Call for Papers

Since 2018, the international congress “BIOPOLYMER - Processing & Molding” has been bringing together experts on the topic of bio-based and biodegradable plastics - and engaging in discussions with users and processors from all over the world. Participants from more than 40 countries (online and on-site) have made the event one of the most important of its kind in the world over the past two years. The event, which is organized annually by the POLYKUM e.V. association, is particularly appreciated for its practical, user-oriented presentations. Become a central part of this event and the BIOPOLYMER community:

Present your research results, your product or your innovation at the “BIOPOLYMER - Processing & Molding” 2024 congress!

The first step is done in a few minutes: Please fill out the short form below. Let's talk about your biopolymer topic!

Submission deadline
January 10, 2025

Please submit your topic before January 10, 2025 by filling out the short form below!

 

General conditions

  • Date of the event: June 17, 2025
  • Location: Halle (Saale), Germany (online possible in exceptional cases)
  • Submission deadline: June 11, 2024 - January 10, 2025
  • Duration of the presentation: 20 minutes
  • Q&A session: 5-10 minutes
  • Language of presentation: English

Topic areas

  • Biopolymers and additives
  • Processes and applications
  • Recycling and biodegradability

What types of content can be submitted?

Innovations in the field of bio-based and biodegradable plastics, in particular:

  • New or significantly improved materials, products, machines or components
  • Innovative technologies for the production, investigation or processing of biopolymers
  • New inventions/research and development results from the last 2 to 3 years (in exceptional cases up to 5 years if the content is relevant for today's applications)
  • Practical experience and real measurements - not very first ideas
  • Important new developments in the area of legal or political framework conditions or important markets affecting the biopolymer industry
  • High relevance for processors, users and product developers

Do you have any questions?

Send an e-mail with the subject “BIOPOLYMER - Call for papers” to kontakt@polykum.de

 

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