Beyond Waste: Shaping the Future with Bio-Based Materials
Join us on 29 April at the L42 Business Center in Brussels for the Waste2BioComp Project and the BIOMATTERS Cluster final event! 🌱
This is a unique opportunity to connect with innovators, researchers, and industry leaders as we explore the power of bio-based materials to drive sustainable innovation and support the EU Green Deal. The event will create a shared platform for exchanging insights, fostering collaboration, and showcasing cutting-edge solutions for a greener future.
Discover real-world applications of bio-based materials in packaging, textiles, footwear, and more, and see how they can replace conventional alternatives.
Let’s shape the future of sustainable materials – together! 💚
Programme
09:00h
Registration
09:30h
Welcome and Introduction
Helena Vilaça, CITEVE
09:20h
Keynote Speech: The European Commission and the Future of Bio-Based Materials
Werner Bosmans, DG Environment of the European Commission
09:45h
Waste2BioComp Value Chains Results
Textile Value Chain | Ângela Teles, Riopele & Helena Vilaça, CITEVE
Packaging Value Chain: Rigid Plastics & Flexible Plastics | Davide Crapanzano, Propagroup & Belén Montero, UDC
Footwear Value Chain | Mario Krögerm, nora by interface
Inkjet Printing | Hélio Mendonça, INESC TEC
11:30h
Coffee Break & Networking
11:50h
Showcase of Bio-Based Materials
12:30h
Lunch Break & BIOMATTERS Corner
14:00h
BIOMATTERS Cluster: Spotlight on Collaborating Projects
15:20h
Unlocking Market Potential: Exploiting BIOMATTERS Innovations for Sustainable Industry Solutions
Simone Maccaferri, Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking
Silvia Maltagliati, EC DG Research & Innovation
Lutz Walter, Textile ETP
Rick Passenier, GO!PHA
Zeljko PAZIN, EFFRA
16:40h
Closing Remarks & Next Steps
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