Biobased Coatings Europe Conference 2026

June 10-11, 2026 - Dusseldorf, Germany

Biobased Coatings Europe 2026 will gather together senior leaders from across the coatings and biobased materials value chain to tackle the commercial, technological and policy challenges defining the next phase of growth. With a agenda shaped by input from key stakeholders, this event will explore how companies can scale emerging biobased technologies, achieve performance parity with conventional coatings, and sharpen differentiation by aligning sustainability with product excellence.

Attendees will gain insight into evolving regulatory landscapes across the EU, understanding not only current requirements but anticipating policy shifts that may impact biobased resins, binders, additives and coatings applications. Through market intelligence, delegates will acquire clarity on which bio-feedstocks are most promising, how lifecycle assessment and end-of-life considerations are shaping purchasing decisions, and what types of innovation are closest to commercial readiness.

A core focus will be how sustainability translates into long-term value. Sessions will probe how firms can build biobased product portfolios that deliver measurable emissions reductions, leverage incentives or green procurement, and better meet customer expectations for environmental credentials without compromising functional performance or cost structure. By knitting together innovation, compliance and strategic planning, the event promises that participants will leave with a holistic understanding of how to strengthen resilience, reduce regulatory risk, and secure new growth under increasing sustainability pressure.

The networking opportunity is invaluable. Attendees will include senior leaders in coatings formulation and production, biomass & bio-polymer suppliers, additive and pigment producers, policy makers, certification bodies and technology providers. This diverse mix will enable real conversations, benchmarking with peers, direct exposure to pioneering case studies and chance to forge collaborations that stretch from R&D to commercialisation. Whether your role is in innovation, regulation, operations or strategy, Biobased Coatings Europe 2026 will provide the connections and insights you need to stay ahead.

Key Topics

  • Cost Parity Pathways: Closing the Gap with Conventional Coatings
  • Dual Constraints: Performance and Profitability as Linked Variables
  • Regulation as a Determinant of Market Viability
  • Microplastics Legislation: Agricultural Impacts and Seed Coating Potential
  • Biodegradable Derogation: Clarifying ECHA Guidance
  • Diversified Feedstocks for Supply Chain Resilience
  • Ingredient Constraints and Performance Dependencies
  • Industrial-Scale Bio-Butanol: Readiness and Application Potential
  • Terminology Standardization Across the Coatings Value Chain
  • Reconciling Biodegradability and Durability in Product Design
  • Titanium Dioxide: Lifecycle Impact and Risk Mitigation

Who Will Attend

  • Biobased Material Producers
  • Paint and Coatings Specialists
  • Resin, binder, pigments and additive Companies
  • Regulatory and Policy Officers
  • Technology Providers
  • Solution Providers
  • Consultants
  • Academics

2026 Confirmed Speakers

  • Lucile Bonhoure – Global Sustainability Marketing Manager & Coating Solutions, Arkema
  • Markku Oila – Staff Chemist, Sherwin-Williams
  • Otto Soidinsalo – Business Development Manager, Borregaard
  • Milja Hannu-Kuure – Managing Director, Brightplus
  • Eugenie Charriere – Strategic Marketing & Business Excellence Director, Ecoat
  • Dr Stefan Friebel – Senior Project Manager, Fraunhofer WKI
  • Dr Martin Ocepek – Director R&D, Helios Resins
  • Michael Hausmann – Specialist Material Science, Nestlé
  • Dr Andreas Kohl – Head of Specialty Chemicals & Catalysts, Verbio
  • Dr Tijs Nabuurs – R&D Sustainability and Innovation, Covestro
  • Tina Leyh – Technology Coordinator & Lab Manager R&D, Münzing Chemie
  • Pieter Samyn – Senior Research Engineer, Sirris
  • John Holger – Sales Manager, UPM
  • Roger Blockland – CEO & Co-Founder, Relement
  • Eero Knuutila – CEO, Lignosphere
  • Gunnar Ottosson – CEO, Ottosson Färgmakeri AB
  • Frank Brouwer – Renewable Chemistry Specialist, Stahl
  • Senior Representative, AIMPLAS
  • Senior Representative, Elementis

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Event details
Organizer :ACI
Event type :Conference
Attendance :Physical Event
Reference :ASDE-25940