Conference Programme

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Please note the programme and individual speakers are subject to change

Day One - Markets, Policy & Investment - Creating the Conditions for Circular Growth

Day One examines the strategic drivers of Asia's transition to a circular plastics economy, including market trends, policy, business leadership, brand owner expectations, material innovation and strategic partnerships.

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Opening Ceremony
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Welcome Address
Speaker
Editor - Sustainable Plastics
Crain Communications
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Opening Keynote I: China's Circular Economy Vision
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Opening Keynote II: From Recycling to Circularity - Europe's Perspective
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President
Plastics Recyclers Europe
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Global Plastics Overviews Markets, Trade & the Next Phase of Circular Growth

Moderator: Beatriz Santos

Speakers
Principal Analyst
ICIS
Senior Analyst
Dow Jones Energy
Managing Director
Plastics Recyclers Europe
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Innovation for a More Circular Plastics Industry
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Surventis (Chemetall)
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Lunch Break
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CEO Leadership: Leading Growth, Competitiveness & Circular Transformation
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Head, Circular Economy
Borouge
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Policy, EPR & Regulatory Frameworks

Moderator: Beatriz Santos

Speakers
Staff Scientist
Keller & Heckman
General Manager
Beijing Shi Chai Environment consulting Co., Ltd
Public Affairs & Communication Director
Plastics Recyclers Europe
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Brand Owners & Consumer Demand: Driving Plastics Packaging
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Raw material Leader Plastics and Chemicals
IKEA
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Coca Cola
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Investment & Strategic Partnerships: Scaling Asia's Circular Economy

Moderator: Beatriz Santos

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Operations Officer and Project Lead of IFC China Circular Finance Project
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Key Account Executive
Green Polymer Business, SCGC
Associate Partner, South Asia
Circulate Capital
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Closing Remarks
Speaker
Editor - Sustainable Plastics
Crain Communications

Day Two - From Waste to Value - Building & Scaling Asia's Circular Plastics Economy

Day Two focuses on implementation, showcasing the technologies, infrastructure, investment and innovations required to scale commercially successful plastics recycling across Asia.

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Building Circular Plastics Supply Chains: From Waste Collection to High-Value Recycled Materials
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Gemcorp
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Scaling Circular Plastics in Asia: From Ambition to Commercial Reality
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Analyst
Lux Research
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Building Asia's Recycling Infrastructure

Moderator: Beatriz Santos

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GAW Technologies
General Manager
Veolia Reef
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Mechanical & Advanced Recycling: From Proven Technologies to Commercial Scale

Moderator: Beatriz Santos

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Global Feedstock Director
Mura Technology Asia Pte. Ltd.
Senior President (China)
CARBIOS
General Manager
ExxonMobil
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Lunch Break
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Creating Premium Markets for Recycled Plastics
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Global Product Market Manager Packaging
Holland Colours
Managing Director
Plastics Recyclers Europe
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UPM Shanghai
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Innovation Spotlight: Emerging Technologies & Next-Generation Solutions
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Head of Singapore Office | Senior Technical Adviser
ITOPF
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Closing Remarks
Speaker
Editor - Sustainable Plastics
Crain Communications