Program

Day 1, 28 April 2026

09:30 Lars Börger
nova-Institute
Conference Opening
Minister Mona Neubaur
Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Action and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
Video message

Strategy, Certification and Sustainability
Chairperson(s)
N.N.
nova-Institute
09:40 Michael Carus
nova-Institute (DE)
When Will CCU Go Mainstream?
10:00 Naser Odeh
KAPSARC (SA)
Strategic Prioritization of Carbon Capture and Utilisation Pathways for Saudi Arabia’s Circular Carbon Economy
Abstract
10:20 Esther Hegel
Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials
Certifying Sustainability: Frameworks for CO₂-based Fuels and Materials
Abstract
10:40 Ángel Puente
nova-Institute (DE)
Sustainability in CCU
11:00 Nils Rettenmaier
ifeu (DE)
Integrating Prospective Life Cycle Assessment into Early Development of Carbon Capture Technologies
Abstract
11:20 Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
11:40 Lunch Break & Networking

Renewable Hydrogen Production, Biogenic CO2 Sources and Carbon Capture
Chairperson(s)
N.N.
13:05 Stefan Herrig
NRW.Energy4Climate (DE)
The Hydrogen Economy in North Rhine-Westphalia – Where Does the Ramp-up Stand? What’s Next?
13:25 Maryanne Maina
TNO (NL)
The Indispensable Role of Low-Emissions Hydrogen in the Chemicals Industry
Abstract
13:45 Parker Meeks
Utility Global (US)
The Future of Green Hydrogen is Zero Electricity
14:05 Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
14:20 Coffee Break & Networking
14:50 Eric Rambech
Endrava (NO)
Unlocking Hidden CO2: AI Approaches to Identifying Industrial Biogenic Emissions Outside Europe and North America
Abstract
15:10 Dominik Baust
SGS Beta (US)
Leveraging Carbon-14 Biogenic Content Measurement To Quantify CO2 Capture, Utilisation and Removals (CCU)
Abstract
15:30 Kevin Hofer
Kanadevia Inova (CH)
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Abstract
15:50 Anita Demuth
PtX Lausitz (DE)
Onboard Carbon Capture and Usage (OCCU) for PtX Fuels
Abstract
16:10 Discussion with all Speakers of the Session

Poster Pitch Session
16:30 Heleen de Wever
VITO (BE)
UNICO2RN – Flexible and Efficient Capture and Bioconversion of CO2 to Materials and Ingredients
16:35 Gia Trung Hoang
KIT (DE)
Catalytic Approaches for Sustainable Production of Synthetic Hydrocarbon Fuels from Methanol/DME
16:40 Eduardo Bernad
Aragon Hydrogen Foundation (ES)
Modular Cascade Technology for CO2 Conversion into Synthetic Fuels
16:45 Snehal Pujar
TNO (NL)
CO₂ Utilization for Renewable Aromatics: Insights, Innovations, and Future Directions

Presentations of the Nominees for the “Best CO2 Utilisation 2026”

Chairperson(s)
Michael Carus
nova-Institute
Asta Partanen
nova-Institute
16:50 Anastasios Perimenis
CO₂ Value Europe
17:00 Michael Carus
nova-Institute
Innovation Award Introduction
17:10-18:00 tba
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6 Award-Nominees
18:10 Online-Voting
18:15 Martin Lindmeyer
Yncoris
Innovation Award Ceremony
18:20 Networking with Local Beer and Poster Session
20:00 Gala Dinner
22:00 German Bowling

Day 2, 29 April 2026

09:00 Lars Börger
nova-Institute
Day Opening

CO2 to Chemicals and Fuels
Chairperson(s)
N.N.
nova-Institute
09:10 Maike Lambarth
Cyclize (DE)
Enabling a Carbon Circular Economy Through CO2 and Waste Conversion
Abstract
09:30 Christian Wünsch
ICODOS (DE)
Achieving Cost-Competitive Green Fuel Production Through Interlinked CO2 Capture and Methanol Synthesis
Abstract
09:50 Rudolf Dörpinghaus
IASA (DE)
Fuels in Focus – How to Mitigate the Impact of Aviation on Climate Change
10:10 Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
10:30 Coffee Break & Networking

Grand Hall

Small Hall (Room tba)

CO2 to Chemicals, Fuels, Polymers and Materials

Advanced Research in CCU
Chairperson(s)
N.N.
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Chairperson(s)
N.N.
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11:00 Reinier Grimbergen
Blue Circle Olefins (NL)
Carbon Dioxide to Chemicals – Quo Vadis?
Abstract
11:00 Svenja Knösch
Technical University of Munich (TUM) (DE)
Influence of Flue Gas Contaminants on Solvent Stability and Performance in Amine-Based CO2 Capture
11:20 Achim Schaadt
Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE (DE)
DME – Sustainable All-Rounder for Defossilization
Abstract
11:20 Theresa Hauth
Technical University of Munich (TUM) (DE)
Analysis of an Electricity-Price Optimized Operating Strategy of a Carbon Capture and Power-to-Methanol Pilot Plant
11:40 N.N.
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11:40 Annelie Jongerius
Avantium Chemicals (NL)
Powering the Future: Advancing Electrochemical CO₂ Conversion with the WaterProof Project
Abstract
12:00 Nick Smith
Viridi (UK)
Solving Critical Challenges to the Surfactant Industry with a new CO2-to-Polymers Catalyst
Abstract
12:00 Markus Janasch
SINTEF (NO)
Unlocking CO₂-Based Biomanufacturing: Multi-Omics-Driven Optimization of Gas Fermentation Coupled to Acetate-Based Production of Proteins and Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Abstract
12:20 Enzo Duriez
Lesaffre International (FR)
CCU for Food – The Development of More Sustainable and Resilient Solutions for Food Production Through an Open Innovation Approach
Abstract
12:20 Thorsten Jänisch
German Aerospace Center (DLR) (DE)
Technology Platform Power-to-Liquid Fuels (TPP) – Addressing the Obstacles of Scaling-up PtL Production
12:40 Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
12:40 Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
13:00 Lunch & Networking

CO2 Utilisation Technologies
Chairperson(s)
N.N.
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14:30 Mohammad Rezaei
GIG Karasek
The Green Frontrunner Project – Advancing Electrochemical CO2 Conversion from Concept to Pilot Scale
Abstract
14:50 Raymond Mattioli
Oxylus Energy (US)
Direct, Low-Temperature CO₂ Electrolysis to Methanol with Demonstrated Selectivity, Scalable Cell Architecture, and Superior Energy Efficiency
Abstract
15:10 Tamas Fodi
eChemicles (HU)
Low-Temperature CO2 Electrolysis in a Real Industrial Setting
15:30 Mariasole Cipolletta
Rosetti Marino (IT)
Electrifying Syngas Production from CO2 and Green Hydrogen: from Lab to Pilot
15:50 Colin O’Brien
CERT Systems (CA)
Scaling CO₂ Electrolysis: Process Development of an Air-to-Ethylene Pilot Plant
16:10 Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
16:25 Lars Börger
nova-Institute (DE)
Final Words and End of Conference
16:30 End of the Conference