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2024 agenda snapshot
Interspersed throughout the programme were a number of cutting edge technical presentations covering the latest innovations in industrial biomanufacturing.
DAY ONE
Morning taster
Speakers included Ecovative, ADM, Avantium, IFF and Dow
- How a global fashion house is integrating bio based materials across its brand portfolio.
- The defossilization of the chemical industry and the role of bio developers and producers.
- Funding opportunities, the investment landscape and the structure of your syndicate.
Afternoon taster
Speakers included Cargill, L’Oreal, Green Plains and European Circular Bioeconomy Fund
- Scaling up bio production for the global marketplace.
- How the beauty sector is offering consumers new levels of performance and sustainability.
- Bio based polymer markets, applications and policy in the EU and China.
DAY TWO
Morning taster
Speakers included Geno, Cargill, Reckitt, Stora Enso and On
- What the EU green claims directive means for the entire bio value chain.
- How a multinational heath and hygiene brand owner is re-aligning its supplier strategy and what this means for bio developers and producers.
- Biosynthetics and the fashion industry.
Afternoon taster
Speakers included PVH/Tommy Hilfiger and Hollandbio
- Engineering biology metrics and standards for the accelerated commercialisation of the global bioeconomy.
- How the footwear industry is in a tug of war between accelerating the adoption of bio based solutions and protecting the brand.
- The emerging role of bio-based and biodegradable plastics from an ecommerce giant.