The world of plastics and rubber meets in Dusseldorf from 8 to 15 October 2025

August 21, 2025 – During K 2025, from 8 to 15 October in Düsseldorf, visitors will have the opportunity on several days to take part in thematically focused guided tours. These tours combine expert knowledge with targeted orientation – ideal for getting an overview of the latest developments in your specific field of interest, presented directly at the booths of relevant exhibitors.

Innovative materials & forward-looking design

The Materials & Design tour with renowned designer and materials expert Chris Lefteri is aimed specifically at creative professionals, product developers and designers. It takes visitors to exhibitors who are setting standards with innovative materials, sustainable concepts and new technologies in the field of materials and industrial design. Chris Lefteri explains which design trends he considers particularly relevant for the future – and how functional, sensory and emotional values can be combined in modern plastic solutions.

Digital solutions, smart processes & sustainable recycling

Greater efficiency, resource conservation and sustainability – digitalisation is fundamentally changing the plastics industry. Various themed tours focus on intelligent production processes, the use of artificial intelligence and innovative recycling solutions. Participants experience first-hand how companies use digital technologies to achieve greater transparency, process reliability and sustainability. The tours include visits to the VDMA's Power of Plastics Forum and exhibitors showcasing best practices in the circular economy, smart design and data-driven processes.

Young Talents Tour: Young talent shows perspectives

The Young Talents Tour is aimed at vocational school student, trainees and students – and is run by young people from the industry itself. They provide insights into their training, courses and career paths and show how diverse and promising the plastics and rubber industry is. The tour visits the Young Talents Lounge, various exhibitor stands and hands-on activities, among other things. An inspiring tour – not just for young people.

Tours are offered in both German and English. Participation is free of charge – detailed information and registration can be found at: Guided tours at the K 2025 trade fair

K 2025 will be open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. from Wednesday, 8 October to Wednesday, 15 October 2025. A day ticket costs 60 euros, a three-day ticket 125 euros. School pupils and students pay 20 euros for a day ticket. Information on tickets | K 2025

In 1952 K was held by Messe Düsseldorf for the first time and runs in a 3-yearly cycle. The latest K in 2022 registered 3,020 exhibitors from 59 countries on over 177,000 m² net exhibition space and 177,486 trade visitors, 71% of whom came from abroad. Around 3,200 exhibitors from 66 countries will participate in K 2025. For more information go to www.k-online.com