International Colloquium on Plastics Technology
4 – 5 March, 2026 in Aachen
Information, impulses and perspectives for plastics experts
Experience a unique platform to help shape the future of plastics technology. The 2026 Colloquium offers you the opportunity to experience the latest developments and trends at first hand, network with leading experts and gain valuable insights into innovations and practical solutions.
Discover:
- Current research results and innovative technologies
- Interactive lectures, discussions and guided tours
- Ideas for new partnerships and business opportunities
Take part and expand your knowledge, network and help shape the future of the industry!
Admission fees
Ticket booking for participants
| Ticket category | ticket price |
| Normal price | 1540 € |
| Member of the sponsors' association | € 1290 |
| University members | 790 € |
| Press ticket | free of charge |
| Beer colloquium** | 90 € |
| All prices are exclusive of VAT. VAT | |
| Can only be booked in combination with an admission ticket / Registration deadline: 16 February 2026 |
Programme
These are the sessions at the 33rd Colloquium in Aachen
- Additivation, de-inking, coating – Building blocks for increasing the use of recyclates
- Recyclable products through foam injection moulding
- Plastics as a key to scaling the hydrogen economy
- Formulating, mixing and processing rubber compounds
- Robust injection moulding through adaptive process control
- Mechanical recycling of CFRP: Vitrimers as enabler
- Analysis and improvement of the quality of polyolefin recyclates
- Prediction of process-dependent material behaviour in product development
- Extrusion processes for sustainable and bio-based materials
- Artificial intelligence in product development and simulation
- Polymer/metal and polymer/polymer hybrid structures
- Processing and recycling technologies for polyurethanes
- Simulation technologies for precise injection moulded parts
- Processing recyclates in film extrusion
- New manufacturing strategies for 3D printing of technical components
- New developments in process technology and modelling for laser beam welding
Plenary speakers and moderators
External speakers open up perspectives from industry and business
Dr.-Ing. Werner Tietz
Volkswagen AG
Member of the Extended Group Management Board / Head of Group Research and Development
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Achim Grefenstein
IKV / Constantia Flexibles
Germany GmbH
Scientific Director /
Senior Vice President Group R&D
Dr.-Ing. Patrick Gloeckner
Evonik Operations GmbH
Head Next Markets Program / Head Global Circular Economy Program
Dr. Arne Holzhausen
Allianz SE
Insurance, Assets and ESG
in the Allianz Research division
Dipl.-Ing. Mauritius Schmitz
IKV / OSPHIM GmbH
Scientific Director / Co-Founder
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian Hopmann
IKV
Institute Director
Dr.-Ing. Matthias Adler
Freudenberg FST GmbH
Director Global Material Development Fluid Power
Dr.-Ing. Silke Allert
SIGMA Engineering GmbH
Project Manager for Material Data – Software Development
Dr.-Ing. Markus Brinkmann
RKW SE
Technical Director of the RKW Group
Dr. Jens Eichler
3M Deutschland GmbH
Hydrogen Technology and
Business Architect
Marc Fette
CTC Stade (An Airbus Company)
Chief Executive Officer at Composite Technology Center
Dr.-Ing. Moritz Frenzel
Altair Engineering GmbH
Global Technical Director Engineering Data Science Auto
Dr.-Ing. Sebastian Heßner
Evonik Operations GmbH
Head of Application Technology
Dr. Steffi Illner
Woco GmbH & Co. KG
Global Materials Development Responsible – Plastics and Foam
Lukas Niebler
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag
Development Engineer Process Engineering
Dipl.-Ing. Tobias Jaus
LPKF WeldingQuipment GmbH
Department Manager Innovation &
Product Management
Dr.-Ing. Jan Krollmann
HYJOIN GmbH /Lilium GmbH
Manager in the field of
Research & Technology
Lukas Pelzer
Layer Performance GmbH
Managing Director
Frank Schockemöhle
Pöppelmann Kunststoff-Technik GmbH & Co. KG
Division Manager
Technology Management
Maria Thomas
BASF Polyurethanes GmbH
Director PU Process Development
PD. Dr. Manica Ulcnik Krump
Interzero Holding GmbH & Co. KG
Managing Director, Head of R&D
Dr. Thomas Unger
KraussMaffei Extrusion GmbH
Vice President Technology Extrusion
The complete programme
© IKVThe colloquium combines research and industry – it is led by renowned experts who have extensive scientific and industrial experience in plastics technology and share their knowledge and experience with the participants.
