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Top 7 Must Attend Sustainability Events - Part 2

The first three of the top seven must-attend sustainability events were presented in the previous part. There are several others which are just as valuable regarding a sustainable economy. Here are the remaining trade shows in the top seven must-attend sustainability events:

K MESSE

Overview of K MESSE and its attendees

K MESSE is one of the top seven must-attend sustainability events to look forward to. It is a central trade show for plastics and rubber that has been held since 1952. Also, it is among the industry’s leading networking and presentation stages. Likewise, it is its most extensive procurement platform. It is due to the triennial event showcasing the latest novel products.

As a result, K MESSE frequently receives over 220,000 participants from over six continents. Among the attending countries are China, the USA, Australia, and South Africa. These include 76% of whom are decision-makers. Among them, 47% have top managerial positions and 20% middle management positions. Of the attending, 73% are from abroad. These include diverse managers, manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and purchasing agents that attend. Of the more than 3,000 exhibitors, 96% attend the later iterations. Additionally, 46% of the more than 220,000 visitors secure a new supplier among the exhibitors, and 98% are pleased with the editions. These include leading companies such as:

What is included in the event?

K MESSE is an event that features a comprehensive and exhaustive event schedule. Each iteration reflects the current topics related to the rubber and plastics industry. Examples include circular economy, social responsibility, and environmental protection.

Such topics are reflected in the diverse sub-events. Examples include the specialised expositions. One such exhibition is the “Plastics Shape the Future”. It showcases how plastic solutions can hasten the transition to a circular economy. Similar is the role of the Start-up Zone, which presents the solutions of young, innovative start-up companies. There is also the Science Campus. It enables higher education institutions to present their newest research findings. There is also the Rubber Street. It presents the latest (TPE) and elastomer solutions. Likewise, it presents how such wares can improve performance for diverse wares. Attendees should also consider the Young Talents Lounge. It enables students, trainees and aspiring specialists to network with diverse companies. Similar is the role of the Women in Plastics.

K MESSE’s event schedule also includes diverse guided tours. They enable attendees to learn the latest expert knowledge through guided tours. Examples include the Materials and Design. It showcases the latest in materials and novel designs. There is also the Young Talents Tour. It showcases the insights of successful young talents. Examples include their experiences in handling diverse challenges and opportunities. Similar is the role of the Next Level Production. It focuses on digitalisation, intelligent designs, deployment and resource-saving production. There is also the Advanced Mechanical Recycling. It presents the latest mechanical recycling solutions. One example is the newest means to transform household film waste into recyclables of high-quality.

Picture: Messe Düsseldorf / ctillmann

Agritechnica

Overview of the event

Agritechnica is also among the top seven must-attend sustainability events to look forward to. It is a leading biannual event that serves as the central global platform for the agricultural industry. It is because the event presents the latest innovations. Manufacturers, researchers, OEMs, and enterprises present these. It results in an event that features over 470,000 participants. Among them are contractors, government representatives, trade specialists, and purchasing experts. They likewise include forestry specialists and associations.

The participants feature diverse pre-eminent companies such as Volvo Penta, Acerbis, Actia, ABB and BNP Paribas. They also encompass Danfoss and Daimler Truck. In addition, they feature Cummins, Bobcat, DLG, Fraunhofer, HAIX and Norton Europe. Hexagon, JCB, Karcher, and John Deere also attend the event. So do Liebherr, MAN Truck, MOBA, Schaeffler Technologies, TATRA Trucks and Zeppelin.

Event schedule details

Agritechnica is an event with a continually evolving schedule. Each edition's whole programme is guided by a central theme. Example themes include Global Farming and Touch Smart Efficiency. Organisers often arrange these into separate Theme Days. It enables attendees to examine each topic in detail while easing navigation. Example Theme Days include Innovation and Press Day. It presents the newest technical solutions to operatives, young professionals, journalists, and executives. Agribusiness Day is another example. It presents the newest technologies to dealers, large agricultural operators and contractors. These include farm management, best practices, and crop farming strategies and trends. Similar is the theme of the International Farmers Day. It appeals to the executives and investors from leading global agricultural regions. It allows them to discuss the latest machinery innovations.

Similarly, there is the example theme day known as Digital Farm Day. It focuses on providing up-to-date information on implementing digitalisation to optimise agriculture. Iterations also frequently feature the Young Professionals Day. It presents one-of-a-kind networking opportunities for students, trainees and young professionals. There is also the Celebrate Farming Day. It showcases the latest innovations in agricultural machines as presented by diverse entrepreneurs.

As mentioned, the themes also influence the other sub-events of Agritechnica. Examples include the exhibition, which features diverse focal sections. These include transport vehicles, special crops, forestry, expertise, trade, plant protection, and systems. In addition, every iteration features diverse specialised areas as part of the exhibition. Examples include the Digital Farm Centre. It showcases the latest intelligent farming solutions through practical and hands-on live demonstrations. There is also the International Dealer Centre. It presents the newest global agricultural machinery trade service solutions. There is also the Science Campus. It is where higher education and research institutions can display their latest research. Start-ups can also look forward to the Agrifood Start-ups section. Here, farming pioneers, innovators, and young companies can present their novel solutions. There is also the DLG Prototype Club. It is a competition that features over 40 start-ups and software developer teams. They compete by presenting their prototypes through demos and pitches.

