The Renewable Materials Conference (RMC), organised by the nova-Institute, will once again be the outstanding international meeting place for innovators, companies and brands, investors and policymakers to come together to develop and shape the future renewable carbon economy. As in previous years, the conference organiser nova-Institute expects 400-500 participants from around the world.
The RMC is the leading global event on the renewable carbon economy, showcasing the latest progress in and prospects of bioeconomy, CCU and Recycling for the defossilisation of chemicals and materials. Accordingly, this year’s focus topic is “Defossilisation through innovation”.During the conference, the winner of the innovation award “Renewable Material of the Year 2026” will be elected by the audience.
The Renewable Materials Conference 2026 covers the entire value chain from alternative carbon feedstocks, the chemical industry, the materials sector, product manufacturers to brand owners, as well as investors and policy makers. The last conference in September attracted 410 participants from 29 countries, 90 % of them from the industrial sector. In 2026, 80 presentations, more than 20 panel discussions, 16 workshops and an exhibition will offer comprehensive networking opportunities. Not yet convinced? Watch the RMC video.
Defossilisation of the chemical industry: Renewable Carbon Strategies; New Pathways: Fine and Speciality Chemicals; Lignin and CO₂ utilisation. The day will conclude with a highlight Panel Discussion on “Competitiveness and Strategic Autonomy“, a crucial aspect for realising defossilsation.
23 September:
Fossil-free plastics: Market and Application Development, Coating, Adhesives and Binders; CO2-based Polymers; Recycled Polymers & Plastics; Automotive, Consumer Goods, Packaging, Textiles and Toys. The second conference day culminates with the election of the prestigious Innovation Award “Renewable Material of the Year 2026”.
24 September:
Policy and Framework, Regenerative Business Models: Creating Market Pull and Vision & Strategy.
Biodegradation: Science & Policy Progress, Applications and System Solutions.
