13.11.2024
Save the date for the leading event in the Renewable Carbon Economy:
The "Renewable Materials Conference 2025", 22 to 24 September 2025, Siegburg/Germany
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Early bird registration, exhibition and workshop booking, as well as submissions for abstracts and innovations for the "Renewable Material of the Year 2025" award are open now – and the first top speakers are announced. |
In just a few years, the Renewable Materials Conference (RMC) has established itself as the international meeting place for innovators, companies and brands, investors and policymakers 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.
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The extraction of fossil resources from the ground and their use in the energy and chemical sectors is by far the largest contributor to human-made climate change, accounting for 90 % of GHG emissions. |
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To answer these questions, the conference will present numerous talks with experts and provide exceptional networking opportunities, a table-top exhibition, poster sessions, as well as workshops on most pressing topics. In addition, there will once again be the opportunity to vote for the innovation award "Renewable Material of the Year 2025” sponsored by Covestro (DE). |
Conference topics in detail
- 22 September: Defossilisation of the chemical industry: This urgent topic area covers alternative naphtha, biorefineries, waste valorisation, chemical recycling and carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) – all representing solutions for commodities as well as for fine chemicals.
- 23 September: Fossil-free plastics: As more than 20 polymers are already commercially available from biomass, CO₂ and chemical recycling, this topic area presents solutions for all application sectors.
- 24 September: Concepts and policies for sustainable carbon cycles and the role of biodegradation in the circular economy: What policy framework or market demand is needed to move towards renewable carbon and carbon cycles? What are the latest technical and policy developments and new trends in biodegradation?
nova-Institute is proud to announce the first top speakers
- Andreas Künkel, BASF (DE): Biodegradability as End-of-Life Option in a Circular Economy: Value and the Path Forward
- Florie Gonsolin, CEFIC (BE): How can the Chemical Sector Contribute to Sustainable Carbon Cycles
- Stephan Roest, Borealis (AT): Borealis Approach to Circular Plastics Using Renewable Carbon
- Dirk Hölter, Cerdia (CH): Cellulose Acetate – How a Material Predating Modern Polymer Chemistry Provides Solutions for Today
- Tony Rehn, Fortum (FI): Carbon2x – The Next Generation of Biodegradable Plastics from CO2
- Stefano Facco, Novamont (IT): Renewable Monomers and Polymers, New Coating Technologies
- Gian De Belder, Procter & Gamble (BE): Industry Partnerships for Solvent-based Cleaning Technologies for Polyolefin Recycling
- Christopher vom Berg, RCI/nova-Institute (DE): Powerful Policy Instruments to Enable the Transition to Renewable Carbon
20% early bird discount until 16 March!
Call for Abstracts
Want to give a presentation at the conference? You are welcome to present your latest products, technologies or developments. Submit your abstract now!
Deadline for submission: 16 March 2025
Innovation Award “Renewable Material of the Year 2025”: Call for Innovations!
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Want to present your innovations at the conference? You are welcome to present your latest product and process innovations. Deadline for submission: 2 May 2025
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Call for Posters
Want to present a poster at the conference? You are welcome to present your latest products, technologies or developments. Deadline for submission: 31 July 2025
Submit your poster now!
Sponsoring Opportunities and more – exhibition and workshop rooms
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Become a sponsor of the conference!
Join us as a sponsor and find a range of sponsoring options which provide you with maximum visibility and impact at the conference. We are open to new ideas and would be delighted to implement them with you. Please contact us if our sponsoring options appeal to you or if you would like to put forward a proposal of your own! Key Account Management
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