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Future of BioPlastics 2026

June 24 and 25, 2026

Future of BioPlastics 2026: Sustainable. Innovative. Economical.

On June 24–25, 2026, FoB:Plast 2026 – Future of BioPlastics 2026 returns for its second edition. Following the great success of the first event, we are once again bringing together decision-makers, industry practitioners, brand owners, material developers, and other stakeholders from across the value chain for a free international online event dedicated to bioplastics and bio-based materials.

The focus will be on the key questions currently shaping the market: Which materials and applications will gain traction? How can scaling and economic viability be achieved? And what role will regulation, recyclability, and circular economy strategies play in enabling market-ready solutions?

 

You can look forward to:

  • Inspiring keynotes from industry, research, and technology experts
  • Interactive panels offering space for exchange and discussion
  • Diverse opportunities for networking with potential customers, suppliers, business partners, and other key stakeholders.

Whether you join as a participant or speaker, FoB:Plast 2026 brings together innovation and market needs, promotes sustainable material solutions, and creates meaningful connections across the entire bio-based plastics value chain.

Biobased
Economy
Innovation
Practical
Applications

Contribute Your Perspective!

We are looking for leading experts from industry, the bioeconomy, and related fields (such as packaging, consumer goods, chemicals, materials, or recycling), as well as startups and research institutions, to share their insights with an international audience.

Whether you present real-world case studies on material development and processing, provide market insights on applications and regulation, or discuss strategies for scaling and circularity – take the opportunity to contribute to the program and position yourself within a dynamic growth market.

Stay Up to Date

This page is regularly updated with current information about the planning and organization of the event.

Here, you will find out:

  • The date of the online event
  • Which keynote speakers await you
  • Which program items are planned
  • On which platform the event will take place

If you have any further questions, please contact us!

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Preparations are underway – on June 24 and 25, 2026, it’s finally time!

You can now register for the Future of BioPlastics 2026 (FoB:Plast 2026) online event. Participation is free of charge and without obligation.

If you have any questions about registration, please feel free to contact us at any time.

Why You Should Participate

Biobased plastics are among the most promising solutions in the transition to a sustainable economy. As part of the bio-economy, they combine innovative materials, climate-friendly manufacturing processes, and a wide range of applications – from packaging and consumer goods to industrial applications.

The Future of BioPlastics 2026 online event, which will be held in English, is dedicated to precisely these topics: innovation, practical applications, and the role of bioplastics in a sustainable economy.

Several hundred participants are expected to come together to develop perspectives for a sustainable, future-oriented economy.

Take the opportunity to network with experts from various fields, discuss new developments, and get practical impulses for your projects and activities – free of charge and online.

Future of BioPlastics 2026 delivers strategic perspectives, economic value, and innovation impulses for your company.

Future of BioPlastics 2026 delivers strategic perspectives, economic value, and innovation impulses for your company.

These benefits await you:

  • Targeted networking with business potential
    Connect with customers, partners, and suppliers – for strategic collaborations and new business ideas.
  • Strategic impulses from industry leaders
    Leverage the expertise of leading minds from business and science for your strategic development.
  • Global insights, locally applicable
    Gain access to international best practices – and apply relevant approaches directly to your markets.
  • Visibility in a growth industry
    Position your company as a pioneer in the future market of bioplastics – whether as a participant, speaker, or sponsor.
  • Exchange at decision-maker level
    Discuss current challenges with industry peers – and gain concrete solutions for your business.
  • Online: flexible & efficient
    Participate from anywhere – without travel, with full content relevance and international access.
  • Free of charge & individually tailored
    Benefit from high-quality content and contacts – completely free of charge and with the freedom to choose the agenda items most relevant to you.

Components of the Event

Keynotes

Be inspired by leading voices from business, innovation, and practical application areas – with impulses on trends, markets, and future-oriented solutions for bio-based plastics.

Panels

Experience exciting discussions with experts from various fields – and contribute your own questions and perspectives to the dialog.

Networking

Meet experts, customers, suppliers, and business partners who are actively shaping the transition toward sustainable plastics – with several hundred participants expected!

Who Should Take Part?

This event is aimed at anyone who wants to play an active role in shaping the future of bio-based plastics – internationally, interdisciplinarily, and practically. It is aimed at founders, innovation and sustainability managers, business developers, investors, and decision-makers from the economy, academia, and politics.

Whether from start-ups, small and medium-sized enterprises, large companies, research or political institutions – this event brings together key players from the bioplastics sector and promotes the exchange of ideas on innovative materials, markets, and sustainable solutions.

Start-ups

Would you like to take your business idea further and find the right partners? As a young, innovative company, you will meet investors who are specifically looking for future-oriented solutions in an inspiring environment. You will also meet established companies that share their experience and provide valuable market insights. Exchange ideas, make lasting contacts, and become part of a fast-growing innovation network.

SMEs

Gain valuable insights into current biobased plastics market developments and get actively involved in the industry. The event offers SMEs the opportunity to network in a targeted manner, establish new business contacts, and gather ideas for future projects.

Large Companies

Would you like to identify innovations at an early stage and better assess market movements? Meet future-oriented start-ups and experts from the industry who offer new approaches for your innovation strategy. Take advantage of this environment to gain early access to innovative solutions and develop new growth opportunities for your company.

