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 ADVANCING A CIRCULAR ECONOMY BY PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE PLASTICS

Scaling plastic credit models into self-sustaining finance systems linking waste recovery with health and social equity
Accelerating circular economy through material innovation and scalable bio-based alternatives overcoming sourcing and cost barriers
Strengthening manufacturer-recycler collaboration to secure consistent, high-quality PCR supply and advance circular material systems
Redefining sustainable plastics through design perspectives shaping material choices, functionality, and environmental responsibility
Exploring nanomaterials’ impact on plastic recyclability and evaluating carbon footprints of advanced carbon-based materials

| Sri Venkateswaraa University Medical College

| BIOZEIN

| MADANA

| Graphmatech

11:30 - 11:55

SUSTAINABLE PLASTICS FROM CO2 USING VOLTA TECHNOLOGY AND PLGA FOR PACKAGING

Lawrence Theunissen

Avantium

Converting captured CO2 into valuable monomers and polymers through Volta’s innovative technology to enable sustainable material production
Developing compostable and marine-degradable PLGA polymers derived from CO2 and biomass to advance circular economy objectives
Applying these next-generation materials to create high-performance multilayer barrier packaging and diverse industrial solutions

11:55 - 12:00

Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCING CO2-BASED MATERIALS FOR CIRCULAR PACKAGING

12:00 - 12:25

CURRENT TRENDS AND FUTURE OF BIOPLASTICS

Nilushni Sivapragasam

UCC

Recognising the growing need to shift away from petroleum plastics toward more sustainable bioplastic solutions
Conducting active research efforts using sustainable feedstocks, including agricultural and food waste
Enhancing mechanical strength, barrier performance, and sustainability to support broader plastic reduction

12:25 - 12:30

Q&A SESSION ON KEY DEVELOPMENTS IN BIOPLASTIC INNOVATION

12:30 - 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

Identifying impurities and detecting trace nitrogen and sulfur at ppb levels to ensure product quality
Applying analytical techniques including group type analysis, micro-distillation, and speciated sulfur and nitrogen testing
Recognising the role of precise analytical data in enabling polymer feedstock reuse, catalyst protection, and product consistency
Reviewing ongoing ASTM, EN, and ISO standardisation 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

Cecile Roques

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 labelling
Strengthening green claims through transparent life cycle assessments and credible certification schemes
Real-world examples of compliant labelling, disposal guidance, and clear consumer communication

15:55 - 16:00

Q&A SESSION ON REGULATION AND MARKET ACCESS FOR BIOPLASTICS

16:00 - 16:25

A LOW-CARBON AND CIRCULAR BIOPLASTIC FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE USES

Maelenn Ravard

TotalEnergies Corbion

Presenting Luminy® PLA as a material delivering a very low carbon footprint supported by recycled content
Expanding circular end-of-life pathways to broaden sustainable options across multiple applications
Positioning fast-growing applications to establish Luminy® PLA as a viable biobased alternative in many sectors

16:25 - 16:30

Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCING LOW IMPACT BIOBASED MATERIALS

16:30 - 16:55

FROM POLLUTION TO PERFORMANCE USING GRAPHENE TO BUILD THE NEXT GENERATION OF SUSTAINABLE PLASTICS

Gaute Juliussen

Toraphene

Recognising the role of advanced nanomaterials such as functionalised graphene in enabling a circular and high-performance plastics economy
Enhancing the strength, resilience, and barrier properties of both fossil-based and biobased plastics through graphene integration
Reinforcing polymer matrices at the molecular level to minimise microplastic shedding and reduce additive leaching
Reviewing case studies and scalability challenges in bringing graphene-enhanced sustainable plastics to market

