Mitteldeutscher Kunststofftag 2026 – “Overcoming Boundaries, Creating Value”
On September 16, 2026, the Mitteldeutsche Kunststofftag (MKT) will take place as part of KPA Leipzig—a key gathering for the plastics industry in Central Germany.
As POLYKUM e.V., we are co-organizers and, together with other East German plastics associations, will bring key topics to the forefront: from innovation potential and material developments to the circular economy and cross-state cooperation.
The MKT promotes open dialogue between industry, politics, and academia, creating space for new ideas, practical insights, and strong networks in the region.
Join us and actively shape the future of the plastics industry! Register here and attend for free
Program:
Moderators: Dr. Thomas Schmidt (Polysax) and Prof. Dr.-Ing. Florian Puch (PolymerMat)
- 1:00 p.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks
- 1:10 p.m. Greetings from Political Leaders / State Representatives
- 1:30 p.m. Keynote Presentations
- Cooperation as a Location Factor: Cross-Border Value Creation in the Brandenburg-Polish Economic Area
Martin Kretschmann, Composites United e.V. – Berlin Brandenburg - Applications in the Energy Sector: Plastic Pipes for Transmission Networks
Axel Mantey, Gerodur MPM Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH & Co. KG - InSuM inside – Innovations and Collaborations in Automotive Interiors
Kerstin Klaus, TUCed GmbH, and Andreas Bergner, AMZ Saxony - Series Production of Functionalized Films via High-Pressure Forming – A Cross-State Collaboration Project
Tino Theer, Nissha Innovation Center Europe - Transformation of the Central German Materials Cluster in the Chemical Industry – Vision and Implementation Strategies
Dr. Daniela Pufky-Heinrich, Fraunhofer IKTS
- Cooperation as a Location Factor: Cross-Border Value Creation in the Brandenburg-Polish Economic Area
- 2:30 p.m. Coffee break
- 3:00 p.m. Discussion forum
- 4:00 p.m. Trade show tour
- 5:00 p.m. End of the event
- 6:00 p.m. Get-together / Exhibitor evening