About this expo
KPA ULM – Kunststoff Produkte Aktuell is a trade fair for the design, development, and procurement of plastic products, described as Germany's first cross-industry, regional procurement platform exclusively for plastic products. The event is organized by Easyfairs Deutschland GmbH (Balanstr. 73, Haus 8, 81541 München, Germany) and held annually at Ulm-Messe in Ulm, Germany. The next edition is scheduled for February 24-25, 2027. The KPA was founded in 2017.
Past editions at Ulm show steady growth: 132 exhibitors and 1,377 visitors (2023), 193 exhibitors and 2,019 visitors (2024), 254 exhibitors and 2,216 visitors (2025), and 318 exhibitors and 3,055 visitors (2026). Core exhibit sectors include Design & Product Development, Contract Manufacturing, Raw and Auxiliary Materials, Semi-finished Products, Plastic Products, Industrial Services, Material and Component Testing, Tool and Mould Making, Research Institutions, and Associations and Media.
The target audience includes decision-makers and practitioners from automotive, consumer goods, medical technology, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, household goods, and furniture industries. Each ticket includes free fair entry, free lectures in the KPA Forum (presented on two stages), free parking, a trade fair app with networking features, Smart Badge Technology Touch&Collect, and free snacks and drinks. Tickets are priced at 25 euros for a day ticket and 10 euros for students and pupils (on-site purchase only); free entry is available with a ticket code from an exhibitor, media partner, association, or the organizer.
Highlights
5 items- 2026 edition: 318 exhibitors and 3,055 visitors; growth from 132 exhibitors and 1,377 visitors in 2023
- Next edition: February 24-25, 2027, at Ulm-Messe, Ulm, Germany; organized by Easyfairs Deutschland GmbH
- Germany's first cross-industry, regional procurement platform exclusively for plastic products; founded in 2017
- KPA Forum offers a lecture program on two stages covering material innovations, AI, tool-world, cost calculation, and purchasing & supply chain
- Day ticket: 25 euros; student ticket: 10 euros (on-site only); includes free lectures, free parking, Smart Badge Technology Touch&Collect, and free snacks
FAQ
5 questionsWhat is KPA ULM?+
KPA ULM – Kunststoff Produkte Aktuell is a trade fair for the design, development, and procurement of plastic products, described as Germany's first cross-industry, regional procurement platform exclusively for plastic products. It was founded in 2017 and is organized by Easyfairs Deutschland GmbH.
When and where is the next KPA Ulm?+
The next KPA Ulm takes place February 24-25, 2027, at Ulm-Messe in Ulm, Germany.
How has KPA Ulm grown over the years?+
KPA Ulm grew from 132 exhibitors and 1,377 visitors (2023) to 193 exhibitors and 2,019 visitors (2024), 254 exhibitors and 2,216 visitors (2025), and 318 exhibitors and 3,055 visitors (2026).
What does a ticket to KPA Ulm include?+
Each ticket includes free fair entry, free lectures in the KPA Forum, free parking at the exhibition grounds, a trade fair app with networking features, Smart Badge Technology Touch&Collect, and free snacks and drinks.
How much does admission to KPA Ulm cost?+
A day ticket costs 25 euros; student and pupil tickets cost 10 euros and are available for on-site purchase only. Free entry is available with a ticket code from an exhibitor, media partner, association, or the organizer.