Upcoming events

Sustainable Industry Week 2024
Nov
13
to Nov 14

Sustainable Industry Week 2024

The Sustainable Industry Week incorporates four events: Sustainable Materials Conference & Expo, Sustainable Chemicals Conference & Expo, Greener Manufacturing Conference & Expo, and Plastic Waste Free World Conference & Expo.

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Fifth Round of Negotiations (INC-5) for a Global Plastics Treaty
Nov
25
to Dec 1

Fifth Round of Negotiations (INC-5) for a Global Plastics Treaty

The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-5), is scheduled to take place from 25 November to 1 December 2024 at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center in Busan, Republic of Korea.

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EBC24 - European Bioplastics Conference
Dec
10
to Dec 11

EBC24 - European Bioplastics Conference

The European Bioplastics Conference is a business and discussion forum within the global bioplastics sector. More and more brands and manufacturers are embracing the potential of biopolymers, and policy makers are increasingly streamlining their efforts to create frameworks that benefit the growth of sustainable bio-industries.

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The International Symposium on Biopolymers
Oct
20
to Oct 23

The International Symposium on Biopolymers

A biennial international conference that endeavours to advance knowledge and progress in the field of biopolymer research. A platform for scholars, educators, and experts from various regions of the globe to exchange the most recent concepts, data, and advancements in the realm of biopolymers.

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GO!PHA Webinar: Exploring Alternatives and Substitutes: How Do They Align with the Future of Waste Management (part 2)
Oct
4

GO!PHA Webinar: Exploring Alternatives and Substitutes: How Do They Align with the Future of Waste Management (part 2)

Join the Global Organization for PHA (GO!PHA) for an engaging exploration of how alternatives and substitutes can contribute to a sustainable future in alignment with the UN Treaty on Plastics. This webinar will highlight their role in waste management systems, address key challenges, and showcase innovations shaping the path forward.

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GO!PHA Webinar: Exploring Alternatives and Substitutes: How Do They Align with the Future of Waste Management (part 1)
Oct
3

GO!PHA Webinar: Exploring Alternatives and Substitutes: How Do They Align with the Future of Waste Management (part 1)

Join the Global Organization for PHA (GO!PHA) for an engaging exploration of how alternatives and substitutes can contribute to a sustainable future in alignment with the UN Treaty on Plastics. This webinar will highlight their role in waste management systems, address key challenges, and showcase innovations shaping the path forward.

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USDA Policy Summit on Future of Bioplastics
Sep
27

USDA Policy Summit on Future of Bioplastics

Join us on September 27, 2024 for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Policy Summit on the Future of Bioplastics. Key stakeholders from the private sector, non-government organizations (NGO’s), and federal government are invited to join this event to build and share knowledge on the challenges and opportunities for bioplastics, discuss barriers to scaling and adoption, and the roles U.S. government, in particular USDA, can play in strengthening the bioeconomy toward climate-smart growth.

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Bio Innovations Midwest
Sep
24
to Sep 25

Bio Innovations Midwest

This two day event will present the Midwest as the heartland of the US bioeconomy and will generate deal flow between bio developers and producers, global brands and buyers, investors and financiers, community enablers and suppliers.

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World Bio Markets
Jun
26
to Jun 27

World Bio Markets

In the Fokker Terminal in The Hague, World Bio Markets connects over 450 industry leaders with a 2 day programme of pre-arranged 1-2-1 commercial meetings, knowledge exchange, and networking in order to accelerate the transition to a fossil-free economy.

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Renewable Materials Conference
Jun
11
to Jun 13

Renewable Materials Conference

During the three conference days, leading experts will present successful “drop-in” solutions that maintain the existing structure of the chemical industry but switch the carbon source from fossil to renewable carbon.

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The Rethinking Materials Summit
May
14
to May 15

The Rethinking Materials Summit

The Rethinking Materials Summit presents new opportunities for partnerships and investment in the changing landscape of synthetic materials, bio-based alternatives, and circular solutions. With an emphasis on reducing our reliance on virgin feedstocks, scaling regenerative solutions and enhancing the performance of bio-based materials, this year’s event provides pivotal insights into the challenges facing C-Suite and Director-level stakeholders in tackling waste both upstream and downstream.

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Fourth Round of Negotiations (INC-4) for a Global Plastics Treaty
Apr
21
to Apr 30

Fourth Round of Negotiations (INC-4) for a Global Plastics Treaty

The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-4), is scheduled to take place at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa, Canada, within the period 21 to 30 April 2024 inclusive of one day for regional consultations.

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#MeetingPack 2024
Apr
10
to Apr 11

#MeetingPack 2024

The sixth edition of MeetingPack, the event organised every two years by AIMPLAS and AINIA, will attract members of the entire food packaging value chain on 10-11 April 2024 at the Valencia Conference Centre. This edition of the meeting will present the latest trends and innovations in materials, formats and processes for more sustainable barrier packaging in eight blocks.

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International Conference (Micro-Nano) Plastics in Soil 2024
Mar
13
to Mar 14

International Conference (Micro-Nano) Plastics in Soil 2024

One of the major environmental issues in soil and water management is the presence of plastics. Deltares and the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water management are organising an international conference on 13 and 14 March 2024. The conference provides an opportunity to learn and exchange knowledge and is aimed at scientists and decision-makers.

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4th Annual Bioplastics Innovation Forum
Mar
5
to Mar 6

4th Annual Bioplastics Innovation Forum

Inventu is hosting the 4th Annual Bioplastics Innovation Forum on March 5th and 6th in Munchen, Germany. The 2024 Forum brings together expert speakers, industry leaders and pioneers in the field of bioplastics. Attendees can expect a dynamic program of presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, all focused on driving the future of bioplastics.

