Organizers of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) have updated their September announcement that the event will be postponed to 2021, instead it will now be a virtual event December 9-11. It was set for October 2020 in Amsterdam, but the COVID-19 pandemic pushed organizers to move the event. In 2021, the event will once again be in-person.
The 2021 in-person event dates have not been announced yet.
Virginijus Sinkevičius, Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries at the European Commission will deliver the opening keynote address.
“This decision does not come easily, but we are confident that it is the best solution in securing the health and safety of all our participants,” Ton Emans, Plastics Recyclers Europe president, said about the original postponement to 2021. “PRSE is adapting to the realities of today, and with that, we are determined to fulfill the expectations of our audience as the show evolves.”
The new PRSE Virtual event ( #PRSEVirtual ) will include a three-day conference organized by Plastics Recyclers Europe, the announcement of the winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe, as well as additional interactive and networking features. Sponsored “Ask the Expert” livestreams with Q&As will run daily. Participation in all elements of the online event is free..
A unique service will run at PRSE Virtual, creating networking opportunities for participants and easy opportunities to connect buyers and sellers. Each attendee will be given recommended matches based on their registration profiles and be able to search for additional matches using category and keyword filters. Attendees will also be able to chat and to request and accept video call meet ups with exhibitors via the application.
The PRSE Virtual conference will examine
the latest developments in plastics recycling and practical solutions for the
circular and sustainable use of plastics, dealing with plastic waste and better
design for recycling. Materials focus sessions will explore in depth the
challenges, issues and opportunities within the sector for plastics recycling.