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Registrations are now open for SPE ANZ’s Plastics & Circular Economy Conference, to be held on 9-12 October 2023 at Rydges Melbourne, Victoria.

The race is on to shift Australasia from poor circularity and high emissions, to a sustainable and viable future. 

The Conference explores practical paths to this brighter future with discussions featuring outstanding decision-makers and influencers leading in their fields in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the EU, and the USA.

Sessions will explore pending and potential laws and regulations, economic incentives, investments and infrastructure, and trade trends that impact design, production, sales, recycling, imports and exports. 

The Plastics & Circular Economy Conference is a must for anyone interested in forging a circular and low emissions future, and more effective management of plastics in key sectors such as packaging, agriculture, the built environment, and textiles. 

Conference features include:

  • Two full days of leaders and networking for the national and global industry;
  • Two international online days of leaders, facts and inspiration;
  • Revealing keynotes by internationally distinguished speakers;
  • Multiple expert sessions with frank discussions into priority issues tackling trends, impacts and preferred options;
  • The Circular Plastics Expo, which will feature displays of outstanding product innovations, designs, technology and service providers;
  • Best innovations, effective policies, technologies and solutions from Australia and overseas;
  • 200+ decision-makers and representatives from Australia and regions;
  • 20 sponsorship opportunities to showcase leadership, innovation, vision and expertise; and
  • Revealing update from 2022 Plastics & Circular Economy Conference communique.

Early bird tickets are available until 31 July with only a limited number of tickets available to purchase ahead of general release. Click here for more.

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