17th European Bioplastics Conference - Call for Papers

Become a speaker at the 17th European Bioplastics Conference, taking place from 
6 - 7 December 2022, at the Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin, Germany! 

As always, our conference will focus on the latest innovations in bio-based and biodegradable plastics, the current political landscape as well as on environmental aspects, and opportunities for growth in the circular economy. You are invited to submit proposals for a presentation or poster on the following topics: 

• Bio-based and/or biodegradable plastics – latest material and process innovations, 
• Packaging innovations using biopolymers, 
• The bioplastics policy and market developments in the EU, EU countries and worldwide, 
• The role of biodegradable, compostable and/or bio-based plastics in national and international waste legislation, 
• The mechanical and chemical recycling of bio-based plastics, 
• Sustainability assessment: LCA of bio-based plastics and beyond, 
• Bio-based polymers in durable applications such as toys, medical devices, electronics, automotive etc., 
• The take up of bioplastics by big brands, 
• Current developments in the standardization of bio-based and biodegradable plastics,  
• Sneak preview 2023 – product and material pre-launch, 
• Bio-based additives and building blocks, and 
• Everything new, exciting and bioplastic-related that should be part of our programme! 

If you would like to contribute to this year’s conference, please fill out the abstract template and send it to conference(at)european-bioplastics.org. As in the past years, we also invite proposals for poster presentations, giving researchers and new projects a stage to introduce their findings in the fields of biopolymer research, packaging, and building blocks. Sounds like a good opportunity? Then, please, contact us  with your proposal. 
 
To create the best possible programme for our conference, please note that we have a thorough evaluation process. Kindly provide us with as much detail as possible to increase your chance to be picked as a speaker. Therefore, we ask for your understanding that we cannot take all abstracts into consideration.  
 
The deadline for the proposal submission is 31 July 2022. 
 
The conference will be a hybrid event, you can either join on-site in Berlin or via our event platform.