DAY ONE

09:30 - 10:30

REGISTRATIONS & REFRESHMENTS

10:25 – 10:30

Welcome and introduction

Hannah Mahoney, Executive Conference Producer, ICIS

Helen McGeough, Senior Analyst – Plastic Recycling, ICIS

10:30 - 11:00

A closer look at the global economy: What have we learned and what’s next?

Delve deeper into the historical and future trends that are shaping the global economy landscape. Understand the changes in international trade and business and what it means for the chemical markets.

Jason Miner, Senior Global Chemicals Analyst, Bloomberg

11:00 - 11:30

Game changer: Overcoming challenges in chemical logistics and distribution

Find out more about the journey to finding integrated solutions for logistics and distribution challenges to remain competitive and prepared amid supply chain disruptions

Günther Eberhard, Managing Director, DistriConsult

11:30 - 12:00

12:00 - 13:30

LUNCH

Chairperson:

Matt Tudball, Senior Recycling Editor, ICIS

Chairperson:

Lorenzo Meazza, Senior Analyst, ICIS

13:30 - 14:00

Europe’s journey towards a new horizon: Defending the region’s competitive position

How can Europe continue to lead the transition towards a circular economy? Will its proactiveness in implementing policies set the future direction of the industry? 

Frans Stokman, Executive Director Petrochemicals, CEFIC

Industrializing Carbios PET biological recycling process C-ZYME

A summary of Carbios Technology, the construction of a first unit to convert ca. 50,000T of waste, and the roadmap for licensing

Bruno Langlois, Business Development & Partnership Director, Carbios

Audrey Tardy, Senior Representative, Technip Energies

14:00 - 14:30

Using the power of data to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emission plastics

Understand the current greenhouse gas emission intensities of the global plastic industry and the way forward for achieving net-zero targets

Raoul Meys, Chief Technology Officer and Managing Director, Carbon Minds

Sustainability and finance: Why financial markets are concerned with plastics recycling

Get to know the financial sector’s stand on heightening sustainability commitments to future proof your business strategies.

Courtney Lowrance, Managing Director – Sustainable Banking, Citi

14:30 - 15:00

Navigating the volatile landscape: Insight into recycled polymer markets

How can the industry support the growing need for recycled polymers? What does the trajectory look like in the future? Where are we going to see big shifts in the next 3-6 months?

Helen McGeough, Senior Analyst – Plastic Recycling, ICIS

Energy in the era of disruption: The impact of the Russia-Ukraine crisis

Gain expert insight into the ongoing energy crisis and the impact of geopolitical conflict on natural gas and crude oil markets. Assess the dramatic shifts in market dynamics for European heavy industry and gain a long-term view on how it impacts the region’s ability to produce, consume and recycle plastics.

Julien Mathonnière, Oil Markets Economist, Energy Intelligence

15:00 - 15:30

BREAK

Chairperson:

Helen McGeough, Senior Analyst – Plastic Recycling, ICIS

15:30 - 16:00

Leveraging technology to advance circularity

How can digitalisation revolutionise the plastics recycling roadmap? Learn about the latest innovations that are pivotal in creating a clear road map.

Güneri Tugcu, Senior Channel Manager – EMEA, Digimarc Corporation

16:00 - 16.30

Europe’s virgin PET market dynamics: Increasing demand and complex trade patterns

Understand the major developments shaping the market as we look toward 2023, including the changing dynamics between virgin and recycled PET, record demand and drastically altered trade flows.

Jincy Varghese, Predictive Analytics, ICIS

16:30 – 17:00

Raw material outlook: global supply & demand and China PTA competitivity

Understand the political and market forces driving drastic change in feedstock markets and gain a future-focused outlook on PTA, PX and MEG supply for 2023 and beyond.

Allen Yang, Head of Polyester Raw Materials Department, GSI China

DAY TWO

8:55 – 9:00

Welcome and introduction

Hannah Mahoney, Executive Conference Producer, ICIS

Chairperson:

Lorenzo Meazza, Senior Analyst, ICIS

Chairperson:

Vicky Ellis, Senior Markets Editor, ICIS

09:00 - 09:30

How can certification support the way towards a circular economy & bioeconomy?

Receive critical insight from ISCC as they share what their certification allows and guarantees. Hear about their industry collaboration with other market players across the value chain including brand owners and producers

Jasmin Droste, System Manager Sustainability, International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC)

09:30 - 10:00

Integrating design for recyclability to improve plastics life cycle and circularity

Understand the critical role of packaging design in plastics recyclability. Get to know the feasibility, challenges, and opportunities in reinventing design to support sustainability goals.

Gerald Rebitzer, Director - Sustainability, Amcor

10:00 - 10:30

BREAK

10:30 - 11:00

11:00 - 11:30

The battle for post-consumer resin (PCR) supply amid robust demand

Amid challenges in PCR collection, what strategies do plastic converters implement to secure supply? Gain insight into their journey in meeting the growing demand for recycled content.

Matt Tudball, Senior Recycling Editor, ICIS

11:30 - 12:00

ICIS Methodology Session

Matt Tudball, Senior Recycling Editor, ICIS

12:00 - 13:30

LUNCH

13:30 - 14:00

Re-assessing sorting and pre-processing for textile-to-textile recycling

As textile-to-textile recycling becomes a top priority for the fashion and textile industry, review what actions need to be prioritised to enable a circular economy. Asses the role of novel technologies and the future of sorting and pre-processing.

Karla Magruder, Founder, Accelerating Circularity

14:00 - 14:30

R-PET European Market Overview

Find out about the legislative and technical issues surrounding food-grade recycled PET. Gain insight on the strategies that should be prioritised to improve the performance and sustainability of food packaging.

Daniele Rosiello, Head R-Pet Division, GSI

14.30 – 15.00

The Economics of the EU’s Trade Defence Instruments: The unintended effects of anti-dumping measures

Examine the long-term impact of new ADPs on trade flows on the polymer supply chain.

Patrik Tingvall, Chief Economist, National Board of Trade Sweden, (Kommerskollegium)

Maria Johem, Senior Adviser, National Board of Trade, Sweden (Kommerskollegium)