{
    "title": "AGENDA RELEASE \u2013 Join the MPPE Annual Conference 2026 in Antwerp",
    "modified_at": "2026-04-13 10:30:02",
    "published_at": "2026-04-13 10:30:00",
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    "subtitle": "The MPPE Annual Conference 2026 is approaching \u2014 and places are filling fast.",
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    "body": "\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n    >\n        <a class=\"release-content-image__link\"\n           id=\"image-58413658-1bc6-4291-836b-fb9093b984de\"\n           href=\"https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/medpharmplast-annual-conference-2026-tickets-1981730974692?utm-campaign=social&amp;utm-content=attendeeshare&amp;utm-medium=discovery&amp;utm-term=listing&amp;utm-source=cp&amp;aff=ebdsshcopyurl\"\n           data-id=\"58413658-1bc6-4291-836b-fb9093b984de\"\n           data-track=\"Story Image View\"\n           data-placement=\"content\"\n                            target=\"_blank\"\n                rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n                       style=\"width: 100%\"\n        >\n            <img\n                class=\"release-content-image__image\"\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/58413658-1bc6-4291-836b-fb9093b984de/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"\"\n                            >\n        </a>\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>[13.04.2026] &ndash; [Brussels, Belgium]</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify\">On <strong>22&ndash;23 April 2026 in Antwerp</strong>, industry professionals from across the <strong>medical and pharmaceutical plastics value chain</strong> will come together for <strong>two focused half-days of technical insight, regulatory updates, and practical sustainability discussions</strong>.</p><p style=\"text-align: justify\">Whether you work in <strong>materials, packaging, medical devices, compliance, recycling, or regulation</strong>, this event is designed to give you <strong>direct access to the topics shaping the future of healthcare plastics</strong>.</p><h4 id=\"why-attend\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Why attend?</strong></h4><p style=\"text-align: justify\">Because the sector is evolving fast \u200b and staying ahead means understanding both <strong>regulatory pressure</strong> and <strong>sustainability expectations</strong>.</p><p style=\"text-align: justify\">At MPPE 2026, you will hear from experts across the value chain, exchange with peers, and gain practical insight into the issues that matter most for your business.</p><a href=\"https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/medpharmplast-annual-conference-2026-tickets-1981730974692?utm-campaign=social&amp;utm-content=attendeeshare&amp;utm-medium=discovery&amp;utm-term=listing&amp;utm-source=cp&amp;aff=ebdsshcopyurl\"\n        target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\n        class=\"story-content-button-block story-content-button-block--center story-content-button-block--primary\">\n    Register Now!</a>\n<h4 id=\"only-a-few-spots-remaining\" style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Only a few spots remaining</strong></h4><p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Early bird deadline:</strong> <strong>15 April</strong><br>\u200bPreferential hotel rates available <strong>until 31 March</strong><br>\u200b<strong>More info:</strong> <a href=\"mailto:info@eupc.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">info@eupc.org</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For today&rsquo;s update, we are highlighting key sessions from the agenda.</p><a href='https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/2d718620-8c9b-499c-8bd4-7c5b85182577/-/inline/no/agenda-publicmppe-annual-conference-2026.pdf' class='release-content-attachment' id='attachment-2d718620-8c9b-499c-8bd4-7c5b85182577' data-type='attachment' data-track='Story File Download' data-placement='content' data-id='2d718620-8c9b-499c-8bd4-7c5b85182577'>\n    <span class='release-content-attachment__icon'>\n        <svg class=\"icon icon-download\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-download\"></use>\n            </svg>\n    </span>\n    <span class='release-content-attachment__details'>\n        <strong class='release-content-attachment__title'>AGENDA - Public_MPPE ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2026.pdf</strong>\n        <em class='release-content-attachment__subtitle'>5 MB</em>\n    </span>\n</a><h4 id=\"what-to-expect\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>What to Expect</strong></h4><h4 id=\"day-i-22-april-2026-afternoon-1430-1700\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Day I &ndash; 22 April 2026 ( Afternoon: 14:30 - 17:00 ) </strong></h4><h4 id=\"topic-regulatory-session\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Topic: Regulatory Session</strong></h4><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>WELCOME &amp; OPENING REMARKS</span></li><li><span>MDR UPDATE</span></li><li><span>PFAS UPDATE</span></li><li><span>NITROSAMINES &amp; PVC &ndash; REGULATORY DEVELOPMENTS.</span></li><li><span>DI GUIDELINE 2017 MEDICAL GRADE PLASTICS - STATUS UPDATE AND NEXT STEPS.</span></li><li><span>MATERIALS COMPLIANCE &amp; EXTRACTABLES / LEACHABLES &ndash; LATEST.</span></li><li><span>DEVELOPMENTS</span></li></ul><p><strong>17:30 - 18:30 \u200b NETWORKING COCKTAIL (SPONSORED BY DYFRND)</strong></p><p><strong>18:30 - 22:00 CONFERENCE DINNER (OPTIONAL)</strong></p><h4 id=\"day-ii-23-april-2026-0900-1330-morning\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Day II &ndash; 23 April 2026 (09:00 - 13:30 Morning) </strong></h4><h4 id=\"topic-sustainability-session\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Topic: Sustainability Session</strong></h4><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>WELCOME COFFEE.