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2016 Bio-Based Europe Agenda

Take a look at our last show agenda from 24-25th Amsterdam 2016

 

Bio-Based Products Europe is set to be the must-attend event for the Bio-Based value-chain

Some of our 2016 Speakers...

  • Willem Vaessen, Deloitte Consulting B.V.
  • Tom Domen, Ecover
  • Caroline Laurie, Kingfisher Plc
  • Daniel Gonzaga, Natura
  • Mary Wheat, USDA
  • Puneet Trehan, IKEA
  • Alejandra Norén, Neste

  • Bert van Son, Mud Jeans
  • René Backes, BASF
  • Pierre Royer, Castorama
  • Hans van der Pol, Corbion
  • Nathan Kemeling, Avantium

  • Molly Morse, Mango Materials
  • Alex Miles, Enerkem
  • Bob Wedinger, Rennovia
  • Joško Bobanović, Soffinova Partners
  • Dr.McLaughlin, BioIndustrial Innovation Center
  • Marcel Lubben, Reverdia
  • Markus Hummelsberger, Succinty
  • Marianna Ralli, Korres Natural Products
  • Guillaume Daoulas, Ynsect
  • Adrian Higson, NNFCC
  • Niklas Meine, Covestro
  • Christian Kemp-Griffin, CelluComp Ltd
  • Henrike Gebhardt, Evonik

  • Tomi Nyman, Neste

  • Brecht Vanlerberghe, Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant

  • Stephanie Triau, Bioserie

  • Mark Simmers, Celtic Renewables Ltd

  • Stefano Facco, Novamont

  • Peter Wolfs, TNO

  • Peter Matthijssen, Synbra Technology

  • John Williams, Biobased & Biodegradable Industries Association (BBIA)

  • Daphna Nissenbaum, TIPA
  • Geanne van Arkel, Interface
  • Andy Sweetman, Innovia Films
  • Hendrik Waegeman, Bio Base Plant Europe
  • Astrid Kemper, Wageningen UR – Food & Biobased Research

  • Brendan Hill, Braskem Netherlands B.V.
  • Christian Bolck, Wageningen UR - Food & Biobased Research
  • Clarisse Doucet, Total Fluides SAS

  • Lieve Hoflack, Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant

  • Niels Schenk, BioBTX
  • Paul Cordfunke, BioBased Delta

  • Stefano Facco, Novamont
  • Thomas Kläusli, AVA-CO2
 

 

DAY ONE

Bio-Based Products Day 1 Chair: John Williams, Board Member & Technical Director, Biobased & Biodegradable Industries Association

Success Stories: Moving towards a circular economy

The move towards a more sustainable and greener future has begun. Production of bio-based chemicals is growing fast and perhaps for the first time, can legitimately boost the triple bottom line (financial, social and environmental). Consumer demands are also shifting and not only must increasing demand for sustainable bio-based products be met, but value added opportunities and sustainable agendas must be clearly demonstrated.

There are varied challenges for the providers of bio-based, green chemicals and those adopting them with scale up costs, financing, and adoption strategies all offering hurdles to overcome in the move towards successful sustainability. This opening session brings you best practice success stories and an honest and open look lessons learned on the journey so far, and a focus on encouraging the value chain to come together and collaborate on sustainability strategy.

  • Lessons learned in developing bio-based chemicals.
  • Best practice in sustainable and net positive strategies
  • Meeting consumer demands in looking at green alternatives

08.55

Progress through partnerships
Thomas Kläusli,
Chief Marketing Officer, AVA-CO2

09:10

Chemical Manufacturer View: Driving greater sustainability through bio-based chemicals

