Program

Evening before the conference, 22 May 2023
19:00 Meeting Point for Networking: Siegburger Brauhaus (Brewery), Holzgasse 37-39, 53721 Siegburg

1st day, 23 May 2023 (09:00 – 18:00 CET)

		09:00	Michael Carus nova-Institute Conference Opening
Future of the Chemical Industry
			Chairperson(s) Lara Dammer and Michael Carus nova-Institute
		09:10	Jennifer Lovell New Normal The Future of the European Petrochemical Industry
		09:30	Peter Nieuwenhuizen GC3 – Green Chemistry & Commerce Council Elements of a Roadmap to Transition the Chemical Industry Toward Sustainable Chemicals and Materials Abstract
		09:50	Rafael Cayuela DOW Path To Zero – A Massive Growth Opportunity
		10:10	Michael Carus nova-Institute The Vision of the Renewable Carbon Initiative
		10:30	Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
		10:50	Coffee Break
Renewable Refineries
			Chairperson(s) Achim Raschka and Michael Carus nova-Institute
		11:20	Lars Börger Neste Germany Towards the Fossil-Free Future – the Neste Way Abstract
		11:40	Marvin Strüfing UPM Biochemicals UPM BioPura Glycol: Enabling Packaging, Fashion, Automotive And Other Industries To Achieve Carbon Footprint Goals Abstract
		12:00	Jo-Ann Innerlohinger Lenzing Circularity – The View and Approach of a Cellulose Fibre Producer Abstract
		12:20	Peep Pitk Fibenol Fibenol Journey Towards Realising the Industry Dream of Lignocellulosics Derived Biomaterials and Biochemicals Production Abstract
		12:40	Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
Carbon Flows and Carbon Management (Parallel Session, Conference Room 1)
		11:20	Ferdinand Kähler nova-Institute Comprehensive Assessment of Global and European Carbon Flows
		11:50	Ronja Hermanns Carbon Minds Climate-Positive Chemistry – Strategies for Minimising CO2 Emissions and Maximising Carbon Stocks in the Chemical Value Chain Abstract
		12:15	Christopher vom Berg nova-Institute Biomass Utilisation Factor (BUF) – New Metric for Circular Economy
		12:40	Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
		13:00	Lunch Break
Workshop (Conference Room 2)
		13:00 - 14:30	Karin Öhgren Gredegård Alfa Laval The Net-zero City 2050 – Disruptive Industrial Transformation towards a Defossilized Future
Circularity and Chemical Recycling
		14:30	Carolin Deregowski BASF Meta Analysis of Life-Cycle Assessments of Chemical Recycling Abstract
		14:50	Floris Buijzen Borealis Circular Polyolefins – It Starts with ABC Abstract
		15:10	Frank Riedewald Composite Recycling Lower OPEX and CAPEX Waste Plastic Chemical Recycling Facilities with Molten Metals Abstract
		15:30	Sandra Weinmann Institut für Kunststofftechnik, University of Stuttgart Recycling of PA66/Silicone-Wastes Abstract
		15:50	Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
PHA Deep Dive: Circularity in the Biosphere (Parallel Session, Conference Room 1)
		14:30	Rick Passenier GO!PHA The Importance of Biodegradable Materials in a Circular Economy Abstract
		14:50	Christian Lott HYDRA Marine Sciences Biodegradation of PHAs in Open Environment Abstract
		15:10	Marcus Eriksen 5Gyres A Field Study of the Fragmentation of Biodegradable Packaging in Six Different Environments Abstract
		15:30	Linda Amaral-Zettler NIOZ Biodegradation and the Plastisphere Community of Biodegradable Substrates in a Marine Environment Abstract
		15:50	Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
		16:10	Coffee Break
Renewable Carbon: New Label, Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) and Mass Balance
		16:40	Michael Carus nova-Institute Philippe Dewolfs TÜV Austria Renewable Carbon Share Certificate and Label
		17:00	Jenny Reuber and Jan Schoeneboom BASF Mass Balance – The Chemical Industry’s Transition to Circular Economy Abstract
		17:20	Benjamin Nummert and Ivana Krkljus BASF Substantiating Green Claims in a Meaningful Way – the Challenge of PEF Abstract
		17:40	Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
Meet & Discuss “Biodegradable Plastics – Opportunities and Challenges” (Parallel Session, Conference Room 1)
			Chairperson(s) Miriam Weber and Christian Lott HYDRA Marine Sciences
		16.40 - 17:50	State of the Art of Biodegradable Plastics
			Sustainability Value
			Standardisation, Certification and Regulation
			Bioplastics – a Communication Maze
		18:00	Networking and Beer on tap (sponsored by Borealis)
		19:30	Dinner Buffet in the Conference Centre