Participants should also consider the Farm Tours. It is a sub-event that encompasses guided tours to the sites of machinery manufacturers or farms. There is also the Business Matchmaking programme. It promotes networking between dealers and manufacturers.

Picture: Agritechnica

ONS

What should be known about the event?

ONS Stavanger is also among the top seven must-attend sustainability events. It is a biennial trade show held in Stavanger Forum in Norway since 1974. It showcases the latest energy industry solutions. It includes petroleum plants and offshore technology innovations. More than 1,000 exhibitors present their solutions to over 60,000 visitors. More than 600 speakers also discuss them alongside delegates exceeding 3,600.

Such delegations and participants represent more than ten attending industries. These include:

• maritime;
• energy;
• chemicals;
• logistical;
• environmental protection;
• chemical;
• logistics;
• education;
• building;
• insurance;
• financing;
• engineering.

About ONS

ONS’s comprehensive event schedule occurs under diverse themes. For example, one theme was ‘courage’. It emphasises the significance of decisive actions on sustainability. These include considering how to handle climate change, for instance.

Such themes are discussed through various means. Among them are keynote speeches and leadership circles. Examples include the ONS Strategic Conference. It encompasses multifaceted discussions among executives. They discuss topics such as climate security and global energy markets. The ONS Summit plays a similar role. Here, leading governmental representatives, thought leaders and senior executives discuss environmental challenges.

The Energy Society is also pivotal. It discusses the latest power generation and net-zero transition solutions. It is done through insightful conversations and technology talks. There are likewise the diverse Markets sub-events. These include the International Markets. Here, operators, project developers and industry seniors provide insights into specific energy markets. The Net Zero Markets plays a similar role. It is where attendees can learn about the latest net-zero opportunities. Examples include employing sustainable energy through diverse panels and demonstrations. Attendees should also look forward to the Scale-Ups. Here, more than 70,000 participants from the entire value chain network conduct on-site business. Attendees should similarly attend the Young Arena. It is where young innovators can learn about opportunities to develop innovations. Examples include possible means to prevent climate change and improve the energy industry.

Additionally, attendees can look forward to the exhaustive exhibition. It showcases the innovations of leading companies such as:

• Hоneywell;
• Shеll;
• ОMV;
• ITА;
• Bеll Textron;
• Evonik Industries;
• Microsoft;
• Nоvatech;
• Siеmens;
• Tеlenor;
• Tеledyne.

Picture: ONS

IFAT

Overview of the event and its attendees

One of the top seven must-attend sustainability events to look forward to is IFAT. It is due to the event serving as the international pre-eminent platform for showcasing innovations from over ten industries. These include:

• environmental protection;
• agricultural;
• automobile;
• airport;
• building;
• chemical;
• HVAC;
• education;
• manufacturing;
• utility;
• energy,
• recycling;
• public services;
• logistics;
• metals;
• engineering.

Diverse attendees represent these. Among them are political representatives, engineers, investors, and C-suite executives. They also include utility companies, higher education institutions, and vocational schools.

As a result, the event features more than 102,500 participants. These include over 2,500 exhibitors, 96% of whom rate the diversity and quality of the more than 100,000 visitors as excellent. Of the visitors, 95% consider IFAT as a pioneering and leading event, and 97% intend to invest during the trade show.

Why do the participants attend?

IFAT appeals to diverse attendees due to its extensive and high-value event schedule. It features an assortment of key themes that reflect the current and potential sustainability trends. These include water treatment, energy efficiency, material flow, and air pollution.

These themes are presented through diverse sub-events. These include the Spotlight Areas, which display various best-practice examples. One such Area is the Circularity for E-Mobility. It showcases the latest material flow best practices from diverse industries. There is also the digitalisation in the water industry. It showcases the most recent water management digitalisation solutions.

The themes also include the diverse Stages. These are sub-event areas that focus on various sectors of the environmental protection industry. These include water (Blue Stage) and logistics (Orange Stage). These are discussed through diverse panels and live demonstrations. There is also the Green Stage. It is where the latest innovations are presented through tangible wares via live demos. Attendees should also consider taking part in the IFAT Solution Tours. These are guided tours that showcase in-depth information on each theme. It is done by leading visitors to various selected exhibitors related to each topic after a brief keynote presentation. Attendees should likewise consider the Cross-Industry Sessions. These emphasise the importance of inter-industrial networking in solving common issues. It is done by discussing the topics through panels and practical formats. There is a focus on sustainable product design, innovative recycling, and circular business models.

As mentioned, the diverse sub-events of IFAT often feature live demonstrations. They also encompass live competitions. Examples include the E-Auto Special. It is where attendees can see how end-of-life vehicles are recycled via large machinery. It is also the Crushing Zone for showcasing construction waste recycling. The Practical Days serve a similar role by displaying waste wood and garden waste recycling. There is likewise the Truck in Action Show. Here, attendees can examine innovative municipal vehicles and technologies. Attendees should also consider the Pipeline Construction Challenge. It enables teams of professionals to demonstrate their abilities in building a water distribution system through novel installation techniques.

Many of the sub-events feature the attendance of leading companies as exhibitors. Among them are:

Picture: Messe München GmbH

Many sustainability events are a must-attend. If you would like to learn about them, including the ones mentioned above, consider contacting GETA Ltd.