René Backes Global New Business Development, Chemical Intermediates, BASF

09:30

End User View: Moving towards net positive; driving a sustainable strategy

Caroline Laurie, Head of Sustainability, Kingfisher

09:50

Retailer View: Delivering sustainable products in a competitive marketplace

Pierre Royer, Head of Sustainability, Castorama

10:10

Panel: The role of Bio-Based Chemicals in moving towards a circular economy

  • René BackesGlobal New Business Development, Chemical Intermediates, BASF
  • Murray McLaughlin, Executive Director, Bioindustrial Innovation Canada.
  • Caroline Laurie, Head of Sustainability, Kingfisher
  • Pierre Royer,Head of Sustainability, Castorama
  • Thomas Klausli, Chief Marketing Officer, AVA-CO2
  • Thomas Fischer,Chief Operating Officer, AVA-CO2

10:40

Networking coffee break

Market review: Moving towards bio-based and communicating sustainability effectively

In both Europe and the US there is a drive towards brands and end users adopting bio-based products. This is not only consumer driven but with the economic and environmental benefits, also occurring at a Government level. How are brands responding to these changes and interacting with Bio-based alternatives; what is the vision and how is bio-based becoming part of the sustainability story?

Not only does a coherent and effective story around sustainable development have marketing benefits with external consumers and stakeholders but an understanding needs to be developed internally around the benefits of a bio-based approach. Perhaps moreover, more sustainable processes can develop added value properties to the product and reduce toxicity, emissions etc.

  • Current view on the opportunities around bio-based products
  • Communicating sustainability strategies effectively
  • The advantages of adopting Bio-based chemicals

11:20

The opportunities for bio-based products and sustainable brands

Puneet Trehan, Sustainability Innovation Director, IKEA

11:35

Moving towards bio-based chemicals and communicating sustainability

Daniel Gonzaga, R&D Director, Natura

11:50

Creating sustainable products for a greener future

Guillaume Daoulas, Product Manager, Ynsect

12:05

Stimulating demand for Bio-Based products

Geanne van Arkel, Head of Sustainable Development, Interface

12:20

Innovations in delivering responsible and sustainable products
Andy Sweetman, Marketing Manager, Packaging & Sustainability, Innovia Films

12:35

Panel: Creating long term sustainable business models to meet consumer and stakeholder demands

  • Puneet Trehan, Sustainability Innovation Director, IKEA
  • Geanne van Arkel, Head of Sustainable Development, Interface
  • Andy Sweetman, Marketing Manager, Packaging & Sustainability, Innovia Films
  • Guillaume Daoulas, Product Manager, Ynsect
  • Daniel Gonzaga, R&D Director, Natura
  • John Williams, Board Member & Technical Director, Biobased & Biodegradable Industries Association

13:00

Networking Lunch

Adoption challenges: Generating value and minimising risks

Growth of bio products continues but for brands, there remains numerous question marks and risks around adoption. Where is consumer demand at a level that will warrant changing current product portfolios and not only generate ROI but minimise risk.

For many, it still seems to be the case that for the most part, there is no premium itself for being bio-based so how can additional value be generated and what trade offs need to be considered when adopting a new chemical or product into your portfolio?

  • Challenges of changing processes or products in a multi-layered business
  • Considerations when looking at bio-based alternatives
  • Extracting value from bio-based products

14:20

The impact of bio-based chemicals vs. traditional products

François Court, CIO, Bostik

14:35

Creating value by shifting to bio-based products

Marianna Ralli, Scientific Affairs Manager, Korres Natural Products

 14.50  

Encouraging the adoption of Bio-based products

Marie Wheat, BioPreferred Program Manager, USDA

15:05

Explaining the value of sustainable and bio-based alternatives

Christian Bolck, Programme Manager - Materials, Wageningen UR - Food & Biobased Research

15:20

Panel: Generating value and minimising risk with product changes

  • François Court, CIO, Bostik
  • Marianna Ralli, Scientific Affairs Manager, Korres Natural Products
  • Marie Wheat, BioPreferred Program Manager, USDA
  • Christian Bolck, Programme Manager - Materials, Wageningen UR - Food & Biobased Research
  • John Williams, Board Member & Technical Director, Biobased & Biodegradable Industries Association

15:50

Networking coffee break

Interactive Roundtable discussions

16:20

The roundtable sessions promote open and focused discussion amongst delegates. Each table in the conference room will have a separate topic area and specialist table leader.

