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26–27 April 2027

5th InternationalRecycling Forum

Where the plastics recycling community comes together.

Two days focusing on the latest developments, international perspectives and networking on all aspects of plastics recycling and the circular economy.

Meet experts and decision-makers from industry, the recycling sector, take-back schemes, technology, trade associations, research and politics.

Dorint Pallas Wiesbaden, Wiesbaden (Germany)
Conference language: English

EXPERTISE MEETSPERSONAL EXCHANGE

Networking towards a circular economy!

New regulatory requirements, changing markets and technological developments are constantly raising new questions for the plastics circular economy.

The International Recycling Forum brings together different perspectives – in a concise, international format, with plenty of scope for discussion.

  • Knowledge

    Putting
    current developments into context: first-hand insights into regulation, markets, technologies and solutions.

  • Outlooks

    Learning
    from one another internationally: experiences and best practices from different countries and markets.

  • Contacts

    Meeting
    the right people: Personal exchanges with experts, decision-makers and potential partners.

  • In practice

    Discover
    our solutions: from collection and sorting through to recycling technologies and applications for recycled materials.

THE FORUM AT A GLANCE

  • Participants

  • countries represented

  • Experts on stage

The Forum in 90 seconds

Expertise, international perspectives and personal exchanges – get a taste of the International Recycling Forum.

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PROGRAMME PREVIEW

Issues affecting the circular economy for plastics

The 2027 programme brings together regulatory developments, effective take-back schemes, markets for recycled materials, technologies and digital solutions – with an international outlook and plenty of scope for discussion.

Day 1

Regulation & EPR

PPWR, the Circular Economy Act, EPR schemes and new requirements for effective plastic recycling systems.

Day 1

Recycled Materials & Circular Packaging

Recycled materials markets, quality, verification, design for recycling and the use of PCR.

Day 1

PANEL – PPWR in action

How are the PPWR, the Circular Economy Act, reuse targets and recycled content quotas changing the plastics and packaging industry?

Day 2

Technology & Digitalisation

Sorting, processing and recycling technologies meet data, traceability, digital product passports and AI.

Day 2

International Circulating Systems & Agricultural Plastics

Best practices from Europe relating to collection, financing and effective return schemes.

Day 2

Closing Panel – What Does It Take to Make Circular Plastics Work at Scale?

To conclude, we bring together the key perspectives on regulation, EPR, quality, technology, data and applications.

WHAT TO EXPECT

International trade audience

Meet experts and decision-makers from across the plastics circular economy.

Our references

Latest insights & ideas

Gain insights into regulatory developments, market trends, technologies and practical solutions.

Agenda

Networking

Make the most of the breaks, the exhibition and the programme events to make new contacts and initiate collaborations.

Abendveranstaltung

Exhibition & Partners

Discover innovative solutions, technologies and services relating to plastics recycling and the circular economy.

Our exhibitors

Technologies & Best Practices

Discover the latest developments in collection, sorting, processing, recycling technologies and applications for recycled materials.

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International Perspectives

Benefit from discussions on markets, regulatory frameworks and best practices from different countries.

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International views from the industry

Speaker

Gian De Belder

Technical Director –

R&D Packaging

Sustainability at P&G

Presenter

Joachim Quoden

Managing Director

EXPRA

Speaker

Ton Emans

President of

Plastics Recyclers Europe

Speaker

Clemens Kitzberger

Business Development Manager

EREMA Group

NETWORKING

“The forum offers the perfect platform for networking with international experts and jointly developing solutions for a more sustainable circular economy involving plastics.”

Mike Jefferson, Managing Director, EPRO

Day 1 – From 6.30 pm

Evening event at the Villa im Tal

After the first day of the forum, the discussions continue in a special atmosphere – with good food, one-to-one conversations and international networking.

26 April 2027 · Villa im Tal, Wiesbaden
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THE COMMUNITY BEHIND THE FORUM

Companies and individuals shaping the forum

The International Recycling Forum brings together stakeholders from across the entire plastics circular economy – from industrial companies and recyclers, through to technology providers and take-back schemes, right up to trade associations, research bodies and other organisations.

Become a sponsor or exhibitor!

Position your company within an international specialist community and become part of the plastics recycling and circular economy community.

✓ Direct interaction with international experts and decision-makers
✓ Visibility at the event and via the Forum’s communication channels

Exhibitor and sponsor packages

What makes the Forum special: personal interaction

Expertise brings people together – personal conversations drive ideas forward. The International Recycling Forum thrives on direct dialogue between experts, decision-makers and organisations from different countries and sectors of the plastics circular economy.

SEE YOU IN WIESBADEN

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Two days. International perspectives. Personal exchanges.

26–27 April 2027, Dorint Hotel Wiesbaden · Conference language: English

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