Inside the Machine: Transforming Automotive Interiors

29 Apr 2026
Main Stage
  • How are automotive brands integrating recycled plastics, steel, and aluminium in interiors and components and what technical and operational challenges arise when using recycled or hybrid materials?
  • How are companies preparing to meet EU Circular Economy rules, including recycled plastic targets, design-for-dismantling, and ELV responsibility?
  • How can sustainability goals be balanced with aesthetics, performance, and consumer expectations in automotive interiors?
  • What lessons from automotive interiors can be applied to packaging, textiles, and industrial materials?
Host
Felix Philipp
Felix Philipp, Head of Research for Circular Economy and Materials - GROUP LOMBARD ODIER
Speakers
Nils Hesse
Nils Hesse, Vice President for Product Sustainability - BMW
François Farion
François Farion, Design Director, Innovation, Sustainability, CMF Process - RENAULT GROUP
John Mortell
John Mortell, Senior Policy Manager - PLASTICS EUROPE