Day One – September 22^nd 2010

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08.15 Registration and Welcome Coffee

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09.00 Opening Remarks From The Chair

Robert Outram, Global Programme Manager

Frost & Sullivan, UK

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09.15 Defining And Identifying The Most Profitable Markets For Bioplastics, Biopolymers And Other Biomaterials

• How will biomaterials achieve increased commercial significance?
• Identifying production levels and opportunities within the bioindustry marketplace
• Recognising biomaterial drivers and overcoming the challenges

Michael Carus, Managing Director

Nova Institut, Germany

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09.45 Calculating How Lucrative Biomaterials Are To The Plastic Packaging Industry

• Quantifying the systems costs of new biomaterials against traditional products
• Increasing biobased production efficiency for higher profitability throughout the supply chain
• Technical performance of bioplastics

Stefano Facco, New Business Development Director

Novamont, Italy

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10.15 Using Biobased Materials To Develop The Bioplastics Marketplace Into The Future

• Increasing the potential for bioplastics and the materials used to be cost competitive with traditional plastics
• Measuring the impact of biobased materials on the sustainability of bioplastics
• Weighing up environmental benefits against life cycle performance issues
• Assessing the value of bioplastics as a profitable alternative for high-end consumers

Graham Whitchurch, Sales Manager

FKUR, UK

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10.45 Questions

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11.00 Refreshments

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11.30 Assessing Bioproducts And Bioeconomy Policy And Research In Europe

• Identifying biomaterial policy initiatives
• Exploring biomaterial research activities supported by the European Commission
• Measuring how biomaterials research is contributing to develop a more sustainable bioeconomy

Alfredo Aguilar, Head of Unit Biotechnology

DG Research, European Commission, Belgium

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12.00 Assessing The Expansion Of Biopolymers Within The Plastics Marketplace

• Measuring the challenge of biopolymers to traditional based plastics
• Assessing biopolymer applications and the demand for increased renewability
• Exploring new biopolymers and overcoming biodegradability and performance challenges

Jens Hamprecht, Global Product Manager of Biodegradable Polymers

BASF, Germany

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12.30 Questions

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12.45 Lunch

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14.15 Understanding The Perception Of Biopackaging By The Consumer And Its End Of Life Opportunities

• Providing a clearer definition of biopackaging
• Assessing the perception of biopackaging from the consumer’s point of view
• Addressing the challenges of biopackaging at end of life

Gaelle Janssens, Prevention Manager

PRO EUROPE, Belgium

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14.45 Identifying New Materials For Packaging Within The Food Industry

• Assessing the potential benefits of biomaterials within packaging
• Exploring the opportunities and challenges of biomaterials in packaging
• Analysing existing success stories
• Increasing biomaterial innovation, research and development

Andy Sweetman, Global Marketing Manager

Innovia Films, UK

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15.15 Questions

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15.30 Refreshments

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16.00 Measuring The Cost Base For Developing Biomaterials On A Greater Commercial Scale

• Reducing costs to increase competitiveness in the plastics and packaging market
• Assessing the level of capital investment required to aid capability of biobased production
• Exploring additional operating costs for biomaterials producers
• Measuring the required level scale of operation for increased biomaterial profitability

John Williams, Polymers & Materials Manager

National Non Food Crops Centre, UK

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16.30 Case Study: Coca-Cola And Their Commitment To A ‘Greener’ Environment

• Establishing bioplastics as the future of everyday consumer products
• Leading the field of ‘green’ environment integration into the corporate mindset

Roman Siser, European Innovation Product & Packaging Director

Coca-Cola Europe, Czech Republic

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17.00 Questions

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17.15 Closing Remarks From The Chair

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17.30 Networking Cocktail Reception