Draft Programme

10:00 | Welcoming remarks

10:05 | Panel 1: Policy landscape: nature-based biodegradable materials

  • Hans INGELS, DG GROW, European Commission (tbc)

  • Michael LOSCH, DG AGRI, European Commission

    Q&A

11:15 | Panel 2: Civil society perspectives on a comprehensive strategy for nature-based biodegradable materials

  • Jonna CLASEN, traceless
  • Susanne BAUER, Head of Market Research Division, Chamber of Labour for Styria

  • Eva BILLE, Head of Circular Economy, EEB 

    Q&A

12:10 | Panel 3: Strategic stakeholders from sourcing and processing to use and end-of-life considerations

  • Jose CALAMA, manager of the TROIL VEGAS ALTAS Cooperative, member of COPA-COGECA
  • Paolo CAMPANELLA, Secretary General, European Waste Management Association (FEAD)

  • industry representative (tbc)

    Q&A

12:55 | Closing remarks