Accelerating Intelligent Upgrades in Plastics & Rubber Industries (Concurrent events @CHINAPLAS)

Explore the cutting edge of innovation in plastics and rubber, and join us for the industry's annual flagship event! CHINAPLAS 2026, the world’s leading plastics and rubber trade show, will take place at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Hongqiao, Shanghai on April 21–24, 2026. Act as an indicator in the plastics and rubber industries, the show features a series of professional concurrent events covering key themes, such as plastic recycling, AI digitalization, additives, scientific and technological achievements, and medical plastics. Global industry leaders, technology experts, and industrial chain representatives gather in Shanghai to interpret policies and trends, showcase cutting-edge technological achievements, and build bridges for collaboration across diverse platforms. This initiative aims to empower the plastics and rubber industries to transform towards high-end, smart, and green future, unlocking limitless possibilities and business opportunities for industrial innovation and development.

The Power of Plastics Forum: Activating industrial transformation with "Green, Smart, Responsible"

What powers transformation in the plastics and rubber industries? Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau (VDMA) partners with Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd., is making its Asian debut, the Power of Plastics Forum with "Green, Smart, Responsible" to drive industrial transformation.

During the three-day forum from April 21 - 23, leading experts from VDMA and leaders from the European plastics and rubber industry will share their insights on how to redefine the value of plastics, focusing on three cores — plastic recycling, recyclates processing, and digitalization, and delve into key environmental issues such as breakthrough recycling technologies, smart processing of recyclates, AI-driven digital solutions like digital twins and product passports, etc.

The event focuses on practical technologies and cutting-edge business models, bringing sustainable innovation practices to the plastics and rubber industries. Baumüller will analyze "Shredder Drive – Manage the Challenges The Advantages of the High Torque Drive System in Recycling Industry". KraussMaffei will address "Closed-loop Recycling Solutions for Plastics". Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H) will present "Solutions for Processing of Recyclates". Reifenhäuser will share "Patented Solutions for Improved Sustainability in Blown Film Extrusion". Coperion will speak on "Next-Level Compounding Performance Through Automation and Digitalization". ENGEL will discuss "From Hype to Shopfloor | How AI Improves Injection Molding in Daily Production". Arburg will talk about "Connectivity for Success – Smart Production Made Simple".

Additives Seminar: Unlocking the Secrets of Sustainable Development of Plastics

Additives Seminar: Enhancing Sustainability and the Values of Plastics, is also making its first debut on CHINAPLAS 2026. This major event aims to modify plastics industry, taking place on April 22 - 23, is expected to attract more than 300 engineering plastics suppliers, materials R&D experts, and end-user brands. Under the trends of green transformation and safety enhancement, additives have become a key driver of innovation and breakthroughs in the plastics industry. The event will focus on high-value-added solutions to help companies overcome cost and compliance bottlenecks, achieve ESG goals and enhance product safety through innovative additives.

The seminar will focus on two hot topics. Firstly, SI Group, Xinxiang Richful Lube Additive Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Longsheng Group Co.,Ltd., Xiamen Xiangxi New Material Co., Ltd., Fine-blend Polymer (Shanghai) Co., LTD., Phomera Metamaterials Inc., will share their insights on "How Additives Redefine Plastic’s Life Cycle for Achieving ESG", covering closed-loop recycled polymers, self-healing, long-life materials, high-molecular functional additives, and revolutionary amber-effect pigments to achieve a leapfrog improvement in the recycling performance and appearance of plastics. Another one is that Dow (Zhangjiagang) Holding Co., LTD., LG Electronics Inc., Rising Star Flame Retardant Materials Co.,Ltd., Shanghai Royal New Materials Technology Co., LTD., Ivovia Materials (Hangzhou) Co., LTD., Shanghai Lanpoly Polymer Technology Co., LTD. and Shanghai Runhe Nano Material Sci. & Tech. Co., LTD. will delve into "Beyond Cost: Additives Provide Plastic Products with Safety Premium DNA", highlighting the latest PFAS-Free solutions, ionic liquid flame retardants, high-barrier coatings, single-material recyclable packaging, flame retardant applications of thin-walled and membrane materials for new energy and energy storage batteries, and antibacterial solutions enhance safety premiums.

Plastics Recycling & Circular Economy Conference and Showcase: Charting a New Path for Global Recycling

In recent years, the global plastic recycling industry has accelerated transition, driven by policy, technology and market forces, leading to continue industry enhancements. The United Nations is drafting the Global Plastic Pollution Treaty, and major economies such as the European Union (EU) and China are taking active steps to address it. From recycled plastics and bioplastics to recyclable plastics, the technological pathways for making materials climate-friendly are becoming increasingly diversified. Mechanical recycling, intelligent sorting, and chemical recycling technologies are developing rapidly, while digital tracking systems are improving recycling efficiency, injecting new momentum into the green upgrading of industries.

