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13 compelling reasons to join the Renewable Materials Conference 2026 02.09.2026
13 compelling reasons to join the Renewable Materials Conference 2026
The Global Networking Point of the Renewable Carbon Economy will take place in Siegburg near Cologne, Germany, 22 to 24 September
++ 260 participants from 22 countries registered – 400-500 participants expected ++ Register now! ++ Final Program ++ Book your Booth now! ++ Workshop Overview ++
13 compelling reasons to join the Renewable Materials Conference
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1) Be part of the world’s leading event for the defossilisation of the chemical industry. RMC brings together the latest innovations, technologies and strategies for replacing fossil carbon with renewable alternatives from around the globe. This year’s motto: “Defossilisation through Innovation.”
2) Meet 400–500 participants from across the renewable carbon economy. RMC attracts a highly diverse and industry-driven audience. Shares of RMC participant categories: Large enterprises and brands (39%), Research Institutes and Universities (17%), Start-ups and scale-ups (15%), SMEs (11%), Associations/Clusters/NGO (8%), Policy Makers (8%), Investors (3%). See below for a selection of participating well-known companies. Participants list!
3) Gain insights from 75 presentations, 20 panel discussions and around 30 exhibitors. The programme provides in-depth insights into the latest developments and solutions based on bio-based, CO₂-based and recycling technologies. A limited number of exhibition booths are still available. Final programme!
4) Explore five key topics shaping the future of chemicals and materials. The programme addresses the defossilisation of the chemical industry, speciality chemicals, fossil-free plastics, the policy framework for renewable carbon, and biodegradation.
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5) Position your company in the emerging renewable carbon economy. Discover new partners, identify business opportunities and build the new supply chains needed for the transition away from fossil carbon.
6) Join 17 interactive expert workshops on the hottest topics in renewable carbon. Topics include market-pull instruments, policy options for the EU chemical industry, getting LCA right for renewable carbon, the new SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard, rethinking plastics in agriculture and forestry, and the latest carbon-flow developments. All workshops!
7) Join the high-level panel discussion on industrial transformation. Leading experts will discuss “Quadruple System Shock as Catalysts for Industrial Transformation” and what today’s multiple disruptions mean for the future of the chemical and materials industries.
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8) Discover six outstanding innovations – and choose the Renewable Material of the Year 2026. Six innovations will compete for the “Renewable Material of the Year 2026” Innovation Award, with the conference audience deciding the winner. Meet all nominees!
9) Benefit from outstanding networking opportunities. Long coffee and lunch breaks, three evening events, interactive workshops and the exhibition provide plenty of opportunities for meaningful conversations and new connections.
10) Arrange the right meetings before you even arrive. An easy-to-use matchmaking system makes it simple to identify relevant participants and schedule face-to-face meetings during the conference.
11) Meet the pioneers of the renewable carbon economy. Connect directly with leading companies, innovators and experts driving the transformation of the chemical and materials industries.
12) Engage directly with policymakers. Discuss current and future regulatory developments with representatives of the European Commission and other policymakers.
13) Get there easily – from anywhere in Europe and beyond. The conference venue is conveniently accessible by plane via Frankfurt Airport, by high-speed train and by car, with parking directly next to the venue. Register now!
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Selection of RMC participants
++ ADM International ++ Alfred Talke ++ Asahi Kasei ++ BASF ++ Beckers Group ++ Beiersdorf ++ Biotope Ventures ++ BLOOM ++ Braskem ++ Cargill ++ Clariant ++ Colesco Capital ++ Covestro ++ Crop Energies ++ DSM-Firmenich ++ Freudenberg ++ Dutch Ministry ++ ENI ++ Essity ++ European Commission ++ Evonik ++ FECC ++ Futerro ++ Henkel ++ Heraeus ++ Holland Colours ++ Honeywell ++ IFF ++ ING Bank ++ JDE Peet's ++ Kemira ++ Kimberly-Clark ++ Klüber Lubrication ++ Kraton Chemical ++ Krones ++ Lactips ++ Lego ++ Michelin ++ Mosca ++ Neste ++ Nippon Shokubai ++ Novamont ++ Omya ++ On ++ Peter Greven ++ Rheinmetall ++ Schneider Electric ++ SBTi ++ Stahl ++ SYENSQO ++ Technip Energies ++ T.EN ++ UB FIGG ++ Umicore ++ UPM ++ Verbio ++ Volvo ++