Overview
The 58th Annual Meeting of EPCA will be held in Berlin, Germany from 7th to 10th October 2024.
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You can (re)watch the sessions HERE (YouTube playlist) or download the available presentations HERE.
The 58th Annual Meeting of EPCA will focus on the theme of "The Power of Action".
The best way to navigate uncertainty is to predict the future by creating it. But don't go it alone.
The chemical industry is the mother of all industries, and we've come a long way. Greenhouse gas emissions in Europe have fallen by about a third over the past three decades. But there's still so much more to do! Today, we must navigate the geopolitical landscape, obtain clean energy and sustainable feedstock at the right cost and scale, and we need an industrial policy in Europe where competitiveness and meritocracy are the common denominators.
Finding the right balance between Security, Affordability and Sustainability is an urgent challenge! Collaboration among diverse actors is necessary to make a positive impact on the ground.
The 58th Annual Meeting of EPCA will showcase the dynamics and different facets of this complex ecosystem. It is essential to take all these facets into account if we are to meet our global energy needs responsibly and ensure we thrive in the future.
Program
EPCA's Annual Meeting theme "The Power of Action" aims to create a dialogue between all stakeholders to explore crucial topics for the petrochemical sector. The program has a diverse range of topics and renowned speakers lined up for each day.
Program
DAY 1 | Tuesday, 8 October 2024
08:00 - 09:30 | EPCA Session: Navigating Uncertainty: Is the future still bright? (Opening & Leadership Forum)
Welcome by EPCA’s President - Richard Roudeix
Keynote on trends and business implications by Per Klevnäs
Panel Debate (Leadership/CEO Forum)
Presentation & Moderator: Per Klevnäs, Partner, Material Economics
Panelists:
• Ib Jensen, President & CEO, Perstorp Group
• Lauren Kjeldsen, President Smart Materials & Member of the Executive Board, Evonik
• Christian Kohlpaintner, CEO & Member of the Management Board, Brenntag
• René Höhnlein, Managing Director, Head of Energy Germany, ING
Presentation: Navigating Uncertainty - PDF not yet available
Replay Link: https://youtu.be/Ao2iMZEJ6zM
10:30 - 12:00 | Gold sponsor CMA session: Navigating Market Turbulence: Impact of Energy and Chemicals Downturn
Presentation: Request the presentation on this page.
Replay Link: https://youtube.com/live/h9dh2m0rt-s
13:30 - 14:15 | Silver sponsor session by Argus Media: Navigating uncertainty in a low carbon world
Presentation: PDF
Replay Link: https://youtube.com/live/FcIeVD_HfSE
15:30 - 17:00 | Gold sponsor S&P Global session: Europe: Finding its place in global chemical markets
Presentation: Request the presentation on this page.
Replay Link: https://youtube.com/live/OwBqmtfhSWU
DAY 2 | Wednesday, 9 October 2024
08:00 - 09:30 | EPCA Session: DARE TO JUMP: Emerging trends in sustainable performance in times of disruption
Keynote: Dare to jump: Emerging trends in sustainable performance in times of disruption
Speaker: Cedric Dumont, Pioneer in Wingsuit flying and BASE-jumping, Performance Psychologist and Author
Presentation: PDF
No replay: Sorry if you missed the session. Find out more about Cedric's work on his website www.cedricdumont.com or connect via LinkedIn.
11:00 - 11:45 | Silver sponsor North Sea Port - Port of Vlissingen, Terneuzen and Ghent session: Together, smarter: Transforming the petrochemical industry
Presentation: PDF
Replay Link: https://youtube.com/live/Qk7gjuD0Xuw
14:00 - 14:45 | Silver sponsor ICIS session: Europe Petrochemicals – Transform to Thrive
Presentation: PDF
Replay Link: https://youtube.com/live/XVbawZ2pves
DAY 3 | Thursday, 10 October 2024
08:00 - 09:30 | EPCA Session: From Player to Leader: Europe in the Global Supply Chain (Logistics & Supply Chain) & Closing
Securing the Resilience of Supply Chains (Logistics & Supply Chain)
Presentation & Moderator: Valerio Dilda, Senior Partner, McKinsey
Panelists:
• Roberta Chiesura, Global Procurement Manager, Infineum
• Virginie Delcroix, Executive Vice President, Sustainable Development, Geodis
• Yarellis Hernandez, Vice President Supply Chain Europe/AFMEI, LyondellBasell
Closing by EPCA’s President - Richard Roudeix
Presentation: PDF
Replay Link: https://youtube.com/live/byxJEDQoTZs
Sponsors & Partners
Brand Awareness & Thought Leadership
You have the expertise, you lead the game, you make a positive impact on the world – let people know.
Place your company under the industry spotlight at the EPCA Annual Meeting. Be recognized as an EPCA sponsor!
Important! All sponsorships are available to EPCA member companies in good standing and sold on a first come first served basis!
Further information and booking: www.epca58.eu/sponsorship
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FAQ
Sustainability practices at #EPCA58
Climate change is not a myth and natural resources are finite. Responsible consumption and production are at the core of the UN’s SDG 12. At EPCA we want to contribute to a clean future by choosing whenever possible sustainable and green venues, suppliers and products. SDG 12 goes hand in hand with SDG 13, which is a call to take immediate action to combat climate change and its impact. As we know that the Annual Meeting has a significant impact on the environment, this is also where we can make the biggest difference. Here’s what we do to support this goal:
Avoid unnecessary use and distribution of paper collaterals
Materials and waste: Whether printed or digital, all communication has an impact. The collateral produced for an event is an important contributor to its environmental footprint. The flyers, banners and other needed communications have an impact that depends on their volumes, materials used, finish and format. Furthermore, promotional material, in various forms by company members and different publications, that were frequently distributed at EPCA's Annual Meeting. This has an environmental footprint in its production phase and contributed to the event’s waste, since a big portion (80%+) of this was discarded at former EPCA events.
Offsetting our carbon footprint
EPCA plants trees in partnership with activities in the destination or by supporting WeForest to offset the carbon footprint of our activities. WeForest restores threatened forests and landscapes in tropical regions and biodiversity hotspots. Their focus is the well-being of the communities where they work.
Efforts related to the venue and F&B
Reducing food waste, water and energy consumption; encouraging the recycling of materials post-event.
Stimulate the EPCA community to take action
We ask our attendees, partners and sponsors to make conscious choices when it comes to transport, travel, collaterals, food, water and electricity consumption.
Sustainable Meetings Berlin initiative
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View: VisitBerlin Sustainable Event Guidelines |
| View: EPCA's Sustainable Event Berlin Application | |
| Questions? Contact: Johann Lenhart, CEO, EPCA |