Conference Programme

Plastics Recycling Show India incorporates a three-day conference, covering the latest trends and developments in the sector, as well as reflecting on the most recent legislation, challenges and opportunities.

The conference brings together the entire cross-section of the value chain, aiming to promote collaboration and to accelerate the transition towards sustainable and truly circular plastics recycling industry.

Please note the programme and individual speakers are subject to change

Attendance at the conference is FREE OF CHARGE for registered event attendees. REGISTER NOW

Day 1 - 4th December 2024

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Opening remarks
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Panel discussion - Plastic recycling market: current landscape and opportunities

Karen Laird, Editor, Sustainable Plastics (Moderator)

Speakers
Chief Advisor South Asia
Alliance to End Plastic Waste
Executive Director
Dalmia Polypro
Co-Founder & CEO
Hasiru Dala Innovations
Secretary General
Indian Centre for Plastics in the Environment
Sr. Vice President
Supreme Petrochem Ltd
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Panel discussion - Policy perspectives: regulations, challenges and actions required to create a plastics circular framework
Speakers
Founder & CEO
SustainMantra
VP Sales & Marketing
Saahas Zero Waste
Public Affairs & Communication Director
Plastics Recyclers Europe
Co-Founder & CEO
Banyan Nation
Director
Technical Training & Research Centre ( TTRC), Lohia Corp
Managing Director
International Council for Circular Economy
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Lunch break
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Presentation from SI Group
Speakers
Market Development Manager - Circular Economy
SI Group
Technical Service Manager
SI Group

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Panel discussion – Addressing the gaps: A deep dive into the state of collection and sorting in India
Speakers
Founder & CEO
SustainMantra
Founder & CEO
Plastics For Change
Founder
NEPRA
Program Committee Member
Alliance of Indian Waste Pickers
Regional Manager Programmes
Indian Pollution Control Association ( IPCA)

Day 2 - 5th December 2024

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Panel Discussion – Navigating circularity hurdles: Is EPR driving change in plastics packaging?
Speakers
Managing Director
Plastics Recyclers Europe
Head of Sustainability & Strategic Engagement
ALPLA India
Managing Director
Landbell GreenForest Solutions India
Packaging Lead
Colgate Palmolive India Ltd.
Chief Sustainability Officer
Lucro Plastecycle
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Fireside Chat – Rising to the challenge: Trading in an era of shifting regulatory patterns
Speakers
Editor, Chemicals Asia
S&P Global Commodity Insights
President
Plastics Recyclers Europe
CEO
Fukutomi
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Presentation from Pashupati Group
Speaker
Director – Marketing
Pashupati Group

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Plastics Recycling Awards India - awards presentation
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Panel Discussion – Finance & Investment: Tackling issues and collaborating to unlock the true value of plastics recycling

Karen Laird, Editor, Sustainable Plastics (Moderator)

Speakers
Associate Partner
Circulate Capital
Managing Director & CEO
Packem Umasree Pvt Ltd
Director
JB Ecotex
Associate Director-Impact Projects
rePurpose Global
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Material Recycling Focus Session: PET Recycling

Keerthana R., Editor, Waste & Recycling magazine (Moderator)

Speakers
Director
Ribotl Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Sales Engineer Recycling
Coperion GmbH
Consultant
Plastics Industry
Global Director - PET Recycling Products
MacDermid Enthone
Head of Business Development
Srichakra Polyplast India Pvt Ltd

Day 3 - 6th December 2024

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Panel Discussion – The role of mechanical and chemical recycling in closing the loop on plastics
Speakers
Editor, Chemicals Asia
S&P Global Commodity Insights
Lead – rPET Product Management
Reliance Industries Ltd
Founder and CEO
PolyCycl Pvt Ltd
Director
JB Ecotex
Founder
Revalyu Resources GmbH
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Panel Discussion – Empowering the future: How Technology is Driving Transformation in Plastics Recycling
Speakers
Chairman & Managing Director
Rungta Greentech Limited
CEO
Ishitva Robotic Systems
Founder & Managing Partner
Leevams Incorporated
Area Sales Manager ASEAN & EMEA
Gneuss
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Panel Discussion – Food Packaging: Problems and Prospects in advancing sustainability and circularity

Karen Laird, Editor, Sustainable Plastics (Moderator)

Speakers
Sustainability and Circularity Lead-Indian Subcontinent
Dow Packaging & Specialty Plastics (P&SP)
Founder Chairman
Foundation for Innovative Packaging and Sustainability
Director
Dodhia Group
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Panel Discussion – The role of community engagement in plastic waste management
Speakers
Business Development Manager
Shrishti Waste Management Services Pvt. Ltd.
Media and Sustainability Lead
Dawoodi Bohra community
Founder and Director
Mumbai Sustainability Centre
Regional Manager Programmes
Indian Pollution Control Association ( IPCA)
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Panel Discussion – Quest for circularity: Roadmap to accelerate the shift to a circular plastics sector

Keerthana R., Editor, Waste & Recycling magazine (Moderator)

Speakers
Founder and Chairman
Shree Renga Polyester Pvt. Ltd.
Senior Manager, Sales & Marketing (EPR Compliance & Sustainable Recycled Products)
The Shakti Plastic Industries
Assistant Vice President
Dalmia Polypro
Director
Ganesha Ecopet
Chairman
Institute of Chartered Waste Managers