2022 GC3 Virtual Roundtable

Registration is open for the GC3 Virtual Roundtable on March 7-10, 2022

The goal of the GC3 Virtual Roundtable on March 7 – 10, 2022 is to accelerate commercialization of safer, more sustainable chemistries through collaboration across sectors and with key government and not-for-profit partners.

Attendees will be able to:

Exchange strategies and best practices for accelerating sustainable chemistry innovation and commercialization.
Network to form new partnerships and collaborative projects.
Connect with companies across supply chains and sectors.

The GC3 Virtual Roundtable consists of a series of 4 (90-minute) sessions. Registrants may attend any combination of the sessions that best meets their interests and schedule.

GC3 members and non-members are welcome to attend. Advance registration is required. The slides and recordings from March 8- 10, 2022 will be available to registrants following the event. Due to the nature of the session on March 7, 2022, there will not be a recording for this date.

Agenda

MARCH 7, 2022

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST

Virtual GC3 Showcase

Step in (figuratively) to GC3’s version of a virtual exhibition! This virtual showcase will provide an opportunity for sponsors to share their sustainable chemistry innovations. Registrants will be able to attend information sessions and network with the presenting companies.

MARCH 8, 2022

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST

Turning US Sustainable Chemistry Policy into Action

Join a cross-agency conversation focused on how the federal government can more effectively drive research, investment, and growth of sustainable chemistry. Explore opportunities that can accelerate innovation in and adoption of sustainable chemistry across the value chain, including the development and production of technologies to address climate change.

Presenters:

David Berkowitz, Division Director, Division of Chemistry, National Science Foundation
Kei Koizumi, Principal Deputy Director for Policy, Office of Science and Technology Policy
Felicia Lucci, Technology manager for chemical manufacturing in the Advanced Manufacturing Office

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MARCH 9, 2022

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST

Molecular Recycling for Circularity

Dive into a lively discussion with key industry players and others to examine what is needed to ensure molecular recycling technologies (also referred to as chemical recycling technologies) are integrated in ways that create safe, circular, and sustainable outcomes. Using the recent Closed Loop Partners’ molecular recycling report, which examines the impacts and trade-offs of these technologies, we will engage various perspectives along the plastics and chemicals value chain to drive towards green and sustainable outcomes.

Presenters:

James Ewell, Sr. Manager - Business Development, Scivera
Christian Haessler, Global Program Lead Circular Economy Covestro
Paula Luu, Project Director, Closed Loop Partners
Marty Mulvihill, Managing Partner and Co-founder, Safer Made
Shelley Porter, Director of Circular Technologies within Corporate Innovation, Eastman

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MARCH 10, 2022

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST

Driving ESG through Sustainable Chemistry

Explore Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing priorities and their relationship to commercializing sustainable chemistry solutions. This session strives to more effectively engage the investment sector around the materiality of green chemistry to address ESG goals. Through discussion with investors and industry colleagues, build a shared understanding of how to co-optimize ESG and green and sustainable innovation priorities.

Presenters

Constantina Bichta, Associate Director of ESG Research, Boston Common Asset Management
Letitia Webster, Managing Director, Chief Sustainability Officer, Merchant Banking Division at Goldman Sachs

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Registration

Registration for the GC3 Virtual Roundtable will open January 18, 2022.

Pricing:

GC3 Member: $150 (+ fees)
Non-Member: $300 (+ fees)

Sponsorship Opportunities

Virtual Exhibit Opportunities are Available at the GC3 Showcase

The GC3 Virtual Roundtable will open on Monday, March 7, 2022, with GC3's version of a virtual exhibit hall. Platinum and gold sponsors will have an opportunity to secure their own room for at least 1-hour of mixed presentation and discussion time to market their green chemistry successes. Inquire about sponsorship opportunities now to secure your spot. Reach out to Julie Manley for more information.