The colloquium program presents more than 50 lectures and keynotes from science and industry. All topics, presentations, speakers and times can be found in the IKV event app as soon as the program planning has progressed further.
Download programme flyer
All sessions and presentations in detail
Industry trade show
60 exhibitors and exhibition stands in the foyer of the Eurogress
Present your innovative solutions, expand your network and benefit from the unique atmosphere of the colloquium. The industry exhibition in the Eurogress Aachen is your stage to become visible in the plastics industry, establish new partnerships and discover potential synergies. Discuss project ideas with a high-caliber expert audience and take the opportunity to present yourself as an attractive employer for young engineers.
Reserve a place for your company in the industrial exhibition and become part of the International Colloquium on Plastics Technology in Aachen.
With a stand at the colloquium’s industry exhibition, you become a point of contact for your clientele. The lecture program is a magnet for experts and managers from all over the world and offers an excellent opportunity to pflegen and expand your own network. The International Colloquium on Plastics Technology thus provides a special framework for the industry exhibition. Get into conversation with potential customers or new employees – the circle of participants includes specialists as well as young engineers from RWTH Aachen University.
We offer you:
Stand areas from 6 m² – Stand construction with or without support
Presentation of your company in the event app and on the IKV website.
Ticket(s) to the lectures
Official announcement of the exhibition in the trade media.
Invitation to an exclusive get-together and exhibition opening
Set-up service for your exhibition stand (optional)
Complete stand design by experienced stand builders (optional)
Services for exhibitors*
- Package XS
6 sqm stand space 1 colloquium ticket
2,900 € / 3,645 € (incl. assembly) plus VAT - Package S
9 sqm stand space + 1 colloquium ticket
3,500 € /4,615 € (incl. assembly) plus VAT - Package M
12 sqm stand space + 1 colloquium ticket
4,500 € /5,985 € (incl. assembly) plus VAT - Package L
15 sqm stand space + 1 colloquium ticket
5.500 € / 7.355 € (incl. assembly) plus VAT - Ticket stand personnel per day
incl. Catering without admission to the lecture program
175 € - Company profile
All exhibitors receive a company profile with company logo in the event app - Company logo
All exhibitors are presented on the IKV website with their company logo and featured on the IKV’s social media channels
Book your exhibition stand at the Colloquium
© DF.FotografieInformation on the industry trade show
We have various stand packages and options on offer for you. Book the industry exhibition just the way you want it. If you have any questions or suggestions, or would like a specific quotation, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Anke Bardehle, M. Sc.
Organisation Industry Trade Show
These companies have already registered:
What our exhibitors say
How companies benefit from their participation
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© Zitat von Dipl.-Ing. Frank Fuchs, Sales Director, ENTEX Rust & Mitschke GmbH
IKV 360°
The all-round view of all IKV topics
On the afternoon of the first day of the colloquium, the focus will once again be on IKV as a place of research and innovation in 2026: with the program item “IKV 360°”, the institute will open its doors and invite all participants to experience the test facilities live on the IKV premises.
For those who are not yet familiar with IKV, this is an opportunity to get to know the technical centers and especially the IKV staff. Take a tour through all the halls and laboratories, see where and how our employees conduct research on a wide range of projects and find out about opportunities for collaboration on topics that concern you and us.
If you already know the IKV, take the opportunity to “drop by again” – there is always something new to discover or something familiar to deepen.
Participants can find all posters and project descriptions digitally in the IKV event app.
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© DF.FotografieRecruiting Speeddating
Students meet potential employers
At the recruiting speed dating at the colloquium, HR managers will meet young plastics technology engineers who are looking for jobs or internships. Students and graduates have the opportunity to make contact with potential employers. Each participating company receives the candidates’ application documents in advance. Catering for participants is included in the price.
Find young talents for your company
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© IKVThe International Colloquium on Plastics Technology provides an excellent backdrop for speed dating, which is rated as extremely attractive by students and employers alike. The number of participants is limited and places are allocated on a first come, first serve basis.
Prices for companies wishing to participate in recruiting:
- Members of the IKV Sponsors’ Association: 1,490 €
- Regular price: 1,990 €
- At least one regular participation ticket must be booked per participating company.
We will be happy to provide you with further information and accept registrations.
Malte Seefeldt, M. Sc.
Organisation Recruiting Speed Dating
Overnight accommodation during the colloquium
Hotels and rooms in Aachen
© DF.FotografieDo you need overnight accommodation in Aachen? The Aachen Tourist Center has a contingent of hotel rooms available for visitors to the colloquium. Book conveniently via the central portal of the Aachen Tourist Center.