Day 1, 11 June 2024 (08:50 – 18:00 CET)

08:50 Michael Carus
nova-Institute
Conference Opening
09:00 Stefan Rosemann
Major of the City of Siegburg
Welcome to All Participants

Future of Chemical & Plastic Industry (Grand Hall)

09:10 Reinhold Lang
Johannes Kepler University Linz / Institute of Polymeric Materials and Testing
Perspectives for an ‘All-Circular’ Plastics & Carbon Economy – CO2 as Renewable Feedstock & New Industrial Commodity
Abstract
09:30 Hans Rovers
New Normal Consulting
The Future of the European Petrochemical Industry
Abstract
09:50 Ivana Krkljus
BASF
The Net-Zero Chemical Industry of the Future meets Transformation: Discussion and Opening of New Perspectives
Abstract
10:10 Lars Börger
Industry Insider
On the Chemical Industry of the Future and Why it has Already Begun – an Expert View
10:30 Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
10:50 Coffee Break

Circular Economy & Renewable Carbon (Grand Hall)

11:20 Mathias Kaldenhoff
SAP
From Design to Reverse – a Digital 360° View On Supply Chain
Abstract
11:40 Dominik Müller
UPM Biorefining
Working Towards a Net Zero Circular Economy for the Fashion and Sporting Goods Industry
Abstract
12:00 Titta Rosvall-Puplett
SYENSQO
Accelerating SYENSQO’s Sustainable Renewable Carbon Strategy
Abstract
12:20 Patrick Gloeckner
Evonik Operations
Collaboration now! Towards a Circular Economy
Abstract
12:40 Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
13:00 Lunch Break
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15:10 Michael Carus
nova-Institute / RCI
Evaluation of Future Scenarios for the Chemical Industry, Biomass Availability and Competition to Sustainable Aviation Fuels
15:30 Philippe Dewolfs
TÜV Austria
Launch of the OK Renewable Carbon Share Certification Scheme
15:50 Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
16:10 Coffee Break

Bio-based Economy in China (Grand Hall)

16:40 Ann Zhang
nova-Institute
The Progress and Insights of China’s Bio-based Polymer Market
Abstract
17:00 Bernhard Urwyler
Zhejiang Sugar Energy Technology & Urwyler ChemPro
What Can we Learn from China to Accelerate the Industrialisation of Bio-based Building Blocks?
Abstract
17:20 John Zhang
Zhongke Guosheng Technology
Market Applications of Bio-Based Furan Materials
Abstract
17:40 Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session

Fine Chemicals & Functional Applications (Parallel-Session: Standard Hall)

11:20 José Barbosa
CeNTI - Centre for Nanotechnology and Smart Materials
Blue Economy Synergy: Transforming Marine Resources into Sustainable Fashion Solutions
Abstract
11:40 Florian Diehl
UPM Biochemicals
UPM BioMotion Renewable Functional Fillers (RFF): A New and Innovative Material Class Designed to Increase Sustainability of Rubber and Plastic End-use Applications
Abstract
12:00 Christian Lenges
IFF
Sustainable Solutions that Transform Consumers’ Lives and Experiences: Material Innovation, Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials Examples
Abstract
12:20 Saugata Nad
Dow
Defining Future of Cleaning in Home Care – New Surfactants Enabling Lower Carbon Footprint of Cleaning Products
Abstract
12:40 Alastair Sanderson
Unilever
Flue2Chem: Is CCU working?
Abstract
13:00 Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
13:20 Lunch Break

Adhesives and Coating

14:30 Adrian Brandt
Henkel
Progress and Challenges on the Transition Toward Renewable Carbon at Henkel Adhesive Technologies
14:50 Eric Brouwer
Cargill Bioindustrial
Bio-Based Solutions for High-Performance Coatings and Adhesives
Abstract
15:10 Jacco van Haveren
Wageningen Food and Biobased Research
Circular Design of Coatings and Composites
Abstract
15:30 Thomas Lüder
Beckers-Group
Sustainable Raw Materials for the Coatings Industry – Opportunities from Segregated Supply Chains Versus Mass Balancing
Abstract
15:50 Panel Discussion with all Session Speakers of the Session
16:10 Coffee Break
16:40 N.N.

