By women for women: Shaping the industry together

Women in Plastics at K 2025 - Networking event

The plastics and rubber industry is still heavily male-dominated - female managers are rare and valuable potential often remains untapped. This is precisely where ‘Women in Plastics’ comes in: For the first time, K 2025, the world's leading trade fair for the plastics industry, is specifically inviting women from the sector to an inspiring networking event.

Whether young talent, specialist or manager - the event offers a unique platform to exchange ideas, learn from each other and discover new career opportunities.

Why take part?

✅ Role models & inspiration: Learn from successful women in the industry, be inspired and gain valuable insights.
✅ Networking & visibility: Make new contacts, share your experience and expand your professional network.
✅ Career opportunities & diversity: Find out what paths and opportunities women have in the plastics industry - and how companies benefit from more diversity.
✅ Best practices & discussion: High-calibre speakers will provide insights into their careers, discuss challenges and present practical solutions.

Women in the plastics industry in dialogue - Networking

Programme & Highlights

Keynote Speech - Inspiring impulses from a leading personality in the industry
Panel discussion - Exciting talks with top speakers about careers, diversity and future prospects
Best practice examples - Success stories from the field and international experience reports
Faces of the Industry - Insights into the diversity of the plastics industry
Networking & exchange - Following the stage programme, direct contact with like-minded people over drinks and snacks

Event details

Location: Special show Plastics Shape the Future, Hall 6
Date: Sunday, 12 October 2025
Time: 16:00
Free participation: Register now

‘Women in Plastics’ is supported by: Plastics Europe, Österreichische Kunststoffzeitschrift

Moderation: Kerstin Sochor, Österreichische Kunststoffzeitschrift
Coordination: Bettina Dempewolf, Plastics Europe