CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

7 - 8 October 2020 MESSE ESSEN, GERMANY

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Join influential industry professionals from across the plastics recycling supply chain

for two days of networking, knowledge sharing and innovation.

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FREE CONFERENCE SESSIONS7 - 8 OCTOBER 2020, MESSE ESSEN

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DAY 1

09:30-10:00 KEYNOTE: Analysing trends in the global plastics recycling market – key findings of a new AMI study revealedLizzy Carroll, Consultant - Recycling and Sustainability, AMI

10:15-11:00 INDUSTRY DEBATE: The impact of current and future regulations for the plastics recycling industry: including the EU sponsored Circular Plastics Alliance (CPA), eco-modulation of EPR fees, single-use plastics and the Circular Economy PackageModerator: David Eldridge, Editor, Plastics Recycling World Magazine, AMI

Joachim Quoden, Managing Director, EXPRA (Extended Producer Responsibility Alliance)

Mike Baxter, External Affairs Director, Berry-bpi

Anna Gergely, Director, EHS Regulatory, Steptoe & Johnson

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11:10-11:30 How material expertise will unlock the circular economyEdouard Garreau, Co-founder, Poly to Poly

12:10-12:30 Improving recycling by masterbatch innovationJan Sueltemeyer, Global Head of Innovation & Sustainability, Clariant Plastics & Coatings, BU Masterbatches

13:15-13:35 Trading digital recyclates and plastic waste - is that possible, and if so, what is in it for me?Christian Schiller, Founder and CEO, cirplus

13:45-14:05 Solvent-based recycling – the alternative to chemical recyclingFlorian Riedl, Director Business Development, APK

14:15-14:35 Rationalising emotions around plasticsRob de Ruiter, Business Development Manger Circular Plastics, TNO, Netherlands

14:50-15:35 INDUSTRY DEBATE: Creating a culture of recycling: exploring solutions to increase plastic recycling rates and sustainabilityModerator: David Eldridge, Editor, Plastics Recycling World Magazine, AMI

Christine Levêque, Recycling and Recovery, BeNeLux-Germany, Director Business Innovation, SUEZ

Casper van der Meer, Industrial Design Engineer and Co-founder, Better Future Factory

Tara Nitz, Global Positioning and Advocacy Circular Economy, Covestro

Manik Thapar, Founder & CEO, Ecowise Waste Management

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16:15-16:35 Readying different types of waste for reuse: an introduction to the machines and technology making this possibleLars Steffensen, Executive Director, EPS Recycle

Speakers over the two days include representatives from:

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FREE CONFERENCE SESSIONS7 - 8 OCTOBER 2020, MESSE ESSEN

DAY 2

10:15-11:00 INDUSTRY DEBATE: The future of plastic packaging recycling - what further hurdles still need to be overcome?Moderator: David Eldridge, Editor, Plastics Recycling World Magazine, AMI

Alexandre Dangis, Managing Director, EUPC (European Plastics Converters)

Damiano Grabinski, Export Area Manager, Montello

Ignacio Franco Costas, Business Director, Sogapol (member of Group Valtalia), Spain

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11:10-11:30 Plastics recycling and the circular economyGerold Breuer, Head of Marketing & Portfolio Management, Erema

11:40-12:00 Innovative polymer processing concepts for recycling PET and other highly contaminated post-consumer materialsFrank Asmuss, Global Product Manager, Pelletizing, Nordson

12:10-12:30 Creating sustainable solutions with performance polymers in plastics recyclingThomas Cugnon, Market Development Lead, ExxonMobil Petroleum & Chemical

13:15-13:35 Ionic solvent-based recycling of polypropylene productsGeorge Theodosopoulos, Project Leader, Novel Polymer Technologies (NPT), TWI

14:20-15:05 INDUSTRY WORKSHOP: Exploring the competing and complimentary nature of mechanical and chemical plastics recyclingEdward Kosior, Managing Director, Nextek

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15:15-15:35 Optimizing the quality of regrind and reducing the utilization of energy for recycling applicationsGiorgio Santella, General Manager, C.M.G.

15:45-16:05 Advances in automated bale dewiring for plastics recyclingEetu Laatikainen, Sales Manager, Cross Wrap

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Types of Presentations

Industry Debates

Industry debates will run for 45 minutes and feature influential stakeholders and thought leaders discussing some of the key issues facing the plastics recycling industry. They will be focused on specific challenges faced in the plastics recycling sector including the impact of regulations, the future of plastic packaging recycling and exploring solutions to increase plastic recycling rates.

Industry Workshop

A workshop will be delivered by a key industry expert on the competing and complimentary nature of mechanical and chemical plastics recycling.

Industry Presentations

There will also be more than 15 presentations covering the latest technology developments and industry trends. Topics being covered include market analysis, advances in plastics recycling systems, developments in additives and raw materials as well as the latest technologies for increasing the volume of plastics being recycled and exploring ways to improve the quality of reclaimed materials

Last Exhibition Stands Available

The two-day event will provide a cost-effective and time-efficient way to promote your company, and its products and services to a large international audience focused on your core markets.

A range of shell-scheme and space-only stands are on offer from 9 to 40 sqm, along with a special exhibition package including furniture to make exhibiting at the Plastics Recycling World Expo 2020 as simple and as cost-effective as possible.

Location and Venue

The exhibition will take place at Messe Essen, Germany, benefiting from its

modern exhibition halls, excellent access for visitors, plentiful on-site car parking

and a range of hotels within short walking distance.

Conveniently located in the heart of Germany’s Ruhr Valley, Essen is readily accessible by car

and public transport from major industrial hubs in Germany, Benelux, France and beyond. In addition, it is just a 20-minute drive from Düsseldorf airport.

Making the same journey by train takes under 60 minutes and costs less than €10.

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200+ EXHIBITORS

5 CONFERENCE THEATRES

4 EXHIBITIONS

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