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
Speaker
Chief Representative
Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Beijing Office
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Opening Keynote II: From Recycling to Circularity - Europe's Perspective
Speaker
President
Plastics Recyclers Europe
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Global Plastics Overview - Markets, Trade & 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
Speakers
Business Development Manager, Plastic Recycling APAC
Surventis Surface Treatment
General Industry Manager China
Surventis Surface Treatment

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Lunch Break
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Policy Landscape - Food Grade Recycling Plastics

Moderator: Beatriz Santos

Speakers
Scientist
Keller and Heckman LLP, Shanghai Representative Office
General Manager
Shi Chai Environment Consulting Co. Ltd
Public Affairs & Communication Director
Plastics Recyclers Europe
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Investment & Strategic Partnerships: Scaling Asia's Circular Economy

Moderator -  Beatriz Santos

Speakers
Operations Officer and Project Lead of IFC China Circular Finance Project
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Key Account Executive
Green Polymer Business Thai Polyethylene Co Ltd (SCGC)
Investment Partner, Co-Head South Asia
Circulate Capital
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Fireside Chat: What Do Brand Owners Really Need to Scale Circular Materials?

Interviewer: Beatriz Santos

Speaker
Raw Material Leader of IKEA Supply
IKEA Sweden
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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 Asia's Recycling Infrastructure

Moderator: Beatriz Santos

Speakers
Managing Director
GAW technologies GmbH
General Manager
Veolia REEF; Founder & Managing Director, Zhejiang REEF Science and Technology Co., Ltd
Assistant Vice President
BoReTech
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Scaling Circular Plastics in Asia: From Ambition to Commercial Reality

Moderator: Beatriz Santos

Speakers
Senior Analyst, Asia Ethylene and Polyethylene
ICIS
Senior Analyst
Lux Research
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Fireside Chat: Leading the Transition to Circular Plastics at Scale

Moderator: Beatriz Santos

Speaker
Region Business Head (Asia & MEA), Circular Economy Solutions
Borouge International
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Building Circular Plastics Supply Chains: From Waste Collection to High-Value Recycled Materials
Speaker
CEO
Gemcorp Recycling & Technologies Pvt. Ltd
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Lunch Break
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Closing the Price Gap between Virgin and Recyclates

Moderator: Beatriz Santos

Speakers
Global Product Market Manager Packaging
Holland Colours
Managing Director
Plastics Recyclers Europe
Head of Sales
Circular Plastics Company Vietnam
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Innovation Spotlight: Emerging Technologies & Next Generation Solutions
Speaker
Head of Singapore Office, Senior Technical Adviser
ITOPF
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Chemical Recycling: The Path to Commercial Scale

Moderator: Beatriz Santos

Speakers
Global Feedstock Director
Mura Technology Asia Pte. Ltd.
Senior President (China)
CARBIOS
General Manager Asia Pacific Advanced Recycling and Sustainability
ExxonMobil
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Closing Remarks
Speaker
Editor - Sustainable Plastics
Crain Communications