The Future of Polyolefins 2024 conference scheduled for January 17-18th, 2024 in Antwerp
London, England – The ACI’s 10th Future of Polyolefins 2024 conference, scheduled to take place on January 17th and 18th, 2024 in Antwerp, Belgium. During this event, you’ll have the valuable opportunity to hear from Mirjam Mayer, VP Polyolefin Transformation of Borealis and Patrick Van Beek, Global Business Manager PB-1 of LyondellBassell as they discuss the topic of “Specialty Polyolefins: Improving Overall Usability.”
The conference presentations will explore a wide array of topics, including the challenges and opportunities of chemical and mechanical recycling, novel manufacturing methods that enhance sustainability while maintaining product versatility, updates on Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), Design for Recyclability (D4R), and much more.
Confirmed Speakers Include:
Brendan Hill, Sustainable Market Development & Sales, Braskem
Dorothée Arns, Director General, European Association of Chemical Distributors
Francois Chambon, Global Strategic Marketing Manager PE, ExxonMobil
Francois Sinechal, Market Development Manager for Advanced Recycling of Polymers, ExxonMobil
Joachim Quoden, Managing Director, EXPRA
Karlheinz Hausmann, Senior Advisor, DOW Europe
Krisztina Szukup, Product and Asset Portfolio Manager, MOL Group
Marina Calvo Lopez, Senior Business Manager Renewables, SABIC
Marco Piccinini, Catalyst Technology Manager, INEOS
Marco Jansen, Business Director Biopolymers EMEA, Braskem
Mark Vester, CEO/Managing Director, Der Gruner Punkt (Green Dot)
Mirjam Mayer, Vice President Polyolefin Transformation, Borealis
Paolo Glerean, Chairman, RecyClass
Patrick Van Beek, Global Business Manager Polybutene-1, LyondellBasell
Albrecht Dix, PhD, Principal Business Developer, Norner – The Polymer Explorers
Samuel C. Hess, CEO, UniSieve
This two-day event will unite industry leaders, researchers, innovators, and stakeholders from across the globe, aiming to delve into the exciting advancements, challenges, and opportunities that shape the future of the polyolefins industry. The 10th Future of Polyolefins conference will serve as an exceptional platform for stimulating discussions, knowledge exchange, and collaboration among a diverse range of businesses.
Key Topics Include:
• Updates on Current Policies and Industry Overview
• Challenges with Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and design for recyclability (D4R) Regulations
• Overcoming Cost Pressures and Supply Chain Difficulties
• Updates on the Digitalisation of the Polyolefin Industry
• Speciality Polyolefins: Improving Overall Usability
• Advances in Polyolefin Production Throughout the Value Chain
• Creating a Circular Polyolefin Industry in Europe
• Increasing Efficiency of Resources While Enhancing Properties
• Specialty Catalysts: Tackling Challenges in Industry
• High-Performance Additives for Sustainable Plastics
• Shaping a Sustainable Future
Overall, attending the 10th Future of Polyolefins 2024 conference offers a unique opportunity to stay informed about the latest policies, regulations, and advancements in the polyolefin industry. By participating in the event, professionals can gain valuable insights, exchange knowledge with industry leaders, and discover innovative approaches to shape a sustainable future for the industry.
Polyolefins have played a pivotal role in enhancing overall usability across various industries. These versatile, lightweight, and cost-effective polymers, including polyethylene and polypropylene, have become the cornerstone of countless products and applications. Their exceptional properties, such as high chemical resistance, low moisture absorption, and ease of processing, have led to their widespread use in packaging, automotive, construction, and medical sectors. Polyolefins have not only improved the durability and performance of everyday products but have also contributed to sustainability efforts through recyclability and reduced material waste. Their adaptability, coupled with continuous research and development, ensures that polyolefins continue to drive innovation and improve the usability of a myriad of products and technologies in our modern world.