2nd day, 24 May 2023 (09:00 – 18:00 CET)

		09:00	Michael Carus nova-Institute Conference Opening
Renewable Chemicals and Building Blocks
			Chairperson(s) Pauline Ruiz and Michael Carus nova-Institute
		09:10	Patrick van Waes CovationBio Regenerative Farming of Industrial Corn as Feedstock for the Production of 100% Bio-based Susterra 1,3-propanediol Abstract
		09:30	Keith Wiggins Econic Technologies Application of CO2 Containing Polyols Abstract
		09:50	Johann Kirchner bse Methanol Direct Conversion of CO2 to Renewable Methanol by Standardised Synthesis Modules Abstract
		10:10	Doris De Guzman Tecnon OrbiChem Renewable Chemicals 2023 Update: Building Blocks and Intermediates Comeback Abstract
		10:30	Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
PLA, PBAT, PBS and PHA (Parallel Session, Conference Room 1)
		09:10	Frédéric Van Gansberghe Futerro PLA and Chemical Recycling Abstract
		09:30	Harris Luk Sulzer Chemtech Moving a Step Forward from Poly(lactic acid) to Bio-Copolymers Abstract
		09:50	Willi Smolan T.EN Zimmer Biodegradable Polyester and Biobased Monomer Technologies Abstract
		10:10	Phasanti Boonsuit PTTMCC A Journey of High Performance of Home Compostable Films for Flexible Packaging: BOPBSA Abstract
		10:30	Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
		10:50	Coffee Break
	Workshop (Conference Room 2)
		11:00 - 12:30	Christian Hübsch and Dominik Müller UPM Biochemicals What Role Must Bio-based Feedstock Play in the Chemical Sector of the Future?
Renewable Polymers & Plastics
		11:20	Ángel Puente nova-Institute PEF – A Circular Bio-Based Plastic with Improved Properties. Life Cycle Assessment Abstract
		11:40	Jean-Jacques Flat ARKEMA World’s Biggest Integrated Bio-Factory Dedicated to High Performance Bio-Based Polyamides Abstract
		12:00	Martin Clemesha Braskem Netherlands Bio-based PE and its Contribution to a Net-Zero Circular Economy Abstract
		12:20	Mariana Paredinha Araujo Avantium Chemicals Turning CO2 Into High-Performing and Biodegradable Plastic Materials with Tunable Properties Abstract
		12:40	Christian Lenges International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) Sustainable Material Innovation: Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials Abstract
		13:00	Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
		13:20	Lunch Break
Fine Chemicals
			Chairperson(s) Nadja Wulff and Michael Carus nova-Institute
		14:20	Adeline Grevillot L'Oréal How can the Circular Economy Contribute to Develop More Sustainable Cosmetic Ingredients? Abstract
		14:40	Adrian Brandt Henkel Transformation to Renewable Carbon – Henkel Adhesive Technologies Abstract
		15:00	Dirk Leinweber Clariant Produkte Deutschland Performance and Sustainability Without Compromise: Innovative Surfactant Solutions Abstract
		15:20	Sasha Calder Geno The Materials Transition at Scale Abstract
		15:40	Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
PEF / FDCA / Furanics (Parallel Session, Conference Room 1)
			Chairperson(s) Ángel Puente and Michael Carus nova-Institute
		14:20	Jean-Paul Lange Shell Global Solutions Furfural Manufacture at High Yield Abstract
		14:40	Jian Zhang Sugar Energy Technology Developing Industrial Strategy to Establish a HMF Family Abstract
		15:00	John Zhang Zhongke Guosheng (Hangzhou) Technology Recent Progress on Bio-based HMF’s New Materials in China Abstract
		15:20	Tom Claessen Avantium Renewable Polymers Biorefinery Derived Furanic Humins as Basis for Sustainable Thermosets and Adhesives Abstract
		15:40	Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
		16:00	Coffee Break
	Workshop (Conference Room 2)
		15:00 - 16:30	Sigvald Harryson iKNOW-WHO Renewable Materials Require Novel Co-Creation Models
Innovation Award for the “Best Renewable Materials 2023”
			Chairperson(s) Asta Partanen and Michael Carus nova-Institute
		16:30	Michael Carus nova-Institute Innovation Award Introduction
		16:40	Sheila Khodadadi Avantium Monolayer PEF Bottle: a High-quality and Sustainable Packaging Material
		16:50	Max Webers COLIPI Carbon-Light Yeast Oil
		17:00	Hao Ding Covation Bio CovationBio™ Sorona® for faux fur
		17:10	Christian Goldhahn KUORI KUORI – Bio-based and Biodegradable Elastic Materials
		17:20	Norbert Baum Qira QIRA – The Next Generation of Bio-based 1,4-Butanediol (BDO)
		17:30	Jakob Röskamp traceless Materials traceless® – Plastic-Free Natural Polymer
		17:40	Voting
		17:50	Innovation Award Ceremony
		18:00	Networking
		19:00	Meeting Point for Networking: Sion im Carré, Neue Poststraße 15, 53721 Siegburg