Delegates sit on the table with the topic area they wish to discuss. Each table leader will lead 40 minutes of discussion on this topic with fellow table members, providing a perfect networking and learning opportunity. All conversations operate under strict Chatham house rules so that you can have an honest exchange with your industry peers.

Following the discussion, each table leader will feedback to the whole group their key conclusions from the session, maximising information exchange.

Table 1

Bringing innovations to market: Dr. Hendrik Waegeman, Head of Business Development, Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant

 

Table 2

The green production of intermediaries and end products: Niels Schenk, Chief Technology Officer, BioBTX

Table 3

Financing and investment: Joško Bobanović, Partner, Sofinnova Partners

Table 4

Innovation and sustainability: Guillaume Daoulas, 
Product manager, Ynsect

17:10

Table leader feedback: Each of the roundtable leaders will present back to the whole group brief summary and key practical takeaways from the discussions.

  • Niels Schenk, Chief Technology Officer, BioBTX
  • Joško Bobanović, Partner, Sofinnova Partners
  • Dr Hendrik Waegeman, Head of Business Development, Bio Base Plant Europe
  • Guillaume Daoulas, Product manager, Ynsect

 

17:35

End of conference and networking drinks reception

 

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DAY TWO

Bio-based Products Day 2 Chair: Adrian Higson, Executive: Lead Consultant Bio-based Products NNFCC

Measuring impact: The metrics of sustainable businesses

As the shift towards a bio-based economy continues, both internal and external stakeholders have changing perceptions of value. In advancing sustainability and developing more bio-based products, how is this success being measured to reflect the value to the business? What KPI and metrics can be used to highlight these changing practices?

Bio-based product growth analysis, cost savings through employee engagement, environmental impact reduction and marketing spend around sustainability are just some new metrics that have been bought in to reflect changing brand values. This session looks at success stories around measuring new sustainable initiatives.

  • Embedding sustainability; shifting perceptions of value. Customer/Employee/Investor
  • Measuring bio-based innovation; how do you demonstrate value to the brand?
  • Aligning customer, environmental and societal demands with business success

09:00

Developing new metrics to highlight bio-based innovation

Sebastien Duprat de Paule, Director R&D, CHIMEX (L’Oréal)

09:15

The advantages of moving to Bio-based products

Molly Morse, CEO, Mango Materials

09:30

The importance of perception and the value of Bio-based

Bert van Son, CEO, Mud Jeans

09:45

What value can bio-based products provide vs. traditional alternatives?

Peter Matthijssen, Commercial Manager, Synbra Technology

10:00

Aligning demand with business success

Daphna Nissenbaum, Co Founder & CEO, TIPA Corp

10:10

Panel: Developing new metrics for sustainable innovation

  • Bert van Son, CEO Mud Jeans
  • Molly Morse, CEO, Mango Materials
  • Sebastien Duprat de Paule, Director R&D, CHIMEX (L’Oréal)
  • Peter Matthijssen, Commercial Manager, Synbra Technology
  • Daphna Nissenbaum, Co Founder & CEO, TIPA Corp
  • Adrian Higson, Executive: Lead Consultant Bio-based Products NNFCC

10:40

Networking Coffee Break

Understanding shifting customer behaviour and managing expectations

It is acknowledged that customers are more aware than ever of how their products are made and their impact on the environment. What do these shifting attitudes and behavioural patterns mean for bio-based products and sustainability initiatives?

Are we now at a stage where stated consumer values are corresponding to meaningful actions? Is there correlation in terms of purchasing decisions? This session looks to provide some answers by exploring customer data and trends to reveal how brands can meet expectations.

  • The impact of shifting consumer values on bio-based products
  • Do changing values and environmental concerns impact purchasing
  • Do customers understand brand sustainability initiatives?

