PIAE: 2026

Date: 18 - March 19, 2026
Location: Baden-Baden, Germany

PIAE is an international congress organized by VDI, focusing on plastics in automotive engineering. It covers applications and developments in exteriors, interiors, engines, materials, and technologies. The event features lectures from OEMs and experts, over 60 exhibitors along the value chain, and networking opportunities for plastics specialists in the automotive industry.

Established for over 40 years, it addresses efficiency, flexibility, functionality, surface design, and the role of plastics in modern vehicles, including their use in design and comfort.