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As consumer demand and regulatory standards rise, compostability and marine certifications are becoming requirements for market entry. Biodegradable materials are often designed to meet minimum performance criteria for these certifications, which do not always align with environmental realities.
This session explores frontier materials, including enzyme-activated solutions, designed for predictable degradation, improved performance, and enhanced circularity. We will examine emerging technological breakthroughs and how high-performance biodegradable materials can unlock both environmental and financial value.
We will connect material, technology, and manufacturing innovators in the room to drive the development of new products, enabling premium positioning and competitive advantage.
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AI is everywhere in the materials industry - hailed by some as transformative, dismissed by others as overhyped. The reality sits in between.
When applied strategically, AI can accelerate materials innovation by synthesizing complex datasets, recommending formulations, predicting performance, and enabling truly agile R&D. The challenge isn’t whether to use AI - it’s knowing which tools to use, when, and how to apply them effectively.
This interactive session will cut through the noise and focus on practical application. We’ll explore the roles of Generative AI, Analytical AI, and Statistical Modeling - and how each fits into real-world materials development workflows.
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