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: From Circularity to Carbon Value: Quantifying and Monetising the Climate Benefits of Plastics Recycling
Speaker
Head of the Shanghai Office
Hong Kong Emission Exchange
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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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Driving Evolution in Plastics Recycling with Novel Technologies – Addressing Plastics Circular Challenges Together
Speakers
Business Development Manager, Plastic Recycling APAC
Surventis Surface Treatment
General Industry Manager China
Surventis Surface Treatment
General Manager
PT Veolia Services Indonesia

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Lunch Break
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Policy Landscape - Food Grade Recycled 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
Key Account Executive
Green Polymer Business Thai Polyethylene Co Ltd (SCGC)
Investment Partner, Co-Head South Asia
Circulate Capital
Senior President (China)
CARBIOS
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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
Head of Sales
Zhejiang Boretech Environmental Engineering Co., Ltd.
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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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Beyond recyclability: Unlock the future of high-quality rPET
Speaker
Global Product Market Manager Packaging
Holland Colours
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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