Track: Energy Transition and Decarbonisation

12:30h

Roundtable | Side Events Energy Transition and Decarbonisation Regulations Circular Economy Markets-Competitiveness

From Brussels to the Regions: Delivering Europe’s Chemical Industry Recovery

Jaume Baró Government of Catalonia - ACCIÓ Secretary of Enterprise & Competitiveness | ECRN President 2026-2027 Speaker

Guido Guidesi Lombardy Region ECRN Vice-President | Minister for Economic Development Speaker

Stephan Satijn Limburg Region ECRN Vice-President for Advanced Manufacturing and Bioeconomy | Minister for Economy and Finance Speaker

Algreit Dume European Commission, DG GROW (Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs Coordinator for the CCA (Critical Chemical Alliance), Policy Officer Speaker

Folco Ciulli ECRN (European Chemical Regions Network) Executive Director Speaker

Dolors Nuñez ECRN (European Chemical Regions Network) & EU Critical Chemical Alliance Honorary Member & Independent Expert Speaker

#competitiveness, #CriticalChemicalAlliance, #europe, #future, #regions

2026-06-04 12:30 2026-06-04 13:30 Europe/Madrid From Brussels to the Regions: Delivering Europe’s Chemical Industry Recovery

Europe’s chemical industry is under severe pressure. In response, the European Commission adopted the European Chemicals Industry Action Plan in July 2025. A central follow-up initiative is the Critical Chemicals Alliance, which brings together institutions and stakeholders to identify critical molecules and production sites, address vulnerabilities, and support strategic investment.

These objectives will only be achieved if they are translated into action where the industry actually operates: in Europe’s regions. This debate will therefore examine how regional authorities can help turn the EU policy framework into industrial reality — preserving production, supporting the transformation of strategic sites, enabling decarbonisation, and reinforcing Europe’s long-term competitiveness.

International Meeting Point

Thu 4

12:30h - 13:30h International Meeting Point Public access

17:00h

Conference | Smart Chemistry Energy Transition and Decarbonisation

Tannins: natural polymers for zero-emissions chemistry

Felipe Viz FORESA Principal Investigator in Bioadhesives Speaker

2026-06-04 17:00 2026-06-04 17:30 Europe/Madrid Tannins: natural polymers for zero-emissions chemistry

This presentation focuses on FORESA’s innovative natural solution and success story, based on tannin science, exploring its practical applications and its real impact as a sustainable alternative to fossil-based resins.

Smart Chemistry

Thu 4

17:00h - 17:30h Smart Chemistry Public access

15:30h

Conference | Smart Chemistry Energy Transition and Decarbonisation

Green products – How decarbonisation can create business opportunities

Juan Carlos Iribarnegaray BONDALTI Comercial Director Speaker

2026-06-04 15:30 2026-06-04 16:00 Europe/Madrid Green products – How decarbonisation can create business opportunities

A focus on how reducing the carbon footprint of industrial processes creates the conditions for the development of products with lower environmental impact.

Smart Chemistry

Thu 4

15:30h - 16:00h Smart Chemistry Public access

15:00h

Conference | Smart Chemistry Energy Transition and Decarbonisation

Oxy-combustion as a pathway to improve energy efficiency (glass, frit production, cement). The different pathways of EU countries towards decarbonisation.

Gonzalo Navarro AIR LIQUIDE Head of Industrial Projects Sales Speaker

2026-06-04 15:00 2026-06-04 15:30 Europe/Madrid Oxy-combustion as a pathway to improve energy efficiency (glass, frit production, cement). The different pathways of EU countries towards decarbonisation.

Oxy-combustion is consolidating itself as an immediate lever to maximise energy efficiency in energy-intensive sectors such as glass, frits and cement. By replacing air with oxygen, combustion is optimised and fuel consumption and emissions are drastically reduced.

The implementation of oxy-combustion shows that real levers exist to act immediately. In line with diversification trends in the EU, technological neutrality emerges as the best ally to accelerate results. By backing realistic and scalable solutions, Spain can reconcile the protection of its industrial competitiveness with the firm fulfilment of global climate commitments.

Smart Chemistry

Thu 4

15:00h - 15:30h Smart Chemistry Public access

10:30h

Conference | Smart Chemistry Energy Transition and Decarbonisation

Sustainable Solutions with Carbopol® polymers

Mathilde Allègre LUBRIZOL Senior Manager, Global LLS Sustainability Speaker

2026-06-04 10:30 2026-06-04 11:00 Europe/Madrid Sustainable Solutions with Carbopol® polymers

This talk will focus on the sustainability attributes of Carbopol® polymers. Beyond safety and efficacy, Carbopol® polymers demonstrate low environmental impact with an optimized manufacturing process aligned with Green Chemistry principles. We will also be sharing initiatives aimed at reducing Carbopol® carbon footprint. Furthermore, we will give an update of Carbopol® polymers status in the microparticle regulation allowing their use in cosmetic formulations. We will end the talk by enlarging the topic to our recent biodegradable polymers offering."

Smart Chemistry

Thu 4

10:30h - 11:00h Smart Chemistry Public access

15:00h

Conference | Engineers Day Energy Transition and Decarbonisation

Engineers Day: Decarbonisation and Energy Transition in the Chemical Industry

Pilar Jiménez Domínguez Técnicas Reunidas Engineering Services Commercial Manager at track Speaker

Susana Hernández Moreno Schneider Electric Account Manager (Power Systems) Speaker

Arturo Basurto Arana Sener Energy (Sener Ingeniería y Sistemas, S.A.) Business Manager – Sustainable Industry Speaker

Ramon Bosch Technip Energies Iberia Sales Director Speaker

Pere Condom Generalitat de Catalunya Director of the Strategic Analysis Area at the Directorate-General for Industry Speaker

Manel Torrent Col·legi d'Enginyers Industrials de Catalunya Committee Chair Speaker

Carles Navarro Expoquimia President Speaker

#chemicalengineering, #Engineering, #EngineersDay, #ExpoquimiaEIC

2026-06-04 15:00 2026-06-04 17:15 Europe/Madrid Engineers Day: Decarbonisation and Energy Transition in the Chemical Industry

The industrial sector is one of the country’s key economic drivers, leading in digitalization and technological development, and tackling global challenges such as sustainability with strong capability and impact.

A sector in constant change and evolution made possible thanks to engineers, who are the true protagonists.

Throughout the event, we will offer a comprehensive agenda of content sessions and networking opportunities to share experiences and discover solutions to address the challenges faced by engineers in the field of sustainable chemical development and process industries.

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International Meeting Point

Thu 4

15:00h - 17:15h International Meeting Point Registration for the activity during Expoquimia accreditation

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Track: Energy Transition and Decarbonisation

From Brussels to the Regions: Delivering Europe’s Chemical Industry Recovery

Tannins: natural polymers for zero-emissions chemistry

Green products – How decarbonisation can create business opportunities

Oxy-combustion as a pathway to improve energy efficiency (glass, frit production, cement). The different pathways of EU countries towards decarbonisation.

Sustainable Solutions with Carbopol® polymers

Engineers Day: Decarbonisation and Energy Transition in the Chemical Industry

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