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The India Bioplastics Summit 2017 is a 2-day conference & networking on the current and emerging business opportunities in bioplastics, and how entrepreneurs can benefit from these.

The conference will cover a wide range of topics including bioplastics & biopolymers, bio-based foodware and related products, sustainable packaging business opportunities and recycling opportunities.

Who should attend IBS?

The India Bioplastics Summit will be invaluable for

Entrepreneurs and businesses keen on investing in the bioplastics
opportunities

Corporates looking for sustainable alternatives to packaging and keen to know the options available

Government officials/relevant ministries focused on reducing plastic pollution

Scientists, researchers academia working in the domains of bioplastics and sustainable packaging materials

Why should you attend India Bioplastics Summit?

Owing to the high quality and diversity of experts present at the event, the India Bioplastics Summit provides exclusive benefits for the attendees:

Authentic market and business opportunity inputs on not just bioplastics but also opportunities in other bio-based products, already a large market
Rare insights on high-growth, attractive niche market segments in India within bioplastics and bio-based products
Expert interactions to assist in starting your own bio-based business
What’s working and what’s notBusiness tips from successful entrepreneurs in bioplastics and related bio-based products
Updates on latest technologies and innovations that will have tremendous business potential in the near future

Experts @ India Bioplastics Summit 2017

IBS 2017 will bring together, for the first time, a comprehensive and diverse set of business, market and technical experts who are driving the growth of bio-plastics and and bio-based products in India.

Ravichandran Kandaswamy

Professor

MIT - Chennai

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Gaurav Madhu

Joint Director & Head

IIP - Mumbai

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N. Sriram

Managing Trustee

Samriddhi Foundation

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Dr. Deepali Jadia

Lab Manager

ERRL - Mumbai

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Dr. Sunder Balakrishnan

General Manager

Natur Tec India Pvt Ltd

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Dr. Harsh D. Jadia

Sr. Scientist & Head

ERRL - Mumbai

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Narasimhan Santhanam

Founder & Director

EAI - Chennai

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Gayathri Kumar

Research Analyst

Bioplastics Guide

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Pranay Kumar

CEO & Founder

Vasudhaecofriends Projects Ltd

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TS Shankker

Founder

Biotec Bags

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Vinayaka Gangavathi

Procurement Manager

BigBasket

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Parkavi Kumar

Energy Alternatives India

Senior Consultant

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Dr. Manmatha Mahato

Product Head (R&D)

Aakar Innovations Pvt. Ltd.

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Dr. Sachin H. Jain

Founder and Director

SKYi Innovations LLP Pvt ltd.

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Kurian Mathew

Managing Director

BIO-LUTIONS ECO TECH INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

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Schedule & Agenda

Bioplastics – A Great Business Opportunity

As of 2016, the plastic industry is worth $ 482 billion and the global production of plastics stood at 299 million tonnes. With the Plastics market growing, its disadvantages in sustainability and compostability are coming to light.

Bioplastics, with their low carbon footprint and their ability to degrade back to CO2 and water, are increasingly being recognized as valid substitutes for conventional plastics. The global bioplastics production capacity was 4.16 million tonnes as of 2016, which is just 1.7% of the global plastics market. This presents a huge business opportunity for entrepreneurs and businesses planning to enter the Bioplastics market.

Global Bioplastics Market

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The global bioplastics market, although currently less than 1%, is expected to have a double digit CAGR in the near future. The global production capacity of bioplastics is expected to increase up to 6 million tonnes by 2020 from 4.16 million tonnes in 2016.

By market segments, packaging (rigid and flexible) remains the leader of application for bioplastics with almost 39% of the total bioplastics market. The segment is expected to have a significant growth till 2021.

By region, Asia-Pacific is expected to witness a high growth as most of the currently planned projects are implemented in Thailand, India and China. It is expected that about 75% of bioplastics will be produced in Asia by 2020.

