2-3rd December, 2026 - Athlone International Arena. Athlone. Ireland
Plastics Live Ireland will relocate to the Athlone International Arena for its 2026 edition, marking an exciting new chapter for the event. Following extensive feedback from visitors and exhibitors, with over 75% indicating a preference for a more central Midlands location, Athlone emerged as the clear choice. The move places the event at the heart of Ireland, offering improved accessibility from across the country, excellent transport links, and a modern venue designed to support growth. The Athlone International Arena provides the scale, infrastructure, and flexibility needed to enhance the exhibition and conference experience, enabling Plastics Live Ireland to better serve the industry as it continues to expand in both size and influence.
Stay tuned for our exciting conference programme announcements for 2026!
Stay tuned for our exciting conference programme announcements for 2026!
Beyond its location, the Arena provides a modern, purpose-built space that allows Plastics Live Ireland to grow. The venue offers greater flexibility for exhibition layout, live demonstrations, technical conference theatres, and networking areas—something that is essential as the event expands in scale and ambition. Its strong infrastructure, ample parking, and on-site facilities also significantly improve logistics for exhibitors, particularly those bringing machinery and technical equipment.
Most importantly, hosting the event in Athlone positions Plastics Live Ireland at the heart of Ireland’s manufacturing landscape. The Midlands is home to a growing concentration of plastics, polymer, medical device, and advanced manufacturing companies, making the Arena an ideal meeting point for the industry. This move ensures Plastics Live Ireland continues to evolve as the national platform where the Irish plastics sector can come together once a year to connect, learn, and do business.
