Conference – Material Recycling Show

The MRS MEA Conference

The MRS MEA Conference is the stage where knowledge is shared, best practices are explored, case studies presented, and meaningful exchange takes place among thought leaders, industry leaders, and key stakeholders.

The MRS MEA Conference unites the region’s three most influential recycling knowledge platforms on one stage:

The conference will bring together recyclers, policymakers, industry leaders, investors, and innovators to share on-ground realities, identify system bottlenecks, and co-create actionable solutions.

Designed as a platform for policy dialogue, capacity building, and cross-sector collaboration, the conference will promote international best practices across metals recycling, e-scrap and battery recycling, paper recycling, and beyond—supporting the region’s transition toward a resilient circular economy.

Interested in attending the conference or speaking?

10:30 - 10:35

Welcome address

10:35 - 11:05

Keynote address:

Accelerating Transition to Sustainable Polyurethane

11:05 – 11:30

Presentation

Polyurethane solutions for flexible foam

11:30 – 12:10

Panel discussion

Is there a roadmap for sustainable polyurethane production in the Middle East?

12:10 – 12:30

Refreshment Break

12:30 – 12:55

Presentation

Integration of recycled PET/ PA / PU polyesther polyols into PIR and PUR Rigid Foam formulations

12:55 – 13:20

Presentation

Complexity and volatility: unpicking the market and price drivers for isocyanates and polyols

13:20 – 14:20

Lunch break

14:20 - 14:45

Presentation

Formulating with Solstice® LBA having improved shelf-life of blended polyol

14:45 – 15:10

Presentation

New additives to optimize the compression set performance of flexible polyurethane foam

15:10 – 15:40

Refreshment Break

15:40 – 16:05

Presentation

Silicone surfactants to enhance the performance of polyisocyanurate rigid foams

16:05 – 16:30

Presentation

Navigating the Post-HCFC Era: Challenges and Innovations in Polyurethane Foam Production

16:30 – 16:55

Presentation

Novelty GeoCell additives for high quality mattress in the box

17:00

End Of Day 1

10:30 – 10:35

Welcome back from chairman

10:35 – 11:00

Keynote address:

A future look to sustainable polyurethane production in the Middle East.

11:00 – 11:25

Presentation

Processing expandable graphite as a flame retardant in high-pressure

11:25 – 12:00

Refreshment Break

12:00 – 12:25

Presentation

New technology for a fluorinated free low-density closed-cell spray polyurethane foam with excellent dimensional stability

12:25 – 12:50

Presentation

Covestro sustainable raw materials enabling circularity for different industries

12:50 – 14:30

Lunch

14.30 – 14:55

Presentation

Innovation in nano-technology adhesive

14:55 - 15:20

Presentation

Sustainability in polyurethane distribution: A greener supply chain

15:20 - 15:45

Refreshment Break

15:45 - 16:10

Presentation

From waste stream to resource chain: industrial symbiosis for sustainable polyurethane production

16:10 - 16:35

Presentation

Importance of flammability in polyurethane building materials

16:40

End Of Day 2

10:30 – 10:35

Welcome back from chairman

10:35 – 11:00

Presentation

New Surfactant Technology, Better Foam.

11:00 – 11:25

Presentation

Sustainable polyurethanes – fashion to mission

11:25 – 12:00

Refreshment Break

12:00 – 12:40

Panel discussion

Construction in the ME and the importance of insulation in hot countries. How are massive construction projects in the region driving demand for rigid foam?

Date

Venue

The MRS MEA Conference

Interested in attending the conference or speaking?

10:30 - 10:35

Welcome address

James Snodgrass

10:35 - 11:05

Keynote address:

Accelerating Transition to Sustainable Polyurethane

Ajay Katyal

11:05 – 11:30

Presentation

Polyurethane solutions for flexible foam

Yang Wei

11:30 – 12:10

Panel discussion

Is there a roadmap for sustainable polyurethane production in the Middle East?

Miro Donabedian

James Elliott

Dr. Marcel Hartmann

12:10 – 12:30

Refreshment Break

12:30 – 12:55

Presentation

Integration of recycled PET/ PA / PU polyesther polyols into PIR and PUR Rigid Foam formulations

Miro Donabedian

12:55 – 13:20

Presentation

Complexity and volatility: unpicking the market and price drivers for isocyanates and polyols

James Elliott

13:20 – 14:20

Lunch break

14:20 - 14:45

Presentation

Formulating with Solstice® LBA having improved shelf-life of blended polyol

Amanullah AJ

14:45 – 15:10

Presentation

New additives to optimize the compression set performance of flexible polyurethane foam

Ugur Can Iyidir

15:10 – 15:40

Refreshment Break

15:40 – 16:05

Presentation

Silicone surfactants to enhance the performance of polyisocyanurate rigid foams

Robin Heedfeld

16:05 – 16:30

Presentation

Navigating the Post-HCFC Era: Challenges and Innovations in Polyurethane Foam Production

Mohamed Merzook

16:30 – 16:55

Presentation

Novelty GeoCell additives for high quality mattress in the box

Prathish H

17:00

End Of Day 1

10:30 – 10:35

Welcome back from chairman

10:35 – 11:00

Keynote address:

A future look to sustainable polyurethane production in the Middle East.

Gabriel Kiss

11:00 – 11:25

Presentation

Processing expandable graphite as a flame retardant in high-pressure

Jacopo Battistello

11:25 – 12:00

Refreshment Break

12:00 – 12:25

Presentation

New technology for a fluorinated free low-density closed-cell spray polyurethane foam with excellent dimensional stability

Suhas Chandrakant Shetkar

12:25 – 12:50

Presentation

Covestro sustainable raw materials enabling circularity for different industries

Dineshkumar Patel

12:50 – 14:30

Lunch

14.30 – 14:55