During K 2025 from October 8 to 15 in Düsseldorf, Germany, there will be a list of thematically focused guided tours for visitors to join.

Register the guided tours here. 

K 2025 will offer a list of thematically focused guided tours.

Materials & Design tour

Renowned designer and materials expert Chris Lefteri will lead the Materials & Design tour, aiming specifically at creative professionals, product developers and designers. The tour will take 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 will explain which design trends he considers particularly relevant for the future, and how functional, sensory and emotional values can be combined in modern plastic solutions.

Tours on digital solutions, smart processes & sustainable recycling

Various themed tours will focus on intelligent production processes, the use of artificial intelligence, and innovative recycling solutions. Participants will experience first-hand how companies use digital technologies to achieve greater transparency, process reliability and sustainability.

The tours will 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

Aimed for vocational school student, trainees and students, the Young Talents Tour will be run by young people from the industry. The tour will provide insights into young generation’s 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. It will be an inspiring tour – not just for young people.