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18:00 Networking and Beer on tap
19:30 Dinner Buffet in the Conference Centre

Day 2, 12 June 2024 (09:00 – 18:00 CET)

Building Blocks and Polymers (Grand Hall)

09:00 Michael Carus
nova-Institute
Day Opening
09:10 Pia Skoczinski
nova-Institute
Market Update on Bio-based Polymers: Global Capacities, Production and Trends 2023-2028
09:20 Gillian Tweddle
Stripe Consulting
Algae-based Polymers
09:30 Doris De Guzman
Green D Market Analytics
Renewable Chemicals 2024: Bio-Manufacturing Build-Up
09:50 Alexander Krapivin
Royal Cosun
Galactaric Acid as a Platform Molecule Based on Sugar Beet Pulp
Abstract
10:10 Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
10:50 Coffee Break
11:20 Lars Knutstad
Genomatica
Geno BDO – Market Conditions Strengthen Low Carbon Technologies
Abstract
11:40 Thomas Voessing
Covestro
Bio-based Aniline: Scale-up of a Sustainable Innovative Route to a Strategic Raw Material
Abstract
12:00 Joris Vermunt
Corbion
Lactic Acid Solutions for a More Sustainable Future
Abstract
12:20 Daniel Zehm
Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP
Next Generation Bio-Based Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomers Based on FDCA
Abstract
12:40 Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
13:00 Lunch Break
14:20 Andreas Kohl
Verbio
How Can Existing Renewable Streams of Molecules be Utilised by the Chemical Industry? Existing Biorefineries and Their Extension – An Update on the VerbioChem Project
Abstract
14:40 Maarten Rubens
VITO
Lignin Depolymerization and Upgrading Towards Sustainable Acrylic Based Materials
Abstract
15:00 Katrin Eckhardt
amynova polymers
Making the Switch from Fossil- to Bio-based Film-Formers and Rheology Additives
Abstract
15:20 Keith Wiggins
Econic Technologies
From Car Seats to Cleaning Products: Key Learnings From commercialisation of a CO2 Utilisation Technology
15:40 Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
16:00 Coffee Break

Mechanical, Physical and Chemical Recycling (Parallel-Session: Standard Hall)

09:00 Lars Krause
nova-Institute
Day Opening
09:10 Constance Ißbrücker
DIN CERTCO
A Certifier’s Perspective on Material Recyclability
Abstract
09:30 Dimitri Daniels
GreenDot
Advanced Recycling of Mixed Plastic Waste: the Future Lies in Intelligent Combination of Processes
Abstract
09:50 Lars Krause
nova-Institute
Update on Global Capacities for Advanced Recycling
10:10 Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
10:50 Coffee Break
11:20 Roy Visser
Avantium Renewable Polymers
Recycling Opportunities for PEF
Abstract
11:40 Mathias Kirstein
RITTEC 8.0 Umwelttechnik
Meeting Product Quality and Sustainability Targets in PET/Polyester Applications Using Back-to-Monomer Recycling
Abstract
12:00 Matthias Wilhelm
Lober
Alternative Waste Streams – Tackling Unused Waste Streams by Dissolution Recycling and Dedicated Sorting
Abstract
12:20 Florian Riedl
APK
Decolorised LDPE Recyclates from Post-Consumer Household Waste via the Solvent-Based Newcycling Technology
Abstract
12:40 Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
13:00 Lunch Break
14:20 René Bethmann
VAUDE Sport
Beyond Bottles: The Polyester Journey into Sustainable Feedstocks and Future Market Trends
Abstract
14:40 Valentijn de Neve
BlueAlp Productions
Accelerating Plastic Recycling
Abstract
15:00 Niels Jan Schenk
BioBTX
Chemical Recycling of Hard to Recycle Mixed Waste Plastics
Abstract
15:20 Dhivya Puri
Fiberight
The Renewable Material Refinery From Waste
Abstract
15:40 Panel Discussion with all Session Speakers of the Session
16:00 Coffee Break