3rd day, 25 May 2023 (09:00 – 16:00 CET)

		09:00	Michael Carus nova-Institute Conference Opening
Latest nova Research
		09:10	Pia Skoczinski nova-Institute Market Update on Bio-based Polymers: Global Capacities, Production and Trends 2022-2027
		09:30	Lara Dammer nova-Institute Policy Updates – how will PPWR, ESPR and Green Claims Initiative Impact Renewable Materials?
		09:20	Pauline Ruiz nova-Institute Status and Outlook for CO₂-based Building Blocks and Polymers
		09:40	Lars Krause nova-Institute Tech4Biowaste – A Dynamic Database of Technologies for Biowaste Utilisation
		09:50	Matthias Stratmann nova-Institute Peer-reviewed Case Studies on Renewable Materials
		10:00	Christopher vom Berg nova-Institute Carbon Footprint Fossil vs. Bio-based Materials
		10:10	Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
New Technologies for Efficient Renewable Processes (Parallel Session, Conference Room 1)
		09:10	Karin Öhgren Gredegård Alfa Laval Smart Water Management in Bio- and Recycled CO2 Based Refineries Abstract
		09:30	Ingo Gräf Heraeus Deutschland Black Powder for Green Chemicals: Precious Metal Catalysts for the Conversion of Sustainable Feedstocks Abstract
		09:50	Tore Hartmann GEA Westfalia Separator Group GEA liquid / Solid Separation with Sedimentation Centrifuges for Purification Unit Operations in Biorefineries Abstract
		10:10	Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
		10:30	Coffee Break
The Policy & Brands View
			Chairperson(s) Matthias Stratmann and Michael Carus nova-Institute
		11:00	Algreit Dume DG Grow, European Commission Transition Pathway for the Chemical Industry Abstract
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		11:40	Adeline Grevillot L’Oréal L’Oréal Sustainability Ambition for 2030 Abstract
		12:00	Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
		12:20	Lunch Break
	Workshop (Conference Room 2)
		11:00 - 12:30	Fritz Wetzel BlackIP Basics and Importance of Intellectual Property Rights
Renewable Plastics and Composites
		13:50	Patrick Zimmermann FKuR Kunststoff Bioplastics in the Context of a Circular Economy – Different Markets Need Different Solutions Abstract
		14:10	Juul Cuijpers Sappi Biotech Sappi Symbio – A Natural Inspiration for Strength Abstract
Transition Pathways for the Chemical Industry (Parallel Session, Conference Room 1)
		13:50 - 14:30	Algreit Dume and Maarit Nyman DG Grow, European Commission Workshop with Algreit Dume and Maarit Nyman, DG Grow, European Commission (Brussels)
Biodegradation, Custom-Made Biomaterials and Certification
		14:30	Miriam Weber HYDRA Marine Sciences How Does Your Biodegradable Plastic Behave in the Environment? Abstract
		14:50	Stefaan De Wildeman B4Plastics Polymer Architecture Enabling Custom-Made Biomaterials with Tailored End-of-Life Abstract
		15:10	Enrico Miceli DIN CERTCO Marine Biodegradation and Sustainability Certifications – Recent Developments in Standards and Certification Abstract
		15:30	Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
		15:50	Final Get Together