Investors

Discover new investment opportunities in a dynamic and future-oriented market environment. Here, you will meet start-ups with a clear vision, innovative solutions, and the will to actively shape the future of bio-based plastics. At the same time, you will gain in-depth insights into current market trends, new technologies, and relevant developments in the field of bioplastics.

Researchers

Experience as a scientist how innovative approaches regarding biobased plastics are put into practice. The event offers insights into market movements and material development. It opens up new perspectives on the future of sustainable plastics – and creates space for exchange with stakeholders from different areas.

Politicians

As a decision-maker, gain insights into current developments and market dynamics in the field of bioplastics and network with players who are driving the transition to a sustainable plastics industry. Join the discussion and provide impetus for a sustainable plastics policy.

Agenda

Wednesday, 24.06

09:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

  • Keynotes
  • 4 a 15 min.

10:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

  • Panel
  • 30 min

10:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

  • Keynotes
  • 4 a 15 min.

11:30 a.m.

12:00 p.m.

  • Panel
  • 30 min

12:00 p.m.

05:00 p.m.

  • Networking Opportunity
  • 5 hours

Thursday, 25.06

09:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

  • Keynotes
  • 4 a 15 min.

10:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

  • Panel
  • 30 min

10:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

  • Keynotes
  • 4 a 15 min.

11:30 a.m.

12:00 p.m.

  • Panel
  • 30 min

12:00 p.m.

05:00 p.m.

  • Networking Opportunity
  • 5 hours

Become a Speaker at the Future of BioPlastics 2026

Are you developing bio-based materials, working on innovative applications for sustainable plastics, or offering strategic market and technology insights along the plastics value chain? Then share your expertise and help shape the program of Future of BioPlastics 2026.

We are looking for speakers from industry, material and chemical companies, brand owners, startups, and research institutions who can highlight innovations, contextualize technological developments, and offer new perspectives on the future of bioplastics.

Whether you present practical case studies on the development and processing of bio-based materials, showcase new applications in packaging, consumer goods, or technical products, or provide insights into circular economy strategies, recycling, and market trends – share your experience with an international professional audience. We expect several hundred participants from industry, technology, and the bioeconomy.

This is why your participation as a speaker is worthwhile:

  • Position yourself as a thought leader in the growing market for bioplastics and bio-based materials
  • Reach an international and interdisciplinary professional audience
  • Connect with companies, brands, startups, investors, and research institutions
  • Present your ideas in keynotes and discussion panels
  • Increase the visibility of your company, project, or innovation
  • Contribute to the dialogue on sustainable materials and new value chains

We look forward to your input!

We look forward to receiving your application!

Share your ideas with us and become part of our program:

Please enter your job title and a short description of your presentation in English in the form.

Position your brand as an event sponsor

By sponsoring Future of BioPlastics 2026 (FoB:Plast 2026), you send a strong signal for innovation, sustainable materials, and the transformation of the plastics industry. Present your company in an international environment where bio-based materials, new applications, and circular value chains meet industry, research, and market leaders.

Take the opportunity to showcase your solutions, engage with key stakeholders from industry, brand owners, material developers, and startups, and become part of a growing international network focused on bioplastics and bio-based materials.

Benefits of our network

  • We send 1-2 targeted email campaigns and 30 LinkedIn posts to:
  • over 60,000 corporate contacts and
  • over 25,000 LinkedIn contacts.
  • In addition, our website receives over 30,000 visits per month.

Previous events in this series have attracted several hundred registered participants from industry, startups, academia, and the investment community.

Become a Partner of Future of BioPlastics 2026

Do you represent an association, network, research institution, or non-profit organization related to bioplastics, sustainable materials, or the bioeconomy?

As a partner of FoB:Plast 2026, you increase the visibility of your organization within an international and interdisciplinary environment. Connect with professionals from industry, academia, policy, and business, and position yourself where the dialogue on sustainable materials, circular economy solutions, and bio-based innovation takes place.

Your benefits as a partner:

  • Logo and link on our event website
  • Visibility in our newsletter and on social media
  • Mention in our event documents
  • Partnership badge for your website & channels

What we would like from you:

  • Placement of our logo with link on your website
  • Promotion of the event via your channels (e.g. newsletter, social media)
  • If possible: the inclusion of our event in your event calendar

Together, we strengthen the visibility of bioplastics and bio-based materials and connect key stakeholders across the value chain.

Become a Media Partner of Future of BioPlastics 2026

Do you run a specialized media outlet, platform, or editorial format focused on bioplastics or sustainable materials?

As a media partner, you gain visibility alongside leading experts from science, industry, and professional networks, while reaching a targeted and topic-focused audience.

Your benefits as a media partner:

  • Logo and link on the event website in the “media partners” section
  • Mention in our newsletter and on social media
  • Visibility of your medium on relevant event materials and landing pages
  • On request: editorial content or contact persons from our network

What we would like in return:

  • Publication of an event notice or editorial article in your medium
  • Inclusion of the event in your event calendar (if available)
  • Link to the event page via your channels

Interested in a media partnership with targeted reach in the field of bioplastics and the bioeconomy?
Join Future of BioPlastics 2026 and help increase the visibility of innovative bio-based materials and sustainable plastic solutions for a future-ready economy.

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