibitors. Companies from all continents have registered to offer trade visitors top-level innovations.
"Next year, the Who's Who of the plastics and rubber industries will be back again in Düsseldorf. We are very pleased that even companies that had suspended their participation in 2022 as a consequence of the pandemic are now back on board again," says Thomas Franken, Director K, Portfolio Plastics & Rubber.
The conversations on stand space allocation are currently underway before the K 2025 exhibitor database goes live.
"The Power of Plastics! Green - Smart - Responsible"
At K 2025, under the heading "The Power of Plastics! Green - Smart - Responsible", the focus will be just as much on trends and innovations related to the circular economy and digitalization as on 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" organized 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".
The Start-up Zone, which successfully debuted at the last K, will also be continued in 2025 and expanded to provide a dedicated presentation area for as many newcomers as possible who are particularly committed to the development of innovative products and solutions in plastics and rubber. Start-ups still have the opportunity to register for the Start-up Zone.
Science Campus and New Offerings
At the Science Campus, universities, colleges, and institutes will share the latest results of their plastics research. A new concept of the Science Campus allows exhibitors optionally to take part in the Science Campus Center in addition to participating with their exhibition stands.
In addition, a new offering is currently being developed for young visitors and career starters to familiarize them with the diversity and appeal of the sector. Beyond this, a networking event will be organized specifically for women in the plastics and rubber industry to promote mutual exchange, strengthen professional networks, and give visibility to female leaders in the industry. Both formats will celebrate their premiere at K 2025.
About K in Düsseldorf
K was first organized by Messe Düsseldorf in 1952 and is now held every three years. The last K in 2022 registered 3,020 exhibitors from 63 countries on over 177,000 m2 net exhibition space and 177,486 trade visitors, 71% of whom came from abroad. For more information, go to www.k-online.com.
Also, visit the online magazine of K in Düsseldorf: K-Mag.