Programme

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20. November 2007 (Day 0)

18⁰⁰ - 21⁰⁰

Pre-Registration

19⁰⁰ - 20⁰⁰

Welcome Cocktail Reception
sponsored by Gold Sponsor Biostarch

21. November 2007 (Day 1)

08⁰⁰ - 09⁰⁰

Registration

09⁰⁰ - 09²⁰

Welcome Address & Opening
Harald Kaeb, Chairman of European Bioplastics and
Christophe Doukhi-de Boissoudy, President of the Club Bioplastique

09²⁰ - 09⁵⁰

Opening Speech:
French Policies for Biobased (Plastic) Products
Eric Allain, Senior Officer from the French Ministry of Agriculture

09⁵⁰ - 10¹⁰

Invited Speech:
How EU Plastics Converters See Bioplastics
Paolo Bochicchio and Atussa Sarvestani, European Plastics Converters

10¹⁰ - 10³⁰

Invited Speech:
How to Build a Sustainable Bioplastic Business
Catia Bastioli, Novamont – EU Inventor 2007

10³⁰ - 10⁵⁰

Invited Speech:
Biobased PE - A Renewable Plastic Family
Antonio Morschbacker, Braskem S.A.

10⁵⁰ - 11⁵⁰

Coffee & Networking Break & Product Exhibition

11⁵⁰ - 13¹⁰

Parallel Session: Market Aspects
M1: Retail & Biopackaging
Chair: Erwin Vink

Parallel Session: Technical Aspects
T1: Building Blocks & Materials Novelties
Chair: Dr. Jens Hamprecht

11⁵⁰ - 12¹⁰

Comparison of Conventional and Biofilms
Atussa Sarvestani, NNZ

DuPont´s Sustainable Materials
Jonathan Cohen, DuPont

12¹⁰ - 12³⁰

Last Minute Innovations
Alan Campbell, natura

Mirel Biobased Plastics
Daniel Gilliland, Metabolix

12³⁰ - 12⁵⁰

Biobased Packaging for UK Supermarkets
Jon Bond, Adare Packaging Solutions

With Bioplast Materials to Innovations
Dr. Christoph Heß, Biotec

12⁵⁰ - 13¹⁰

Bioplastic Bags - a Market Motor
Jean-Marc Nony, SPhere

New Developments in PHB Materials
Sylvio Ortega Filho, PHB Industrial

13¹⁰ - 14³⁰

Lunch - at the Restaurant Cape Cod

14³⁰ - 15⁵⁰

Parallel Session: Market Aspects
M2: Last Minute Innovations
Chair: Stefano Facco

Parallel Session: Technical Aspects
T2: Material and Product Innovation
Chair: Marcel Dartée

14³⁰ - 14⁵⁰

Bioplastics for Packaging Cosmetics
Cristina Maggi, Leoplast

Lactides: Enabling PLA Plastics
Hans van der Pol, Purac

14⁵⁰ - 15¹⁰

Biodegradable and Bio-based Plastics – Inspired by Nature
Dr. Jens Hamprecht, BASF

Functional Starch Based Materials and Products
Frank Glatz, Plantic Technologies

15¹⁰ - 15³⁰

A New Bioplastics Market Research in France
Hillaire Bewa, ADEME and Arnaud Gabenisch, Alcimed

Recent Developments of Terramac
Shingemitsu Murase, Unitika

15³⁰ - 15⁵⁰

EPNOE: Excellent European Polysaccharide Research
Patrick Navard, École des Mines de Paris

Highly Functional Polylactic Acid Composite for Electronic Equipments
Tsunenori Yanagisawa, Nano Electronics Research

15⁵⁰ - 16³⁰

Coffee & Networking Break

16³⁰ - 18⁰⁰

Parallel Session: Market Aspects
M3: International Markets
Chair: Jöran Reske

Parallel Session: Technical Aspects
T3: Innovation in Biopackaging
Chair: Jean-Marc Nony

