Poland’s Plastpol 2026 with the latest reports and premier matchmaking.

The International Fair of Plastics and Rubber Processing PLASTPOL is Central Europe’s largest industry event held for 30 years at Targi Kielce, Poland  every year the show brings together international business, technology and knowledge. Offers from 600 companies from 31 countries will be presented to thousands of visitors from dozens of countries. 19 to 22 May 2026 mark the convention of various sectors – from packaging through medicine, electronics, household appliances to heavy industry. Both exhibitors and visitors can take part in a number of accompanying events - substantive and business.

The premiere of Connect Plast – an effective contracting tool 

The Connect Plast – International B2B Matchmaking Meetings – is held for the first time to celebrate Plastpol's anniversary;  the goal is to support direct business relationships. The event is prepared by Targi Kielce and the Tworzywa.pl website, and will take place on May 22nd, the last day of Plastpol. Connect Plast is based on precisely planned meetings tailored to participants' activity profiles. Exhibitors’ representatives and visitors can register on the website - https://connectplast-en.targikielce.pl. registration until 15 May. 

Participants will take part in a series of short, intensive business talks that allow them to conduct partner identification and preliminary negotiations, and assess the potential for cooperation in just a few hours. 

Plastics Industry Meeting – Where Strategic Decisions Shape the Industry 

Conferences enhanced with debates and information important for running a business, the prelude conference on the eve of the Plastpol trade fair. Plastics Industry Meeting 2026 by the PlasticsEurope Polska Foundation and the Polish Association of Plastics Converters - 18 May at Targi Kielce. Key areas of market functioning will be addressed: the competitiveness of European industry, regulatory changes and the future of the circular economy.  Market experts – representatives of producers, processors, industry organisations, and public institutions – will participate in the discussions, allowing for confrontation of business and regulatory perspectives. Registration - please get in touch with [email protected]

Latest analysis from PlasticsEurope  

On the first day of the Plastpol trade fair, key market data will be released.  - The Polish plastics industry has made enormous progress since the first Plastpol Expo;  the data was one of the tools that made this possible - says Anna Kozera-Szałkowska, Managing Director of Plastics Europe Polska. – Analyses, statistics, and reports allowed us to track trends and make informed business decisions;  today, they still play an invaluable role in every industrial sector. Therefore, it is worth starting the Trade Fair with the Opening Conference (10:30 a.m.) and the Circular Plastics Compass Starter session (12:00 p.m.). Participants – both on-site and via online broadcast – will be provided with the latest data and trends from the plastics market, including the premiere report by Plastics Europe, "Plastics in a closed loop – analysis of the situation in Europe". This is a comprehensive insight into data on plastics production and processing, as well as waste collection and processing. This year, for the first time, the report analyses new data, including trade flows of fossil-based and circular plastics, to provide a more complete picture of material migration in Europe. Join us and be the first to learn about the latest data – invites director Anna Kozera-Szałkowska. Both conferences will be held on Tuesday, May 19, in capsule 502 in Expo Hall 5 of Targi Kielce.   

Plastech Info – production technology and practice 

Even more important lectures and debates will be held during the Plastech Info Seminar, which will focus on the technical aspects of processing and implementing innovations in production. The event is arranged by Tworzywa.pl on the second day of the Plastpol trade fair in capsule 502 in Expo Hall 5. The thematic scope includes, among others, new materials, optimisation of technological processes, energy efficiency, and the integration of production systems. Engineers, technologists, and solution providers will share their knowledge, and the seminar will provide specific solutions that can be implemented in the short term for manufacturing companies. 

PPWR Conference – Regulations as a Factor in Market Transformation 

Another novelty of the Plastpol trade fair: the conference devoted to the PPWR regulation, offered by eplastics.PL Portal. The session will focus on one of the most important areas currently impacting the industry – packaging and waste management regulations.

The meeting casts light on new requirements regarding packaging design, recycling levels, producers' obligations, and the impact of regulations on companies' business models.

Participating in this conference allows companies to prepare in advance for legislative changes and reduce the operational risks resulting from their implementation -  the conference is held on the third day of Plastpol, 21 May, in capsule 502. 

Event synergy – a competitive advantage for participants 

The combination of matchmaking, market analysis, strategic debates, and technological events makes Plastpol a comprehensive business development tool 

- participants have the opportunity to obtain current market data and forecasts, understand regulatory trends and their impact on business, evaluate technologies in real-world production conditions, and establish business relationships and start cooperation.

This carefully designed events ecosystem helps streamline decision-making and enhance operational efficiency for businesses on an international scale.

The 30 International Fair of Plastics and Rubber Processing PLASTPOL, which will take place from 19 to 22 May 2026 in Targi Kielce (Poland). Tickets and information at: https://www.targikielce.pl/en/plastpol 

 photo Targi Kielce achieves  

The expert agenda - the Plastics Industry Meeting in 2025 attracted industry representatives from Poland and abroad to Targi Kielce.