2nd BiobasedWorld Asia

27-29 May, 2013 - Bangkok


Sofitel So Bangkok

 

Program Time Table
Day 1 [ Monday, 27 May 2013 ]

 

3rd BiobasedChem Asia

08:00
Registration and Coffee
09:00
Chairman’s Welcome & Remarks
Mr. Andrew Soare, Senior Analyst
Lux Research
09:10
Real Commercial-Scale Production: Here Now
Genomatica
Bill Baum, Chief Business Development Officer
Genomatica ( Geno )
09:40
High Performance Specialty Chemicals from World Scale Biorefineries: An Update for 2013
Andy Shafer, Executive Vice President, Sales & Mkt Dev.
Elevance Renewable Sciences, Inc.
10:10
Bioplastics: Industrial Development & Future Options
Dr. Chaya Chandavasu, EVP Sustainability
PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited
10:40
Discussion followed by Networking Coffee
11:10
Growth Booster for Biobased Chemicals in Asia – Policies & Motivational Programs

- Role of Government to push forth such developments - Accelerating Growth through Incentive Programs

- Motivating Factors to Integrate Participation in the Biobased Value Chain

- What Creative Funding Mechanisms are Available for Set-up of Biorefineries

Thailand

Wantanee Chongkum, Director, Innovation Department
NIA - National Innovation Agency (Public Organization)
Malaysia
Datuk. Mohd Nazlee Kamal, CEO
Malaysian Bioeconomy Development Corporation Sdn Bhd
Singapore
Eugene Leong, Director, Energy & Chemicals
Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB)
12:30
Discussion followed by Networking Lunch
13:45
From Shale to Biomass: Opportunities in Today’s Changing Chemical Industry
- Opportunities for bio-based developers in an era of shale gas
- Leading companies and technologies with cost and performance benefits
- Scale updates from the leading developers in Asia and globally
Mr. Andrew Soare, Senior Analyst
Lux Research
14:15
Economics of Ethanol Production & Feedstock Availability in Vietnam; Downstream Development & Directive todate for Ethanol Biofuels
Nguyen Dinh Viet, Manager, Biofuels Department
Petrovietnam Research and Development Center for Petroleum Processing
14:45
Production of 1,3-Propanediol, the Vogelbusch process
Vogelbusch
Mr. Josef Modl, retired
Vogelbusch Biocommodities Gmbh
15:15
Discussion followed by Networking Tea
15:45
Growth of Biobased Chemicals Development in Korea-Challenges for Sustainability
Sangyong Kim, Director of Green Process R&D
Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH) (HQ)
16:15
Industrial Development & Biobased Applications of Palm Oil
Dr. Yeong Shoot Kian, Head of Synthesis & Product Development Unit, Advanced Oleochemical Technology Division
Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB)
16:45
Carbohydrates from Cellulosic Biomass - The 5 Critical Questions to ask about Cellulosic Sugars
Philippe Lavielle, Chief Executive Officer
Virdia
17:15
New Processes for Specialty Chemicals: Using CO2 as a Starting Feedstock
Dr. Daniela Kruse, Director New Markets Interface & Performance
Evonik Industries AG (HQ)
17:45
Discussion followed by End of Day 1
18:00
Networking Reception for ALL Speakers & Participants & Pre-Conference Registration for Bioplastics Markets
Day 2 [ Tuesday, 28 May 2013 ]

 

3rd BiobasedChem Asia & 7th BioPlastics Markets

09:00
Keynote Speech
Ms. Puntip Oungpasuk, Executive Vice President, Corporate Strategy
PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited
09:15
Chairman’s Remarks
Paul Caswell, President
Cathay Industrial Biotech Ltd
09:20
Research, Development, and Innovation for Sustainable Future of Bio-based Chemical Industry
Ms. Noppawan Tanpipat, Vice President, Innovation Strategy and Partnering
PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited
09:50
Comparative Economics of Synthetic vs. Biobased Feedstocks & Impact of Shale Gas
Andrea Fitzgerald, Senior Consultant, Energy & Chemicals
Nexant Singapore
10:20
Discussion followed by Networking Coffee
10:50
Regional Trade on Chip Fibre & Pellets with Deep Dive in the Economics on Current & Future End Use Options
- Historic regional trade development on chip fibre and pellets
- Economics of current and future end use options
o Panels
o Woodchips
o Pellets
o Pulp & paper
o Biofuels
o Biobased chemicals
- Potential impact on the regional trade development
Petri Haataja, Head of Energy Consulting, Asia Pacific
AFRY Singapore Pte Ltd ( Formerly Pöyry Management Consulting (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. )
11:20
Malaysian National Biomass Strategy 2020 – Market Outlook on Oil Palm Biomass & Mobilization Challenges
Bas Melssen, Executive Vice President – Strategic Innovation Projects
Agensi Inovasi Malaysia (National Innovation Agency Malaysia)
11:50
How to Solve the Purity Challenge of Bio-Based Chemicals Production ?
Thibault Lesaffre, Business Development Director - For Process Solutions
Novasep Process Solutions
12:20
Beginning & End-of-Life Strategies for Biobased Chemicals & BioPlastics - Understanding Feedstock Selection Issues & Designing for Recycling and/or Biodegradability
Dr. Ramani Narayan, Distinguished Professor, Organic Chemistry
Michigan State University
13:00
Discussion followed by Networking Lunch.
End of 3rd BiobasedChem Asia Summit sessions.