Indian Bioplastics Market

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The Indian bioplastics market is in its nascent stages with very few domestic players prevalent in the country. While half of their production caters to local demand, the rest of it is exported.

It is expected that the industry could expand in the coming years as most of the currently planned projects are being implemented in Thailand, India and China. It is presumed that about 75% of bioplastics will be produced in Asia by 2020.

Drivers

It should be noted that the bioplastics market in India could explode in the coming years owing to the drivers listed below:

Availability of feedstock
India, being a leader in organic farming products, has very high potential for bioplastics to play a role in packaging of these products
The need for certain end-use segments to project themselves as eco-friendly and for packagers to meet the requirements in the export-oriented market

Challenges

Some of the challenges hindering the growth of Indian bioplastics market include

Very low consumer awareness
Lack of recycling infrastructure
Lack of proper implementation and regulation of laws by the government on plastic ban

Steps should be taken to meet these challenges and expand the bioplastics market in India.

It is important to note that many research institutes and organizations such as IIT Madras, CIPET, IIT Delhi, IISc, etc. are working on these challenging areas in the bioplastics market to expand the sector in India.

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Venue: The Capitol Hotel, Bengaluru

Day 1, Nov 24

11.30 AM – 11.40 AM – TEA BREAK

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM - Lunch

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM Tea & Networking

Day 2, Nov 25

11.30 AM – 11.40 AM – TEA BREAK

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM - Lunch

4:45 PM - 5:30 PM – Tea & Networking

Registration

The fee per delegate for the 2 day event is Rs. 7500 (Inclusive of taxes)

Note: The fee includes coffee and lunch both days. It also includes a handbook on bioplastics prepared by EAI exclusively for this event.

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Name	Dr. Ravichandran Kandaswamy
Company/Research Organization/College	Madras Institute of Technology, Chennai Dept: Rubber and Plastics Technology
Designation	Professor
Area of Interest	Processing of Polymers, Dielectric Elastomers and Reinforcement and Processing of Bioplastics
Profile/ Background	Total 21 years of experience in Teaching and Research Work Experience: Working as a Professor at MIT Campus, Anna University Chennai for the past 21 years Present Work Profile: Teaching and supervision B.Tech ,M.Tech and Ph.D students in Polymer Technology Carrying out Research projects in Bioplastics Coordinator for NBA and NAAC Dept and Industry interaction for students inplant training and visits and placement Educational Background: Ph.D. from Anna University M.Tech in Polymer Technology from CUSAT, Cochin

Name	Dr. GAURAV MADHU
Company/Research Organization/College	INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PACKAGING Andheri (East), Mumbai Dept.: Research & Development
Designation	Joint Director & Head (Testing & Certification)
Area of Interest	Biodegradable Polymers
Profile/ Background	Total 15 years of experience – 8 years of industry and 7 years in teaching & research. Work Experience: Worked as Associate Professor & Head of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering Department at Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab. Associate Professor in Biochemical Engineering Department at Shoolini University, Solan, Himachal Pradesh. Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering Department at Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology (SLIET), Longowal, Sangrur, Punjab. Assistant Manager in Quality Assurance Department at Jubilant Organosys Ltd., Gajraula, Uttar Pradesh. Quality Control Engineer Quarkcity India Pvt. Ltd., Mohali, Punjab. Present Work Profile: Responsible for testing & certification of all types of packaging materials – Paper, Corrugated Fiberboard Boxes, Plastics, Laminates, Glass, etc. as per National / International Standards & Specifications. Taking lectures of PGDP students studying at IIP Mumbai. Attended Training Courses in the fields of ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 9001, UN Certification for Packages of Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) as per IMDG guidelines, etc. Educational Background: Awarded Research Associate-ship from CSIR Ph.D. from the Department of Chemical Engineering, Thapar University, Patiala, Punjab. M. Tech. in Polymers from the Department of Chemical Engineering, Panjab University, Chandigarh. B. Tech. in Chemical Engineering from Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology (SLIET), Longowal, Sangrur, Punjab. Diploma in Chemical Engineering from Govt. Polytechnic, Sonepat, Haryana.

