Invitation to the PACKSHOW, METALSHOW & TIB 2026 Business Mission

Slovak companies will have the opportunity to present their products and services to potential business partners and establish new business contacts through individual meetings at the PACK SHOW, METAL SHOW & TIB exhibition and its accompanying programme: the international conference of the PLAN-C project and subsequent B2B meetings.
 
THEMATIC FOCUS

• METAL SHOW & TIB: technologies and equipment for industrial production; sheet metal and pipe processing, CNC machine tools; laser and plasma cutting; welding and surface finishing; tools and fixtures; industrial robotics; automation; industrial software; metrology and quality control; industrial suppliers and services;   More about the exhibition and programme: https://metalshow-tib.ro/en/
• PACK SHOW: raw materials and packaging consumables, from polymer granules, cardboard and paper to cellulose, speciality inks and high-performance industrial adhesives; equipment for packaging production and printing on packaging; equipment and robotic systems for dosing, filling and packaging; labelling and marking; packaging, labels and sustainable materials; packaging inspection and management; equipment for packaging, palletising and handling; end-of-line equipment; software and digitalisation. More about the exhibition and programme: https://packshow.ro/en/
   

PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME

11.5.2026 – departure for Bucharest from Slovakia

12.5.2026 

10:00 – 12:00 International conference and B2B meetings

• presentation on the latest trends and challenges in the circular economy for plastics and machinery; practical tools and solutions developed within the Plan-C project;  real-life case studies and pilot actions
• working lunch for participants

14:40 – 16:40 B2B meetings

• networking with international experts, industry stakeholders and potential partners. More about B2B meetings and the conference: https://www.b2match.com/e/plan-c-final-conference-brokerage/components/68949

10:00 – 17:00 (in parallel) individual discussions at the METALSHOW & TIB, PACK SHOW exhibition

13.5.2026 Optional programme:

• individual meetings at the exhibition
• city tour
• participants' return journey

 
ESTIMATED COSTS

• participants cover their own transport, accommodation, daily subsistence allowances and insurance.
• admission to the exhibition and conference is free of charge. Refreshments will be provided free of charge to registered participants during the conference.

PRE-REGISTRATION

• By completing the registration form together with a company profile
• Registration deadline: 10 May 2026

MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACTS:

• SOPK Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers Section: Martin Plško tel: 032-6523834; ; email: plsko@sopk.sk
• Slovenský plastikársky klaster, Slavomír Tirpák; tel: +421-948 957 855; email: spklaster@spklaster.sk