17-18 Oct, 2024 - Bangkok, THAILAND
08:00
Registrations & Networking Refreshment
09:00
Chairman’s Welcome
09:10
Bioplastics Market Outlook and Trends
- Current size and growth rate of the bioplastics market globally.
- Identify key segments driving the growth in the next 5 years (e.g. packaging, agriculture, textiles, etc)
- Factors that are influencing market growth – rising environmental concerns, regulations, consumer demand)
- Discuss the varying levels of bioplastics development across different continents.
Mr. Mohit Bhat, Director, Chemicals & Materials
Kline & Company
09:40
Carbon Capture in Bioplastics
- Consumer behaviour change
- Policies response regarding plastics
- “Bio” is not enough
Mr. Frederico Akira Campos, General Manager - Business Development, External Affairs and Advocacy
Braskem
10:10
Turning Biowaste into Second Generation Bioplastics in Vietnam
- Discussions on the economic viability of these processes, including factors like cost-efficiency, potential subsidies, and the scalability of the technology for widespread adoption
- Overview of the technology used to convert biowaste into bioplastics and feedstock availability
- Updates on Vietnamese government policies supporting bioplastics and sustainable development
BUYO Bioplastics
10:40
Networking Coffee Break
11:10
EU ETS & CBAM Impact on the Chemical and Plastic Industry
- How will the CBAM carbon pricing affect the production cost – can Asia stay competitive in the global market?
- What are the potential strategies for EU manufacturers to adapt and remain cost-competitive (e.g., increasing efficiency, investing in clean technologies)?
- What are the potential challenges in verifying the carbon footprint of imported chemicals and plastics?
Mr. Nopadol Suanprasert, President
Global Biopolymers Co., Ltd.
11:40
ISCC PLUS for the Circular & Bio-Economy
- Understanding mass balance & attrition approach
- Certification of the supply chain integration of circular raw materials
Ms. Jiwon Sung, Senior System Manager
ISCC System GmbH
12:10
Sustainable Packaging in The Age of Circularity and Renewability
- Vision for 100% Renewable Packaging with forest based polymers – examples of successful milestones
- Incoming regulations on minimum recycled content in packaging
- Design for circularity – facilitating recycling
- Sustainability packaging with circular polymers
Ms. Huangyi Chen, Sustainability Manager
SIG Group
12:40
Networking Lunch
13:55
Afternoon Chairman’s Introduction
14:00
PHA Market Outlook, Trends & Investment Updates
14:30
Bioplastics Market Prospect in India
- Legal situation, applications and demand projections
- Driving for circularity in India
- PLA investment update & feedstocks supply chain
Mr. Stefan Barot, President Chemicals Division
Balrampur Chini Mills Limited
15:00
Networking Coffee Break
15:30
Materials Innovation Transforming the Fashion Industry from Linear to Circular Model
- Development of biodegradable footwear
- Scalability & processing challenges
Ken Machado Sugita, Head of Sustainability APAC
On
16:00
Topic to Be Advised
16:30
End of Day 1
16:45
Networking Reception for All Participants
09:00
Chairman’s Introduction
09:05
Making Sense of Bioplastics in Sustainable Packaging Strategy – A Policy and Regulatory Perspective
- Key policies and regulations impacting bioplastic use (incl. the EU’s PPWD)
- Building regulatory considerations into decision-making; when will it make sense to make the switch?
- Key developments that will impact the “sustainability” of bioplastics
Dr. Marcian Lee, Research Analyst
Lux Research Inc
09:35
Sustainable Packaging Strategy & The Plans to Incorporate Bioplastics Into Packaging
Ms. Ranjeet Kaur, General Secretary
Indian Confectionery Manufacturers Association
10:05
Home-Compostable Coatings for Food Contact Packaging
Mr. Lloyd Lowe, Sr. Regional Manager, Biopolymer Sales Management
BASF South East Asia Pte. Ltd
10:35
Networking Coffee Break
11:00
Policy Trends and Identification Labelling System of Bioplastics in Japan
Japan BioPlastics Association (JBPA)
11:30
Recycling of Biobased Plastics
12:00
Closing Lunch
13:30
End of Conference
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