Conference Agenda
Day 0: Monday 5 April 2027
17:30-19:30
Conference check-in
Conference lanyards sponsored by
18:00-19:30
Networking Reception
(drinks, canapés, exhibition visit)
sponsored by
The Table-Top Exhibition will be open between 17:30 and 19:30.
The Conference Check-in, Coffee breaks, Networking Reception and Table-Top Exhibition will all take place in the Conference Foyer.
Day 1: Tuesday 6 April 2027
08:00-09:00
Conference check-in, Welcome Coffee, Networking
09:00-09:10
Introduction: Market review
09:10-09:40
Polymers and electricity: a market review
Noru Tsalic, Managing Director
NORTAL CONSULTING
Keynote presentation
09:40-10:10
To conduct or not to conduct, that is the problem
Jussi Jääskeläinen, Technical Leader
NOKIA
Keynote presentation
10:10-10:40
Magnetically Responsive Elastomeric Grippers for Industrial Robotics: Design, Integration and Scale-Up Challenges
Danica Tan, Development Engineer
SOFTGRIPPING
10:40-11:20
Networking, exhibition visit, coffee and snacks
sponsored by
Session 1: Developments in Materials & Additives
11:20-11:50
High-Contrast Laser Marking with Minimal Color Shift in Bright Thermoplastics
Sven De Vis, Senior TS&D Professional II, Plastic Additives
MILLIKEN
11:50-12:20
Less is More: A Graphene-Enabled Hybrid Solution for Conductive Plastics
Tom Eldridge, Director of Business Development
HYDROGRAPH
12:20-12:50
Boosting e-motor performance with PA46, without compromising electrical reliability: Understanding the dielectric strength limits
Prof. Robert Janssen, Principal Scientist
Dr. Martin Burg, Segment Lead Electricals
ENVALIOR
12:50-14:00
sponsored by
14:00-14:30
Optimized Solutions for E&E and e-mobility applications
Dr. Kirsten Markgraf, Technical Product Manager
Josep Viaplana, Global Key Account Manager
L. BRÜGGEMANN
14:30-15:00
Electrifying mobility - the material effect
Steven Daeleman, Market Manager
COVESTRO
Session 2: Innovations in Flame Retardancy
15:00-15:30
Future-Proofing Flame Retardants for E&E and Automotive Plastics: Managing the Transition to Sustainable and Circular Solutions
Dr. Thomas Futterer, Chairman
PINFA/CEFIC
15:30-16:10
Networking, exhibition visit, coffee and snacks
sponsored by
16:10-16:40
Powering E-Mobility: Next-Gen Flame Retardant Solutions for PBT That Go Beyond Compliance
Elke Schlosser, Application Development Manager E&E
CLARIANT PLASTICS & COATINGS
Keynote presentation
16:40-17:10
Process Development for Polymer Overmoulding of Automotive Electronic Components
Dr. Fabian Evers, Head of Process Technology – Polymers BU Electronics
FORVIA HELLA
Keynote presentation
17:10-17:40
Injection Moulding for Electrical & Electronic Components: Facing Future Challenges with Digitilization
Florian Brinkmeyer, Head of Injection Moulding Technology
Matthias Senneka, Head of Technology Development – Interconnection
WAGO
20:00-22:30
Networking at the Official Conference Dinner
(speakers and dinner registrations only)
sponsored by
Presentations will take place in the Merode Conference Room and will be followed by questions from the audience.
The Table-Top Exhibition will be open between 08:00 and 17:10.
The Conference Check-in, Coffee breaks and Table-Top Exhibition will all take place in the Conference Foyer.
Lunch will be served in the hotel's Restaurant.
The Conference Dinner will take place in an external restaurant, to be announced.
Day 2: Wednesday 7 April 2027
Keynote presentation
Advanced Surface-Enhancement Technologies for Automotive Plastics
Stefan Killmer, Technical Consultant
VOLKSWAGEN
Keynote presentation
Title being finalised
Thorsten Kamphaus, Senior Manager Chassis Technology
Joerg Hagemes, Manager R&D Car Chassis Components
ZF GROUP
Session 3: Advances in Sustainability and Circularity
Circular Economy in Electrification Devices: Performance Validation of Recycled Polyamide from Ocean Waste
Dr. Andrzej Rybak, Principal Scientist, R&D Project Manager
ABB
10:40-11:20
sponsored by
11:20-11:50
Collaborative Development of a Low-Carbon EV Charger: A Material Innovation Case Study
Francisco Papis, Technology & Innovation – Electrification
NEXPOINT MATERIALS
11:50-12:20
Sustainable Substrate Materials for Printed and Flexible Electronics: Performance, Circularity and End-of-Life
Dr. Liisa Hakola, Senior Scientist
VTT
12:20-12:50
Newly developed long-chain polyamides: the sustainable solution for busbar coatings
Julian Haspel, Senior Business Development Manager Transportation
ARKEMA
12:50-14:00
Keynote presentation
14:00-14:30
Engineering Circularity in Electrical Protection Devices
Patricia Lamouche, Material Senior Expert & Team Leader,
HAGER
Gabriele Lamperti, Technical Service Assistant,
LATI
Keynote presentation
14:30-15:00
Plastics in Liquid-Cooled Data Centers: Material Compatibility, Safety, and Qualification for AI Infrastructure
Hagen Fasel, Senior Product Manager,
UL SOLUTIONS
Joachim Stricker, Focal Team Leader E&E,
RADICI
Keynote presentation
15:00-15:30
Title being finalised
Alcina Tanghe, Sustainable Materials & Innovation Manager
VALEO
15:30-15:35
15:35-15:40
15:40-16:10
16:10
Event ends
Presentations will take place in the Merode Conference Room and will be followed by questions from the audience.
The Table-Top Exhibition will be open between 08:30 and 16:10.
The Conference Check-in, Coffee breaks and Table-Top Exhibition will all take place in the Conference Foyer.
Lunch will be served in the hotel's Restaurant.
The organisers may alter the programme without prior notice.