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Registrations & networking

Registrations, check-ins, distribution of welcome kit and lanyard

Opening Remarks & Welcome Address

Introduction to the event and a warm welcome for the attendees.

Amit Purohit
Amit Purohit

Founder

AP Industry Conferences
Setting the Tone: Recycling Through the Nature: Dharm & Sustainability

Inspired by Lord Ram’s life and dharm, rethinking our role in preserving nature and support recycling

Param Pujya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Dr. Sumananand Giri Ji Maharaj
Param Pujya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Dr. Sumananand Giri Ji Maharaj

Peethadheeshwar

Shri Mountitrth Peeth, Ujjain
Keynote Address: Asian Plastic & Recycling Industry - Insights

Overview of the growth, challenges, and opportunities in Asia's plastic industry.

Dr Virendra K Gupta
Dr Virendra K Gupta

Sr. Vice President & Head R&D - Polymer

Reliance Research Development Centre Reliance Industries Limited
Setting the Tone: PWM Act 2016 from Policymakers’ Perspective – How Far Have We Come?

Insights from government officials on the enforcement and future of the PWM Act.

Aswin Kondapally
Aswin Kondapally

Market Specialist – India

Independent Commodity Intelligence Services
Panel Discussion: Policy Changes and the Role of Stakeholders in Shaping Plastic Recycling

Policy-making and sustainable waste management to provide valuable insights into shaping effective regulations and promoting recycling practices in Asia

Prabhjot Sodhi
Prabhjot Sodhi

Senior Program Director

(CE) Centre for Environment Education
K. Ganesh
K. Ganesh

Mechanical Engineer

Bisleri
Bhavisha Buddhadeo
Bhavisha Buddhadeo

Founder

Rootskills
Marco Scialpi
Marco Scialpi

Founder - SME & Global Business Development

Global Product Safety Net
Gurashish Singh Sahni
Gurashish Singh Sahni

Co-Founder & COO

ReCircle
Siddhant Chawla
Siddhant Chawla

Publisher

RECYCLING Compendium
Raahul Tiwari
Raahul Tiwari

Associate Vice President

Ecoex
Networking Break

Time for attendees to network and discuss key topics informally. 

Panel Discussion: Processors' Panel – Integration of PCR Polymers

Transition strategies for incorporating Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) polymers.

Chakravarthi AVPS
Chakravarthi AVPS

Global Ambassador

World Packaging Organisation
Kamini Khanna
Kamini Khanna

Senior Executive

Climosphere
Sujain Jain
Sujain Jain

Manager

A A GARG & CO.
Presentation 1: Technological Advancements in Plastic Recycling Machinery

Innovations in machinery and automation for efficient recycling

Haren Sanghavi
Haren Sanghavi

Managing Director

GMS Plastic Machinery Pvt. Ltd.
Pavel Andrushchuk
Pavel Andrushchuk

Manager - Recycling Division

Piovan Group || Italy
Presentation: Role of Technology Adoption in PET Recycling

Advancing PET Recycling Efficiency Through Cutting-Edge Technologies and Process Innovations

Archit Rungta
Archit Rungta

Wholetime Director

Rungta Greentech Limited
Bharat B Mehta
Bharat B Mehta

Vice President

PET Marketing Reliance Industries Ltd
Prashant Khandelwal
Prashant Khandelwal

Senior Vice President

gorewise
Deepak Rungta
Deepak Rungta

Managing Director

Rungta Greentech Limited
Gargi Pareek
Gargi Pareek

Director – Public Affairs (South Asia)

Tomra Systems ASA
Tusar Pattnaik
Tusar Pattnaik

National Head (EPR ) Sustainability

Hindustan Coca-cola Beverages Pvt Ltd
Indroneel Goho
Indroneel Goho

President & CEO

Magpet Polymers Pvt Ltd
Bharat Yalla
Bharat Yalla

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Reifenhauser Middle East Africa (MEA)
Sanjay Ghoshal
Sanjay Ghoshal

Head of Packaging

Diageo India
Presentation: EPR of Compulsory rPET - Compliances and Way Forward

Exploring strategies and innovations beyond traditional recycling, issues of brands.

Raahul Tiwari
Raahul Tiwari

Associate Vice President

Ecoex
Panel Discussion: PET to Fibre and Fibre to Fibre Recycling

Spotlight panel discussion on the transition in plastic recycling.

