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Chinaplas 2026 will be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Hongqiao, Shanghai, PR China from April 21 to 24, 2026. As one of the global plastics and rubber exhibitions, this edition is expected to span over 390,000 square meters across 16 exhibition halls, and bring together exhibitors and visitors from around the world to showcase breakthroughs in new materials, intelligent innovations and green transformations.
In 2026, CHINAPLAS will embark on a new journey toward its 38th edition. As the gateway for release and exchange of advanced technologies covering the entire plastics and rubber industry chain, the trade fair will bring together the industries’ top enterprises in the world, while showcasing a wealth of new and emerging technologies. Thousands of machines will be on display for live demonstrations, offering an impressive showcase of plastics and rubber innovations. Additionally, a variety of concurrent activities are planned to gather industry leaders and experts for discussion on latest technologies, design and innovation, cost efficiency optimization, new applications, industry policies, etc., providing all-round insights and opportunities for networking. This 4-day premier plastics and rubber trade fair serves as an exceptional and indispensable platform for accessing comprehensive solutions, obtaining first-hand market information, connecting with international resources, broadening global perspectives, deepening supply chain collaboration and grasping the pulse of industry development.
Three thematic zones
Green technology and intelligent solutions have become the main themes of plastics and rubber industries' development, with green and low-carbon initiatives driving transformation, and intelligent and efficient technologies shaping the future. To align with the trend of circular economy and meet industry demands, the trade fair has established 3 related theme zones: Recycled Plastics Zone, Bioplastics Zone and Recycling Tech Zone, showcasing advanced green and low-carbon technologies.
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