Day 1, 2 February 2021
(10-18 , CET)
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Markets & Policy |
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Chairpersons Michael Carus nova-Institut 
Asta Partanen |
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10:00 | Michael Carus and Asta Partanen nova-Institut
 Conference Opening |
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10:10 | Andreas Engelhardt The Fiber Year 
The New Normal after Covid and Outlook on Sustainable Fibres |
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10:40 | Bernhard Riegler Sappi Dissolving Pulp 
Changing Landscapes – Emerging Trends in Cellulosic Consumer Markets Abstract |
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11:10 | Michael Carus nova-Institut
Impact of the Single-Use Plastic Directive and REACH Regulations on the Cellulose Fibre Markets |
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11:40 | Michael Carus nova-Institut
Renewable Carbon Concept and Initiative |
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| 12:10 | Discussion with all Speakers of the Session | ||
| 12:25 | Networking | ||
Sustainability & Circular Economy |
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12:55 | Rahul Bansal Birla Cellulose 
Improving the Sustainability of Non-woven Products in a Cost Effective Way Abstract |
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13:25 | Katharina Gregorich Lenzing
LENZING™ Web Technology – Non-woven Innovation Meets Sustainability Abstract |
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13:55 | Sharon Chong Sateri 
Beyond Linear Economy: Accelerating Innovation to Scale Circularity Abstract |
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| 14:25 | Discussion with all Speakers of the Session | ||
New Applications |
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14:40 | Dominik Mayer Kelheim Fibres
Reinventing Femtech with Functionalized Plant-based Viscose Fibre Solutions Abstract |
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15:10 | Paul O'Connor CELLiCON 
Fractionation of Lignocellulose and Application in Sustainable High-value Materials Abstract |
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| 15:40 | Discussion with all Speakers of the Session | ||
Innovation Award “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2021” |
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Chairpersons Michael Carus nova-Institut
Asta Partanen |
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Ralf Nyhofen Levaco
Sponsor |
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16:10 | Michael Carus nova-Institut
Introduction for the Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2021 |
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16:15 | Jason Finnis Bast Fibre Tech 
Compostable Fibre Products from Agricultural Hemp and Flax Waste |
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16:30 | Gustav Nyström Empa - Laboratries for Materials Science and Technology
Cellulose Nanofiber assisted Biomimetic Aerogels for EMI Shielding |
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16:45 | Ilka Kaczmarek Kelheim Fibres
Plastic-free Absorbent Hygiene Products |
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17:00 | Niklas von Weymarn Metsä Spring 
New Textile Fibre based on Paper-grade Pulp |
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17:15 | Tomasz Ciamulski OrganicDisposables 
FibriTech – a Porous and Light Material from Cellulose for Soilless Farming |
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17:30 | Paula Martirez Stora Enso 
Cellulose Foam by Stora Enso – A Paper Recyclable Lightweight Foam for Packaging |
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| 17:45 | Online Voting | ||
| 18:00 | Announcement of the Winner by Ralf Nyhofen, Levaco | ||
| 18:00 - 19:00 | Networking | ||