Name	N. Sriram
Company/Research Organization/College	Samriddhi Foundation, Chennai
Designation	Managing Trustee
Area of Interest	Polymeric Materials, Biopolymers, Waste Plastic to Fuel Oil
Profile/ Background	Total 33 years of experience – Industry and Teaching Work Experience: Professor & Management Consultant, Saveetha Engineering College, Thandalam, TN (2015 – 2016)· Advisor with Sundaram Clayton Limited – Till July 2014 PRESIDENT,HARITA-NTI LIMITED – September 2000 - Till August 2012 Various positions with Sundaram Clayton Limited from 1984 Accumulates more than 3 decades of professional expertise and has been associated with TVS Group throughout his tenure. Present Work Profile: Managing Trustee – Samriddhi Foundation, Chennai (2013 onwards) Managing Partner – Ensolve Technologies LLP, Chennai (2013 onwards) Member, Board of Advisors of Samarth Senior Citizens Community, Gurgaon Consulting a few private manufacturing companies in different areas. Focus on sustainability plat - Sustainable business practices, sustainable resources & processes etc. Technologies dealt with – Solid waste management, waste water treatment, alternate energies, recycling & reuse, skill development & well-being. Educational Background: Graduate (hons) in Economics Post-Graduate in Business Economics, Global Program in Management Development from Ross Business School, MSU Leadership Development from Centre for Creative Leadership, Singapore. Pursuing PhD in Economics from Amrita School of Business, Coimbatore – Goal of evolving an economic model of Sustainable Development. Executive Training & certification in TQM, TPM, Corporate Governance

Name	Dr. Deepali Jadia
Company/Research Organization/College	Enviro Remediation and Research Laboratory (ERRL), Mumbai>
Designation	Lab Manager
Area of Interest	Environmental Biotechnology, Phytoremediation, Pesticide bioremediation
Profile/ Background	Total 5 years of experience –Teaching and Research Work Experience: Worked as Assistant Professor at Department of Life Sciences and Department of Biotechnology, University of Mumbai (2014- 2016). Guided several projects for M.Sc. and PhD students and has operational experienced of analytical instruments Worked as Assistant Professor at KTHM College, Nasik for 2 years (2012-2014) Present Work Profile: Currently working as laboratory manager at .Enviro Remediation and Research Laboratory (ERRL), Mumbai since 2016. Educational Background: Post doctorate at NCCS, Pune (2011) Ph. D. in Life Sciences (Environmental biotechnology), from Department of Life Sciences, Kalina, University of Mumbai in 2010

Name	Dr. Sunder Balakrishnan
Company/Research Organization/College	Natur Tec India Pvt Ltd
Designation	General Manager
Area of Interest	Bioplastics
Profile/ Background	Total 12 years of experience – Industry Work Experience: Worked as General Manager at Harita NTI Ltd. (2005-2013) Sales and Marketing of Natur Tec Products Present Work Profile: Working as a General Manager in Natur Tec India Pvt. Ltd. Responsible for sales and marketing of biobased and compostable products, business development Educational Background: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Michigan State University, 2005 BE in Chemical Engineering from University Institute of Chemical Technology, 1999

