Poleco 2026 brought together 177 exhibiting companies from 11 countries. The countries with the most exhibitors were Poland (153), Germany (5), Switzerland (4) and China (3).
European environmental management meets in Poznan in October. Poleco focuses on energy, renewables and electromobility alongside practical recycling and waste solutions.
Practical information and venue
Poleco 2026 runs from 6 to 8 October at Poznan International Fair Grounds. The venue provides visitor services and an underground PWK car park with capacity for 650 cars. Tickets, the event map and logistics details are available through the official site.
Highlighted program items
The published schedule mixes technical panels with product showcases. Sample sessions include discussions on circular transformation of plastics, panels on municipal waste collection points and bio-waste, and a conference addressing risk, prevention and insurance for firms. Specific items listed are:
- Pavilion 5 stage — Circular transformation of the plastics system in Poland and Europe, 6 October 14:20 to 15:20.
- Pavilion 5A stage — Synergy of recycling and the future of vehicle dismantling and scrap economy, 7 October 10:30 to 14:00.
- WTC stage — Conference “Risk, Prevention, Insurance – A path to company safety”, 7 October 11:00 to 15:00.
Exhibitors will also present machinery for screening, sorting and material processing as part of on-stand demonstrations.
Exhibitor profile and sectors represented
Poleco 2026 gathers manufacturers of waste handling equipment, recyclers, suppliers of separation and screening technologies, municipal vehicle producers and companies offering solutions for circular economy reporting and ESG-related workflows. The event communications highlight domestic vehicle manufacturers and providers of process equipment.
Speakers and technical focus
Speakers listed for the event include Maciej Kiełbus, Joanna Kostrzewska, Konrad Różowicz, Anna Kozera-Szałkowska and Maria Ogrodowska. Sessions combine legislative updates with operational recommendations for recycling, vehicle dismantling and municipal services electrification.
How to prepare B2B outreach at Poleco 2026
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Segment targets by role. Separate municipal buyers, plant operators and equipment distributors before scheduling meetings.
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Book meetings around relevant sessions. Align your outreach to panels on vehicle recycling or plastic circularity to find the right technical audience.
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Bring technical documentation and case studies. Attendees prioritize measurable performance data and implementation timelines.
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Plan live demos and stand activities. Coordinate demo times to avoid conflict with major conference slots and maximize traffic to your stand.
Operational notes and awards
The organizer provides a dedicated app and runs the Złoty Medal MTP award that highlights product innovations. Parking capacity on site is listed at 650 cars for the underground PWK facility.
Closing note
For companies active in circular materials, waste processing or urban electromobility, Poleco 2026 compiles regulatory debate and equipment suppliers in one venue. Check the full program and practical information at https://poleco.pl and schedule meetings ahead of travel to Poznan.
