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GREEN POLYMER CHEMISTRY 2014

International conference on sustainable production of plastics and elastomers

18-20 March 2014Maritim Hotel,

Cologne, Germany

* + 19% German VAT

Fax back to: +44 (0) 117 311 1534 or Email: kl@amiplastics.com

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C O N F E R E N C E P R O G R A M M E

18-20 March 2014, Maritim Hotel, Cologne, Germany

AMI invites you to take part in the next international conference on Green Polymer Chemistry, which takes place from 18th to 20th March 2014 at the Maritim Hotel in Cologne, Germany. There is a networking evening to start the conference on 18th March for all delegates and speakers followed by a packed 2-day programme.

Sustainable sourcing is a big driver for major brand owners worldwide and a vital development for polymer production in the long-term as fossil resources are limited and compete in the energy supply chain, which is also approaching crisis as demands for power rise worldwide. This has led to a wide range of research and innovation from the major petrochemical companies looking to get a foothold in the new industry, universities who are taking the lead in testing new chemical engineering projects, forestry and agricultural companies with existing chemical and fermentation systems looking to supply new markets, and start up companies moving forwards with a specific innovation.

Meanwhile the end users of plastics and elastomers are watching the market developments to find drop-in substitute materials that have genuine green credentials. These new materials must be available in sufficient quantities, for example an automotive application worldwide will require substantial amounts of polymer.

The usual rules of sustainable sourcing will apply to green polymers as for current agricultural practices. There are exciting innovations coming in the pipeline as researchers have found new sources to make many of the basic thermoplastics, thermosets and elastomers. These will be discussed at AMIs Green Polymer Chemistry 2014, which brings together industry, science and end users of materials to review the future.

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION OFFERRegister before 7th February 2014 and pay 850* saving 140* on the full price of 990*. There are additional discounts for group bookings. The registration fee includes attendance at all conference sessions, the Welcome Cocktail Reception, lunch and refreshment breaks on both days and a set of conference proceedings.

SPONSOR THIS EVENT A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available at this conference to help to promote and enhance your companys products and services to this highly targeted international audience. Contact the conference hotline for further information.

CONFERENCE VENUECologne was founded over 2,000 years ago and is a good place for dining out, cultural tours and shopping. The conference will take place at the Maritim Hotel, which is on the banks of the Rhine within walking distance of the old town and ancient cathedral.

*+19% German VAT

CONFERENCE HOTLINE

Contact: Kat Langner, Conference OrganiserTel: +44 (0) 117 924 9442Fax: +44 (0) 117 311 1534Email: kl@amiplastics.com

See the latest programme and confirmed speakers at: www.amiconferences.com

GREEN POLYMER CHEMISTRY 2014

2Tuesday 18th March 2014

18.00-19.30 Registration and Welcome Cocktail Reception There are no conference sessions on this day

Wednesday 19th March 2014

08.00 Registration and welcome coffee 09.00 Opening announcements

MARKET OVERVIEW

09.10 Brand owners perspective on sustainable agriculture Mr. Peter Erik Ywema, General Manager, SAI PLATFORM, Belgium

09.40 Certification to proof sustainability of bio-based and renewable non-biological feedstock for the chemical industry Dr. Norbert Schmitz, Managing Director, ISCC SYSTEM GmbH, Germany

10.10 Environmental impact of biobased polymers from an attributional and consequential perspective: the case of biobased PVC Dr. Ir. Steven De Meester, Doctor Assistant GHENT UNIVERSITY, Belgium

10.40-11.10 Morning coffee sponsored by:

SESSION 1 FEEDSTOCK FOR POLYMERS

11.10 Cost-advantaged bio-based intermediates for 100% bio-based nylon-6,6 and bio-based polyurethanes Dr. Gary Diamond, Vice President, Product Development, RENNOVIA, INC., United Sates

11.40 BPs ethanol to ethylene technology provides a high performance alternative pathway to conventional plastics Ms. Moumita Chakrabarti, Business Support Manager, BP, United Kingdom

12.10 Renewable products to chemical and polymer markets Mr. Tomi Nyman, Manager, Renewable Products, NESTE OIL, Finland

12.40-14.10 Lunch

14.10 Enhanced feedstock recycling Dr. Arthur Garforth, Senior Lecturer, Head of Teaching, UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER, United Kingdom

14.40 Bio-based functional polymers from plant oils Dr. Hiroshi Uyama, Professor, OSAKA UNIVERSITY, Japan

15.10 Forest chemistry drop-in chemicals from the Swedish forest Mr. Clas Engstrm, CEO, SP PROCESSUM AB, Sweden

15.40-16.10 Afternoon tea

16.10 The development of bio-based technology in Taiwan Dr. Chen Wei-Hung, Sub-Project Leader, TAIWAN TEXTILE RESEARCH INSTITUTE, Taiwan

16.40 The largest biorefinery in Europe and the development of isosorbide and succinic acid Dr. Vincent Berthe, Polymer Chemistry Project Leader, ROQUETTE, France

17.10 Bio-PE: conventional performance from a sustainable source Mr. Martin Clemesha, Application Engineer, BRASKEM, Brazil

20.00 Conference Dinner

C O N F E R E N C E P R O G R A M M E

FIVE GOOD REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND:

1. Hear top experts discuss the green chemistry market place

2. Review new sustainable technologies

3. Debate alternative feedstock supplies and costs

4. Consider future opportunities for your business

5. Build a network of contacts in this growing industry

GREEN POLYMER CHEMISTRY 2014: EXHIBITION SPACEMake it easy for the delegates to find you at this busy event with your own table top exhibition space. Bring your own display stand or just use the space to have literature and samples available and ensure that you make an impact. The table top exhibition will run throughout the conference in the spacious lobby next to the main meeting room.

