International congress on the future of the plastics industry
The leading congress on processing and shaping of biopolymers
Welcome to the 8th International BIOPOLYMER Congress
Bio-based and biodegradable plastics are changing the world. Are you an expert in this field? Or would you like to find out more about these materials? Then become part of our global community now.
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June 15 & 16, 2026
International platform for biobased and biodegradable plastics
The BIOPOLYMER Congress brings together decision-makers, professionals, and experts from industry and research, offering a comprehensive overview of current developments along the entire value chain.
International Networking
Manufacturers, processors, material providers, research institutions, and innovators from over
40 countries use the event to establish new contacts, initiate
collaborations, and further develop existing
partnerships.
Keynote lectures by leading industry experts
Learn how sustainable materials and technologies are already being successfully used today—not as a vision for the future, but as real,
available solutions for industrial applications.
First-class knowledge and experience exchange
The BIOPOLYMER Congress is more than a specialized event – it is your springboard for knowledge, new contacts, and strategic action in the dynamically growing market of sustainable plastics.
Excursion
In a accompanying excursion, participants experience the processing, manufacturing, and application of biopolymers firsthand and can identify concrete use cases for their own company.
BIOPOLYMER Congress 2026
Top-class lecture program
Benefit from expert knowledge on the latest developments, trends and challenges in the field of biopolymers.
Exciting excursion
Get exclusive insights into the processing of bioplastics.
Personal exchange & networking
Discuss with experts from science and industry.
Exclusive award ceremony on June 15
Celebrate the award for the best biopolymer innovations – accompanied by a culinary dinner
Get your ticket
REGULAR TICKET PRICE
On-site participation:
On-Site Conference Ticket
490 EUR
* Prices plus VAT.
The onsite tickets entitle you to participate in the congress opening evening event with presentation of the BIOPOLYMER Innovation Awards on June 15, 2026, as well as participation in the congress and the excursion on June 16, 2026.
Austria – Partner country 2026
Our partner country for 2026 is Austria. Further information to follow.
Organizers
Call for Papers
Bio-based and biodegradable plastics are changing the world. If you are already working with these materials of the future, share your experience - with your presentation to people from over 40 countries!
BIOPOLYMER Innovation Award
The award will be presented by the non-profit POLYKUM development association for the seventh time in 2026. Previous winners have come from Italy, Finland, Belgium, Brazil, Switzerland, and Germany. The projects honored by the independent jury demonstrate how new approaches can be taken with the help of biodegradable plastics in areas such as the packaging industry, the leisure sector, construction, medicine, and technical applications.
Submit your innovation now until April 11, 2026.
Contact
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