Plenary Session I: Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the Future of Polymers
The theme of this plenary session is on the advancement of design strategies powered by artificial intelligence that are catalyzing unprecedented polymer processing innovations and expansion into emerging and advanced application fields. The session shares insights on how AI algorithms can be used to leverage the massive chemical and structural database of conventional and sustainable polymers leading to new ways for solving forward problems and maximizing performances.
Plenary Session II: Sustainable Polymers for Green Manufacturing
This plenary session is focused on the state-of-the-art of the development and implementation of bio-based, biodegradable, and other sustainable polymers and composites for industrial applications such as packaging and light-weight automotive. There will be a special focus on the transformation of renewable and waste resources into the feedstock for green manufacturing. This session will also discuss various end-of-life scenarios including recycling and biodegradation and their environmental and societal impact.
Plenary Session III: Recycling, Upcycling & Circular Economy
The theme of this plenary session is to address the challenges of integrating recycling and upcycling into existing infrastructure, and the future of sustainable development within Industry 5.0 towards a sustainable and resilient circular economy. The session will cover cutting-edge technologies in mechanical and chemical recycling and integrated strategies.
Plenary Session IV: Microplastic, PFAS & Pollution Mitigation
This plenary session addresses the most urgent issues concerning plastic waste and pollution, including the alarming discoveries of microplastics in our food, water, and air, the contamination of our ecosystems by PFAS, and the spiraling climate change caused by greenhouse gas emissions. The session has a particular focus on the latest innovations and policy initiatives towards mitigating the issues while stimulating sustainable growth for a prosperous future.