International Symposium on Biopolymers INDUSTRY DAY

When: 23 October 2024

Where: Setia Spice Convention Center, Penang Malaysia

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We are excited to announce our collaboration with the organizers of the 2024 International Symposium on Biopolymers (ISBP). GO!PHA will co-host the ISBP Industry Day (Day 3) together with the Malaysian Bioeconomy Development Corporation. This year’s Industry Day is centred around “Enabling a New Wave of Industrialization in Bio-based, Biodegradable, and Compostable Materials."

Taking place in Penang, Malaysia from October 20-23, 2024, this year's event promises valuable insights and networking opportunities. We invite you to join us!

Date: 23 October 2024

Venue: Setia Spice Convention Center, Penang, Malaysia

Registration: Full ISBP Conference (3 days)

Registration: ISBP Industry Day ONLY (1 day)


Industry Day - Preliminary Agenda

Time Session Details
10:00 - 12:00 PM Policy, Regulatory, and Investment Landscape Opening Keynote: Government of Malaysia (TBD)
Presentations:
• Global Regulatory/Policy Overview by GO!PHA
• Local Regulatory Landscape, Recycling Strategies, and EPR - Malaysian Recycling Alliance (MAREA)
• Minderoo Foundation
Roundtable Discussion: Policy and Investment Climate - Jumpstarting the Industry in Asia, the US, and Europe
Policy and Industry Dialogue: Discussion on incentives and pathways for adoption of bio-based, biodegradable and compostable materials
Case Studies: Policy as an enabler for scaling
Deep Dive: Policy tools and strategies:
  • EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility)
  • Recycled and Biogenic Content Quota
  • Product Bans and Mandatory Material Design Choices
1:00 - 4:30 PM Industry Success Stories and Future Expansion Industry Success Stories:
  • Zacros
  • Phabuilder
  • Bluepha
  • PepsiCo
  • RWDC Industries
  • Praj Industries
  • Tianan-Enmat
  • Kaneka Japan
  • CJ Biomaterials
  • Indonesia Halal and Training Centre
  • Maeko
Industry Roundtable: Accelerating Success - Focus on Market Success, Product Scaling, Investment Climate, and Waste Management Scenarios
4:30 PM ISBP Closing Ceremony Awards
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