Mannheim, Germany, will host the Plastics in Automotive Engineering Congress (PIAE), known to be one of the leading congresses for plastics in the automotive industry. The 2025 edition will be held between 26 and 27 March and will welcome participants from all over the world. Mannheim Congress Center Rosengarten will open doors to an in-person meeting where the industry’s current and future challenges and opportunities will be discussed.
PIAE 2025 will feature the latest innovations from the sector displayed across the Mannheim Congress Center’s halls, where over 80 national and international companies will present the latest technological advancements. PIAE 2025 will highlight the following topics: automation, automobile, construction and buildings, energy, management & leadership, industry 4.0, IT & AI, and plastic and will provide various opportunities for business networking and knowledge transfer.
The 2025 edition will host a rich educational program with presentations, expert-led seminars, and discussions. Some presentation topics that will be covered are: Lightweight construction: Innovative materials and manufacturing processes for CO₂ reduction and efficiency improvement, Digital Future: AI design and intelligent process monitoring for resource-efficient manufacturing, and many more.
PIAE 2025 is an exciting opportunity for everyone willing to meet the entire supply community in one place and learn from the best in the industry. If you plan to participate in the congress and need accommodation in Mannheim, the ExpoBeds reservation agents will gladly help you. As soon as you share more details regarding your travel and budget preferences, we will prepare a customised offer on hotels near Mannheim Congress Center Rosengarten.
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Who can you meet there
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What makes it special
Quick info
| Frequency: | every year |
| Next Edition: | PIAE 2026 |
| Sectors: | Plastics and rubber processing | Automotive industry | Automobiles | Automotive parts | Automotive services |
| Website: | PIAE official website |
| Exhibitors: | Exhibitor registration |
Important facts
PIAE in summary:
- 1,400+ participants
- 80 exhibiting national and international companies
- 900+ experts
- 50+ lectures
- 15+ OEM presentations
Next editions
PIAE 2026
Mannheim Congress Center Rosengarten
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