{"id":171123,"date":"2025-11-27T07:41:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T06:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=171123"},"modified":"2025-11-26T15:32:28","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T14:32:28","slug":"renewable-materials-conference-2026-save-the-date-22-24-september-in-siegburg-cologne-germany","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/renewable-materials-conference-2026-save-the-date-22-24-september-in-siegburg-cologne-germany\/","title":{"rendered":"Renewable Materials Conference 2026 \u2014 Save the Date: 22\u201324 September in Siegburg\/Cologne (Germany)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Renewable Materials Conference 2026: Postcard \u00a9 nova-Institut<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

In just a few years, the Renewable Materials Conference (RMC) has established itself as the international meeting place for innovators, companies and brands, investors and policymakers to come together to develop and shape the future renewable carbon economy. As in previous years, the conference organiser nova-Institute expects 400-500 participants from around the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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The extraction of fossil resources from the ground and their use in the energy and chemical sectors is by far the largest contributor to human-made climate change, accounting for 90% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. While in the energy sector decarbonisation is the way forward, there is currently the debate whether a climate-neutral chemical and plastics sector is possible without phasing out fossil fuels. But defossilisation is increasingly emerging as the only viable path forward, i.e. to change the carbon source from fossil to renewable carbon derived from biomass, CO\u2082 and recycling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Defossilisation offer strategies for maintaining market access and focusing investors and financial institutions on portfolios with long-term profitability. The Renewable Materials Conference provides an important platform to explore these opportunities, address uncertainties and help companies build a future-proof, competitive position in the renewable economy, by answering the following questions: How to defossilise the chemical industry and remain competitive? How to meet the demand for fossil-free plastics? How to create sustainable carbon cycles? What role will biodegradation play in a future circular economy?<\/p>\n\n\n

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To this end, the conference will present numerous talks with experts and provide exceptional networking opportunities, feature a tabletop exhibition, poster sessions, as well as workshops on most urgent topics. There will also be the opportunity to vote for the \u201cRenewable Material of the Year 2026\u201d innovation award, sponsored by Covestro (DE).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conference topics in detail \u2013 Defossilisation through Innovation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

22 September: Defossilisation of the chemical industry: <\/strong>This critical topic area covers alternative naphtha, biorefineries, waste valorisation, chemical recycling and carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) \u2013 all of which represent solutions for both commodities and fine chemicals. Additionally, sustainable and renewable feedstocks as well as the circular economy will be addressed,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The day will conclude with a highlight Panel Discussion on \u201cCompetitiveness and Strategic Autonomy\u201c, a crucial aspect for realising defossilsation.<\/p>\n\n\n

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A panel discussion at the Renewable Materials Conference. Several experts are seated on the stage, engaged in a lively exchange on the future of sustainable materials. (From left to right: Samir Somaiya from Godavari Biorefineries Ltd., Eric de Deckere from Cefic, Ruirui Zong-R\u00fche from Roland Berger GmbH, and Lars B\u00f6rger, Lara Dammer, Christopher vom Berg all from nova-Institute) \u00a9 nova-Institut<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

23 September: Fossil-free plastics: <\/strong>With more than 20 polymers already commercially available from biomass, CO\u2082 and chemical recycling, this topic area offers solutions for all sectors, including packaging, textiles, automotive and consumer goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The second conference day culminates with the election of the prestigious Innovation Award “Renewable Material of the Year 2026\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

24 September: Policy and Framework, Regenerative Business Models:<\/strong> This day addresses policies, market demands, relevant frameworks and innovative business models that are needed for a successful transition to renewable carbon and sustainable carbon cycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The third day is also dedicated to the special topic of Biodegradation: What are the latest scientific and policy developments and new trends for biodegradation \u2013 the organic cycle?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From today on, early bird registration, exhibition and workshop booking, submissions for abstracts and innovations for the ‘Renewable Material of the Year 2026’ award are open:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n