Visit us at the K-Fair 2025

Come and meet us at booth 7A / B25-02 and booth 7A / D29! We’ve prepared exciting sessions on the new EN 18065 standard and the role of AI in recycled plastics. Plus, take a short break from the trade fair buzz: put on our VR glasses and get a glimpse into the future of plastics.

Contact: team@cirplus.com

1. Standard Daily

EN 18065: Setting the Standard for Recycled Plastics in the Digital Era | Talk + Q&A

Description:

Christian Schiller, CEO of Cirplus, will hold the interactive talk on the newly published EN 18065, the world’s first standard for high-quality plastic recycling, digitization, and digital product passport  - what it’s about, impact on the industry, and how to start implementing it.

👉 Ask your questions here in advance - whether on this topic or beyond on plastics: https://app.sli.do/event/dg1ns2t9WRp4Epz58TwP9V

➡️ Hall 7A / B25-02

⏰ 11:30-12:00 daily

2. AI daily

AI: Hype or Real Value? | Talk + Q&A

Description:

Bogdan Melnychuk, CTO of Cirplus, will hold an interactive talk on AI use cases in plastics sourcing and beyond. You’re welcome to bring up any questions about AI applications, challenges, or opportunities.

👉 Ask your questions here in advance: https://app.sli.do/event/qLKoehpyitLszJWvBvAhAe

➡️ Hall 7A / B25-02

⏰ 15:00-15:30 daily

3. Podcast 

Title: 

The Future of the Chemical Industry – Barriers and Boosters of Transformation | Conversation

Description:

Christian Schiller, CEO of Cirplus, will discuss with industry leaders the status quo and future perspective of the plastics industry’s transformation towards circularity. Join us for key insights and interviews with some of the plastic industry's most influential voices.

Guests: 

Prof. Dr. Thomas Müller-Kirschbaum, Chief Scientist at Circular Valley Foundation, until 2020 Corporate Senior Vice President Innovation & Sustainability at Henkel

Dr. Henning Wilts, Director of Division Circular Economy, Wuppertal Institute

➡️ Hall 7A / D29

⏰ 10.10 | 12:00-13:00

This event is kindly supported by DBU - the German Foundation for the Environment.

4. Panel

Title: 

Shaping the future with AI: “Intelligent materials need intelligent systems” | Expert talk

Description:

Christian Schiller, CEO of Cirplus, will participate in the expert talk "Shaping the future with AI: “Intelligent materials need intelligent systems" at Booth 6 / C40 on how AI supports the transition to a circular economy and optimizes production processes.

➡️ Hall 6 / C40

⏰ 11.10 | 15:45-16:30

https://www.k-online.com/en/programme/event_search/overview?ems_event=panel-digitalisation-492650

5. Sustentio 

Title: 

Plastic (not) fantastic – Teil 1: Genialer Werkstoff und global | Webseminar

Description:

Christian Schiller, CEO von Cirplus, erklärt, warum Plastik so verbreitet ist, wie es sich im Laufe der Zeit zur globalen Krise entwickelt hat – und welche regulatorischen Anforderungen nun auf Unternehmen zukommen.

⏰ 15.10 | 10:00-11:00

👉 Participate: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pou0QHhvQy6t4hHCsoPgcw#/registration

Susentio announcement: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7371073571789549568/?actorCompanyId=12655808

6. Open mic

Title: 

Open Mic: Plastics Industry Insights, Questions & Concerns

Description:

Come challenge us with your questions, ideas, and concerns about the plastics industry. We’re here for open and honest conversations. The session will be recorded to capture every perspective and ensure that all contributions are captured for future reference.

➡️ Hall 7A / D29

⏰ 13:30-14:00 daily

7. VR headset

Title: 

Experience the Future: Take a Break & Try on a VR Headset

Description:

Take a break and come try out the Meta VR Headset: play a game, explore stunning landscapes, or experience the stark reality of plastic pollution.

➡️ Hall 7A / B25-02

⏰ all days long