Plastic Matters: "The Future of Plastics in Belgium: Competitiveness, Circularity & Growth"

Be among the first to discover the latest Belgian Plastics Circularity Report and gain a clear, data-driven view of where the circular plastics value chain stands today. From breakthrough recycling innovations and advances in collection systems to the market realities shaping investment and growth, this session offers an honest look at both progress and challenges. Join leading voices from across the value chain and explore what’s needed to accelerate competitiveness, circularity, and sustainable growth in Belgium’s plastics ecosystem. A must-attend event for anyone shaping the future of plastics.

This event is a joint initiative of essenscia PolyMatters, Denuo, and Agoria 

Program

• 12:00-13:00 Lunch

• 13:00 Welcome

• 13:05 Launch of the Belgian Plastics Circularity Report 2026: part I – socioeconomic importance of the plastics ecosystem

• 13:20 EU Chemicals Unleashed – Tomas Wyns, senior researcher, Brussels School of Governance BSOG-VUB

• 13:40 Q&A

• 13:50 Launch of the Belgian Plastics Circularity Report 2026: part II –  on the progress of the circularity journey of the Belgian plastics industry

• 14:20 Industrial Competitiveness:  the future of circular plastics in Belgium, Maarten Dubois, Director Sustainability & Circularity, Deloitte

• 14:40 Q&A

• 14:50 Network break

• 15:10 From extension of our ‘blue bag’ to the PPWR & more circularity, Philippe Gendebien, Business Innovation Manager, FostPlus

• 15:30 Big Bags, Big Impact.From Collection to Recycling: Creating Circular Value Together, Caroline Van der Perre, CEO Raff Plastics

• 15:50 PIR recycling on industrial scale, Ward Dhaese, Innovation Manager Insulation Boards, Recticel

• 16:10 Rethinking packaging through reuse, repair and upcycling, Rudi Collin, Co-founder Loopipak

• 16:30 Key take-aways

• 16:45 Network Drink

• 17:30 Closure

Registration is already open and required to attend.