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Events<br />
Innovation Takes Root<br />
This is the title of first-of-its-kind technical conference<br />
on polylactide polymer innovation for real market solutions,<br />
sponsored by NatureWorks LLC. The conference is<br />
designed to offer attendees a combination of educational,<br />
networking and collaborative opportunities. It takes place<br />
on September 16 – 18, <strong>2008</strong> at the Planet Hollywood Resort<br />
& Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA<br />
Delegates can discover the technological innovations of<br />
today’s fastest growing biopolymer. Presentations will cover<br />
the latest research developments on biopolymers, including<br />
Ingeo TM natural plastic, from NatureWorks and other<br />
renowned polylactide scientists and engineers. At the<br />
conference, the attendees have the chance to meet today’s<br />
industry solution-providers and share ideas with other professionals<br />
in the field.<br />
The Innovation Takes Root curriculum encompasses a<br />
highly technical learning experience. Technical sessions<br />
will include topics such as: Improvements in mechanical<br />
properties, Surface modifications, Innovations with additives,<br />
Improvements in thermal properties by nucleation<br />
packages, blends, and stereocomplex.<br />
The event will be beneficial to attendees from a diversity<br />
of fields and disciplines: Brand owner, Retailers, Product<br />
designers, Sustainability Managers, R&D, Process Engineers,<br />
Consultants, Academia and Technical Media.<br />
www.innovationtakesroot.com<br />
3rd European<br />
Bioplastics Conference<br />
to be Hosted in Berlin<br />
European Bioplastics, the representation of the European<br />
bioplastics industry, announced the 3rd European Bioplastics<br />
Conference. Taking place November 5-6, <strong>2008</strong>, in Berlin,<br />
it is the leading event for recent technical, economic and<br />
political developments of the bioplastics industry. A table<br />
top exhibition featuring materials, products and innovations<br />
takes place simultaneously.<br />
With 315 delegates, 45 speakers and latest innovations of<br />
26 exhibitors the last year’s conference in Paris showed the<br />
huge relevance of the promising industry. The association is<br />
expecting further growth this year.<br />
The 3rd European Bioplastics Conference in Berlin will<br />
present the latest issues, innovations, market achievements<br />
and policy developments in the industrial and environmental<br />
applications of bioplastics. It will also provide<br />
exceptional networking, product exhibition and partnership<br />
opportunities. This international conference will bring together<br />
academic, government and business leaders from<br />
around the globe for a dynamic two day event.<br />
The conference programme will include invited keynote<br />
speeches from politicians to market leaders as well as selected<br />
lectures. Topics varying from economical, environmental<br />
to technical perspectives will overview the current<br />
situation of the bioplastics industry.<br />
www.european-bioplastics.org<br />
12 bioplastics MAGAZINE [<strong>04</strong>/08] Vol. 3
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