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GREEN POLYMER
CHEMISTRY 2014
International conference on sustainable production
of plastics and elastomers
18-20 March 2014
Maritim 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 specic
innovation.
Meanwhile the end users of plastics and elastomers are watching the
market developments to nd drop-in substitute materials that have
genuine green credentials. These new materials must be available
in sufcient 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 OFFER
Register 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 VENUE
Cologne 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 Organiser
Tel: +44 (0) 117 924 9442
Fax: +44 (0) 117 311 1534
Email: kl@amiplastics.com
See the latest programme and conrmed speakers at:
www.amiconferences.com
GREEN POLYMER
CHEMISTRY 2014

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Tuesday 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 Certication 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 biorenery 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 SPACE
Make it easy for the delegates to nd 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 ACCOMMODATION
Delegates 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
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Thursday 20th March 2014
08.15 Registration and welcome coffee
08.45 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 rst 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 olens:
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 2014
CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Date and location
18-20 March 2014
Maritim Hotel
Heumarkt 20
50667, Cologne
Germany
Tel +49 221 2027 0
Fax +49 221 2027 835
Registration fee
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.
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 exhibition
A 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 company
A 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 events
The 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 rst 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 accommodation
Delegates 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 2014conference
on:
Tel: +49 221 2027 849 Fax: +49 221 2027 826
Email: reservierung.kol@maritim.de
Cancellations
Full 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 ORGANISER
Applied Market Information Ltd.
6 Pritchard Street, Bristol, BS2 8RH, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 117 924 9442 Fax: +44 (0) 117 311 1534
Email: 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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Early bird admission fee: !850 + !161.50* = !1011.50 _________
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