Join us at The European Sustainable Chemicals Conference in Brussels for timely discussions around REACH, PFAS and industrial competitiveness ahead of the new Commission’s mandate

The European Sustainable Chemicals Conference, hosted by Forum Europe, takes place in Brussels on 19 November 2024. Join us in hearing from Patrick Child, Deputy Director General from DG Environment at the European Commission, who will deliver a keynote speech on chemical rule-making in Europe. 

The event will provide a platform for policymakers, industry leaders, national authorities and civil society experts to discuss critical issues surrounding the future of chemical policy in Europe.

Central themes will include the future of the REACH regulation, the ongoing challenge of how to approach PFAS in Europe, and, looking ahead to the new European Commission and Parliament mandates, how to balance sustainability and human health objectives with the competitiveness of European economies. Discussions will address the chemicals industry's complexities and challenges and explore innovative solutions for a safe and sustainable future.

The conference will start with a keynote session on chemical rule-making in Europe, aiming to assess the direction policymaking in the chemical industry is taking. Two dynamic panel sessions will follow, with the first session focusing on the future of chemical policy in Europe and examining how European competitiveness, health, and sustainability objectives can be balanced through 2030 and beyond. 

The second and final session will discuss the EU’s approach to regulating PFAS, including its efforts to restrict and phase out their use in non-essential applications and develop safer alternatives. 

Each panel will see a variety of speakers, including policymakers, industry representatives and leading NGOs within the sector, giving their stances and providing a balanced debate on the state of the chemical industry and its future. 

More confirmed speakers will be announced via the event website and on our LinkedIn page in the coming weeks. Registration is now open, so book your place today to avoid disappointment. 

Interested in becoming involved? Please contact Anne-Lise Simon at sustainable-chemicals@forum-europe.com