Exploring the Future of Polyolefins: ACI's 10th International Conference in Antwerp, Belgium

ANTWERP, Belgium - Nov. 24, 2023 - PRLog -- [Antwerp, 17-18 January, 2024] – Polyolefins, the versatile polymers that constitute polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP), have become indispensable in our daily lives, underpinning a myriad of industries. From packaging solutions to automotive components, construction materials to healthcare applications, polyolefins play a pivotal role in shaping the modern world. As we strive to meet the evolving demands of these industries and steer toward a sustainable and innovative future, the 10th Future of Polyolefins 2024 conference, organized by ACI, is set to convene in Antwerp, Belgium, on the 17th and 18th of January 2024.

The two-day event will serve as a global gathering for industry leaders, researchers, innovators, and stakeholders, offering a platform for exploring the latest advancements, challenges, and opportunities shaping the polyolefins industry's future. The conference aims to foster thought-provoking discussions, facilitate knowledge sharing, and promote collaboration among a diverse array of businesses.

Presentations at the event will delve into crucial topics such as chemical and mechanical recycling challenges and opportunities, novel manufacturing methods for enhanced sustainability and end product versatility, updates on PPWR and design for recyclability (D4R), and much more.

Confirmed Speakers Include:

• Albrecht Dix, PhD, Principal Business Developer, Norner – The Polymer Explorers
• Werner Bosmans, Policy Officer – Circular Economy, European Commission
• Brendan Hill, Sustainable Market Development & Sales, Braskem
• Dorothée Arns, Director General, European Association of Chemical Distributors
• Francois Chambon, Global Strategic Marketing Manager PE, ExxonMobil
• Francois Sinechal, Market Development Manager for Advanced Recycling of Polymers, ExxonMobil
• Joachim Quoden, Managing Director, EXPRA
• Karlheinz Hausmann, Senior Advisor, DOW Europe
• Krisztina Szukup, Product and Asset Portfolio Manager, MOL Group
• Marina Calvo Lopez, Senior Business Manager Renewables, SABIC
• Marco Piccinini, Catalyst Technology Manager, INEOS
• Marco Jansen, Business Director Biopolymers EMEA, Braskem
• Mark Vester, CEO/Managing Director, Der Gruner Punkt (Green Dot)
• Mirjam Mayer, Vice President Polyolefin Transformation, Borealis
• Paolo Glerean, Chairman, RecyClass
• Patrick Van Beek, Global Business Manager Polybutene-1, LyondellBasell
• Samuel C. Hess, CEO, UniSieve
• Alexandre Welle, Catalysts Development Team Leader, TotalEnergies
• Virginie Cirriez, Project Leader in R&D Catalysts and Products for Polyolefins, TotalEnergies
• Marcel Alberts, Founder, Healix

Who Will Attend:

Petrochemical & Oil Companies
Chemical Companies
Polyolefin Producers
End Product Manufacturers
Recycling and Sustainability Companies
Industry Consultants
Regulatory and Policy Officers
Universities and Research Institutions
Financial Stakeholders

The 10th Future of Polyolefins 2024 conference promises to be a pivotal event, shaping the trajectory of the polyolefins industry and promoting sustainable practices for a brighter future. For more information and to register for the conference, please visit https://www.wplgroup.com/aci/event/polyolefins-conference/

For more information & registration, contact Mohammad Ahsan
Phone: +44 (0) 203 141 0606
Email: mahsan@acieu.net