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The European Bioplastics Conference 2023
Dec
12
to Dec 13

The European Bioplastics Conference 2023

The upcoming EBC 23 conference, scheduled for 12/13 December 2023 at the Titanic Hotel Berlin, Germany, marks an important event in the bioplastics industry. As Europe's premier business and discussion platform for the global bioplastics sector, the conference aims to highlight the growing interest and adoption of biopolymers by brands and manufacturers. With policymakers increasingly focused on creating supportive frameworks for sustainable bio-industries, the conference aims to propel bioplastics to the forefront of discussions surrounding a biobased circular economy in Europe and beyond.

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UNEP’s Third Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-3) on Plastic Pollution
Nov
13
to Nov 19

UNEP’s Third Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-3) on Plastic Pollution

The third meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (Plastic Pollution INC-3), will take place from 13 until 19 November 2023 at UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.

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2023 AFCC Global Biobased Economy Conference
Nov
12
to Nov 14

2023 AFCC Global Biobased Economy Conference

The conference will include featured speakers during Breakout sessions, Plenary Programs, Workshops and Poster Presentations on the following subjects:

  • Global biobased economy

  • Recycling, Composting, Biodegradation

  • Biobased product manufacturing and certification

amongst others. Top-of-the-industry speakers will present conference-focused information at our breakout sessions, Workshops, Symposiums, and in the Plenary program. Stay tuned for more information.

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The Greener Manufacturing Show
Nov
8
to Nov 9

The Greener Manufacturing Show

The Greener Manufacturing Show is the must-attend event for any sustainability-focused company looking to design and manufacture their products from more sustainable materials, limit and eliminates the use of toxic chemicals, and reduce the impact of their industrial and manufacturing processes on the environment and global climate change.

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3rd PHA Platform World Congress
Oct
10
to Oct 11

3rd PHA Platform World Congress

  • The Westin Peachtree Plaza Atlanta (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Bioplastics MAGAZINE in cooperation with GO!PHA is organizing the 3rd PHA-platform World Congress on 10+11 October, at the Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta, USA. The congress will address the progress, challenges and market opportunities for the formation of this new polymer platform in the world. Every step in the value chain will be addressed. Raw materials, polymer manufacturing, compounding, polymer processing, applications, opportunities and end-of-life options will be discussed by parties active in each of these areas. Progress in underlying technology challenges will also be addressed. We are excited to announce our first line-up of speakers!

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11th European Symposium on Biopolymer (ESBP)
Sep
13
to Sep 15

11th European Symposium on Biopolymer (ESBP)

European Symposium on Biopolymer (ESBP) is a traditional and successful series of symposia dedicated to all the aspects of biopolymers – an outstanding category of materials that includes polyesters, polysaccharides, polyamides, polyphosphates but also other polymeric materials of natural origin. The ambition of the series is to gather experts from very versatile fields such as molecular biology or biotechnology but also from material science and processing to share their knowledge, experience, and also opinions on all the aspects related to biopolymers and drive the field of biopolymer science further. In addition, the ambition of the conference is also to provide a platform to bring closer academy and industry.

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Renewable Materials Conference - PHA Deep Dive
May
23
to May 25

Renewable Materials Conference - PHA Deep Dive

Renewable Materials Conference 2023 - day 1

The Renewable Materials conference 2023 will bring together leading producers, brands, experts, and other stakeholders, like policy-makers, to share recent updates, and highlights and to discuss the future of materials in our world. Over three days, many innovative renewable materials options – based on biomass, CO2, and recycling – will be presented in over 60 presentations by prominent companies and discussed in 14-panel discussions. 

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World Bio Markets - GO!PHA panel discussion
May
11
to May 12

World Bio Markets - GO!PHA panel discussion

Join GO!PHA at the World Bio Markets where we explore Scale-up options and opportunities! GO!PHA hosts the panel discussion on May 11th from 15:00-15:30.

True circularity with PHA - scaling up options and opportunities

PHA producers and users have come a long way. With more capacity coming online and more technological understanding and capabilities, PHAs are being explored to compete in almost all plastics applications. How will the use of PHA aid corporates in reaching their sustainable ambitions and what is that pathway to success?

Hosted by Rick Passenier, Co-Founder & Executive Board Member, GO!PHA

Featuring:

Srivats Mohan, Global Packaging Capability Manager, Unilever

Yuanbin Bai, Co-founder & VP, Bluepha

Adi Goldman, Founder, Biotic

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PHA Masterclass @World Bio Markets
May
10

PHA Masterclass @World Bio Markets

GO!PHA and World Bio Markets are join forces to co-host the PHA Masterclass on May 10th.

This special edition, three hour masterclass will cover: Introduction to the PHA platform, Feedstocks and production status, Application development options, Q&A with a leading PHA manufacturer

Participants of the masterclass get access to the entire World Bio Markets event where they can pre arrange meetings with potential customers and partners and attend the conference.

Register here: https://www.gopha.org/pha-masterclass-10-may

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Interpack 2023
May
5

Interpack 2023

Visit Taghleef booth Stand A21 Hall 9 from 15:00 - 15:30 CET to join the panel discussion with:

  • Rick Passenier - GO!PHA

  • Constance Issbrückner - EUBP

  • Leah Ford - Natureworks

  • Derek Atkinson - TotalEnergies Corbion

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World Plastics Summit 2023
Mar
23

World Plastics Summit 2023

The idea is to help stem the flow of plastic pollution into the natural environment by accelerating the development of plastic recycling and redesign technologies through international collaboration. The inaugural Summit, hosted during Monaco Ocean Week 2022, brings together around 100 leading biologists, chemists, engineers, environmental scientists, material scientists, and sustainability analysts, all focused on the development of solutions for our plastics crisis.

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