Overview
Event Details
Don’t miss out on the second edition of our EU Chemicals and Sustainability Conference on Wednesday 13 November in the heart of Brussels.
This complimentary event will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts from across Europe and beyond to discuss the latest trends, regulatory developments with a focus on the EU and reflections on global chemicals & sustainability activities. The conference aims to foster collaboration, inspire new ideas, and drive forward best practices within the industry.
Why you should attend:
- Expert Insights: Renowned industry leaders and experts will share their knowledge and insights on the latest developments. In addition to members of Steptoe's Chemical and Life Sciences team and Acumen Public Affairs, our speakers will include:
- Paul Speight, Head of Unit B2, Safe and Sustainable Chemicals, DG ENV
- Otto Linher, Senior Expert, European Commission
- Juan Martin, Leader Chemicals & Agri-Nutrients, Sabic
- Ludger Grunwald, Senior Director Regulatory Affairs, Ecolab
- Alex Majer, Dow & Vice-Chair AMCHAM EU Environment Committee
- Dunja Drmač, Senior Manager Chemicals Legislation (REACH), Cefic
- Boris Van Berlo, Biocides Cluster Leader, Biocides for Europe (Cefic)
- Charlotte Roeber, Secretary General, VinylPlus
- Rafael Basciano, Environmental and Technical Officer, FEAD
- Linda-Jean Cockroft, Partner, ERM
- Regulatory Updates: Stay ahead of the curve with comprehensive sessions on REACH, CLP, biocides and PFAS.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow industry professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders. Build relationships and expand your professional network in a collaborative and engaging environment.
- Best Practices: Participate in interactive sessions designed to present practical solutions and best practices that you can implement within your organization.
This event is a joint initiative by Steptoe and Acumen Public Affairs. By registering for this event, you understand that Steptoe and Acumen Public Affairs will collect and process your personal data, including your name, job title, organization, and contact details, for the purpose of coordinating the event and sharing event-related communications.
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Date: Wednesday 13 November 2024
Time: 10:00 - 18:00 CET
Registration will start at 9:30 CET and networking drinks will follow the event.
Location: SQUARE Brussels Meeting Centre | 2, Ravenstein | 1000 Brussels
Program:
- 9:30 - 10:00 – Registration & Welcome Coffee
- 10:00-10:10 – Welcome Address & Introduction
- 10:10-11:30 – Session 1: Industry Strategy and a Chemicals Industry Package
- What now for Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability
- PFAS
- PFAS case studies: how it is handled in the US
- 11:30-11:50 – Coffee Break & Networking
- 11:50-13:00 – Session 2: Risks vs. Hazards
- New REACH
- CLP
- Essential Use
- Prop 65
- 13:00-13:45 – Lunch Break & Networking
- 13:45-15:00 – Session 3: Overarching Sectoral Challenges
- Biocides
- OSOA
- Endocrine Disruptors
- 15:00-15:20 – Coffee Break & Networking
- 15:20-16:40 – Session 4: Clean and Competitive Circular Economy
- How to create a single market for waste
- Chemicals in waste
- ESPR
- Industry-led initiatives
- 16:40-16:50 – Closing Remarks
- 6:50-18:00 – Networking Cocktail Reception
CLE Credit:
We are pleased to announce that Steptoe is CLE accredited in California, Illinois, New York, and Texas and US CLE credit will be available for participation in the conference. Additional information on the number of hours for US CLE credit in addition to credit with the Brussels bar will follow.
If you would like CLE credit for your participation, please take a moment to update your registration form with the jurisdiction(s) in which you are seeking credit along with your bar number(s).
