The Sarit Exhibition Centre in Nairobi, Kenya will play host to the 9th edition of Propak East Africa. This 5-star venue sits close to the heart of Nairobi’s commercial centre, Westlands, and about 20km from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. With easy access from all major businesses, hotels and restaurants, plus plenty of parking and airport-style security, it will be the perfect venue for Propak East Africa 2025.

To find the exhibition hall, the best entrance is the Karuna Road entrance but you are able to access it from anywhere within the shopping centre. Once inside, head to the 2nd Floor (the top) and follow the signs to the Rooftop Garden. The exhibition centre is next to here.

www.propakeastafrica.com

At the official streaming press conference on 26th November for GreenPlast 2025, the conference titled Shaping a Sustainable Future for Plastics was introduced. This event will take place on the same dates as the exhibition, which will be held in Milan from 27 to 30 May 2025.

With Europe at the forefront of adopting sustainable practices and a continuously evolving regulatory context, the conference will serve as a platform for international collaboration, enabling stakeholders to exchange ideas and drive meaningful change across borders. The conference coordinators, AMI (Applied Market Information), a recognised leader in consulting and organising conferences dedicated to the plastics industry, and Promaplast, have collaborated to curate a comprehensive programme, organised into thematic sessions, covering key aspects such as: plastics waste management, materials recycling, energy efficiency, plastics sustainability, and bioplastics.

www.greenplast.org

This expo is your gateway to the Indian plastics compounding industries, bringing together professionals from every stage of the supply chain.

Co-located with the Plastics Recycling World, access two days of networking, knowledge sharing, and innovation alongside our busy conference theatre featuring technical presentations, seminars and industry debates.

www.compoundingexpoindia.com

We know that your time is precious, so we’ve designed World Bio Markets to connect the entire industrial biomanufacturing in the same place at the same time, generating deal flow between bio developers and producers, global brands and buyers, investors and financiers, community enablers and suppliers.

World Bio Markets 2024 brought together 350 bioeconomy leaders from across the full range of the industry.

Whoever it is you are looking to meet at World Bio Markets, chances are you’ll be able to find them.

www.worldbiomarkets.com

The 8th edition of PLASTASIA-2025 will be an unparalleled platform for exhibitors to showcase their latest innovations, technologies and machineries driving the manufacturing of plastics, raw materials, and petrochemicals with participation from various corners of the globe.

Attendees will have the opportunity to witness the entire plastics industry under one roof as PLASTASIA-2025 offers an ideal platform to explore and acknowledge the most recent developments.

Moreover, the event will draw key industry players and decision-makers from both corporate and public sectors, fostering an environment conducive to forging valuable business tie-ups and contacts.

www.plastasia.in

IFAT Africa is the ultimate platform to showcase technologies and solutions for water, sewage, refuse and recycling for the sub-Saharan Africa market. The trade fair is the gateway for international companies to the African market and for African enterprises to the global market, connecting key industry players with senior buyers and decision makers in the region.

www.ifat-africa.com

Africa is home to 15% of the world’s population and abundant resources, yet it contributes only around 3% to global manufacturing. Manufacturing is crucial for job creation and driving sustainability across the continent, offering a pathway to self-sufficiency and economic growth. Manufacturing Indaba is an established annual event dedicated to driving Africa’s reindustrialization by fostering local manufacturing, connecting leaders, and empowering businesses to grow and create jobs. Join us for two days of dynamic discussions, unparalleled networking, and actionable strategies to shape Africa’s manufacturing future – for Africa, by Africa.

www.manufacturingindaba.co.za

KZN is primed for increased industrialization and the cyber arena will play no small part in this development as organizations more readily and enthusiastically adopt the Internet of Things (IoT) and move forward through 4IR (Fourth Industrial Revolution) towards a future that is powered by the 5IR (Fifth Industrial Revolution).

KITE 2023 was a major success, with 4330 visitors attending the event from 18 to 20 July. Over 100 exhibitors pulled out all the stops to provide the KZN market with the very best in industrial technology. The on-stand demonstrations and seminar sessions at the free-to-attend SAIMechE Seminar Theatre were a major drawcard, and the LEEASA Conference once again provided the lifting fraternity with superb content on challenges and trends within the industry.

