Future of BioPlastics 2026 (FoB:Plast 2026) is a focused international online event dedicated to bioplastics, bio-based polymers and sustainable material solutions.

On June 25, 2026, companies, research institutes, technology providers, brand owners, converters, start-ups and other stakeholders across the value chain will come together to discuss current developments, practical applications and market opportunities in bioplastics.

The event focuses on key questions from industrial practice: Which bio-based materials and applications are gaining market traction? How can scaling, processing and economic viability be achieved? And what role do regulation, recyclability, compostability and circular economy concepts play in enabling market-ready solutions?

What to expect:

• Expert presentations on bioplastics, bio-based materials, packaging applications and sustainable polymer solutions
• Discussions on market trends, regulation, processing, recycling and end-of-life concepts
• Exchange with companies, research institutes, start-ups, technology providers, brand owners and decision-makers across the value chain
• Efficient international networking — online, focused and free of charge for participants

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.

Participation in Future of BioPlastics 2026 is free of charge. The live sessions will take place on June 25, 2026 via Microsoft Teams.

Through b2match, you can create your participant profile, discover relevant contacts, schedule targeted 1:1 meetings, and explore new opportunities for collaboration and business development. This turns Future of BioPlastics 2026 into more than a conference — it becomes a valuable platform for networking, exchange, and future partnerships.

This makes FoB:Plast 2026 more than a conference — it becomes an efficient platform for new contacts, collaborations and business opportunities.

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

Bioplastics and bio-based materials are entering a decisive phase: many solutions are technologically advanced, but scaling, cost, processing, regulation, customer acceptance and convincing applications now determine market success.

Future of BioPlastics 2026 shows where innovation turns into real market opportunities — and what requirements need to be met across the value chain for bio-based plastics to succeed in practical applications.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Are you developing bio-based materials, working on innovative applications for sustainable plastics, or offering market, technology or regulatory expertise along the plastics value chain?

Then contribute your perspective to Future of BioPlastics 2026. We are looking for practice-oriented contributions from industry, research, start-ups and technology companies — especially on materials, applications, processing, scaling, recycling, end-of-life, regulation and market development.

Possible presentation topics:

• New bio-based polymers, compounds and additives
• Packaging applications and technical use cases
• Processing, performance, scaling and cost efficiency
• Recycling, compostability, biodegradability and circular economy concepts
• Regulation, sustainability requirements and market acceptance
• Market trends, business models and commercialization strategies

• Position yourself as an expert in the growing bioplastics market
• Reach an international professional audience across the value chain
• Present your innovation, technology or market perspective in a relevant industry environment
• Connect with companies, brands, start-ups, research institutes and investors
• Strengthen the visibility of your company, project or research approach

We look forward to your input!

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.

As a sponsor of Future of BioPlastics 2026, you present your company in an international professional environment focused on bioplastics, bio-based materials, packaging, processing, recycling and sustainable polymer solutions.

FoB:Plast 2026 gives you the opportunity to showcase your expertise, products, technologies or services where companies, research institutes, start-ups, brand owners, converters and other decision-makers across the value chain come together.

As a sponsor, you benefit from:

• Visibility in front of a clearly focused professional audience
• Positioning as an innovative player in the market for bioplastics and sustainable materials
• Integration into event communication via website, newsletter, LinkedIn and event materials
• Contact opportunities with relevant industry stakeholders through the online event and b2match
• depending on the package: speaker slot, company spotlight, breakout room or additional communication services

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.

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.

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.