EBC26 Programme

Two days of policy insights, global market perspectives and innovations shaping the future of bioplastics.

The European Bioplastics Conference 2026 will take place on 1–2 December at the Titanic Hotel Berlin and online, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, brand owners and researchers from across the bioplastics value chain.

This year’s programme explores the opportunities and challenges of scaling biobased and biodegradable solutions: from creating demand and strengthening Europe’s competitiveness to implementing the PPWR, advancing biodegradation testing and bringing new applications to market.

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Day 1: Policy, markets and the path to scale

The conference opens with “Bioplastics on the World Stage: Policy, Power and the Path to Scale”, featuring perspectives from the European Commission’s DG GROW and DG ENV, European Bioplastics and China.

The global market session will present the latest bioplastics market data, trends and outlook, alongside discussions of renewable materials, packaging and developments in Korea.

The panel “From Ambition to Scale: Creating Market Pull for Biobased and Biodegradable Solutions” will examine how to translate ambition into demand.

In the afternoon, the programme turns to PPWR implementation, opportunities for compostables and standards for organic recycling, followed by a session exploring biodegradation, persistent microplastics and soil health. Poster presentations, a drinks reception and the conference dinner will provide further opportunities to exchange ideas and build connections.

Day 2: Evidence, competitiveness and next-generation applications

Day 2 begins with “Closing the Loop: Evidence, Standards and the End-of-Life Puzzle”, exploring regulatory developments, biodegradation evaluation and advances in compostability assessment, including testing in soil and marine environments.

The panel “The Global Race for Bioplastics: Can Europe Stay Competitive?” will address Europe’s position in an increasingly competitive international market.

Discover the innovations of the European Bioplastics Innovation Award finalists — Algenesis Labs, BITbyBIT, Sustainea, TripleW and UPM — during their pitches and the award ceremony.

The final session, “Next-Gen Bioplastics: From Lab Bench to Market Shelf”, will showcase emerging applications in coatings, construction, agriculture, nonwovens and biofoams.