For the first time, this year the SAIMC hosted an ECSA Registration Workshop, which was packed to capacity. Another first for KITE was the addition of the New Products and Innovation Awards — co-hosted by SACEEC (South African Capital Equipment Export Council) and judged by Eric Bruggeman, CEO of SACEEC — the awards recognize excellence and innovation in both local and international industrial technology product design.

www.kznindustrial.co.za

Now in its tenth edition, Propak West Africa is well-renowned in the region as the BIGGEST exhibition and conference for packaging, plastics, printing, and food-processing. With over 5,500 visitors, more than 200 exhibiting brands present and daily conferences, for three exciting days we bring together professionals from across the packaging supply chain to learn new trends, industry developments, and experience cutting-edge technology from some of the World’s leading brands.

As a new edition to the Propak brand, Propak Ghana is part of an elite global group of exhibitions that bring together professionals from across the entire packaging supply chain.

With sister shows in Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa, Propak is the most recognized exhibition for the packaging industry on the continent.

www.propakwestafrica.com

After the grand success of IPLEX 16 and IPLEX 20, we once again cordially invite you to Kochi IPLEX 25 to be held on 11-14 September 2025. IPLEX is being organized by Kerala Plastics Manufacturers Association jointly with Karnataka State Polymers Association with the guidance and support of CIPET, Aipma, Plastindia Foundation, and other leading Associations. The expo opens its doors for world-class technologies in the world of small and large industries. For a budding businessman, this gives a chance to come and experience different alternatives. Technological advancement is the guarantee of our expo. Happening at South India’s one of the largest exhibition centers, ADLUX with ample car parking facility. Adlux is situated on the side of the National Highway just 5 km from Angamaly railway station and 10 km from Cochin International Airport.

www.kplexkochi.com

The Plastic Pipes Conference Association (PPCA) was formed to organize and run the series of Plastic Pipes Conferences on behalf of the international plastics pipes industry. This event is organized by Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI)The European Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association (TEPPFA) and PE100+ Association

www.ppxxii.com

Now in its 4th edition, UTECH MEFPU Expo has solidified itself as the premier platform for both leading brands and emerging players in the foam and polyurethane sectors to showcase their cutting-edge innovations and technologies. This event connects global business partners, offering unparalleled opportunities for networking and growth.

With the market projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2023 to 2030, reaching 6,833,306.47 thousand by 2030 (Source: Data Bridge Market Research), driven by increased demand for protective packaging and home furnishings, this is the ideal time to engage with the industry’s key players.

UTECH MEFPU Expo 2025 will once again bring together manufacturers, suppliers, and buyers of technical foam and polyurethane products, materials, technologies, and services. Various segments and applications will be featured alongside a dedicated conference designed to facilitate insightful discussions and partnerships.

Don’t miss the chance to be part of UTECH MEFPU Expo 2025 – the must-attend event for anyone in the foam and polyurethane industry looking to expand in the Middle East and Africa region!

www.mefpu.com

From 8 to 15 October 2025 K in Düsseldorf will again become the central business hub for the global plastics and rubber industry. It sets clear accents with its motto “The Power of Plastics! Green – Smart – Responsible”. This slogan reflects the industry’s current values and targets and emphasizes that plastics are an indispensable component of many sectors that contribute significantly to innovation and progress.

Especially in today’s challenging times K once again proves its outstanding relevance as a world-leading trade fair. It is the place where the entire value chain unites to present top performances and where the challenges of this industry are addressed. No other event boasts such international flair, extraordinary innovative power and such a rich variety of product launches as does K in Düsseldorf.

K 2025 stands for the open dialogue and exchange on innovative solutions and sustainable developments that forge connections across national borders and continents. Exhibitors from 61 countries will take part in K in Düsseldorf and more than 3,000 exhibitors are expected in the 18 exhibition halls. The fairgrounds are fully booked once again.

www.k-online.com