Name	Dr. Harsh D. Jadia
Company/Research Organization/College (with Dept)	Enviro Remediation and Research Laboratory (ERRL), Mumbai
Designation	Sr. Scientist & Head
Area of Interest	Environmental Biotechnology, Environmental Nanotechnology, Plastic biodegradation
Profile/ Background	Total 8 years of experience – Research and Teaching Work Experience: Worked as an environment scientist for 7 years in UK based MNC, Intertek and Completed several projects for international and national clients like including ie.Cairn Energy, Infosys, L&T, SHELL, GE, Vodafone, Thane Municipal Corporation, Indian Oil, Tata chemicals. Expertise in Plastic biodegradation research and analysis as per ISO 17088, ASTM D 5511 and D 6400 for more than 15 clients such as 3M, Uflex, Plastic Waste Solutions, Australia , Cisco Sri Lanka, Dino, PT TRIAS SENTOSA, Indonesia, Polynet and Polyplex. Visiting faculty at Dept. of Life Sciences, University of Mumbai (2015-2016) Technically guided Ph.D. and M. Phil. students in environmental Biotechnology and Environmental Nanotechnology related projects Present Work Profile: Currently working as Sr. Scientist & Head, Enviro Remediation and Research Laboratory (ERRL), Mumbai since 2016. Educational Background: Ph. D. in 2009, Life Sciences (Environmental biotechnology), Department of Life Sciences, Kalina, University of Mumbai

Registration: 9 AM – 9.30 AM
Experts from: EAI and other consulting firms Prominent Indian and international suppliers of bioplastics
9.30 AM – 10.30 AM - Introduction to Bioplastics
Presentations and discussions on the following topics:	Speaker Sessions	List of Speakers
Plastics & Plastics Alternatives Current status, emerging trends and challenges Bioplastics as a Sustainable Alternative to Plastics Introduction to bioplastics from practical and conceptual dimensions Inputs and Insights on the Three Main Types of Bioplastics Biodegradable bioplastics Durable bioplastics Biodegradable petro-plastics Current & Emerging Feedstock for Bioplastics Characteristics of ideal feedstock for bioplastics	9.30 AM – 9.45 AM: Plastics – A necessary evil or dispensable in future? 9.45 AM – 10.00 AM: Plastics Pollution – How Bioplastics can be a viable solution 10.00 AM – 10.15 AM: So you think all bioplastics are biodegradable? 10.15 AM – 10.30 AM: Plastics Pollution – How Bioplastics can be a viable solution	Mr. Narasimhan Santhanam – Founder & Director, Energy Alternatives India Dr. Sunder Balakrishnan – Managing Director, Natur-Tec India Pvt. Ltd. Ms. Gayathri Kumar – Research Analyst, Bioplastics Guide
10.30 AM – 11.30 AM - Applications of Bioplastics
Presentations and discussions on the following topics:	Speaker Sessions	List of Speakers
Current and Emerging Range of End-use Application Segments As disposable plastics alternatives As durable plastics alternatives End Uses for Other (non bioplastic but) Bio-based Products Foodware segment applications of bio-based materials such as bagasse-based plates and cutlery as alternatives for single-use plastics	10.30 AM – 10.45 AM: Is packaging the dominant end-use segment for Bioplastics? 10.45 AM – 11.00 AM: Bio-based products as a substitute for food-ware disposables 11.00 AM - 11.15 AM: : Unique uses of bioplastics with attractive business potential 11.15 AM - 11.30 AM: Biosorbables - Bioplastics in our body - Where bioplastics actually perform better than plastics	Dr. Manmatha Mahato – Product Head (R&D), Aakar Innovations Mr. Abhishek Agarwal - Co-owner, Pappco Greenware Mr. Vinayaka G – Manager - Projects (Corporate), Big Basket

