CHINAPLAS, first organized in 1983, is recognized as the world's leading plastics and rubber trade fair alternating between Shanghai (even years) and Shenzhen (odd years). It showcases innovative and green solutions as well as the latest market trends from around the globe, serving as a gateway for inspiration, business opportunities and networking among industry professionals. The next edition, CHINAPLAS 2026, will be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Hongqiao, Shanghai, PR China on April 21-24, 2026 under the theme of “Transformation • Collaboration • Sustainability”. With an exhibition area of 380,000 square meters and 17 theme zones, the event shall feature 4,500 renowned exhibitors from about 40 countries and regions around the world, and shall attract more than 320,000 visitors to explore a forward-looking vision of the plastics and rubber industries in the future together.