Highlights of the Program
2 days business program:
Learn from real-world case studies by industry leaders.
SHOWCASING INNOVATION:
Discover the latest technology and techniques from across the industry.
leaders talk:
Hear from top-level experts about how to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.
MULTIPLE STREAMS:
A business program that is multi-disciplinary, giving you a broad view of the industry.
SMART TECHNOLOGIES:
Explore the latest smart and AI-driven solutions, and see how they can be used in your business.
roundtable discussion:
Join talks with industry peers. Share ideas, make connections, and find new partners.
Program
Day 1 :
WEDNESDAY, 15 APRIL, 2026
08:30 - 09:30
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:10
RESERVED PRESENTATION
10:10 - 10:30
SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
- Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
- Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
- Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues – don't forget your business cards!
10:30 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON SUSTAINABLE PLASTICS
11:30 - 11:55
NEW GLOBAL TRENDS ON THE USE OF PYROLYSIS TO TREAT PLASTIC WASTE
Bruno Alvarez
B-Principle Institute
- Defining pyrolysis as a process that transforms plastic waste into valuable resources while reducing landfill impact
- Encouraging global adoption of pyrolysis within sustainable waste management strategies
- Addressing key challenges, including scalability, and shaping its role in the circular plastic economy
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCING PYROLYSIS FOR SUSTAINABLE PLASTIC SOLUTIONS
12:00 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE SUSTAINABLE PLASTICS EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
TURNING WASTE INTO VALUE: ANALYTICAL INSIGHTS FOR HIGH-PURITY PYROLYSIS OIL AND CIRCULAR PLASTICS
Ramazan Caniaz
PAC
- Impurity identification and trace nitrogen and sulfur detection at ppb levels to ensure product quality
- Analytical techniques including group type analysis, micro-distillation, and speciated sulfur and nitrogen testing
- The role of precise analytical data in enabling polymer feedstock reuse, catalyst protection, and product consistency
- Reviewing ongoing ASTM, EN, and ISO standardization updates for waste plastics pyrolysis oil and circular plastic production
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON ANALYTICAL INSIGHTS IN CIRCULAR PLASTICS PRODUCTION
14:00 - 14:25
USING SEAWEED AS A REGENERATIVE MATERIAL FOR PACKAGING AND DISPOSABLES
Conor Ludden
Notpla
- Showcasing technology that enables seaweed-based materials to replace plastics in packaging and disposables
- Partnering with manufacturers and converters to scale seaweed innovations across the global packaging industry
- Exploring opportunities and challenges in expanding seaweed use while advancing circular material solutions
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCING SEAWEED MATERIALS FOR SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING
14:30 - 14:55
UNLOCKING THE VALUE PROPOSITION OF CO2-MADE PRODUCTS USING THE POWER-TO-X PATHWAY
Ashwin Jadhav
Twelve
- Utilising biogenic CO2, renewable electricity, and water to produce sustainable fuels, chemicals, and plastics
- Expanding Twelve’s technology through offtake agreements, financing, and large-scale project execution
- Achieving up to a 90% carbon reduction compared to conventional products and envisioning a world made from air, not oil
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON TRANSFORMING CO2 INTO SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS
15:00 - 15:30
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:30 - 15:55
BIO-BASED & BIODEGRADABLE PLASTICS: LEGAL PATHWAYS FROM LAB TO MARKET
Spyros-Nikitas Tsamichas
Energon GS
- Evolving EU framework for bio-based and biodegradable materials, including standards, claims, and labeling
- Strengthening green claims through transparent life cycle assessments and credible certification schemes
- Real-world examples of compliant labeling, disposal guidance, and clear consumer communication
