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Tue 02

15:30h

Roundtable | Side Events

From Regulation to Action: Microplastics, Pellets and the Value of the OCS Program

Alicia Martín Plastics Europe Director General of Plastics Europe for the Iberian Region and spokesperson for EsPlásticos Moderator

Álvaro Torrado Transformadora de Etileno A.I.E. Process Safety Engineer | OCS Coordinator | Digital Transformation Leader Speaker

Hans D'hooghe Katoen Natie Ibérica, SL Country Manager for Spain and Portugal Speaker

Ignasi Cañagueral Laboria Dow Chemical Ibérica, S.L. / AEQT (Asociación Empresarial Química de Tarragona) Director of Dow in Tarragona / Chairman of the Environment Commission of the AEQT Speaker

Jennifer Witty Che RENOLIT Ibérica, S.A. Sustainability Manager Speaker

Juan Ruiz Plastics Europe Head of Public Affairs and Sustainability at Plastics Europe in the Iberian region Speaker

Lucía López Generalitat de Catalunya Government Delegate of the Government of Catalonia in Tarragona Speaker

Mª Carmen del Amo ANAIP (Asociación Española de Industriales de Plásticos) Director of Communication and Marketing Moderator

#circulareconomy, #environmentalregulation, #zeropelletloss

2026-06-02 15:30 2026-06-02 17:30 Europe/Madrid From Regulation to Action: Microplastics, Pellets and the Value of the OCS Program Seminar on the new Pellets Regulation and the value of the voluntary Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) program to comply with the Regulation. Participation of central and local authorities and representatives from the plastics value chain. Rethinking Plastic

15:30h - 17:30h Rethinking Plastic Registration for the activity during Equiplast accreditation

Wed 03

16:00h

Conference | Side Events

Megatrends in the Plastics Sector: Materials, Manufacturing Technologies, and Waste Management

Ana Ibáñez García AIJU Project Manager, Innovative Materials and Manufacturing Area Speaker

Belén Monge Martínez AIMPLAS Sustainable Chemistry Cluster Leader Speaker

David Eslava Eslava Plásticos Executive Director Speaker

David Pérez ITENE Project Technician in the Packaging and Circular Economy Area Speaker

Francesc Vila FAERCH Area Sales Manager Speaker

Marc Monnin CEP (Centro Español de Plásticos) General Director Speaker

Miriam Lorenzo ITENE Project Manager in the Recycling and Valorization Technologies Area Speaker

#circulareconomy, #plasticrecycling, #sustainablematerials

2026-06-03 16:00 2026-06-03 17:15 Europe/Madrid Megatrends in the Plastics Sector: Materials, Manufacturing Technologies, and Waste Management The session will address the main megatrends transforming the plastics sector from a strategic and technological perspective. It will analyze the current and future context of the industry, along with advances in sustainable materials and the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) approach. It will also cover the challenges in processing recycled materials and innovations in mechanical and chemical recycling to valorize complex waste. The session will conclude with business cases demonstrating the real application of circular solutions in packaging, highlighting progress towards a more sustainable and competitive model. Press Area: Room 1

16:00h - 17:15h Press Area: Room 1 Public access

Thu 04

15:15h

Conference | Side Events

Biodegradable materials and new materials

Javier Nadal Plasticos TATAY Technical Director Speaker

Lorenzo Lizcano De Vega Viscofan Director of New Materials Diversification Speaker

Luís Cabedo Mas Universitat Jaume I de Castelló Professor Speaker

#biodegradablematerials, #materialsinnovation, #sustainablematerials

2026-06-04 15:15 2026-06-04 16:15 Europe/Madrid Biodegradable materials and new materials

Innovation in materials is key to advancing toward a more sustainable model in the plastics sector.

This session will address the challenges and opportunities of biodegradable and next-generation materials from a dual perspective: academic and industrial. Luis Cabedo, Professor of Materials Science at Universitat Jaume I, will analyze the real role of biodegradable plastics in relation to pollution, offering a critical, research-based perspective. Meanwhile, Lorenzo Lizcano (Director of Diversification and New Materials at Viscofan) will present industrial developments in composite materials and selective permeability films for food and healthcare applications.

A session that will contrast science and market perspectives to better understand the present and future of sustainable materials.

Rethinking Plastic

15:15h - 16:15h Rethinking Plastic Registration for the activity during Equiplast accreditation

16:15h

Conference | Side Events

Presentation of the World Union of Plastics Association (WUPA)

Pedro Paes do Amaral APIP – Portuguese Plastics Industry Association Executive Vice-President of APIP – Portuguese Plastics Industry Association Speaker

#globalcollaboration, #innovation, #plastics, #sustainability

2026-06-04 16:15 2026-06-04 16:30 Europe/Madrid Presentation of the World Union of Plastics Association (WUPA)

The recent creation of WUPA (World Union of Plastics Associations) marks a significant milestone for the global plastics sector.

In the context of Equiplast, its first edition after its foundation, this session will provide an in-depth look at this new international initiative that brings together sector associations with the aim of building a unified voice based on science, combating misinformation, and promoting sustainable and transparent practices.

Its vision, mission, and strategic role as a platform for global collaboration will be presented, fostering knowledge exchange, innovation, and dialogue with society. A key step to strengthen the sector’s positioning in the face of current and future challenges.

Rethinking Plastic

16:15h - 16:30h Rethinking Plastic Registration for the activity during Equiplast accreditation

Side Events

From Regulation to Action: Microplastics, Pellets and the Value of the OCS Program

Megatrends in the Plastics Sector: Materials, Manufacturing Technologies, and Waste Management

Biodegradable materials and new materials

Presentation of the World Union of Plastics Association (WUPA)

#EQUIPLAST2026

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