The Renewable Materials Conference (RMC) will be held from September 22 to 24, 2025, in Siegburg/Cologne, Germany, presenting cutting-edge solutions that replace fossil carbon with renewable sources, such as biomass, recycled materials, and captured CO₂. The conference, organised by the Nova-Institute, is expected to host over 500 international participants, 75 technical presentations, 20 panel discussions, and a dual-floor tabletop exhibition.
A major highlight of RMC 2025 will be the addition of 12 expert-led workshops, offering attendees the chance to explore practical strategies, industry case studies, and forward-looking policies. These sessions are designed to complement the main conference, allowing participants to attend both seamlessly.
Hands-On Workshops Across Three Days
On Day 1, highlights include:
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Holcim’s session on commercialising CO₂-to-chemicals solutions.
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Syklo’s workshop on converting cardboard and plastic waste into bio-composites.
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PtX Lab Lausitz discussing policy support for CO₂-based petrochemical clusters.
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nova-Institute’s startup workshop, guiding SMEs on business planning in the renewable materials space.
Day 2 will cover:
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Fraunhofer UMSICHT’s “Air2Chem” project, focusing on CO₂-derived chemical production.
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nova’s communication workshop on promoting renewable materials.
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HYDRA Marine Sciences & BASF’s biodegradability workshop, clarifying how biodegradable materials integrate into the circular economy.
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Science Based Targets initiative, offering updates on corporate net-zero targets and renewable carbon integration.
On Day 3,
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TNO (Netherlands) will lead a session on applying AI in polymer design for sustainable materials.
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nova-Institute will present practical case studies and methodology for Life Cycle Assessments (LCA).
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A final workshop by nova and RCI will host policymakers and industry leaders to discuss strategies for accelerating renewable carbon adoption across Europe.
Conference Features and Awards
Beyond workshops, the RMC will host a high-level panel titled “The Future of the Chemical Industry in Europe: Defossilised and Competitive – How Can This Work?” and present the “Renewable Material of the Year 2025” award, sponsored by Covestro, celebrating six breakthrough innovations.
Early Bird Discount & Participation Info
Attendees registering by 17 August 2025 can avail a 10% early bird discount.
Complete programme and booking details are available at:
www.renewable-materials.eu
