39 EVENT PREVIEW PETplanet Insider Vol. 25 No. 09/24 www.petpla.net TRADE SHOWpreview Fakuma 2024, the 29th edition of the international trade fair for plastics processing, is set to take place from October 15 to 19 in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The event will feature a variety of highlights, including the second edition of the “Round Table at Fakuma” discussion on digitalisation, a dedicated start-up area, an exhibitor forum with expert presentations, and the unveiling of the “cradle to cradle” design concept at the opening press conference. Organisers anticipate a strong international presence, with 12 halls and two foyers fully utilised for the event. The ‘Round Table at Fakuma’ will take place on Tuesday, 15 October 2024 at 4pm. Under the heading ‘Digitalisation – Top or Flop?’, a select group of experts will discuss which digital tools can really help the plastics industry meet the challenges ahead. The five panellists, Prof Dr Michael Braungart, founder and scientific director of Braungart EPEA, Philipp Lehner, CEO of the Alpla Group, Guido Frohnhaus, Managing Director for Technology at Arburg, Prof Dr-Ing Hans-Josef Endres from the Institute of Plastics and Circular Economy at Leibniz University Hanover and Prof Dr-Ing Thomas Seul from the Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences will assess the state of digitalisation in the industry. The panel will examine the extent to which digitalisation offers solutions in the areas of sustainability and the shortage of skilled workers. The Fakuma roundtable will be moderated by Dipl-Ing Markus Lüling, editor-in-chief of K-Profi. All interested parties are invited to attend the discussion; participation is free of charge. www.fakuma-messe.de ASIA 13–14 November 2024 Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 2024 will see the launch of the Plastics Recycling Show Asia. PRS Asia will be held in Singapore in November 2024. Register for FREE entry at: www.prseventasia.com Organised by Supported by In association with MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA 10-12 September 2024 Dubai 1-2 April 2025 RAI, Amsterdam Held in
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