Registration includes 1 delegate place!

Space is limited so to avoid disappointment please register for this service as soon as possible.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONDelegates are responsible for booking their own accommodation. AMI has negotiated a room rate of 154.50 for a single room and 192.50 for a double (breakfast and Wi-Fi included) at the Maritim Hotel in Cologne for a limited time only. To reserve a room, please contact the reservation department and state that you are attending AMIs Green Polymer Chemistry 2014 conference on:Tel: +49 221 2027 849 Fax: +49 221 2027 826 Email: reservierung.kol@maritim.de

Save 140*Register before 7th February 2014

* + 19% German VAT

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2 Thursday 20th March 2014

08.15 Registration and welcome coffee08.45 Opening announcements

SESSION 2 GREEN POLYMERS 08.50 Sustainable developments in the world of polyurethanes Dr. Philippe Barbeau, Innovation and Market Development Director, VENCOREX, France

09.20 The worlds first biobased EPDM Dr. Montserrat Alvarez Grima, Product Development Specialist/Technical Manager, LANXESS ELASTOMERS B.V., Netherlands

SESSION 3 PERFORMANCE PLASTICS

09.50 How to boost applications from biobased high performance polyamides Mr. Patrice Perret, Global Market Development Manager Speciality Polyamides, ARKEMA, France

10.20-10.50 Morning coffee sponsored by:

10.50 Renewable building blocks based on dimer fatty acids for high-performance plastics and elastomers Dr. Angela Smits, Market Application Specialist, CRODA, Netherlands

11.20 Green nylons: Adipic acid from biomass Mr. Ludger Paul Stubbs, Senior Scientist, INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING SCIENCES, Singapore

SESSION 4 MONOMER SOURCING

11.50 Bioproduction of light olefins: isobutene, propylene, butadiene Mr. Thomas Buhl, Head of Business Development, GLOBAL BIOENERGIES, France

12.20-13.50 Lunch

13.50 Biobased succinic acid: lessons learned and outlook Mr. Markus Hummelsberger, Marketing & Sales Director, SUCCINITY GmbH, Germany

14.20 Biogenic carbon valorisation through biopolymer production: challenges and opportunities of waste & wastewater treatment based feedstock Dr. Maria Albuquerque, Research Engineer, VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT RECHERCHE ET INNOVATION, France

14.50 Biobased monomers from fermentation: lactic acid and beyond Dr. Ir. Sicco de Vos, Principal Specialist Polymer Technology, CORBION PURAC, Netherlands

15.20 Afternoon tea sponsored by:

15.20 Conference ends

Conference lanyard sponsored by:

AMI reserves the right to alter the programme without notice.The latest programme including any new speakers or changes to schedules can be viewed on our website www.amiconferences.com

SPECIAL OFFER: Save 140* if you register before 7th February 2014

GREEN POLYMER CHEMISTRY 2014CONFERENCE INFORMATION

Date and location 18-20 March 2014Maritim HotelHeumarkt 2050667, CologneGermanyTel +49 221 2027 0Fax +49 221 2027 835

Registration feeThe registration fee includes attendance at all conference sessions, the Welcome Cocktail Reception, lunch and refreshment breaks on both days and a set of conference proceedings.

Early bird registration: Register before 7th February 2014 for only 850*. Thereafter the cost is 990*.

Group rates: For companies wishing to register two or more delegates, group discounts are available. Please contact the Conference Organiser for more details. (Please note to qualify for the group discount delegates must be booked at the same time, otherwise additional delegates may be charged at full price.)

Green Polymer Chemistry 2014 table top exhibitionA limited number of table top exhibition spaces are available in the registration area and coffee lounge directly outside the conference room. The table top exhibition fee is excellent value for money and includes 1 delegate place. Exhibitors may either use tables provided by the hotel or bring their own stand or display.

Sponsor this event and promote your companyA variety of sponsorship opportunities are available at this event that can help to promote and enhance your companys products and services to this highly targeted international audience. For further information, please contact the Conference Organiser on: +44 (0) 117 924 9442.

Social eventsThe social events organised for Green Polymer Chemistry 2014 will provide an ideal setting for delegates and speakers to mix business with pleasure.

Welcome Cocktail Reception: A welcoming cocktail reception will be held on the first evening. All delegates are invited to attend and it will offer an excellent opportunity to meet speakers and other colleagues. The Welcome Cocktail Reception will run approximately from 18:00 to 19:30 and is included in the delegate fee.

Conference Dinner: All delegates are warmly invited to attend the Conference Dinner, which will take place at a local restaurant on the evening of 19th March 2014. The additional cost is 75*.

Hotel accommodationDelegates are responsible for booking their own accommodation. AMI has negotiated a room rate of 154.50 for a single room and 192.50 for a double (breakfast and Wi-Fi included) at the Maritim Hotel in Cologne for a limited time only. To reserve a room, please contact the reservation department and state that you are attending AMIs Green Polymer Chemistry 2014 conference on:Tel: +49 221 2027 849 Fax: +49 221 2027 826 Email: reservierung.kol@maritim.de

CancellationsFull refunds, less a cancellation charge of 200 will only be made on cancellations received prior to 21st February 2014. Thereafter we regret that no refunds can be made. Delegates may be substituted at any time. Please note that refunds will not be given on table top bookings or dinner places.

* +19% German VAT

CONFERENCE HOTLINE

KAT LANGNER, CONFERENCE ORGANISERApplied Market Information Ltd.6 Pritchard Street, Bristol, BS2 8RH, United KingdomTel: +44 (0) 117 924 9442 Fax: +44 (0) 117 311 1534Email: kl@amiplastics.com

The latest programme, including any new speakers or changes to the schedule can be viewed on our website: www.amiconferences.com

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