16:55 - 17:00

Q&A SESSION ON TRANSFORMING PLASTICS PERFORMANCE WITH GRAPHENE

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 - 10:05

APPLYING A HOLISTIC METRICS-BASED APPROACH IN PACKAGING INNOVATION

Sophie Herrmann

Quantis

Analysing alternatives to fossil-based plastics by comparing bioplastics and wood-based packaging across the full life cycle assessment
Demonstrating how impact indicators vary significantly depending on regional systems and contextual factors within supply chains
Integrating these metrics into packaging strategy and technology decisions to enhance sustainability and performance outcomes

10:05 - 10:10

Q&A SESSION ON DATA-DRIVEN STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING

10:10 - 10:35

DRIVING POLYMER SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH ADVANCED SOLUTIONS

Hartmut Siebert

Sulzer

Implementing innovative recycling approaches addressing global plastic waste challenges through advanced technologies
Presenting Sulzer’s portfolio of recycling solutions including dissolution, solvolysis, depolymerisation, and pyrolysis
Developing bio-based and biodegradable materials such as PLA and PCL supporting circular economy goals

10:35 - 10:40

Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCED SOLUTIONS FOR POLYMER SUSTAINABILITY

10:40 - 11:05

FROM MATERIAL TO SYSTEM CIRCULARITY: EPS TEACHES US ABOUT EFFECTIVE EPR

Chresten Heide-Anderson

NEPSA - Nordic EPS Alliance

Examining system design as the key factor shaping recycling outcomes, using EPS as a real-world case
Understanding how producer responsibility rules shape recycling through criteria and transparency
Outlining expectations buyers can set for responsibility groups to support credible circularity
Reviewing lessons from high-performing EPS systems supported by effective collection and data practice

11:05 - 11:10

Q&A SESSION ON SYSTEM DESIGN FOR ADVANCING CIRCULARITY

11:10 - 11:30

MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA

11:30 - 11:55

THE ROLE OF THE MASTERBATCH PRODUCER IN THE SUSTAINABLE CYCLE

Sivan Nahum

Tosaf

Exploring how small masterbatch additions can enhance recycled content usage while aligning with PPWR objectives
Delivering innovative functional solutions that maintain performance yet remain fully recyclable across applications
Establishing pathways to reduce carbon emissions through smarter material formulation and process optimisation

11:55 - 12:00

Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE MASTERBATCH INNOVATION

12:00 - 12:25

RECYCLABILITY AND RECYCLED PLASTICS: RECYCLASS METHODOLOGIES FOR PACKAGING, AUTOMOTIVE, AND EEE SECTORS

Augusto Bruno

Plastics Recyclers Europe | RecyClass

Introducing RecyClass as a cross-industry initiative advancing recyclability and promoting transparency in the origin of plastic waste
Establishing a harmonised and practical approach to calculating and tracing recycled plastic use across European value chains
Implementing recyclability methodologies within the packaging, automotive, and electrical and electronic equipment sectors
Demonstrating the importance of traceability in ensuring reliable integration of recycled plastics into circular product systems

12:25 - 12:30

Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCING RECYCLABILITY AND TRACEABILITY IN PLASTICS

12:30 - 12:55

ECOPURE: THE ANSWER TO MICROPLASTICS

Stephen Andero

Bio-Tec Environmental, LLC

Addressing the 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

12:55 - 13:00

Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCING PLASTIC BIODEGRADATION SOLUTIONS

13:00 - 13:25

SWEDEN’S PATH TO INDUSTRIAL DECARBONISATION: INSIGHTS FOR THE PLASTIC INDUSTRY

Gustav Melin

BK Tech Group AB

Discussing energy challenges within plastic manufacturing, where high-temperature heat is essential
Highlighting Sweden’s success in achieving large-scale decarbonisation through renewable energy adoption
Presenting pellet-based systems that meet the demanding energy needs of modern plastic production
Clarifying misconceptions about the sustainability and long-term availability of biomass resources

13:25 - 13:30

Q&A SESSION ON DECARBONISATION SOLUTIONS IN THE PLASTICS SECTOR

13:30 - 13:45

FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW

13:45 - 15:00

NETWORKING LUNCH

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