Recent information

07.05.2026

Renewable Materials Conference: Final Program featuring 80 Speakers Released!

The Global Networking Point of the Renewable Carbon Economy will take place in Siegburg near Cologne, Germany, 22 to 24 September

++ 10% Early Bird  ++ Final Program ++ Call for Posters ++ Book your Booth now! ++ 

The Renewable Materials Conference (RMC) 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 of 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”.


Venue: Rhein Sieg Forum, Siegburg, Germany, Source: nova-Institute

Conference Topics in Detail – Defossilisation through Innovation

80 presentations, more than 20 panel discussions, 16 workshops and an exhibition offer comprehensive networking opportunities. The three conference days are structured into different session topics:

Day 1 “Defossilisation of the Chemical Industry”: Renewable Carbon Strategies; New Pathways: Fine and Speciality Chemicals; Lignin and CO₂ utilisation.
Day 2 “Fossil-free Plastics”: Bio-based Polymers: Market and Application Development, Coating, Adhesives and Binders; CO₂-based Polymers; Recycled Polymers & Plastics; Automotive, Consumer Goods, Packaging, Textiles and Toys.
Day 3 “Setting the Frame for Renewable Carbon”: Creating Market Pull and Vision & Strategy. “Biodegradation”: Science & Policy Progress, Applications and System Solutions.

The final program with an overview of all speakers of the main sessions across the three conference days has just been released.

10% Early Bird Discount until 16 August!

Sponsoring Opportunities and more – Exhibition Opportunities

 

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! More information here.

Book a booth to present your company, technologies and products
Profit from one-on-one networking opportunities. Make your products visible and tangible for potential new customers or investors. More information here

 

Call for Posters

Do you want to present a poster at the conference? You are welcome to present your latest products, technologies or developments. Deadline for submission: 31 July 2026
Submit your poster now!