Chemical Recycling Innovations Forum 2025

September 18-19, 2025 - Berlin, Germany

The Chemical Recycling Innovations Forum 2025 in Berlin brings together industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, and sustainability experts to explore the latest advancements in chemical recycling technologies. As the demand for circular solutions intensifies, this forum serves as a key platform to discuss how chemical recycling can revolutionize waste management, support the circular economy, and help meet global sustainability targets. Over two days, participants will gain insights into cutting-edge technologies, regulatory frameworks, market trends, and collaborative business models driving the transition to a more sustainable future.

Key Themes and Topics

Innovative Chemical Recycling Technologies - Exploring the latest advancements in pyrolysis, solvolysis, and catalytic depolymerization.
Regulatory Landscape and Policy Developments - Understanding current regulations and upcoming policies shaping chemical recycling in Europe.
Circular Economy Integration - How chemical recycling contributes to achieving circular economy targets.
Investment and Financing Models - Examining funding opportunities and investment trends in chemical recycling projects.
Life Cycle Assessment and Environmental Impact - Measuring the sustainability benefits of chemical recycling compared to mechanical recycling.
Industry Collaboration and Partnerships - Building alliances between brands, technology providers, and recyclers to scale chemical recycling.

As the demand for circular solutions intensifies, this forum serves as a key platform to discuss how chemical recycling can revolutionize waste management, support the circular economy, and help meet global sustainability targets. Over two days, participants will gain insights into cutting-edge technologies, regulatory frameworks, market trends, and collaborative business models driving the transition to a more sustainable future.

Sustainability and Environmental Managers
R&D and Technology Innovation Professionals
Circular Economy Experts
Waste Management and Recycling Companies
Chemical and Polymer Producers
Packaging Manufacturers
Policy Makers and Regulators
Investors and Venture Capitalists
Technology Providers and Startups
NGOs and Industry Associations

Industries Represented

Plastics and Packaging
Chemical Manufacturing
Retail and Consumer Goods
Waste Management and Recycling
Automotive
Textiles and Fashion
Technology and Digital Solutions
Government and Regulatory Bodies
Investment and Finance

2025 Speakers

Suhas Dixit, Founder and CEO APChemi
Monika Romenska, Regulatory & Public Affairs Manager EXPRA - Extended Producer Responsibility Alliance
Alexander Röder, Climate & Production Director Plastics Europe AISBL
Ward Heij, Business Development Manager Polestar Capital
Dr. Julian Schenten, Senior Law and Policy Advisor Chemicals Thriving Planets Client Earth
Marta Ottogalli, Co-Founder Vulcano Impact
Andy???? Brewer, Director, Sustainability & Recycling Plastics Industry Association
Milica Folic, Product Line Director | Clean Fuels & Chemicals Topsoe
Carl Warkentin, Co-initiator CIRCULAR REPUBLIC
DR ELENI IACOVIDOU, Director, Centre for Pollution Research and Policy Brunel University London Co-Director of PISCES Relay,
Klaus Wohnig, Founder DROP-IN Dissolution Recycling Of Plastics Initiative
Janine Korduan, Senior Expert Circular Economy Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland e. V. (BUND) Friends of the Earth Germany
Virginie Bussières, MBA Vice-President, External Affairs and Partnerships UpSolv
Dr Iris Elser, Deputy Member of the Executive Board Head of Competence Center Polymers & Fiber Composites DITF
Berk Büyükbas, System Manager for Traceability, Chain of Custody & GHG ISCC
Albin Kaelin, CEO epeaswitzerland gmbh, Author