16³⁰ - 16⁵⁰

Progress in Standards for Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers in China
Jim Lunt, China Biodegradable & Biobased Materials Group

Barrier Improvements for Fresh Food Packaging
Cesare Vannini, Coopbox Europe

16⁵⁰ - 17¹⁰

Market Development of Bioplastics in USA
Frederic Scheer, Cereplast

Biobased and Biodegradable Bottles and Closures
Takurou Ito, Toyo Seikan Kaisha

17¹⁰ - 17³⁰

Market Development of Bioplastics in Japan
Isao Inomata, Japanese Bioplastics Association

NatureFlex Films: The Next Generation
Andy Sweetman, Innovia Films

17⁴⁰ - 18⁰⁰

Ceremony:
European Bioplastics and Thai Bioplastic Industry Association sign a Memorandum of Understanding

A Biopackaging Portfolio
Jesper Goul-Jensen, Faerch Plast

18⁰⁰ - 19⁰⁰

Cocktail Reception
Sponsored by Silver Sponsor Biotec

20⁰⁰ - 23⁰⁰

Conference Dinner at the Restaurant Billy Bob

22. November 2007 (Day 2)

09⁰⁰ - 10²⁰

Plenum Session:
Developing the Markets for Bioplastics in Europe
Chair: Harald Käb

09⁰⁰ - 09¹⁰

Introduction by European Bioplastics

09¹⁰ - 09³⁰

European Study on Environmental Technologies Growth Markets
Ralph Büchele, Roland Berger Strategy Consultants

09³⁰ - 09⁵⁰

EU Policies: The Biobased Products Lead Markets Initiative
Thomas Heinemeier, EU Commission DG Enterprise & Industry

09⁵⁰ - 10²⁰

Case Study: PLA Production in Europe
Dr. Rainer Hagen, Uhde Inventa Fischer

10²⁰ - 10⁴⁰

Coffee & Networking Break

10⁴⁰ - 11⁴⁰

Moderated Podium Discussion by Sabine Arras, European Bioplastics:
Drivers and Barriers in EU Member States

Participants:

Dirk Wens, Belgium BioPackaging, Belgium
John Williams, NNFCC, UK

Jean-Luc Pelletier, Club Bioplastique, France
Remy Jongboom, BCPN, Netherlands

11⁴⁵ - 12³⁰

Speakers Corner: 45 Minutes of Short Statements
Please note: Registration at the conference desk needed in advance (deadline 10:30)

12³⁰ - 14⁰⁰

Lunch - at the Restaurant Dome

14⁰⁰ - 15³⁰

Parallel Session: Market Aspects
M4: From Cradle to Cradle
Chair: John Williams

Parallel Session: Technical Aspects
T4: Additives for Performance Enhancement
Chair: Stefano Facco

14⁰⁰ - 14²⁰

Biobased Plastics: Definition and Certification Concepts
Jöran Reske, European Bioplastics

Improving Appearance and Performance of All Biopolymers
Marcel Dartee, PolyOne

14²⁰ - 14⁴⁰

Reducing the Environmental Footprint of NatureWorks^® Bio-Polymer
Erwin Vink, NatureWorks

Masterbatches to Improve Biopolymers' Functionalities and Optics
Thomas Weigl, Sukano

14⁴⁰ - 15⁰⁰

Environmental Assessment of Food Contact Packaging Applications Made from PLA
Jürgen Giegrich, IFEU

Plastisers and Other Functional Additives for PLA
Anna-Malin Bouwens, Danisco SA

15⁰⁰ - 15²⁰

Recovery & Recycling Options
Kristiane Wagner, Der Grüne Punkt,
Duales System Deutschland

Clear Solutions for Impact Modification of PLA
Bahar Azimipour, Rohm and Haas Plastics Additives

15³⁰ - 15⁴⁵

Conclusions and Farewell

15⁴⁵

Coffee to Go