CHINAPLAS hosts World Trends and Plastics and Rubber Technology Summit

CHINAPLAS 2024, a plastics and rubber fair, will be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Hongqiao, Shanghai, PR China, on 23-26th April.

The event will showcase market trends, breakthrough technologies, and solutions in the plastics and rubber industries, enabling buyers from all over the world to actively participate in the accelerated industrial transformation with innovative technologies and solutions. 

World Trends and Plastics and Rubber Technology Summit

In response to market demand and the drive to lead the sustainable development and upgrading of the plastics and rubber industries, an international industry conference, the World Trends and Plastics and Rubber Technology Summit, will be hosted for the first time during the exhibition. The event aims to gather representatives from associations and industry experts from around the world, focusing on sharing advanced experiences and technological solutions in industrial production and application fields. This initiative helps enterprises in staying informed about global industry trends and proactively planning for future development.

Throughout the 3-day summit, professional association representatives from Asia, Europe and America will provide insights into industry trends, opportunities, and challenges across different markets. Additionally, renowned material and equipment suppliers such as ENGEL will present their latest innovative technology solutions during sessions focused on "Digitalisation for Industrial Transformation and Sustainability" and "Innovative Technology for Green Energy."

Attendees will have plenty of opportunities to listen to the technology influencers and leading solution suppliers to analyse industry hotspots, gaining access to a wealth of technological information. Participants will also engage in face-to-face communication with counterparts from the global industry, fostering valuable business opportunities.

Product Innovation Gallery

Are you encountering difficulties in new product development or material sourcing? Do you want to quickly understand the innovative manufacturing technology behind the product? The Product Innovation Gallery is the spring of inspiration.

Imagine giant exhibit walls with the theme of "From Products to Technology. From Technology to Products", placed in high-traffic locations across halls 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, 8.1, 1.2, 6.2 & 7.2, inviting visitors to embark on a journey of wonder. More than 70 dynamic enterprises showcase over 100 pieces of their distinctive products and semi-finished products, unveiling the plastics technology that powers them. 

Tech Talk

With a successful track record of six sessions, Tech Talk, the chosen platform for technology releases, has unveiled more than 150 innovative technologies, establishing itself as the foremost technology event of CHINAPLAS at booth 2.2G106.

Tech Talk comprises five main themes that cover a diverse range of industry advancements, including “Eco-friendly Solutions”, “Advanced Packaging Solutions”, “Automotive Plastic Solutions”, “3D Printing” and “2024 New Materials”. Top companies from the plastics and rubber industries will participate in the event, seizing the opportunity to engage and interact with the audience. Simon-ion will demonstrate application of intelligent static control solutions in packaging and film. Eastman Chemical will introduce their high-performance copolyester plastics. Stratasys will highlight the latest innovations in plastic 3D printing, including materials and equipment. SI Group Fine Chemicals will bring up innovative additive solutions for high-performance antioxidant and recycling applications.

Applications in Focus

Applications in Focus will once again gather a wide range of brands, universities and research centres, showcasing their applications across various industries. With a focus on high performance, the event will encompass over 60 hot topics, including medical sterilisation packaging, integrated biomedical engineering, etc.

Featuring a total of 10 thematic seminars, this event offers invaluable insights into experiences and technology prospects of various application industries. Here highlight a few of these enlightening seminars. CP Business Services (Yantai) will organise “New Energy Vehicle Industry Development Forum: Prioritising Safety, Battery Life and Material Selection” where they will share their insights on current landscape and future trends in new energy vehicle industry. The forum on “New Trends and Applications of Catering Packaging Consumption”, to be held by China Catering Brand Alliance, will delve deeper into the opportunities in Packaging Materials in Catering. National Engineering Research Center of Novel Equipment for Polymer Processing will join hands with Guangzhou Huaxinke Intelligent Manufacturing Technology, Jiangsu Photovoltaic Industry Association, China Plastic Film web to hold “Embracing a New Era of Energy: Toward a Zero-Carbon Feature – Photovoltaic POE Technology Forum” and further navigate the challenges and new opportunities.

For more event details and enrolment, please click here.