 

7th BioPlastics Markets

14:15
Global Bioplastics Market Outlook and Challenges
- Global bio-plastics capacity and forecast
- Global demand trend
- Drivers for growth
- Strategic drivers for investment
Rich Weber, Asia Pacific Commercial Director
NatureWorks Asia Pacific Ltd
14:45
Market Status and Prospects of Bio-plastics in China
- Production capacity and forecast
- Exports markets and domestic consumption in China
Zhu Guangfu, General Manager
Guangdong Sanjiu Biodegradable Plastics Company Limited
15:15
New Developments in Biodegradable Resin
Mr. Daniel Hebert, Regional Business Manager-North America-Biopolymers
BASF Auxiliary Chemicals Co Ltd (BACC)
15:45
Discussion followed by Networking Tea
16:15
Update on Developments at BIOP
Ulrich Rienth, CCO & CFO
BIOP Biopolymer Technologies AG
16:45
PHA Market outlook - Production and Applications

- Supply/demand forecast and distribution
- Performance quality and End use applications

- Challenges and Regulatory issues

Luke Zhong, CEO
Shenzhen Ecomann Biotechnology Co.,Ltd.
17:30
Discussion followed by End of Day 2
Day 3 [ Wednesday, 29 May 2013 ]

 

7th BioPlastics Markets

09:00
Chairman’s Remarks
Dr. Ramani Narayan, Distinguished Professor, Organic Chemistry
Michigan State University
09:10
Sustainable Packaging: Phillips Experience
- An integrated approach
- Bio-plastics developments
- Challenges & options
Nestor Coronado Palma, Sustainability Director
Philips Consumer Lifestyle
09:40
Terryl ™ Bio-based Nylon: Developments, Production and Growth Potential
- Technology development of pentane diamine for new nylons.
- Supply/demand projections
- Performance results and advantages
- Market consumption and opportunities
- New areas of applications
Paul Caswell, President
Cathay Industrial Biotech Ltd
10:10
Discussion followed by Networking Coffee
10:40
Sugarcane Based Polyolefins: Adding Value through Biopolymers
- Innovation based on sustainable pillars
- Reaching the wide concept of sustainability
- Developments in the production of green polyethylene
Ms. Claudia Cappra, Head of Solvents Business
Braskem S.A.
11:10
Bio-PBS Market Outlook and Future Trends
Hiroaki Numata, VP Marketing
PTT MCC Biochem Company Limited
11:40
Bioplastics Standards Certifying in Thailand
Dr. Phietoon Trivijitkasem, Honorary President, Thai Bioplastics Industry Association (TBIA)
Thantawan Industry Public Co Ltd (THIP)
12:10
A Case Study with Krusell on Bioplastics Adoptions in Mobile Accessories

- Challenges faced in using bioplastics vs traditional plastics

- Consumer’s expectations and feedback

Senior Representative
Krusell (Thailand) Co. Ltd.

12:15
Final Discussion followed by Closing Lunch
14:00
End of Conference.

Hotel Information

CMT has arranged special discounted room rate at THB 5200 / THB 5700 nett (Single/Double) per room per night inclusive of 1 / 2 daily Breakfast (subject to rates & room availability) for delegates at Sofitel So Bangkok. Please reserve your room with Hotel directly, providing credit card number & expiry date and email to:

Sofitel So Bangkok
2 North Sathorn Road
Bangrak
Bangkok - 10500
Contact Person:Ampawan Boonsantisuk
Reservations
Phone :+66 2 6240000     Fax :+66 2 6240111

Email :h6835-RE@sofitel.com

Reservation cut off date :30-04-2013
Fee
Conference Bundle
(USD)
Bundled Fee to attend 2nd BiobasedWorld Asia (27-29 May) 1995.00
Conference 1
(USD)
Regular fee for 1 to attend 3rd Biobased Chemicals (27-28 May) 1495.00
Group fee for 3 or more to attend 3rd Biobased Chemicals (27-28 May) 1195.00
Conference 2
(USD)
Regular fee for 1 to attend 7th Bio Plastics (28-29 May) 1495.00
Group fee for 3 or more to attend 7th Bio Plastics (28-29 May) 1195.00

The registration fee only covers cost of all sessions, luncheon, coffee/tea & access to paper download. Fee does NOT include any travel or accommodation expenses.

Cancellations, Refunds & Transfers:

A refund will be promptly made for all written cancellations received 3 weeks before the event date but subject to a USD/EURO 150 administrative costs PLUS applicable bank charges. Thereafter, cancellations are not refundable but substitute delegates are permitted, if notified in advanced.

 

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