Innovation Award for the “Renewable Material of the Year 2024” (Grand Hall)

16:30 Michael Carus
nova-Institute
Innovation Award Introduction
Chairperson(s)
Asta Partanen and Michael Carus
nova-Institute
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17:40 Voting
17:50 N.N.
Covestro
Innovation Award Ceremony
18:00 Networking
19:00 Meeting Point for Networking: Sion im Carré, Neue Poststraße 15, 53721 Siegburg

Day 3, 13 June 2024 (09:00 – 15:30 CET)

Consumer Perspective & Certification (Grand Hall)

09:00 Michael Carus
nova-Institute
Day Opening
09:10 Patrick Van Waes
CovationBio|PDO
Consumer Acceptance of Bio-based Materials is key to the Shift to a Circular Bioeconomy. A USA Footwear Consumer Research Case Provides More Insights
Abstract
09:30 Erica Ording
FrieslandCampina
A Brand Owner’s Perspective: Barriers & Opportunities for Bio-Based Materials
Abstract
09:50 Asta Partanen
nova-Institute
Biomass Certification – a Solid Basis for Reliable Sustainability Claims
10:10 Panel Discussion with all Session Speakers of the Session
10:30 Coffee Break

Policy Perspective (Grand Hall)

11:00 Aurel Ciobanu-Dordea
European Commission, DG Environment
Policy Perspective on Bio-based and CO2-based Materials and Recycling
11:20 Martin Clemesha
Braskem
The Need of Harmonised Policies for Biofuels and Biomaterials
Abstract
11:40 Ivana Krkljus and Christian Krüger
BASF
How to Enable Business and Climate Benefits While Going Circular?
Abstract
12:00 Christopher vom Berg
nova-Institute / RCI
Work and Impact of the Renewable Carbon Initiative
12:20 Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
12:40 Lunch Break

Biodegradation (Parallel-Session: Standard Hall)

09:00 Pauline Ruiz
nova-Institute
Day Opening
09:10 Andreas Künkel
BASF
Polymer Biodegradability 2.0: A Holistic View on Polymer Biodegradation in Natural and Engineered Environments
Abstract
09:30 Miriam Weber and Christian Lott
HYDRA Marine Sciences
The Path Through the Jungle to Realise the Potential of Biodegradable Plastic in the Environment – Towards a Catalogue of Biodegradable Materials in Relevant Conditions
10:10 Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
10:30 Coffee Break

Recyclability of Biopolymers, Focus: PHA (Parallel-Session: Standard Hall)

11:00 Rick Passenier
GO!PHA
Unlocking the Circular Potential: Exploring the Recyclability of Biopolymers
11:20 Jan Pels
TORWASH
Chemical Recycling of PLA/PHA Composites by TORWASH
Abstract
11:40 Fred D. Pinczuk
Beyond Plastic
Commercialisation of PHA Products and Their Impact on Recyclability, Current Infrastructure, and Solutions
12:00 Laurens Welles
Renewi
Organic Recycling Through Biorefinery
12:20 Panel Discussion with all Session Speakers of the Session
12:40 Lunch Break

Sustainability & Life Cycle Assessment (Grand Hall)

13:50 Daniel Bochnitschek
AllocNow
Transparency at Scale: Automating Lifecycle Assessments in the Chemical Industry
Abstract
14:10 Verena Koch
Peter Greven

Pauline Ruiz
nova-Institute

Bio-Based Oleochemicals Used as Lubricant Additives – Renewable Counterparts to Fossil-based Products and Comparative LCA
Abstract
14:30 Kathleen Meisel
DBFZ
Sustainable Chemistry: Life Cycle Assessment of High-Demand Biopolymers for Petrochemical Substitution
Abstract
14:50 Jan Harm Urbanus
TNO
Pathways to sustainable plastics – A Comparative Analysis of Bio- and CO2-based Feedstocks for Virgin Sustainable Plastics Production in Function of Application
Abstract
15:10 Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
15:30 Final Get Together