Event recommendations for November 2026

LUCCA 26 Comics & Games 

28.10. - 01.11.2026 in Lucca/Italien

LUCCA 26 Comics & Games is one of Europe's biggest festivals for comics, games and pop culture. Under the motto "Together", the event fills the city of Lucca with a wealth of new releases, exclusive premieres and limited editions. At play and demo tables, families and avid gamers can dive straight in, while signing sessions, presentations and workshops give fans the chance to meet artists and authors in person. Cosplay parades, concerts and community events create a unique atmosphere in the city's historic streets.

Organiser: Lucca Crea S.r.l. 

People of Play´s Young Inventor Challenge

07.11.2026 in Chicago/USA

Children and teenagers aged between six and 18 apply to the Young Inventor Challenge to present their own toy and game ideas. They have put creativity, critical thinking and their STEAM skills into developing them. With the support of mentors from the toy and games industry, prototypes and improved rules of play take shape. Numerous award-winning inventions, which have since been licensed and are now sold in stores, show that these ideas can become real products.

Organiser: Chicago Toy & Game Group, Inc.

POC Conference 2026

11.11.2026 in London/UK

The POC Sustainability Conference brings together leading voices from brands, licensing and retail. They share practical examples of sustainability strategies that work, from materials and design to data and circular business models, as well as supply chains and retail execution. Delegates can exchange ideas with like-minded peers, forge new partnerships and experience the POC SDG Awards, which recognise tangible contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Organiser: Products of Change 

The Advanced Recycling Conference 

17–18 November 2026 in Cologne, Germany

Over two days, the Advanced Recycling Conference offers a concise overview of advanced recycling technologies and renewable chemicals: which processes fit which plastic waste streams and how environmental impacts are assessed. Case studies showcase mechanical, chemical and thermochemical recycling, such as extrusion, solvolysis and pyrolysis. Network with technology providers, waste management companies, brands, investors, policymakers and researchers, and deepen your understanding of this dynamic market.

Organiser: nova-Institut GmbH