Experts from: Prominent market research and media focusing on bioplastics and bio-based materials segments Consulting experts from EAI and other sustainability consulting firms
11.40 AM – 12.20 PM - Changing Global Landscape of Bioplastics
Presentations and discussionson the following topics:	Speaker Sessions	List of Speakers
Global production capacities by biopolymer type Durable vs. Biodegradable Durable Bioplastics Market Share Biodegradable Bioplastics Market Share Global production capacities by market segment Market Share of Bioplastics by Types Market Share of Bioplastics by Segments Global production capacity by regions Market focus on key regions Asia-Pacific US Europe	11.40 AM – 11.50 AM: Durable Bioplastics – The surprise package within Bioplastics 11.50 AM – 12.00 Noon: Relevance of Bioplastics to India - Will Bioplastics remain a western phenomenon? 12.00 Noon – 12.10 PM: Rise of Asia as a Bioplastics manufacturing hub 12.10 PM – 12.20 PM:: Bioplastics – A key ingredient of EU’s 2020 Vision	Mr. Deepak Sanghvi – Managing Director, Greendiamz Biotech Ltd. Dr. Sachin Jain – India Representative-FKuR GmBH\|Founder-Director, SKYi Innovations Mr. Narasimhan Santhanam – Founder & Director, Energy Alternatives India
12.20 PM – 1 PM - Indian Bioplastics Market Dynamics
Presentations and discussionson the following topics:	Speaker Sessions	List of Speakers
The Bioplastics Market in India Key end-use market segments for bioplastics in India Prominent companies in the Indian bioplastics sector Current and emerging bioplastics product categories in the Indian market Growth Drivers for Bioplastics Government and corporate mandates Sustainability movement among end use segments Functional growth drivers in specific end use segments Challenges for Bioplastics Growth in India Economics & cost challenges Technical and operational challenges	12.20 PM – 12.35 PM: Growth of Bioplastics in India – A reality check 12.35 PM – 12.50 PM: Bioplastics Success - Case study of a successful Bioplastics start-up 12.50 PM – 1.00 PM: Creating an enabling environment for the Indian bioplastics industry	Mr. N. Sriram - Founder, Samriddhi Foundation Dr. Sachin Jain – India Representative-FKuR GmBH\|Founder-Director, SKYi Innovations Mr. Suhasan Reddy – Founder & CEO, Saveglobe

Experts from: Scientists and researchers from top Indian academia and research organizations Technology and production heads from prominent bioplastic resin and product manufacturers
2 PM – 3.00 PM - Properties of Bioplastics
Presentations and discussions on the following topics:	Speaker Sessions	List of Speakers
Properties of biodegradable bioplastics Starch based plastics Polylactic acid (PLA) Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) Cellulosic Polymers Bio Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Properties of bio-based durable plastics Bio-based polyurethane (PUR) Bio-based Polyamides (PA) Bio-based Polyethylene (Bio- based PE) Bio-based Polyethylene Terephthalate (Bio-PET) Properties of fossil-based biodegradable plastics *Insights and discussion on this unique set of bioplastics, specifically for the following:* PBAT PCL PVOH	2.00 PM – 2.15 PM: Will Coke and Pepsi bottles be made from Bioplastics in the future? 2.15 PM – 2.30 PM: PVOH – A unique water-soluble polymer 2.30 PM – 2.45 PM: Using bioplastics for high-temperature high-performance applications 2.45 PM – 3.00 PM: PBAT+PLA – An effective replacement for disposable plastics	Dr. Sachin Jain – India Representative-FKuR GmBH\|Founder-Director, SKYi Innovations Mr. Prashant Lohade – Application Development- Speciality Plastics, BASF Mr. Deepak Sanghvi – Managing Director, Greendiamz Biotech Ltd.
3.00 PM – 4.00 PM - Production Technologies
Presentations and discussions on the following topics:	Speaker Sessions	List of Speakers
Bio-polymers and their Production Methods Production of starch-based plastics Conversion technologies Processing limitations and overcoming methodologies Production methods of the following products will be presented Starch-based Polymers Polylactic acid (PLA) Polyhydroxyalkonates (PHAs) Cellulosic Polymers Bio-based polybutylene succinate (PBS) Bio-based polyurethane (PUR) Bio-based Polyamides (PA) Bio-based polyethylene (PE) Bio-based polyethylene terephthalate (PET)	3.00 PM – 3.20 PM: From raw material to resin - What goes into the production of Biopolymers? 3.20 PM – 3.40 PM: Bioplastics production challenges – Perspectives from a moulding machinery maker 3.40 PM – 4.00 PM: Thermochemical and Biological pathways to Biopolymer production	Dr. Sunder Balakrishnan – Managing Director, Natur-Tec India Pvt. Ltd. Dr. Ravichandran Kandaswamy - Professor , Anna University, MIT Campus Mr. N. Sriram - Founder, Samriddhi Foundation

