Conference

Conference Agenda

Day 1 – Fri, 24th June 2022

10:15 am to 10.30 am

Welcome & opening remarks

10:30 am to 11.00 am

Dr Sunder Balakrishnan, Managing Director, Natur-Tec India
Overview of BioPlastics Industry in India & the World.

11.00 am to 11.45 am

SMS Corporation
( Online – Remote )
Corporate presentation on modified Starch for BioPlastics            

11.45 am to 12.30 pm

Autotech – Sirmax
Corporate Presentation on BioComp

12.30 pm to 1.15 pm

PTT – Mitsubhishi Chemical Corp
( Online / Remote )
Corporate Presentation on BioBPS for general applications

1.15 pm to 2.00 pm

Break for networking and buffet Lunch
Sponsored by

2.00 pm to 2.45 pm

Novamont
Corporate presentation on MaterBi Bio-grades for Agricultural Mulch Films & more

2.45 pm to 3.30 pm

3.30 pm to 4.30 pm

Panel Discussion Sessions*

Session 1 : All about BioPlastics

What are BioPlastics, BioPolymers….?

What is PLA, PBAT, PBS, PHA, and many more Biobased Plastics

Sources & Forms of BioPlastics – Pellets, Films….

Modified Starch, Cellulose & other feedstock…

Myths & Facts – Oxo, BioDegradable & much more.

Panelists :
Dr Sunder Balakrishnan, Managing Director, Natur-Tec, India

4.30 pm to 5.30 pm

Session 2 : Regulations & Technology

Government Policies,

Statutory Regulations,

Single Use Plastic Bans – Items included & exempted.

Testing, Quality Control,

Certifications, OK-Compost, BPI, TUV Certifications & more.

Panelists :
Mr Vikram Bhanusali, President, Indian Compostable Polymers Association.
Mr Mayur Jain, President, Association for Compostable Products of India

Day 2 – Sat, 25th June 2022

10.00 am to 10.30 am

Recap & Highlights of Day 1 Sessions

10.30 am to 11.15 am

Corporate presentation by
SKYi – FKuR
BioFlex for Industrial, Consumer Goods & many other applications.

11.15 am to 12.00 pm

Konkan Speciality Polyproducts
Corporate Presentation on Speciality products for Biomaterials

12.00 pm to 12.45 pm

12.45 pm to 1.30 pm

1.30 pm to 2.15 pm

2.15 pm to 3.00 pm

3.00 pm to 3.30 pm

Prof Dr Ramani Narayan                    
Biodegradable Products Institute
USA

3.30 pm to 4.30 pm

Day 2 – Saturday, 25th June 2022

Session 1 : About BioPlastics Business

BioPlastics Markets, Prices, Availability, Demand, Supply

Applications, Consumer Goods, FMCG etc,

Manufacturing Process, Investments,
Challenges & Opportunities

4.30 pm to 5.30 pm

Session 2 : Status of the Industry & Future

Status of Industry in India, Asia & around the World
Developments in technology, processes & material,
Fossil-based Plastics by 2050,
Commercial migration by Brand Owners,
Case Studies.

 * More Speakers to join. Some Speakers may change at the time of the Event.
All Sessions will be on-site, interactive with Conference audience and Question & Answers between Panelists & live audience.

In addition to the Corporate Speakers & Panelists mentioned above, we thank the Representatives of Organisations listed below for their support & participation at BIOPLASTEX Global Trade & Shows.

Indian Compostable Polymers Association

Association for Compostable Products of India

European BioPlastics Association, HQ Germany & Worldwide

Biodegradable Products Institute, USA & Worldwide

Thailand BioPlastics Association, Thailand

Australiasian BioPlastics Association, HQ Australia

BioPlastics Magazine, Europe