Against this backdrop, the 7th CHINAPLAS x CPRJ Plastics Recycling & Circular Economy Conference and Showcase acts as a major concurrent event of the exhibition, it will be the first to take the stage on April 20, 2026 (one day before show opening). Over 1,000 attendees are expected to create a high-end industry event from a global perspective.
The event invites representatives from governments, businesses, and industry associations from the EU, the USA, the UK, Brazil, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Malaysia, Vietnam, India, Indonesia, and China to comprehensively discuss global plastic recycling and circular economy policy trends, technological innovations, and market insights through multiple sessions including Overseas Market Networking Breakfast, Summit Dialogue, keynote speeches, brand showcases, and industrial chain solutions demonstrations. Agenda will highlight investment on going global, sustainable brand practices, green supply chain management, innovation in climate‑friendly material applications, and next‑generation recycling technologies.

Tech Talk: Showcase Over 40 First Launch Innovative Technologies As the innovative technologies official release platform at CHINAPLAS, Tech Talk has witnessed the launch of more than 300 innovative technologies since 2017, making it offering an important window into the leading-edge trends of plastics and rubber industries. CHINAPLAS 2026 Tech Talk will showcase over 40 innovative technologies. Featuring in open forum, it offers buyers an excellent platform to quickly grasp the latest trends in the plastics and rubber industries and connect with high-quality suppliers. The event will cover five sessions: Innovative packaging solutions, Green and low-carbon solutions, Automotive plastics solutions, 2026 new materials, and Specialized & Niche Chinese Technology Presentations. Global leading chemical companies, such as Dow, SABIC, BASF, Syensqo, and Avient will serve as innovation pioneers, sharing cutting-edge achievements around key topics including packaging, automotive applications, and sustainability. Renowned machinery manufacturers, such as KraussMaffei, Wittmann Battenfeld, and Husky will focus on technological breakthroughs in processing and manufacturing. Notably, CHINAPLAS 2026 introduces a new session - “Specialized & Niche Chinese Technology Presentations”. Enterprises like Cardlo, Fopia, and Sanfong, etc. will make a grand appearance to share their core technologies and innovation experiences while demonstrating the innovative advancements of high-end technology in domestic manufacturing.     Medical Plastics Connect: Unlocking Green Safety and Cutting-Edge Medical Plastics Competition in the medical field is becoming increasingly fierce. Medical device, consumable, and pharmaceutical packaging manufacturers are facing critical challenges in safety compliance, cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and green transition. “Medical Plastics Connect” will focus on global medical plastics innovative technologies, helping medical product manufacturers master hot topics and respond to industry changes. The event gathers over a thousand medical plastics technology suppliers through two featured forums, and provides a one-stop solution for next-generation medical device solutions and the latest trends. The “Medical Plastics Conference” will be held on April 21. Americhem will share its ColorRx® Medical Grade Polymer technology, providing compliant and customizable color solutions that balance biocompatibility and production reliability. Dow will present its high-performance material solutions for medical devices, pharmaceutical packaging and disposable consumables, supporting medical innovation with safe and reliable products. Covestro will reveal how Maestro enhances device accuracy and promotes green product cycles through material innovation. Wanhua Chemical Group Co., LTD. will introduce Radiation Resistant PVC. Moreover, Professor Li Qian from Zhengzhou University and experts from Jumin Bio-technologies Co., LTD. and Fresenius Medical Care will share the latest trends and key R&D points. Besides, the "Seminar on the Independent Innovation and Development of Medical Equipment," co-organized by the Shanghai Lingang Research Center for Medical Equipment and Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd., to be held on April 23, will bring together representatives from universities, local enterprises, and multinational corporations to explore critical challenges and practical solutions for the localization of medical polymers. Meanwhile, the "Medical Plastics Guidebook" systemically compiles the latest innovative technologies in the medical field and highlights market-focused medical plastics and processing equipment. The guide helps medical buyers quickly comprehend key technologies and plan their visits effectively. Unlock more CHINAPLAS 2026 concurrent events! Scan for more event details and enrollment.   Pre-registration for CHINAPLAS 2026 is now open until Apr 17, 2026, 17:00 (GMT +8). Click HERE to pre-register for an admission ticket at USD 7.5. Visitors will receive an eConfirmation letter (Hong Kong/Taiwan/Macau region of China and overseas visitors) upon completion of pre-registration.     Scan to pre-register    CHINAPLAS WeChat: About CHINAPLAS 2026 CHINAPLAS 2026 is organized by Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd., Beijing Yazhan Exhibition Services Ltd., Adsale Exhibition Services (Shanghai) Ltd., Adsale Exhibition Services (Shenzhen) Ltd. and co-organized by China National Light Industry Council - China Plastics Processing Industry Association, China Plastics Machinery Industry Association, the Plastic Trade Association of Shanghai, and Messe Düsseldorf China Ltd. The event is also supported by various plastics and rubber associations in China and abroad. First introduced in 1983, CHINAPLAS has been approved by UFI (The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry) as a "UFI Approved International Event". CHINAPLAS 2026 is exclusively sponsored by the Europe’s Association for Plastics and Rubber Machinery Manufacturers (EUROMAP) in China for the 35th time. CHINAPLAS is currently Asia’s leading plastics and rubber trade fair, and is widely recognized by the industry as one of the most influential exhibitions in the world.