K-Messe ends in 2025 — but the real work starts in 2026.

Historically, the year after K-Messe is when:

After K-Messe 2025, many companies will go home with:

And in 2026, they will need to implement them.

This is why you will see a growing number of:

All designed to answer one question:

How do we actually make what we saw at K-Messe work in the real world?

The Rise of Smaller, Smarter Industry Events in 2026

Large trade fairs create visibility.

But real transformation happens in smaller, focused environments.

In 2026, expect more events that focus on:

These events will bring together:

Not to show machines — but to solve specific problems.

For companies that missed visibility at K-Messe, 2026 will be the perfect year to step forward.

K-Messe is not just about being seen.

It is about setting your direction for the next three years.

Smart companies will use K-Messe 2025 to:

Then in 2026, they will:

Those who wait will fall behind.

K-Messe 2025 will mark the end of the old plastics era — where volume and price ruled everything.

2026 and beyond will belong to companies that can offer:

The exhibition halls in Düsseldorf will start the story.

But the real transformation will happen in factories, supply chains, and specialized industry events throughout 2026.

And the companies that act early will define what the plastics industry looks like for the next decade.