Bioplastics -Reshaping an Industry 2011

Nike, DuPont, DSM, Dow, NatureWorks, Braskem and more at Bioplastics Reshaping An Industry

With speakers and exhibitors from over 70 companies representing leaders from across the spectrum of Plastics and Fiber activities, Bioplastics Reshaping and Industry is the industry s GROUND BREAKINGevent where New Technologies, Trends, Investors and Brand Owners all come together to showcase the rapid transformation occurring within bioplastics and their increasing penetration into theconventional plastics Industries.

This unique event will provide comprehensive insights into the twin dynamics of advances within bioplastics and their expanding influence into the plastics industry overall. Separate sessions will be led by established and emerging suppliers of Bioplastics, Bioderived building blocks Producers, Brand Owners and Regulators.

Recent reports by Freedonia and European Bioplastics suggest the global bioplastic market will grow to at least 2.3 million tons by 2013.According to the conference chairman, Jim Lunt, of Jim Lunt & Associates LLC, This significant double-digit growth will continue, while simultaneously the focus is shifting to encompass not only single-use disposables but more durable applications. Bioplastics Reshaping an Industry , with the participation of Industry technology and business leaders, is the key event to keep abreast of the many facets of this dynamic and ever evolving transition from oil-based to renewable-resource derived plastics.

Attendees will follow the journey from early offerings such as PLA from NatureWorks to compounded materials from Teknor Apex and PolyOne, leading into the emerging bioderived polyolefins offered by Braskem. Continuing advancements in conventional polymer building blocks, such as terephthalic acid from biobutanol being developed by Gevo, to the emerging alternative renewable feed stocks such as Algae, represented by Solazyme, are also covered. Companies including brand owners such as Nike, the Keynote presenter, established players such as, DuPont, Dow, DSM, BASF, along with more recentplayers such asMyriant, Genomatica, Segetis, Reluceo, Rivertop Renewables, Draths, Avantium and others, will all outline their unique approaches and insights. Complementing these presentations will be perspectives from standards and regulatory bodies such as BPI, Beta Analytic, USDA, SPI and Intertek. Other speakers led by Coca Cola, will cover investor perspectives and end user requirements.

On Tuesday, February 1, attendees can also benefit, for a nominal additional fee, from an afternoon of two pre-conference workshops providing in-depth information sessions on Innovation Strategies for an Emerging Field: Bioplastics and The World of Bioplastics: an Overview & Perspectives

Bioplastics Reshaping an Industry brings together industry experts, researchers, suppliers, end users and investors to, debate and help shape the future direction of the still fledgling bioplastics industry. It presents an ideal forum for learning, assessment, guiding and challenging the assertions presented.

Please note that rooms at the discounted rate of $110/night at the Luxurious Caesars Palace are filling up fast.