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Plastics Industry Meeting ahead of Plastpol to address competitiveness of European plastics sector
— By Plasteurope.com staff —
 Pre-Plastpol conference in Kielce to examine challenges to Europe’s plastics industry competitiveness (Photo: Plastics Europe Polska) |
A conference examining how Europe’s plastics industry can maintain a level playing field amid intensifying global competition is set to take place on 18 May 2026 at Targi Kielce (Kielce, Poland, www.targikielce.pl) in Kielce – one day ahead of the Plastpol 2026 trade fair.
Being held at the exhibition venue, the Plastics Industry Meeting is expected to bring together industry representatives, policymakers, and analysts to discuss economic, regulatory, and trade-related challenges facing the sector.
Following registration and opening remarks from Andrzej Mochoń (Targi Kielce), Anna Kozera-Szałkowska (Plastics Europe Polska), and Robert Szyman (Polish Union of Plastics Converters), the programme is to begin with a session on the economic landscape. Speakers are to address the current condition of the Polish economy and short-term outlook, as well as developments in the plastics industry in Poland and across Europe.
Related: Plastics industry struggling across Europe amid dwindling profitability
A second session is to focus on regulatory developments, with particular attention to the proposed Circular Economy Act. The discussion will explore whether the legislation could mark a new phase for the sector, featuring contributions from industry associations and business representatives, followed by a panel debate and audience Q&A.
The final session is to turn to trade-related issues, including competitiveness and access to local raw materials. Participants from industry, consultancy, and government are expected to examine supply security and the impact of global market dynamics on European producers.
The conference is set to conclude with a networking reception and dinner.
Being held at the exhibition venue, the Plastics Industry Meeting is expected to bring together industry representatives, policymakers, and analysts to discuss economic, regulatory, and trade-related challenges facing the sector.
Following registration and opening remarks from Andrzej Mochoń (Targi Kielce), Anna Kozera-Szałkowska (Plastics Europe Polska), and Robert Szyman (Polish Union of Plastics Converters), the programme is to begin with a session on the economic landscape. Speakers are to address the current condition of the Polish economy and short-term outlook, as well as developments in the plastics industry in Poland and across Europe.
Related: Plastics industry struggling across Europe amid dwindling profitability
A second session is to focus on regulatory developments, with particular attention to the proposed Circular Economy Act. The discussion will explore whether the legislation could mark a new phase for the sector, featuring contributions from industry associations and business representatives, followed by a panel debate and audience Q&A.
The final session is to turn to trade-related issues, including competitiveness and access to local raw materials. Participants from industry, consultancy, and government are expected to examine supply security and the impact of global market dynamics on European producers.
The conference is set to conclude with a networking reception and dinner.
PIE in Kielce
KI.PIE Group will also be present at Plastpol 2026, exhibiting in Hall 4 (Stand 4-A15c) in collaboration with Kunststoffland NRW. At the stand, the team will showcase its Pricenxt platform, offering data-driven insights, polymer price analysis, and forecasting tools aimed at supporting commercial decision-making.
30.04.2026 Plasteurope.com [260241-0]
Published on 30.04.2026