K 2022: Program Set for Special Show “Plastics Shape the Future”

The special show, “Plastics shape the future,” at K 2022, The No.1 Trade Fair for Plastics & Rubber — October 19-26, 2022 in Düsseldorf, Germany — will show how crucial plastics are for a sustainable future. It will demonstrate which fascinating developments are already happening today and that visions for tomorrow are already on their way to implementation.

The special show will comprise seven theme days – with discussions on innovative technologies, keynote speeches, entertaining demonstrations of lighthouse projects and exciting experimental shows. “Plastics shape the future” will address economic, ecological and socio-political aspects while also presenting solutions for problem facing the plastics industry. The program language will be English.

The special show is a project of the German plastics industry under the leadership of PlasticsEurope Deutschland e. V. and Messe Düsseldorf. It promises insights and outlooks for exhibitors and trade visitors at K 2022 as well as for the media and the interested public.

The full program is also available online at: www.k-online.com/en/Visitors/Specials_K_2022/Plastics_shape_the_future

Information for participants and visitors:

During the event, the organizers will take photos and videos of guests and participants for public relations purposes. These images may be published on the organizers’ websites, social networks or print publications.

K 2022 is open daily from 10.00 am- 6:30 pm. Tickets are available exclusively online. A one-day ticket costs 55 euros, a three-day ticket 120 euros.

For further information on visiting or exhibiting at K 2022, contact Messe Düsseldorf North America; Telephone: (312) 781-5180; E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; Visit www.k-online.com and www.mdna.com; For the K online magazine: https://mag.k-online.com/

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