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Advanced Recycling Conference, Cologne
Save the Date: Advanced Recycling Conference 2026, 17-18 November 2026
All you want to know about advanced recycling technologies and renewable chemicals, building-blocks, monomers, and polymers based on recycling
“The Advanced Recycling Conference is a valuable platform to showcase our new tyre recycling process, OxyCycle, and to engage with partners driving innovation in the circular economy.”
Fergal ByrneAddible (IE)
“As plastic production and consumption continue to challenge global environmental sustainability, it is imperative to explore innovative recycling technologies that can strengthen the circular economy by generating new products from plastic waste as “waste is only waste if you waste it”.
Peter EiseleAmbra (DE)
“nova organizes a beautiful science-based conference, where I look forward meeting notable experts and colleagues from academia and industry.”
Marco Tomasi MorganoARCUS Greenrecycling (DE)
“I’m looking forward to the Advanced Recycling conference as a valuable forum to exchange insights on cutting-edge recycling technologies, discuss recent trends in polymer recovery, and explore collaborative pathways toward scalable circular solutions.”
Hanna MangoldBASF (DE)
“The conference has quickly become one of the most important events for industry stakeholders in Europe.”
Thomas BlocherBUSS ChemTech (CH)
“The one-stop shop” for the latest tech in advanced recycling with the most niche constellation of enthusiasts.”
Shibashish JaydevBUSS ChemTech (CH)
“This conference is a unique opportunity to connect academic research with industry and technology leaders driving the energy transition.”
Judit Fortet Casabella (SE)
“Using wastes as a resource builds resilient, self-sufficient supply chains for a sustainable future.”
Adam SköldChalmers University (SE)
“The nova Advanced Recycling Conference is a benchmark for the showcasing of developments and technologies and offers participants an excellent insight into the state of the industry.”
Oliver BorekEnzimatiko (UK)
“Advanced recycling is key to the responsible use of the Earth’s resources, and we should engage in intensive dialogue on this topic.”
Ronny FrankEster Biotech (DE)
“The event is truly commendable, featuring outstanding presentations on various aspects of advanced chemical recycling, accompanied by engaging discussions.”
Christine WeissEvonik (DE)
“We urgently need new and better recycling technologies and I’m excited to catch up on the latest at the Advanced Recycling conference.”
Nick WierckxForschungszentrum Jülich (DE)
“The problem of plastic recycling can only be solved by a combination of different technologies and I am excited to discuss the opportunities with other research associates.”
Lukas KillingerFraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology (DE)
“Accelerating to true circular economy with solvent based recycling.”
Paul AschauerFraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV (DE)
“I’m looking forward to hearing and discussing the latest developments in advanced recycling!”
André HeeresHanze (NL)
“Itero has long followed nova-Institute’s thought-leading work, and we’re excited to connect in person with industry pioneers driving circularity and sustainable innovation.”
Geoff SmithItero (UK)
“Textile recycling is creating a new market in Europe and is becoming an important economic factor. This conference will help to accelerate this evolution.”
Christian SchimperJosef Resser Centre ReSTex (AT
“If you don’t shape your future, others will do for you.”
Jens BeckerLyondellBasell (DE)
“It is an honour to participate in this year’s Advanced Recycling Conference and join other like-minded industry leaders driving innovation in the chemical recycling field.”
Ian TempertonPlastic Energy (UK)
“It is always remarkable how our conference opens up new perspectives year after year. What was celebrated as a novelty just recently is already evolving into new and equally valuable pathways for the circular economy.”
Peter JetzerRecycario (DE)
“Derisking progress in chemical recycling through technology advancements, knowledge sharing and partnerships.”
Joeri DieltjensSulzerChemtech (CH)
“I’m excited to see how chemical recycling technologies — especially gasification — are evolving and driving the developments towards a circular carbon economy.”
Antonia HelfTU Freiberg (DE)
“The Advanced Recycling Conference has become the leading international forum for showcasing cutting-edge recycling technologies and industrial innovations driving the future of sustainable materials.”
Nicolas CottenyeUpSolv (CA)
The unique concept of presenting all advanced recycling solutions and related topics at one event will guarantee a comprehensive and exciting conference experience, including technologies such as extrusion, dissolution, solvolysis, enzymolysis, pyrolysis, thermal depolymerisation, gasification, and incineration with Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU).
Ambitious recycling targets set by the EU, the commitments of the chemical industry and brands, as well as the demands of customers are putting enormous evolutionary pressure on the recycling sector. Large shares of unrecycled waste streams on the one hand are set against the demand and search for renewable feedstocks for chemicals and materials on the other hand, leading to discussions as to which technologies are the most suitable for which waste stream and how to evaluate the environmental impact.
Advanced recycling technologies are developing at a fast pace, with new players constantly appearing on the market, from start-ups to giants and everything in between – new plants are being built or upscaled, new capacities are being achieved, and new partnerships are being established.
Diversity of Advanced Recycling
With all these developments, it is difficult to keep track. The “Advanced Recycling Conference“ will take place over two days in the heart of Cologne, aiming to clear up this jungle of information by providing an overview and in-depth insight into all available recycling technologies for various streams of different plastics wastes as well as into political topics and environmental impacts. The ARC will provide a new home for technology providers, related industries, waste management companies, brands and investors as well as policy makers and scientists active in the versatile and interdisciplinary field of recycling. By bringing together all relevant topics and experts, the event will provide a framework for new partnerships, ideas, approaches, and value chains.
Speakers will have a unique opportunity to present their recent developments to a wide and relevant audience including exchange and networking with stakeholders along the whole plastics value chain. All new and innovative recycling solutions will be covered by the conference such as physical processes based on extrusion and dissolution, chemical processes based on solvolysis, biochemical processes based on enzymolysis, as well as thermochemical processes based on pyrolysis, thermal depolymerisation, gasification and incineration with CCU.
