Following a thought-provoking and developed 2nd edition of the
Future of Chemical Recycling, we are continuing the momentum to bring fresh topics and new networking opportunities for 2026. This edition will be hosted in the industrial hub of Dusseldorf, Germany on the 28th & 29th January.
Looking back at the 2025 edition, more than 100 senior executives from the likes of Shell, Sabic, Ineos and Berry Global explored essential topics such as optimising strategies for waste management, understanding consumer perceptions, and investing in chemical recycling to drive sustainable growth. Discussions also touched on market changes, as well as the importance of industry collaboration in creating a truly circular economy. Technological advancements in chemical recycling, including the revolutionising of rubber recycling and overcoming the challenges in plastic recycling, were also key focal points during the event.
The 2026 summit will bring key updates on these topics as well as address new emerging talking points, offering actionable insights into how businesses can further scale and seek new opportunities. Attendees will gain valuable perspectives on how to transform waste into wealth, strengthen industry collaborations, and overcome the persistent challenges that hinder the full potential of chemical recycling.
Future of Chemical Recycling 2026 will be a key platform to showcase the latest technological advancements, from cutting-edge recycling technologies to innovations that aim to solve the complexities of plastic recycling. With the continued growth of the European and global market, delegates will gain a comprehensive overview of emerging trends and how companies can capitalise on new opportunities for sustainable waste-material management.
Join us in Dusseldorf in 2026 to contribute to the collective effort of revolutionising waste recycling and driving the transition to a circular economy.
Key topics
- Policy shifts driving investment and compliance strategy
- Redefining value chains through multilateral collaboration
- Overcoming collection and sorting constraints in feedstock supply
- Unlocking value through downstream product and market innovation
- Strategic planning for technology selection and project structuring
- Designing circular products to meet future material demands
- Building stakeholder confidence through commercial partnerships
- Scaling proven technologies to industrial maturity
- Integrating advanced technologies to maximise process efficiency
Who Will Attend?
- Waste-material chemical recyclers
- End-product Manufacturers (Automotive, Packaging)
- European Regulatory and Policy Officers
- Waste Mangement Solution Providers
- Pyrolysis Technology Developers
- Market & Project Consultants
- Senior Academics
- European & Global Associations
Conference Chairs:
- John Sewell, Independent Consultant
- Christine Bunte, Managing Director, Plastics Europe
Speakers:
- Outi Teras, Head Of Technology Commercialization, Neste
- Eric Romers, Project Circle Director, INEOS
- Arushi Jaswal, Scientific Researcher, BMW Group
- Marius Lehadus, Material Innovation Developer, IKEA
- Jesper Van Berkel, Technical & Business Manager, Indorama Ventures
- Carolina Gregorio, EMEA Policy & Advocacy Director, Dow Chemical
- Valentijn de Neve, Chief Executive Officer, BlueAlp
- Stephan Roest, Head of Circular Economy Strategic platforms, Borealis
- Peter Schwarz, Head of Sustainability Technologies, Covestro
- Sebastian Bogdahn, Environmental R&D Manager, Schwalbe
- Joanna Moore, Sr. Business Manager Global Feedstock Sourcing, Sabic
- Christian Krueger, Head of Global Advocacy and Sustainability Chemical Recycling, BASF
- Matthias Schutt, Global Principal Material Engineer, Sustainability, Autoliv
- David Walsh, CEO, Impact Recycling
- Frederike Baars, Sr. Process Director, Fluor
- Marc Nicolas, Director – Markets & Business Development, Ketjen
- Manfred Renner, Head of Institute, Fraunhofer Institute UMSICHT
- Alexandra Fabbro, Head of Sustainability Solutions, SGS Group
- Representative TBD, Lummus Tech
- Antonio Bassi, Product Manager, Saipem
- Joeri Dieltjens, Director – Advanced Chemical Recycling, Sulzer
- Matthias Franke, Head of Institute, Fraunhofer Institute UMSICHT
- Jeroen Kelder, Managing Partner, Infinity Recycling
- Fabian Loske, Senior Manager – Business Development Sustainability, Sphera
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