Bioplastic Excellence Awards & Expo

• DatesJanuary 13–15, 2027 (expected)
• VenueBolognaFiere
• LocationBologna, Italy
• CategoryPlastics & Rubber

Expected dates, not yet confirmed. These dates are projected from the previous edition of Bioplastic Excellence Awards & Expo. The organizer has not confirmed them yet, so check with the organizer before you book travel or pay for anything.

About Bioplastic Excellence Awards & Expo

Bioplastic Excellence Awards & Expo is a plastics and rubber trade show expected to take place January 13–15, 2027 at BolognaFiere in Bologna, Italy. It runs for three days, opening on Wednesday and closing on Friday. With about 14 weeks to go, exhibitors still have time to order booth services and book hotels at reasonable rates.

Shows like this one typically draw processors, molders, material suppliers, machinery buyers and product engineers. We have not been able to confirm an official website for this show yet, so contact the organizer before making any plans.

ShowFloorTips is an independent guide and is not affiliated with the organizer. Dates, venues and rules can change, so confirm the details with the organizer before you book.

What to expect at Bioplastic Excellence Awards & Expo

Plastics and rubber shows are machinery and materials heavy, with running equipment and sample parts. Visitors compare cycle times, material properties and costs.

Over three days, traffic usually peaks on the first two days and thins out on the last one. The quieter final day is a good time for longer conversations, visiting other stands and meeting suppliers. Expect most visitors to be processors and their colleagues, often with a short list of suppliers they want to see.

How exhibitors should prepare for Bioplastic Excellence Awards & Expo

Here is a working timeline counted back from the opening day, January 13, 2027 (expected date, so adjust once it is confirmed):

1. 16 weeks before (Sep 23, 2026) · date passed, do it now if you haven't
   Confirm your booth space and read the exhibitor manual. Book hotels near BolognaFiere while rates are still normal.
2. 8 weeks before (Nov 18, 2026)
   Order booth services (power, internet, furniture, cleaning) before the early-rate deadlines, and send graphics to print.
3. 4 weeks before (Dec 16, 2026)
   Ship freight to the advance warehouse if the organizer offers one. Book meetings with the visitors you most want to see. Set up lead capture and train the team on it.
4. One week before (Jan 6, 2027)
   Confirm freight arrived, share the staffing schedule, charge every device, and test your lead capture app with Wi-Fi turned off.

Preparation tips for plastics and rubber shows

• Bring sample parts and material data sheets.
• Plan machinery power and installation early.
• Prepare cost and cycle-time comparisons.

Booth tips for Bioplastic Excellence Awards & Expo

• Run machines live and hand out sample parts.
• Ask what the visitor produces and in what volumes.
• Note material or part requirements for trials.
• Walk the hall at BolognaFiere during move-in to see which entrances and aisles carry the most traffic, and set up your booth so it faces that flow.
• Plan shifts of three to four hours. Standing and talking for three days wears people out, and tired staff let good leads walk past.
• If you expect local buyers in Italy, bring key material in the local language as well as English, and have prices ready in the local currency.
• Capture every conversation the moment it ends: scan the badge or card, add a one-line note about what the visitor needs, and rate the lead hot, warm or cold. Notes written that evening are already half forgotten.

For a full list of what to bring, use the free booth checklist, and plan the money side with the trade show ROI calculator.

Following up leads after Bioplastic Excellence Awards & Expo

Most of the value of a trade show is created after it closes. Offer material samples or a trial run on the visitor's part.

1. Within 24 hours (by Jan 16, 2027)
   Send a short personal email to every hot lead. Mention one detail from your conversation so they remember you.
2. By Jan 18, 2027
   Send everything you promised at the booth: prices, samples, demo links. Log each lead in your CRM with its rating and notes.
3. By Jan 29, 2027
   Make a second, useful touch: a case study, a short video or an answer to the question they asked. Warm leads often reply to this one.
4. By Feb 14, 2027
   Review results: how many leads became meetings, what each lead cost, and whether Bioplastic Excellence Awards & Expo is worth returning to.

Ready-to-edit messages for each step are in our trade show follow-up email templates.

Getting to Bologna

Bioplastic Excellence Awards & Expo takes place at BolognaFiere in Bologna, Italy. Check the official website for the exact hall and address, then compare flights into the nearest major airport with train or car options from nearby cities. Italy is in the Schengen area; check whether you need a Schengen visa.

Because these dates are not confirmed yet, avoid non-refundable bookings until the organizer announces them. Our city travel guides cover hotels, transport and budgeting for the busiest show cities.

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