Conference Agenda
Day 0: Monday 20 April 2026
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 21 April 2026
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, CEO
NORTAL CONSULTING
Keynote presentation
09:40-10:10
BEV underride guard – from metal to plastic and back?
Dr. Julius Rausch, Development Concepts HV Storage Systems
AUDI
Keynote presentation
10:10-10:40
Trends and Challenges for Automotive Connectors
Dr. Gerrit Hülder, Power Solutions, Technical Functions – Process Engineering
BOSCH
10:40-11:20
Networking, exhibition visit, coffee and snacks
Session 1: Developments in conductive materials
11:20-11:50
Overmoulding of electronic components with thermally conductive granulate
Wolfgang Höfer, Business Unit Leader
KERAFOL
11:50-12:20
Rethinking conductive additives: graphites and graphene for the next generation of conductive compounds
Klaus Rathberger, Managing Director
GEORG H. LUH
12:20-12:50
Redefining EMI shielding: business cases with graphene-based polymers
Dr. Bruno Figueiredo, co-CEO
GRAPHENEST
Session 2: Advances in materials & properties
12:50-14:00
sponsored by
14:00-14:30
Accelerating the evolution of polyamides, from traditional E&E applications to the emerging demands of e-mobility
Dr. Xavier Couillens, Application Development Manager E&E Market
DOMO
14:30-15:00
Improved solutions for safety, performance and sustainability in low and medium voltage applications
Massimo Pavin, CEO,
SIRMAX
15:00-15:30
Polycarbonate Sustainable Solutions for E&E Industry: Advancing Progress Across Multiple Fronts
Dr. Arqam Anjum, Application Development Engineer
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL
15:30-16:10
Networking, exhibition visit, coffee and snacks
16:10-16:40
Atmospheric plasma technology to enhance surfaces and increase reliability in Electronics applications
Job van Galen, Managing Director
PLASMATREAT BENELUX
Keynote presentation
16:40-17:10
Driving Collaboration with Suppliers: Risk Anticipation, Transparency, and Reliable Testing for Safer Materials
Blandine Guiraud, Plastics Expert and
Pierre Bardollet, Environment Expert
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
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 22 April 2026
Keynote presentation
How to build a corporate, systematic approach to future-proof materials
Maud van Doorn, Materials Expert
Daniël Doorduin, Director EcoDesign
PHILIPS
Keynote presentation
An innovative data ecosystem enabling sustainable transformation
Patrick Musch, Catena-X Sustainability Committee Lead
BMW
Session 3: Innovations in Fire Retardancy
Can we reduce the use of Antimony Trioxide without compromising the fire safety?
Muhammad Imran Waseem, Technical Flame Retardants Manager
ICL
10:40-11:20
11:20-11:50
Halogen-free flame retardant for polyamide and HIPS through reactive extrusion
Dr. Micaela Lorenzi, CEO
GREEN CHEMICALS
Session 4: Towards a sustainable industry
11:50-12:20
Making Technical Plastics Sustainable: From Challenges to Scalable Solution
Dr. Torsten Hummen, Circular Economy Cluster Owner
BOSCH
12:20-12:50
The Future is Circular: how we are closing the loop
Dr. Frauke Reinders, Head of Sustainability Management
PHOENIX CONTACT
12:50-14:00
14:00-14:30
Green Resin Solution - Reflections on Quality, Cost & PCF Reduction on Automotive Platforms
Dr. Franz Janson, Senior Principal - Platform Resin Expert - PEE
TE CONNECTIVITY
Keynote presentation
14:30-15:00
Bioproduction of critical materials from the recycling of hybrid and electric car batteries
Carlos Bernier Baixench, Material Expert, SEAT
Prof. Toni Dorado, UNIVERSITAT POLITÈCNICA de CATALUNYA
15:00-15:05
Prize draw
sponsored by
Keynote presentation
15:05-15:35
Modelling the use of Thermal Conductive Materials in EV Charging Inlets
Dr. Monika Pieszka, Senior Simulation Engineer
APTIV
15:35-15:40
15:40-15:45
15:45-16:15
16:15
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 16:15.
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.