BioPlastics: The Re-Invention of Plastics Las Vegas, March 4-6, 2013

Join us at this DIFFERENTIATED & FOCUSED conference on "BIOPLASTICS" and get updated on how traditional polymers as well as newer materials are being developed from renewable food / non-food biomass; a radical shift from petroleum based industry.

CONFERENCE TOPICS:

Pre-Conference Course:
BioPlastics 2013: State-of-the-Industry & Path Forward

Goal vs Deliverables: Those of us in the traditional plastics industry have been skeptical about the $ignificance of bioplastics but last 2-3 years have given us compelling reasons to stay on top of this game-changing technology. This CRASH-COURSE will enable you to grasp the TECHNOLOGICAL advances and BUSINESS update as of 2013 and point out the FUTURE trends.

KEYNOTE Address:
Journey to Future Has Begun: From Reduction to Production of Petroleum Products BioRefineries ----> PLASTICS ----> Plastic-Waste ----> Petro-Fuel

Session I: Green Plastics: Techno-Commercial Update
Goal vs Deliverables: Besides conventional PE now commercially made from biomass, get an update on PP , PET, and more

Session II: BioPolymers in Packaging Applications
Goal vs Deliverables: Learn the reasoning for successful market penetration & growth of Biax-PLA, and other packaging applications of biopolymers

Session III: Brand Owners on BioPlastics
Goal vs Deliverables: Walk-away with how Corporate Giants are shaping our future with their initiatives

Session IV: Advances in Biobased Building Blocks - Process Technology
Goal vs Deliverables: Walk-away with an understanding of the PROCESSES that have enabled the traditional plastics to be made from biomass

Session V: BioPlastics Modification -Biobased Additives, Adhesives & Coatings
Goal vs Deliverables: Keeping up with the theme of bioplastics, get an update on renewable/sustainable Modifiers

Session VI: End-of-Life Options - Value Creation from BioPlastics
Goal vs Deliverables: Know the latest in handling the End-of-Life options for bioplastics; especially the technologies to create VALUE in terms of chemicals & energy

WHY REGISTER NOW ?
With an outstanding agenda and "Well Renowned" speakers, we encourage you to register and consider a Sponsorship / TableTop Exhibit as early as possible; note an Early Bird discount of 10% by NOV 15 and a limited block of discounted rooms at the CAESARS PALACE hotel.

For Registration / Sponsorship / Details, please CLICK the link below or call InnoPlast Solutions at (973) 446-9531:

http://www.BioPlastix.com

PARTICIPATING COMPANIES:

American Process
Ametek, Westchester Plastics
BASF
Bioplastics Magazine
BP Amoco Chemical
Braskem America
Cathay Industrial Biotech
City of Port Colborne
Danimer Scientific
DSM Eng Plastics
Enerkem NA
Genomatica
Goodyear
Hallstar
Handy Home Products
IHS Chemicals Consulting
InnoPlast Solutions
Klall Group
LyondellBasell
M & Q Packaging
Narocon
NatureWorks
Nissan Chemical
Novamont
Novomer
Optex Process Solutions
Organic Waste Systems
Owens Corning
Pharmafilter
Plastics Color
Plastics News
PolyOne
PTT MCC
Rhetech
Roquette America
Roscom
Shaw Industries
Scientific Design
Taghleef Industries
Toray
Verdezyne