Global developments in plastic recycling, innovative technologies, and practices shaping the circular economy come together with industry professionals at the 3rd Plastic Recycling Conference & Awards, held within the scope of RePlast Eurasia – Plastic and Fiber Recycling Technologies and Raw Materials Fair.
Organized in cooperation with TÜYAP and PAGÇEV, RePlast Eurasia Fair will take place on 26–28 March 2026 at TÜYAP Fair and Congress Center, bringing together the entire value chain of the recycling industry on a single platform.
Register Online NowWhy Should You Be Here?
The PAGÇEV Plastic Recycling Conference & Awards, which addresses both the present and the future of plastic recycling, stands out as a prestigious event that promotes innovative approaches to the circular use of plastics and serves as a sectoral benchmark.
Knowledge sharing, collaborations, and inspiring projects in plastic recycling come together on this platform and are recognized and awarded.
PLASTIC RECYCLING CONFERENCE
Preparations for the conference, where current topics in plastic recycling will be discussed by expert speakers under three main themes, are in full swing. In 2026, sessions are planned to be held around the following key topics:
12.15-13.15: CONFERENCE OPENING
12.45: PAGÇEV PLASTICS RECYCLING AWARDS CEREMONY
13.15-14.55 PANEL 1 International Perspective on Plastic Recycling: Global Developments and Emerging Trends
MODERATOR:Başak Nur Gökçam DÜNYA GAZETESİ / Sustainability Editor
SPEAKERS:
- Alexandre Dangis EuPC Managing Director
- Vedat Kılıç TOBB Waste & Recycling Industry Council Vice President
- Derya Acil VANDEN RECYCLING Türkiye Managing Director
- Ermis Panagiotopoulos INDORAMA VENTURES PCL Head of Sustainability Advocacy EMEA
- Maurice Evers DE PAAUW Sales Manager
- Nicolas Menet AXENS Plastics Chemical Recycling Business Development Manager
- Carolina Perujo Holland ICIS Senior Analyst, Plastic Recycling, EMEA
- Charlotte Dreizen PLASTICS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION Sustainability & Environment Senior Director
- Dr. Mevlüt Çetinkaya TTCP TRAINING & CONSULTANCY Founder
14.55-15.10 Q&A
15.10-16.50 PANEL 2 Production & Certification of Recycled Plastic Content: Machinery, Processes & Verification Systems
MODERATOR: Merve Yiğitcan NASIL BİR EKONOMİ GAZETESİ
SPEAKERS:
- Markus Fellinger STARLINGER General Manager
- Fatma Canan Nilüfer Dora Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Türkiye Deputy Director General, Directorate General for International Agreements and European Union
- Yağmur Eroğlu CERTILOOP General Manager
- Pedro Guincho EuPC Driving Plastics Sustainability & Circular Economy Account Executive
- Roza Altın ULKER Packaging Development Director
- Sabri Cem Bingöl CSR PLASTIC Trade Manager
- Nathanaël Lortie EAGLE VIZION President and Co-Founder
- Abidin Balan TRINSEO Technical & Project R&D Leader
- Semra Sevinç SUSTAINABILITY ACADEMY TURKEY Board Member SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS NETWORK (SBN) Co-Chair
16.50-17.05 Q&A
17.05-17.55 PANEL 3 Use of Recycled Plastics and Supply Opportunities in the Automotive Industry
MODERATOR:İlkay Yıldırım BURPOL POLIMER Chairwoman of the Board & General Manager
SPEAKERS:
- Reha Gür EUROTEC Managing Partner & Board Member and Commercial Director
- Milan Pešić ULTRA POLYMERS Business Development Manager
- Dr. Armağan Gül RENAULT GROUP Vehicle Engineering / Innovation Project Development Specialist
- Ali Uğur Tülüoğlu FORD OTOSAN Sustainable Material Application Leader
17.55-18.10 Q&A
18.10 CLOSING
Please note: Studies are ongoing to develop content aligned with sector needs within the framework of the main panel topics. Accordingly, updates to the topics may be made.
PLASTIC RECYCLING AWARDS
The Plastic Recycling Awards, which aim to encourage innovative approaches to the circular use of plastics, constitute a prestigious platform that recognizes:
- Raw material and technology producers in plastic recycling,
- Companies developing products from recycled raw materials,
- Innovative product and production solutions.
As a result of the evaluations conducted within this respected platform, award-winning companies receive their awards during RePlast Eurasia Fair.
Apply for the PAGÇEV Plastic Recycling AwardsAward Categories
There are 7 award categories covering the core areas of plastic recycling innovation and market applications for the circular economy:
- Automotive, Electrical and Electronic Products
- Infrastructure and Construction Materials
- Home, Kitchenware and Leisure Products
- Plastic Packaging and Packaging Materials
- Innovation and Technology: Product Technology
- Innovative Recycling Machinery
- Plastic Recycling Ambassador
Companies that believe their work is not limited to a single category may apply to multiple categories separately.
Click for Application Criteria and More InformationFinalist Demonstration Area
The PAGÇEV Plastic Recycling Awards are progressing toward becoming a national standard for recognizing innovation in the circular use of plastics. These awards aim to motivate industry stakeholders to increase the use of recycled plastics and accelerate progress toward recycling targets.
Within this framework, finalist products are specially exhibited in a dedicated area during RePlast Eurasia Fair, providing access to a very broad audience.
Following the evaluation by a jury composed of highly qualified experts in the field, the winners are announced during the award ceremony held as part of the fair and receive their awards.
Explore the 2025 Award Winners