4th Future of Chemical Recycling Europe Conference to Address Scaling, Regulation, and Market Demands in Germany WIESBADEN, Germany – February 2027 — The 4th edition of the Future of Chemical Recycling Europe conference will convene on 3–4 February 2027 in Wiesbaden, Germany, bringing together senior leaders across the plastics, petrochemical, waste management, and recycling sectors. As Europe accelerates its transition toward a circular plastics economy, the premier event will deliver actionable strategies to move chemical recycling from pilot initiatives to commercial-scale implementation. With a focused agenda on commercial viability, regulatory navigation, and market expansion, the 2027 edition tackles the core challenges facing advanced recycling today. Key topics include Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) readiness, feedstock security, investment frameworks, mass balance methodologies, and recycled-content certification systems. Industry Leaders Take the Stage Distinguished speakers scheduled to present actionable perspectives from across the circular value chain include:
- Dr. Jens Hamprecht, Vice President Sustainability Performance Materials, BASF
- Dr. Peter Dziezok, Director R&D Open Innovation, Procter & Gamble
- Dr. Stefanie Eiden, Enabling Technology, COVESTRO
- Marius Lehadus, Material Innovation Developer, IKEA
- Dr. Thomas Lueder, Global Director Sustainability Partnerships, Beckers Group
- Stephan Roest, Head of Circular Economy Business Development, Borouge International
- Xavier Milcent, Global Plastics Strategic Marketing Manager, Exxon Mobil
- Dr. Christine Bunte, Managing Director, Plastics Europe
- Dorothee Arns, Director General, FECC
- Representatives from LyondellBasell, NESTE, Impact Recycling, Fraunhofer UMSICHT, and more.
Exclusive BASF Verbund Site Visit Delegates will also have the opportunity to participate in an exclusive site visit to BASF’s Ludwigshafen Verbund site on the afternoon of Tuesday, 2 February 2027. The tour offers attendees first-hand insight into one of Europe’s premier chemical production and circular economy hubs. Attendance is complimentary for registered conference participants, with limited places allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Latest Agenda: https://marketing.acieu.net/acton/media/6204/Future-Of-Chemical-Recycling Official Website: https://www.wplgroup.com/aci/event/future-of-chemical-recycling/ Members & subscribers are entitled to 15% discount on registration (valid until 30 days prior to event). To Claim or receive more information, please contact mjanecki@acieu.net quoting CCRe4MKT