Date: Monday 25th November 2024
Time: 9:30-14.30 (GMT)
Location: Online
Organizer: Aston University and KAUST
Event Description
Join us for the Plastic Recycling Workshop and Networking Event, a one-day online workshop hosted by Aston University in collaboration with KAUST, as part of the UK-Saudi Waste to Energy (WASTE2ENERGY) project. This event will bring together experts from academia and industry to discuss innovative research and practical solutions in plastic recycling, emphasizing advancements that support sustainability goals in the UK and Saudi Arabia.
Highlights
- Expert Talks: Insightful presentations by leaders in plastic recycling technologies.
- Networking Opportunities: Engage with professionals and explore potential collaborations.
- Panel Discussions: Delve into the challenges and investment opportunities in the field.
This workshop aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and the UK’s efforts to advance waste management and circular economy practices.
Agenda
Monday, 25 November 2024
09:30 AM – 12:30 PM (GMT) 12:30 PM – 03:30 PM (KSA Time)
09:30 AM – 09:35 AM (GMT) 12:30 PM – 12:35 PM (KSA Time) | Welcome and Introduction |
09:40 AM – 09:45 AM (GMT) 12:40 PM – 12:45 PM (KSA Time) | An Overview of the UK-KSA Waste-to-Energy Project Dr. MUHAMMAD IMRAN | Aston University, UK |
09:50 AM – 10:10 AM (GMT) 12:50 PM – 01:10 PM (KSA Time) | Pathways for Recycling Waste Plastic into Valuable Chemicals Prof. JIAWEI WANG | Swansea University, UK |
10:15 AM – 10:35 AM (GMT) 01:15 PM – 01:35 PM (KSA Time) | Advancing Recyclability and Recycling of Flexible Plastic Packaging Ms. SALMA ELMARASEE | Dow EMEA, KSA |
10:40 AM – 11:00 AM (GMT) 01:40 PM – 02:00 PM (KSA Time) | Waste Plastic Valorization using Supercritical Water Dr. SAUMITRA SAXENA | KAUST, KSA |
11:05 AM – 11:25 AM (GMT) 02:05 PM – 02:25 PM (KSA Time) | SIRC, The Applied Solutions Centre & A Plastic Problem Dr. AHMED KHAN | Saudi Investment Recycling Company, KSA |
11:30 AM – 11:50 AM (GMT) 02:30 PM – 02:50 PM (KSA Time) | SAFe-P2SAF: Plastics to Sustainable Aviation Fuel Technology Driving Circularity & Decarbonization Dr. ANDREW ODJO | Clean Planet, UK |
11:55 AM – 12:25 PM (GMT) 02:55 PM – 03:25 PM (KSA Time) | Panel Discussion and Networking moderated by Prof. AAMIR FAROOQ | KAUST, KSA |
12:25 PM – 12:30 PM (GMT) 03:25 PM – 03:30 PM (KSA Time) | Closing Remarks Prof. AAMIR FAROOQ | KAUST, KSA |
Registration Information
For registration please use the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/plastic-recycling-workshop-and-networking-event-tickets-1076490244299
Target Audience
- Plastic recycling professionals
- Researchers in waste-to-energy fields
- Policy advisors and sustainability advocates
- Investors in recycling and waste management technology
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