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Future of Chemical Recycling Europe 2026
Following a thought-provoking and hugely successful launch this year, ACI is delighted to announce the 3rd edition of the Future of Chemical Recycling Europe Summit 2026. Building on the momentum from the 2nd edition, this summit will once again bring together leading stakeholders from across the chemical, energy, and recycling industries to explore the latest innovations and trends shaping the future of chemical recycling.
The 2025 edition explored essential topics such as optimizing strategies for waste management, understanding consumer perceptions, and investing in chemical recycling to drive sustainable growth. Discussions also touched on the growing market for chemical recycling, as well as the importance of industry collaboration in creating a truly circular economy. Technological advancements in chemical recycling, including the revolutionizing of rubber recycling and overcoming the challenges in plastic recycling, were also key focal points during the event.
The 2026 summit will dive even deeper into these areas, offering actionable insights into how businesses can further scale and optimize chemical recycling technologies. Attendees will gain valuable perspectives on how to transform waste into wealth, strengthen industry collaborations, and overcome the persistent challenges that hinder the full potential of chemical recycling.
This event will also provide a platform to showcase the latest technological advancements, from cutting-edge recycling technologies to innovations that aim to solve the complexities of plastic recycling. With the continued growth of the chemical recycling market, delegates will gain a comprehensive overview of emerging trends and how companies can capitalize on new opportunities for sustainable waste-material management.
Join us in 2026 to contribute to the collective effort of revolutionizing waste recycling and driving the transition to a circular economy. Together, we can accelerate the pace toward a more sustainable future for chemical recycling in Europe.
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If you would like to be considered as a speaker for the event with a 30-45 minute presentation, please submit an abstract for consideration to:
Erin O’Connell
Tel: +44 (0) 20 3141 0622
Email: [email protected]
- Waste-material chemical recyclers
- End-product Manufacturers (Automotive, Packaging)
- European Regulatory and Policy Officers
- Waste mangement Solution Providers
- Consultants
- Technology Providers
- Academics and Associations
Plastic is light, accessible, strong and durable, but the amount of plastic waste generated and the treatment of that waste has been a matter of growing concern across the world. BlueAlp brings to the market its pyrolysis technology that can make plastic as circular as possible, as fast as possible. With a mission to accelerate plastic recycling, BlueAlp was founded in 2015 and is currently owned by Shell, Mourik, Renasci, Den Hartog, and Rumali. The company launched its first pilot plant with a capacity of 3,000 tonnes p.a. in 2004 in Switzerland, followed by the launch of the first commercial plant with a capacity of 21,000 tonnes p.a. in Ostend, Belgium in 2020. BlueAlp’s patent-protected technology introduces improvements that enable continuous and reliable operation of the pyrolysis units. The company is working on introducing increased processing capacity for its technology and licensing it to third parties. This will help accelerate plastic circularity across the world through the BlueAlp technology.
Starting 2023, the focus at BlueAlp has been to enhance its processes to ensure that it is energy-efficient and has minimal impact on climate change and the environment.
Lummus Technology is the global leader in developing technology solutions that make modern life possible and focus on a more sustainable, low carbon future. We license process technologies in clean fuels, renewables, petrochemicals, polymers, gas processing and supply lifecycle services, catalysts, proprietary equipment and digitalization to customers worldwide.
ACI has put together a range of packages to suit your requirements. These range from branding options, to full scale partner solutions and can be tailored to meet your objectives and budgets.
If you are launching a new product or service and wish to gain visibility and brand recognition within your industry, contact us today!
For commercial opportunities, please contact:
Venkat Paramasivam
Tel: +44 (0) 20 3141 0642
Email: [email protected]
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At the event we strive not only to bring you to the same location at the same time as your customers/suppliers/peers, we strive to ensure you meet face-to-face with each and every one of your target contacts and to provide you with the time you need to have multiple unhurried conversations with them and build a lasting business relationship:
• A pre-event informal introduction the evening before the conference
• A minimum of five hours’ networking built into the two day conference agenda
• A networking grid which enables you to make your target contacts aware you are looking for them
• The option to join either social drinks or dinner during the evening of Day One
• ACI’s on-site team will assist you in locating your hard-to-find target contacts & make face-to-face introductions
Of course, if there is anybody you are unable to meet over the two days, ACI’s event team will do their best to initiate contact after the event.