11:30

How to asses and respond to changing customer values

Tom Domen, Innovation Manager, Ecover

11:45

Successfully marketing bio-based products to consumers

Stephanie Triau, CEO, Bioserie

12:00

Potential of Bio-Based materials for products and the economy

John Williams, Board Member & Technical Director, Biobased & Biodegradable Industries Association (BBIA)

12:15

Setting goals for Bio-Based materials and communicating sustainable initiatives successfully

Felix Ockborn, Sustainability Advispr, Sustema (Bergens)

12:30

Panel: Understanding customer behaviour and responding effectively

  • Tom Domen, Innovation Manager, Ecover
  • Stephanie Triau, CEO, Bioserie
  • Adrian Higson, Executive: Lead Consultant Bio-based Products NNFCC
  • John Williams, Board Member & Technical Director, Biobased & Biodegradable Industries Association (BBIA)

13:00

Networking Lunch

 14:15    1-2-1 Meeting time & Exhibitor Clinics

1-2-1 Meeting Time

We understand that partnerships and collaboration are key to unlocking the potential of bio-based products and developing sustainable strategies. As such, we appreciate the need not only for best practice and information exchange but also, for private meetings and more informal discussion with potential partners and future business colleagues.

Building dedicated meeting time into our agenda, the business lounge with relaxed seating, coffee and tea refreshments, offers the perfect opportunity to schedule in some business meetings and make the most of your trip and time out of the office.

Exhibitor Clinics

For those that have not got meetings scheduled and pre booked, our Exhibitor Clinics offer an intimate and interactive environment for a deeper dive that provides key solutions to some of your key challenges.

Exhibitors will host ‘clinics’ at their stands in the exhibition hall and demonstrate a solution. Following this, there will be a chance for interaction and lively discussion around this solution.

  • Clinic 1: Hosted by Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant
    BioBase4SME: Bio-Innovation support for SME’s:  Dr. Lieve Hoflack, Project Manager
  • Clinic 2: Hosted by Total Fludies
    BioLife, high performance renewable and biodegradable fluids : an innovative solution for the chemical industry. Clarisse Doucet, Business Analyst
  • Clinic 3: Hosted by Wageningen UR
    The future of bio-based food. Astrid Kemper, Business Manager

15:00

Networking coffee break

The annual Bio-based World review  

The final session of the Bio-based Products show allows for a review of the key practical takeaways from the inaugural conference, works to establish a market consensus from the audience and finally, recognizes achievement with the first ever Bio-based World News Awards.

  • Modeator summaries share key practical takeways from the Bio-based Products and Bio-based Chemicals conferences
  • Interactive, voting to establish industry consensus
  • Inaugural Bio-based World News Awards

15:15

Moderator Summaries: Key practical conclusions from Bio-based Products World and Bio-based Chemicals World

  • Murray Mclaughlin, Executive Director, Bioindustrial Industrial Innovation Centre, Canada
  • Paul Cordfunke, Project Manager, BioBased Delta
  • John Williams, Board Member & Technical Director, Biobased & Biodegradable Industries Association (BBIA)
  • Adrian Higson, Executive: Lead Consultant Bio-based Products NNFCC

15:35

The growth of the Bio-based economy: Interactive voting session:

Having had 2 days of best practice sharing and industry updates this session invites delegates to anonymously vote on key industry questions to establish a consensus on the current market scenario. Delegates will be asked to respond to questions using smartphones/voting pads so we can see the results in real time so we can draw conclusions and establish trends.

At the 2017 show, we will then repeat this process to asses the contrast and development in the industry. Results will be published in the post show guide for delegates.

16:00

Bio-Based World News Awards

Bio-Based World News is your essential guide to the latest news and essential business developments in the rapidly growing bio-based industry. The news portal features dedicated daily content, features, exclusive interviews, E-books and special publications to ensure lively interaction and engaged practical exchanges all produced by our in house editorial team.

The first ever awards recognise exceptional contributions and achievements in our growing industry.

Nominated by our expert Advisory Board, with the winner selected by our independent judging panel we will present the following awards:

    Bio-Based product innovation of the year

    Bio-Based chemical innovation of the year

16:15

End of Show

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