15:55 - 16:00
Q&A SESSION ON REGULATION AND MARKET ACCESS FOR BIOPLASTICS
16:00 - 16:25
SCALABLE, PROCESSABLE, RECYCLABLE AND AFFORDABLE – USING LIGNIN TO CHANGE THE PLASTICS INDUSTRY
Fredrik Malmfors
Lignin Industries AB
- Introducing Lignin Industries, founded in 2018, now commercial with PE, PP, and ABS applications across multiple sectors
- Utilising lignin, a natural biomass by-product from forestry and agricultural operations, as a key sustainable raw material
- Replacing 20–40% of fossil-based inputs with lignin to significantly reduce reliance on non-renewable resources
- Combining lignin with recycled polymers to optimise performance and maximise climate impact in end applications
16:25 - 16:30
Q&A SESSION ON HARNESSING LIGNIN TO TRANSFORM THE PLASTICS INDUSTRY
16:30 - 16:55
SMART WASTE, REAL IMPACT: TRANSFORMING HAIR WASTE INTO CIRCULAR ,TECH-ENABLED PLASTIC ALTERNATIVES
Valerie Itey
CLIC RECYCLE®
- Innovative processes that transform hair waste into durable, nature-based materials replacing conventional plastics
- Verified environmental benefits supported by EU LCA standards that confirm superior sustainability performance
- Technology-driven traceability using IoT, AI, and blockchain to enable transparency, carbon validation, and large-scale adoption
16:55 - 17:00
Q&A SESSION ON CIRCULAR AND TECH-ENABLED PLASTIC ALTERNATIVES
17:00 - 18:00
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Day 2 :
THURSDAY, 16 APRIL, 2026
09:00 - 09:30
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:10
RESERVED PRESENTATION
10:10 - 10:35
EU LAWS AND POLICIES – LATEST TRENDS FOR SUSTAINABLE PLASTICS – A LAWYER’S VIEW
Gerard McElwee
Squire Patton Boggs
- Highlighting key elements of the Circular Economy Act shaping Europe’s transition toward sustainable plastics
- Exploring connection between the Circular Economy Act and DG Environment’s Omnibus framework
- Addressing legal developments under the PPWR and End-of-Life Vehicle Regulation influencing the value chain
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON EVOLVING LEGAL FRAMEWORKS FOR SUSTAINABLE PLASTICS
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:25
DISSOLUTION RECYCLING – A GAME CHANGER TO ACHIEVE THE TARGETS OF PPWR, ELVR AND BEYOND
Klaus Wohnig
Atmedio GmbH | DROP-IN
- Examining European regulations such as PPWR and ELVR, driving demand for more recycled plastic
- Dissolution recycling and outlining its benefits and challenges within the plastics industry
- Companies leading DROP-IN solutions and promoting progress in circular plastics across Europe
11:25 - 11:30
Q&A SESSION ON FUTURE-READY RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES IN EUROPE
11:30 - 11:55
ECOPURE THE ANSWER TO MICROPLASTICS
Stephen Andero
Bio-Tec Environmental, LLC
- Addressing global challenge of microplastics, showing how they are forming and why their persistence remains unavoidable
- Exploring limits of current “biodegradable” and “compostable” plastics, revealing why true biodegradation rarely occurs naturally
- Introducing an organic additive enabling plastics to biodegrade naturally by attracting microbes in diverse environments
- Verified laboratory and field results demonstrating efficiency while preserving product performance and recyclability
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCING PLASTIC BIODEGRADATION SOLUTIONS
12:00 - 12:25
SWEDEN’S PATH TO INDUSTRIAL DECARBONISATION: INSIGHTS FOR THE PLASTIC INDUSTRY
Gustav Melin
BK Tech Group AB
- Discussion on energy challenges within plastic manufacturing where high-temperature heat is essential
- Sweden’s success in achieving large-scale decarbonisation through renewable energy adoption
- Presenting pellet-based systems meeting the demanding energy needs of modern plastic production
- Clarifying misconceptions about the sustainability and long-term availability of biomass resources
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON DECARBONISATION SOLUTIONS IN THE PLASTICS SECTOR
12:30 - 12:45
FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
12:45 - 14:00
NETWORKING LUNCH
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