Plant-based Product Council unveils first panels and speakers for PBPC 2024
The Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) is thrilled to unveil the first speakers and panels for its annual conference from Apr. 8-10, 2024, at the Marriott Downtown in Omaha, NE. Industry leaders, policymakers, growers, and stakeholders who influence and shape the future of plant-based innovation and sustainability will converge at this marquee event. Panels and speakers will include:
Feedstock Diversity: Innovating the Future of Plant-Based Products Sea F. Briganti, Founder and CEO of LOLIWARE Inc., will share insights into her award-winning materials tech company, a pioneer in the replacement of single-use plastics with seaweed-derived products. Joining her is Mark Remmert, CEO of Green Dot Bioplastics, who will discuss how his company utilizes a range of feedstocks to enhance plastics, exploring topics like consistency, supply reliability, scaling-up, and more. The panel will explore the diverse feedstocks driving innovation in plant-based products. Beyond Functionality: Exploring the World of Durable Bioproducts Jason Robinson, CEO of Evoco, Ltd., will explore how durable, long-lasting products spanning apparel, automotive components, and construction materials, are delivering for consumers, companies, and more. The panel will discuss how renewable inputs are steering a sustainability revolution and enhancing the performance of durable goods.
More speakers will be announced in 2024.
James Glueck, PBPC’s Executive Director stated, “We are excited to announce our first speakers and panels for PBPC 2024: Circular Solutions. The depth of knowledge and experiences our panel speakers will bring to the event will help fuel meaningful discussions and connections between the most innovative minds in the industry.”
PBPC 2024: Circular Solutions is sponsored by Bio Nebraska, Cargill, Corn Refiners Association, Iowa Corn Promotion Board, NatureWorks, and Nebraska Corn Board. Early registration is open now through Jan. 31, 2024.