Dear customers,
Dear partners,
It is with a heavy heart that we have decided not to hold GRAFE Future Day, which was planned for March 11–12, 2026. This decision was not an easy one, especially since we were very much looking forward to two days full of new ideas and personal exchanges with you.
However, in recent weeks it has become clear that a number of factors have come together that contradict our own quality standards. Important industry events such as trade fairs and manufacturer events coincide with our Future Day this year. For many players in the plastics industry, these are mandatory events that require both time and resources.
Feedback from our customer network has also made it clear that business travel is currently subject to more restrictive approval procedures, particularly in light of the continuing tense economic situation in the plastics processing industry. Despite intensive efforts, we have unfortunately not been able to achieve the participation target we set ourselves – namely, to attract the quality and density of decision-makers from the industry that would have made GRAFE Future Day a successful networking format.
When planning began over a year ago, it was not foreseeable that the challenging overall situation in the industry would continue in this form. We therefore regret this decision all the more and ask for your understanding.
We would like to thank you very much for your interest and trust. Personal interaction with you remains important to us, which is why we are already looking into alternative formats and time slots that are better suited to your calendars and the current market situation.
With kind regards,
Your GRAFE team
Venture a look into the future with us.
GRAFE Future Day
We have invited trend experts and industry leaders to Blankenhain for GRAFE Future Day. Under the motto “DOES PLASTIC HAVE A FUTURE?”, they will give us fascinating insights into the world of tomorrow. One thing we can already say: “YES!” Our material has a future! We would like to discuss with you over the two days how we will shape this future. Join us for a varied program of keynote speeches, interactive workshops, a panel discussion, and an accompanying program featuring a science slam and an exclusive evening event.
We are excited about this journey into the future and look forward to embarking on it with you!
Matthias & Sebastian Grafe
Perspective plastics
Wednesday | March 11 2026
GRAFE Factory
Come-Together
Big Brain
Arrival and registration
Shuttle service Resort to Grafe
(if arriving the day before at the Spa & GolfResort Weimarer Land)
Welcome & Opening
Managing director Matthias Grafe
Company Presentation
Matthias Grafe / Sebastian Grafe
GRAFE: Family-owned company
35 years of success
Keynote: Christoph Burkhardt
Lunch Break
Transformation at every turn – How will we work tomorrow?
Panel discussion
Moderation Carmen Hentschel
Colormatching & Company Tours
Color Design Center
Simultaneously Coffee Break
Shuttle service GRAFE to Resort
individual arrival and check-in
Aperitif
Spa & GolfResort Weimarer Land – Grand Slam Bar
Evening Event
Spa & GolfResort Weimarer Land – Restaurant The First
Exclusive 5-course menu by Michelin-starred chefs Marcello Fabbri & Danny Schwabe, Color Matching award ceremony.
Thursday | March 12 2026
Spa & GolfResort Weimarer Land – Campions Dinner Hall
Check-out for Guests
Automotive Young Premium – Design trends caught between China and Europe
Zellerfeld – Cornelius Schmitt
Lunch Break
GolfHütte
Science Slam
3 x 10 min science slam presentations
Various topics with moderation, evaluation, and voting by participants, followed by an award ceremony
Saving Carbon Emissions
Saving Carbon Emissions and Increasing Circularity with BASF’s Engineering Plastics Sustainability Toolbox
Short coffee break
Success begins in the mind—and so does failure.
What we can learn from top athletes!
Closing
WE SEE the BIGGER PICTURE
Get ready for the unique sound of lectures in which two top-class speakers from the trend and future industry reveal the secret ingredients of the dynamic change in the spirit of the times.
Christoph Burkhardt
Transforming the Future with AI and Innovation
Christoph Burkhardt, Silicon Valley entrepreneur and futurist, excels as a keynote speaker, blending innovation with a rich German heritage. His expertise spans AI, digital transformation, and mentoring over 300 startups. Dive into the future with insights from a visionary reshaping industries worldwide.
FrankEilers
Keynote speaker on work, digitalization, and AI
After traveling around the world, I fundamentally changed my life. As a business administration graduate, I decided against a traditional career and opted for a life full of experimentation. “Do what makes you happy” has become my motto in life. I have turned my passion into my profession, and I get to speak on big stages and reflect on my favorite topics.
GRAFE GmbH & Co. KG
GRAFE GmbH & Co. KG specializes in the modification of thermoplastics and is one of Europe’s most advanced masterbatch manufacturers. GRAFE not only impresses with the quality and functionality of its masterbatches, additives, and compounds, but also offers comprehensive processing services. The company is certified according to IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 50001.
GRAFE GmbH & Co. KG
Waldecker Str. 21
99444 Blankenhain
Spa & GolfResort Weimarer Land
The Spa & GolfResort Weimarer Land combines 5-star superior service with warm elegance and down-to-earth charm. Nestled amid rolling hills, three golf courses and a spacious 3,500 m² spa invite you to take a deep breath. Seven different restaurants – from regional Thuringian cuisine to Italian or French Michelin cuisine – cater to your culinary needs. Nature, tranquility, short distances, and harmonious feel-good architecture create a place for inspiring encounters – relaxed, high-quality, and easily accessible in the green heart of Germany.
Spa & GolfResort Weimarer Land
Lindenallee 1
99444 Blankenhain
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GRAFE FUTURE DAY | March 11 – 12, 2026
We kindly request early registration by February 15, 2026, at the latest, as the number of participants is strictly limited.
The participation fee is €599.00 including VAT.
Participation will only be confirmed upon receipt of the invoice. In the event of written cancellation after February 27, 2026, the full participation fee will be charged. A substitute for the participant is possible.
We will reserve rooms for you at the Spa & GolfResort Weimarer Land in Blankenhain.
By paying the participation fee, the participant agrees that photos and videos may be taken during the conference and evening event for reporting purposes.
In accordance with the legal requirements of § 37 b (3) sentence 3 EStG (German Income Tax Act), GRAFE GmbH & Co. KG will tax the monetary benefit arising from your participation in the event in accordance with § 37b (1) EStG. The benefit in kind is therefore not taken into account when determining your income.
We reserve the right to make short-term changes to the program.
The conference fee includes the Following:
- 1x night at the Spa & GolfResort Weimarer Land, including breakfast
- Conference catering on both days of the event
- Keynote and specialist presentations
- Color matching workshop
- Evening event with a 5-course menu prepared by two Michelin-starred chefs
- Conference documents (online)