Scaling up Sustainable Biomaterials & Processes

ISBP-2024 will take place at the Setia SPICE Convention Center, nestled on the picturesque Penang Island, Malaysia. This state-of-the-art integrated convention center boasts impressive features, including the distinction of being the world’s first hybrid solar-powered convention center. Additionally, it proudly holds the Eco Green (GBI) certification, reflecting its commitment to environmental sustainability. Notably, the convention center boasts the largest subterranean pillarless ballroom, providing an exceptional venue for our esteemed event.

The INN-PRESSME project is supporting European companies to develop bio-based solutions in the packaging, energy, transport, and consumer goods sectors. As an Open Innovation Test Bed, INN-PRESSME provides access to physical facilities, capabilities and services required for the development, testing and upscaling of advanced biomaterials in industrial environments.

This event offers you the opportunity to discover and discuss the project results, technologies, market services and lessons learned, focusing on the innovative test cases.

The conference is for free, it will feature:

• A session with open call winners showcasing their innovations and highlighting how they used the 16 pilot lines’ technologies and tailored technical and market services;
• A panel discussion with representatives from key bioeconomy stakeholders at EU, national and local level to exchange on policy recommendations related to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations and recycling.

Organisers: Greenovate! Europe (Nathalie Bargues, n.bargues@greenovate-europe.eu) and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland (Ulla Forsström, Ulla.Forsstrom@vtt.fi)

Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOVAvAX1rojHqrtlhVcvmx8rv64Pu688i08U037xhIwnGm_A/viewform

The European Bioplastics Conference is Europe’s leading 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. Now is the time to put bioplastics at the top of the agenda of a biobased circular economy in Europe and beyond.

The registration for the EBC 24 is now open and we are excited to welcome you on 10/11 December 2024 in Berlin or online.

The hybrid format of this year’s event will again allow you to join either in person at the Titanic Hotel Berlin or comfortably log-in from your home base. Both of which offer unique networking opportunities.

Of course, we will also have an excellent exhibition on- and offline. Just choose the right type of booth to give your company visibility at the conference.

As in the past years, we also invite proposals for poster presentations, giving researchers and new projects a stage to introduce their findings in the fields of biopolymer research, packaging, and building blocks. Sounds like a good opportunity? Then please, contact us with your proposal.

This year we are also offering different kinds of sponsorship options, so that you can engage even more with our event. If you would like to upgrade your visibility at our conference, please have a look at the possibilities and get in touch with our Event Manager, Denise Valdix. She will be happy to find the right package for you.

On 9th December from 17:00 until 20:00 CET, we will hold a side event on recycling approaches and technologies in collaboration with EU-funded projects in research and innovation.

Why attend?

• Our conference will focus on the latest innovations in bio-based and biodegradable plastics, the current political landscape, as well as environmental aspects, and opportunities for growth in the circular economy. Every year an impressive speaker line-up attracts around 400 senior private sector decision makers from across the bioplastics value chain, as well as policy makers, leading research institutes, NGOs, and brand owners.
• Unique conference programme: An excellent line-up of speakers will highlight the latest developments in the areas of bio-based and biodegradable materials and applications, bioplastics processing, end-of-life, sustainability, and policy.
• Excellent networking opportunities: The interactive conference format is complemented by a social evening, networking breaks throughout the event, a drinks reception, and a digital partnering tool that will boost your networking.
• Bioplastics product exhibition: Up to 40 exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations, products and services.