Invitation – Launch of the International Bio-Economy Guide

RVO, ChemistryNL, and Platform Bio-Economie (PBE) are pleased to invite you to the official launch of the International Bio-Economy Guide on 31 October 2025, hosted at the Port of Rotterdam.

The guide brings together international developments and opportunities in the bio-economy and positions the Netherlands as a key player in the transition towards sustainable feedstocks and circular value chains. The choice of Rotterdam as the venue is a natural one: the port is both the gateway for biobased raw materials and a crucial hub for industry and logistics, the ideal setting for this launch.

Programme
13:30 – 14:00 | Registration & welcome coffee
14:00 – 16:00 | Main programme

14:00 – 14:05 | Welcome by John Bouterse
14:05 – 14:15 | Ronald Backers, Strategy Department,
Port of Rotterdam
14:15 – 14:25 | John Bouterse, Director, Platform Bio-Economie
14:25 – 14:35 | Jaqueline Vaessen, Managing Director,
ChemistryNL
14:35 – 14:45 | Kara Energy Systems, Akko Rattink
14:45 – 14:55 | Torrgas, Robin Postvan der Burg

14:55 – 15:10 | Break

15:10 – 15:30 | Gijs Mulder, RVO, Introduction to the Guide
15:30 – 16:00 | Handover of the first copy & photo opportunity and Q&A

16:00 – 17:00 | Networking reception

Important information

• o    Places are limited, and attendance will be confirmed after registration.
• o    Please allow extra time for external parking and registration on arrival. We recommend arriving well before the start of the programme at 14:00.

Audience: decision-makers and experts from industry, knowledge institutes, and government (approx. 60–80 participants)

We warmly invite you to join us in Rotterdam for this important moment in advancing the international bio-economy, and to connect with leading companies and stakeholders shaping the future of sustainable feedstocks, energy, chemistry, and materials.

Inschrijving is gesloten

Helaas is de inschrijving voor het evenement op 31 oktober 2025 volgeboekt.

Indien u alsnog graag wilt deelnemen, kunt u zich op de wachtlijst laten plaatsen door een e-mail te sturen naar secretariaat@platformbioeconomie.nl.