</span></li><li><span>DESIGN FOR RECYCLING / ECO-DESIGN</span></li><li><span>FROM DESIGN TO RECYCLING: SCIENCE\u2011BASED CIRCULARITY PATHWAYS FOR PHARMA PACKAGING.</span></li><li><span>&ldquo;TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR BLISTER FILMS FOR PHARMA PACKAGING&rdquo;.</span></li><li><span>SUSTAINABLE POLYMERS IN HEALTHCARE: BRIDGING INNOVATION AND REGULATORY REALITY.</span></li><li><span>BIO-CIRCULAR AND CHEMICAL RECYCLED ABS POLYMERS WITH MASS BALANCE &ndash; OPPORTUNITIES AND LIMITATIONS.</span></li></ul><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>12:30 - 13:30 NETWORKING LUNCH</strong></p><h3 id=\"meet-our-speakers\" style=\"text-align: justify\">Meet our speakers </h3><h4 id=\"day-1-regulatory-session-22nd-april-2026\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><a href=\"https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/medpharmplast-annual-conference-2026-tickets-1981730974692?utm-campaign=social&amp;utm-content=attendeeshare&amp;utm-medium=discovery&amp;utm-term=listing&amp;utm-source=cp&amp;aff=ebdsshcopyurl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Day 1 - Regulatory Session \u200b (22nd April 2026) </a></h4><p>&bull; <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergetabet/\"><strong>Serge Tabet</strong></a> (Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies)</p><p style=\"text-align: left\">&bull; <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-brusca-336013177/\"><strong>Barbara Brusca</strong></a> (EuPC)</p><p style=\"text-align: left\">&bull; <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigel-talboys-63401a1/\"><strong>Nigel Talboys</strong></a> (Consulting)</p><p style=\"text-align: left\">&bull; <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-freudenstein-2309961/\"><strong>Mike Freudenstein</strong></a> (Freelance Advisor &amp; Consulting)</p><p style=\"text-align: left\">&bull; <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-de-smedt-05a52927/\"><strong>Frank De Smedt</strong></a>, PhD (Dy&bull;Fr&bull;Nd)</p><h4 id=\"day-2-sustainability-session-23rd-april-2026\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><a href=\"https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/medpharmplast-annual-conference-2026-tickets-1981730974692?utm-campaign=social&amp;utm-content=attendeeshare&amp;utm-medium=discovery&amp;utm-term=listing&amp;utm-source=cp&amp;aff=ebdsshcopyurl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Day 2 - Sustainability Session \u200b (23rd April 2026) </a></h4><p style=\"text-align: left\">&bull; <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergetabet/\"><strong>Serge Tabet</strong></a> (Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies)</p><p style=\"text-align: left\">&bull; <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-brusca-336013177/\"><strong>Barbara Brusca</strong></a> (EuPC)</p><p style=\"text-align: left\">&bull; <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigel-talboys-63401a1/\"><strong>Nigel Talboys</strong></a> (Consulting)</p><p style=\"text-align: left\">&bull; <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-freudenstein-2309961/\"><strong>Mike Freudenstein</strong></a> (Freelance Advisor &amp; Consulting)</p><p style=\"text-align: left\">&bull; <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-de-smedt-05a52927/\"><strong>Frank De Smedt</strong></a>, PhD (Dy&bull;Fr&bull;Nd)</p><h4 id=\"we-look-forward-to-welcoming-you-in-antwerp\" style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>We look forward to welcoming you in Antwerp!</strong></h4><a href=\"https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/medpharmplast-annual-conference-2026-tickets-1981730974692?utm-campaign=social&amp;utm-content=attendeeshare&amp;utm-medium=discovery&amp;utm-term=listing&amp;utm-source=cp&amp;aff=ebdsshcopyurl\"\n        target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\n        class=\"story-content-button-block story-content-button-block--center story-content-button-block--primary\">\n    Register Now!</a>\n<h4 id=\"media-contact\" >Media contact</h4><div class=\"release-content-contact\" id=\"contact-2e600dcc-2e5a-4437-873a-9ee32b043d84\">\n    \n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__details\">\n        <strong class=\"release-content-contact__name\">MPPE Team</strong>\n        <em class=\"release-content-contact__description\">European Plastics Converters (EuPC)</em>\n        <ul class=\"release-content-contact__details-list\"><li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"mailto:info@eupc.org\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"info@eupc.org\"><svg class=\"icon icon-paper-plane release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-paper-plane\"></use>\n            </svg>info@eupc.org</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"tel:027324124\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"027324124\"><svg class=\"icon icon-phone release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-phone\"></use>\n            </svg>027324124</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"https://www.medpharmplasteurope.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"medpharmplasteurope.org\"><svg class=\"icon icon-browser release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-browser\"></use>\n            </svg>medpharmplasteurope.org</a></li></ul>\n    </div>\n</div><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>",
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