Experts from: EAI’s Bioplastics Consulting Division Prominent Indian & international suppliers of bioplastic resins and end products
4.00 PM – 5 PM
Presentations and discussions on the following topics:	Speaker Sessions	List of Speakers
Insights and Answers to the Following Questions and Themes: What are the latest trends in the costs of bioplastics? What contributes to the high cost of bioplastics? What are the avenues through which the high cost of bioplastics can be reduced? Estimates for the Economics of Different Parts of the Bioplastics Production Value Chain Upstream costs – starting with the biomass feedstock up to the resin Costs for downstream compounding, blending and moulding Cost drivers for CAPEX (capital expenses) and OPEX (operational expenses)	4.00 PM – 4.20 PM:Is vertical integration a good idea for Indian Bioplastics companies? 4.20 PM – 4.40 PM: Biovision 2020: Making Bioplastics affordable by 2020 4.40 PM – 5.00 PM: Cost reduction of Bioplastics – Avenues & Challenges	Mr. Deepak Sanghvi – Managing Director, Greendiamz Biotech Ltd Mr. Narasimhan Santhanam – Founder & Director, Energy Alternatives India Ms. Gayathri Kumar – Research Analyst, Bioplastics Guide

Experts from: Global & Indian standards and testing organizations Top management from government bodies in charge of bioplastics standards & certifications Key professionals from top standards & plastic/bioplastic technology institutes such as CIPET
9.30 AM – 10.30 AM – Standards, Certifications & Labels for Bioplastics
Presentations and discussions on the following topics:	Speaker Sessions	List of Speakers
Standards, certifications & labels Details and discussion on the ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) Standards for Bioplastics D5338 D6400 D7081 Details and discussions on the ISO Standards for Bioplastics ISO 16620 ISO 17088 ISO 14020 Details and discussions on the CEN (European Committee for Standardization) for Bioplastics EN 13432 How do standards, certifications and labels work together? How can standards, certifications and labels help a bioplastics manufacturer?	9.30 AM – 9.50 AM: Determining compostability and bio-based carbon content of Bioplastics 9.50 AM – 10.10 AM: Importance of standards and certifications for a Bioplastics product manufacturer 10.10 AM – 10.30 AM: What do the labels and standards on my Bioplastics bottle mean?	Mr. Gaurav Madhu - Joint Director and R&D Head, Indian Institute of Packaging Ms. Parkavi Kumar - Senior Research Analyst, Energy Alternatives India Renowned Scientist, CIPET

Experts from: Experts from EAI’s Bioplastics Consulting Division Professionals from waste management and recycling firms
10.30 AM – 11.30 AM
Presentations and discussions on the following topics:	Speaker Sessions	List of Speakers
Disposal, Recovery and Recycling *Recycling* Mechanical Recycling Chemical recycling Challenges in recycling of bioplastics and biopolymers Segregation Challenges Challenges at the Recycling / Processing facilities *Energy Recovery from Bioplastics – is this a sensible avenue?* Worldwide status and best practices in energy recovery from bioplastics – summary and highlights Energy Recovery from Thermal Recycling Energy Recovery from Fermentation and Anaerobic Digestion *Composting of bioplastics* Status of domestic and industrial composting in India and comparison with International Practices Challenges to composting of bioplastics Theory and the real life data	10.30 AM – 10.45 AM: Challenges in recycling bioplastics in existing recycling infrastructure 10.45 AM – 11.00 AM: Practical segregation challenges for Bioplastics 11.00 AM – 11.15 AM: Energy recovery from bioplastics – Technical and economic feasibility 11.15 AM – 11.30 AM: Composting of bioplastics – The jury is still out	Dr. Harsh Jadia – Sr. Scientist & Head, ERRL Dr. Deepali Jadia – Lab Manager, ERRL Dr. Sunder Balakrishnan – Managing Director, Natur-Tec India Pvt. Ltd. Mr. N. Sriram - Founder, Samriddhi Foundation

