A plastic circular economy aims to end plastic pollution by creating closed-loop systems where plastics are designed to be reused, recycled, or composted model. Today, through advanced technologies such like plastic-eating enzymes and chemical recycling waste plastics are efficiently transformed into high-value recycled materials and reproduce as household products widely used in daily life. By integrating eco-product design, AI-powered plastics sorting, high-end mechanical recycling and the development of biodegradable and plant-based plastics as alternatives, the plastic circular economy continues to promote industrial chain collaboration and systemic optimization.

As the British Plastics Federation has said, “if you are serious about doing plastics in the UK you have got to be here”.

For over 75 years, Interplas has been the leading event for plastics professionals in the UK. This renowned plastics exhibition and conference has been at the forefront of plastics industry innovations, showcasing how plastics technologies have transformed manufacturing processes, product design, and our everyday lives.

Whether you’re a product designer, engineer, manufacturer, or buyer, Interplas is the must-attend event to discover the latest plastics technologies, innovative materials, and industry-leading solutions. It’s the ideal platform to network, learn, and source the technologies that are transforming plastics manufacturing in the UK.

Following the great success of the 2023 edition, which recorded a net exhibition space of 50,000 m² and 38,000 visitors, Plast returns to the Fiera Milano exhibition centre in Rho, from 9 to 12 June 2026. 

An important new feature for the 2026 edition is the concomitance with Xylexpo, the international biennial dedicated to woodworking technologies and the furniture industry, which will allow free circulation of visitors between the two fairs. A strategic synergy, given the strong complementarities between the two sectors.

Plast 2026 aims to further strengthen its central role in the plastics and rubber industry, offering exhibitors and visitors a unique opportunity for updates, innovation, and business. The event will also serve as an excellent showcase for European production of equipment for plastics and rubber processing, underscoring Europe’s technological and quality leadership, and will foster dialogue with emerging markets, which are at the forefront of a new phase of economic and technological development.

Plastics Recycling Show Europe incorporates a two-day conference, covering the latest trends and developments in the sector, as well as reflecting on the most recent legislation, challenges and opportunities. The conference brings together the entire cross-section of the value chain, aiming to promote collaboration and to accelerate the transition towards sustainable and truly circular plastics recycling industry.

The Vinyl Council of Australia believes that vinyl products have a valuable role to play in a sustainable society.

The Council is a member-based organisation established in June 1998. It acts as the peak organisation representing the Australian PVC, or vinyl, value chain. Our members are drawn from across the supply chain of the vinyl industry in Australia, representing a wide range of products.

The Vinyl Council is working to advance the sustainability of the PVC industry in Australia through sharing information on, and engaging with stakeholders regarding the life cycle of PVC.

The Council advocates the responsible manufacture, use and disposal of PVC products. It aims to foster cooperation between member companies, governments and organisations to increase the understanding of the PVC life cycle.

The Council provides leadership to its members in Product Stewardship and best practice models to encourage industry advances and operation to the highest standard.

The Council provides members with a forum where they can seek information and support for the advancement of the industry.

Manufacturing is the backbone of economic growth, driving job creation, trade, and industrial development. Yet, Africa’s manufacturing sector struggles with import dependency, underinvestment, trade barriers, and a skills shortage. Strengthening local production, innovation, and industrial collaboration is key to building a resilient, competitive sector.

Professor Horman Chitonge, a leading development studies scholar and economic policy expert, will present a strategic analysis of high-growth sectors for investment in automation. His insights will explore how automation can unlock productivity gains, strengthen industrial policy and drive inclusive economic transformation.

Lerato Ditshego, Chief Executive Officer of Ditshego Media, will serve as Programme Director and strategic facilitator for the Indaba, guiding the dialogue across sessions and connecting the perspectives of industry leaders, policymakers and technology innovators.

Also joining the programme is Arthur Goldstuck, Founder and CEO of World Wide Worx, who will present a data-driven perspective on AI and automation readiness in Africa. His session will explore digital transformation trends, the adoption of artificial intelligence, and what they mean for the continent’s competitiveness in the global technology economy.

Dubai sits at the centre of the UAE’s transition toward more efficient, circular waste and resource management systems, combining policy leadership, operational delivery, and regional connectivity. Federal strategies such as the UAE National Waste Management Strategy and the National Agenda for Integrated Waste Management are driving change across the country, while emirate-level authorities — including Dubai Municipality, Centre of Waste Management – Abu Dhabi (Tadweer), and Bee’ah — are advancing landfill diversion, infrastructure development, and circular delivery on the ground.

Dubai’s role as a regional business and logistics hub makes it the natural meeting point for the recycling and waste management community, attracting decision-makers from across the UAE and the wider Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Major investments in waste-to-energy, smart waste systems, construction and demolition waste management, and emerging extended producer responsibility (EPR) frameworks are accelerating demand for practical solutions and cross-sector collaboration.

2026 marks a critical moment as policy, investment, and implementation converge across the UAE and the wider region. Recycling Expo Middle East provides the platform for municipal leaders, regulators, operators, and solution providers to connect, share insight, and collaborate on the delivery of recycling and waste management systems fit for the next phase of regional growth.

As the global epicenter of manufacturing, China’s die and mould industry reached an output of RMB 363.3 billion in 2024. This
conference is your gateway to:
• The Future of Industry: As AI moves from theory to the factory floor and NEVs redefine automotive architecture, the demands on die and mould precision have never been higher. Our summits will explore how industry leaders are integrating robotics and smart manufacturing to meet these tolerances while maintaining sustainable growth.

• Open Cooperation: With China’s exports exceeding USD 10.2 billion in 2025 and its new consumption sectors – RMB 3 trillion and ten RMB 100 billion markets, sharing global dividends, the conference offers unparalleled access to the players driving these numbers. We facilitate a collaborative ecosystem, allowing international delegates to move beyond competition and to ward high-value partnerships that leverage
China’s massive domestic consumption market.

Propak West Africa returns to the Landmark Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, from 8-10 September, uniting stakeholders from packaging, plastics, print, labelling and food processing in a single, cross-sector environment. It provides an opportunity to compare machinery, materials, services and integrated systems in one place.

Across the exhibition floor, more than 250 exhibitors will present developments spanning smart packaging technologies, automation systems, advanced plastics manufacturing, digital and flexographic print innovations, and intelligent labelling solutions. Increasingly, the focus is on combining performance with sustainability — from recyclable and recycled-content materials to packaging designs that reduce material usage without compromising strength or functionality. Energy-efficient machinery, integrated production systems and traceability technologies aimed at reducing waste and improving compliance will also feature prominently across food, beverage, pharmaceutical and personal care applications.

The 4th edition of the Plastics Recycling Show Middle East & Africa (PRS ME&A) will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 28-30 September 2026.

The three-day exhibition and conference is the only event in the region dedicated specifically to plastics recycling.

he event will connect delegates to the latest information and technology developments in the fast-changing plastics recycling industry. It will bring together thought leaders, innovators and technology providers.   PRS ME&A will comprise an exhibition with a high-level conference.

The exhibition will showcase the latest solutions and technologies available on the market. At the conference that runs alongside the show, international experts will address key themes including circular economy, regulations, challenges, opportunities, innovations, technologies and trends, and share insights and experiences from across the plastics sector to promote a green future.