Bhadresh Dodhia
Bhadresh Dodhia

Director

Dodhia Group
Senthil Sankar
Senthil Sankar

Managing Director

Shree Renga Polyester Pvt Ltd
Vinod Mehta CA
Vinod Mehta CA

Senior Vice President

Corporate Commercial RSWM LTD
Closing Remarks for Day 1

Summary of Day 1 and what to expect in Day 2.

Amit Purohit
Amit Purohit

Founder

AP Industry Conferences
Presentation: Recycling in India - A Comparative Global Perspective

Comparing Asia's recycling efforts with global benchmarks and best practices.

Shailendra Singh
Shailendra Singh

Director General

APR (Bharat)
Presentation: Life-Cycle Analysis of Recycled Plastics

Environmental and economic impacts of recycling across the entire lifecycle.

Yash Sharma
Yash Sharma

Founder - Director

Go Rewise - Ganesha Ecopet
Panel Discussion : Advancing Polyolefins: Technology-Driven Solutions for a Circular Future

Innovations in mechanical and chemical recycling for polyolefins, with smart processing. Advances in material modification for better recyclability and application

Rashi Agrawal
Rashi Agrawal

Chief Business Officer

Banyan Nation
Saurabh Goenka
Saurabh Goenka

Director – Marketing

Pashupati Group
Ashish Saxena
Ashish Saxena

Joint President – Packaging Films and Polyester Chips Business

UFLEX Group
Venkatesh Reddy
Venkatesh Reddy

Manager

Climosphere
Ramesh Parasuraman
Ramesh Parasuraman

Managing Director

Allied Solutions (I) Pvt. Ltd
Presentation: Challenges and solutions for integrating recycled resin (rPET and rPE) in supply chains of food contact packaging

regulatory, technical, and supply chain challenges in integrating recycled resins (rPET and rPE) into food contact packaging. It will also highlight innovative solutions and best practices to ensure safety, quality, and circularity.

Ashish Saxena
Ashish Saxena

Joint President – Packaging Films and Polyester Chips Business

UFLEX Group
REIMAGINATION - Reimagining the world of tomorrow, India’s First 100% Bottle-to-Bag Project

Innovating Circular Solutions: From Bottles to Bags — Unlocking India’s First 100% rPET Closed-Loop Project

Punit Gopalka
Punit Gopalka

Managing Director & CEO

Packem Umasree Pvt Ltd, India
Presentation: rPET Technology & Markets - 2025 & Beyond

Advancement in rPET product technology, emerging demand trends, sustainability commitments and investment opportunities, driving the growth of rPET in 2025 and coming years

Dr. Shreeram Wadekar
Dr. Shreeram Wadekar

Lead

rPET Product Management Reliance Industries Ltd
Presentation: Advancing Recyclates: Unlocking New Applications with Enhanced Quality from EREMA Systems

Optimized recycled quality through process innovations, advanced filtration and value-addition for high-end applications

Deepak V. Mehta
Deepak V. Mehta

Founder

Leevams Incorporated
Panel Discussion: Optimizing Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) for a Sustainable Circular Economy

Technological advancements, operational challenges, policy frameworks, and financial models that drive efficiency in Material Recovery Facilities.

Pushp Kumar Singh
Pushp Kumar Singh

Associate Vice President - Alliance & Enterprise Business

EcoEx (Karma Ecotech Limited)
Panel Discussion: Circular Economy through various plastics and its recycling

  • Building a Sustainable Loop: Strategies for enhancing recyclability and circularity of PP, HDPE, LDPE, and other non-PET plastics.
  • Innovations in Recycling Technologies: Advancing mechanical and chemical recycling to integrate various plastics into a circular economy model.

Prabhjot Sodhi
Prabhjot Sodhi

Senior Program Director

(CE) Centre for Environment Education
Liberatha Kawamala
Liberatha Kawamala

Founder & CEO

Libe Green Innovation
Manish Agarwal
Manish Agarwal

CEO

Vrindavan Plastic Industries (Plastic Recycling Company)
Maya Sherman
Maya Sherman

Senior Innovation Advisor

Israel Embassy in India
Deepak Sar
Deepak Sar

Global Head - Business Development

Blue Planet Environmental Solutions
Dr. Ashok Kumar
Dr. Ashok Kumar

Vice Chairman

Greenscape Eco Management Pvt. Ltd
Closing Remarks & Conference Summary

Summary of the conference and final thoughts.

Amit Purohit
Amit Purohit

Founder

AP Industry Conferences