Experts from: Experts from EAI’s Bioplastics Consulting Division Professionals from Plastics Alternatives Companies
11.40 AM – 1.00 PM
Presentations and discussions on the following topics:	Speaker Sessions	List of Speakers
*OXO-Biodegradable Plastics* Production End use Segments Market Trends End Life Options *Enzyme Mediated Biodegradable Plastics* Production End use Segments Market Trends End Life Options *Algae Bioplastics* Production End use Segments Market Trends End Life Options	11.40 AM – 12.00 Noon: OXO- degradable plastics – A transition solution towards Bioplastics 12.00 Noon – 12.20 PM: Enzyme-mediated biodegradable plastics - A critical reality check 12.20 PM – 12.40 PM: Current trends and applications of algae bioplastics	Ms. Parkavi Kumar - Senior Research Analyst, Energy Alternatives India Mr. T. S. Shankker – Proprietor, Biotec Bags Mr. Pranay Kumar – Chief Environment Officer, Vasudha Greenworks

Experts from: Professionals and top management from leading Indian and international manufacturers of bioplastics resins and end products Professionals from the packaging industry Leading technical professionals from the research and industry Experts from sustainability consulting firms
2 PM – 3.30 PM
Presentations and discussions on the following topics:	Speaker Sessions	List of Speakers
Improvement of Existing Biopolymers Eg: PLA+PBS Biopolymer compound offering strong heat resistance, balanced mechanical properties and biodegradability Deploying Existing Polymers in Novel Applications Heat resistant PLA applied in a variety of new applications in electronic items and auto components Innovations of New Biopolymeric Materials for Existing/Novel Applications Eco-friendly, skin-safe products produced by Saathi Pads from banana and other naturally absorbent fibers Milk protein based plastics in the form of water soluble, biodegradable thermoplastic pellets Innovations in Manufacturing Practices to Expand the Scope of Existing Biopolymers Producing PHA from glycerol, a byproduct of biodiesel production Strategic Alliances and Collaborations	2.00 PM – 2.15 PM: PLA+PBS – A unique biopolymer with excellent properties 2.15 PM – 2.30 PM: Heat resistant PLA – Extending use of PLA into diverse applications 2.30 PM – 2.50 PM: Eco-friendly, skin-safe sanitary products from bioplastics 3.10 PM – 3.30 PM: Producing PHA from diverse feedstocks	Dr. Manmatha Mahato – Product Head (R&D), Aakar Innovations Mr. Prashant Lohade – Application Development- Speciality Plastics, BASF Mr. Narasimhan Santhanam – Founder & Director, Energy Alternatives India Ms. Gayathri Kumar – Research Analyst, Bioplastics Guide

Name	Kurian Mathew
Company/Research Organization/College	BIO-LUTIONS ECO TECH INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
Designation	Managing Director
Area of Interest	Biodegradable packaging
Profile/ Background	(This section can include brief details of work experience, ongoing work and educational background) Kurian is actively involved in setting up of the factory, marketing, design development ,raw material sourcing etc. Kurian is an architect/product designer by qualification and has more than 13 years of professional work experience . Prior to becoming a director at BIO-LUTIONS, Kurian worked at Titan company ltd as V.M architect, where he lead the packaging, P.O.S and retail interiors across the country . Kurian is also the creative director for T.B.S.E Hong Kong a leading V.M design and manufacturing facility which designs and supplies V.M related products across the globe. Worked in Product application and research centre, Reliance Industries Limited, Mumbai Prior to becoming a director at BIO-LUTIONS, Kurian worked at Titan company ltd as V.M architect, where he lead the packaging, P.O.S and retail interiors across the country . Kurian is also the creative director for T.B.S.E Hong Kong a leading V.M design and manufacturing facility which designs and supplies V.M related products across the globe.