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Tue 02

11:00h

Conference | Innovation Hub

Decarbonize to Compete: Data and Success Stories in the Chemical Industry

Albert Ballbé i Ortí Departament d’Empresa i Treball - ACCIÓ DGI Delegate for the Industrial Decarbonization Area Moderator

Álvaro Reyes Carmona Promotor tecnológico de la Unidad de Tecnologías Químicas Technology Promoter of the Chemical Technologies Unit Speaker

Héctor Carbonell Carburos Metálicos SA (Grupo Air Products) Southern Europe Director for Onsite and Energy Transition Speaker

Jordi Pujol GasN2 Chief R+D+i Officer Speaker

Xavier Ribera BASF Head of Communications, Government Affairs and Sustainability Speaker

#decarbonisation, #funding, #hydrogen

2026-06-02 11:00 2026-06-02 12:00 Europe/Madrid Decarbonize to Compete: Data and Success Stories in the Chemical Industry Industrial decarbonization is becoming a key driver of competitiveness for the chemical industry. In this roundtable, representatives from industry and the public sector will share experiences and discuss how to address this challenge, combining strategic vision with execution. Based on up-to-date data and real cases in Catalonia and Europe, solutions such as renewable hydrogen, process electrification, and CO₂ capture will be explored. Key barriers—energy costs, infrastructure, and regulation—will also be addressed, along with related opportunities such as access to European funding and the creation of new markets. A space for dialogue to identify concrete levers to accelerate the transition without compromising competitiveness. Innovation Hub Area - Stand Acció

11:00h - 12:00h Innovation Hub Area - Stand Acció Public access

12:30h

Conference | Innovation Hub

Sensory chemistry: precision engineering for the new era of cosmetic actives and sustainable fragrances

Carlos Cayetano Ureña Iberchem Bio Data Scientist Speaker

Núria Canela Eurecat Director – Omics Sciences Centre Unit, Eurecat, and Coordinator of the Metabolomics platform at ICTS Speaker

Victoria Lovelle Beauty Cluster Cosmetic Innovation Manager Speaker

#cosmetics, #innovation, #sustainability

2026-06-02 12:30 2026-06-02 13:30 Europe/Madrid Sensory chemistry: precision engineering for the new era of cosmetic actives and sustainable fragrances In a rapidly changing context, sensory chemistry is established as a driver of strategic innovation for the cosmetic industry. In this session, jointly promoted with the Beauty Cluster, we will explore key trends redefining cosmetic actives and fragrances: from growing demand for sustainability and naturalness to the rise of personalized sensory experiences. We will also analyze how brands can leverage precision engineering to differentiate themselves, respond to a more demanding consumer, and create new business opportunities. The session will provide a combined perspective of market, technology, and sensory perception to anticipate where the sector is heading and how to prepare to compete in this new era. Innovation Hub Area - Stand Acció

12:30h - 13:30h Innovation Hub Area - Stand Acció Public access

15:30h

Roundtable | Innovation Hub

Towards a More Sustainable Chemical Supply Chain: Results and Learnings

M Angeles Lagunas Quimidroga, S.A. Sustainability Manager Speaker

Maria Romeu Escolà ELIX Polymers Environmental Responsible Speaker

Pau Virtudes ACCIÓ Head of Shared Value Speaker

Paula Vives Serdà R4S Project Manager Speaker

Rebeca Descarrega Canal BASF Española, S.L Category Buyer Iberia Speaker

Roger Giménez Pacios Roots for Sustainability, S.L Senior Analyst Speaker

#ESG, #sharedvalue, #sustainability

2026-06-02 15:30 2026-06-02 16:30 Europe/Madrid Towards a More Sustainable Chemical Supply Chain: Results and Learnings Sustainability is today an essential element to strengthen the competitiveness of the chemical industry and advance towards shared-value models, generating economic, environmental, and social impact. This session will present key results and learnings from projects aimed at transforming the chemical supply chain into a more efficient, resilient system aligned with ESG criteria, with participation from chemical sector companies and experts who have accompanied them in the process to promote a more circular value chain. Innovation Hub Area - Stand Acció

15:30h - 16:30h Innovation Hub Area - Stand Acció Public access

16:30h

Conference | Innovation Hub

Services of the Catalan Institute of Energy for companies

Jaume Margarit Institut Català d’Energia - ICAEN Head of the Energy Planning Division Speaker

#energy, #funding

2026-06-02 16:30 2026-06-02 17:30 Europe/Madrid Services of the Catalan Institute of Energy for companies Grants under preparation, Energy Savings Certificates (ESCs) in Catalonia, and optimization of electrical capacity. Innovation Hub Area - Stand Acció

16:30h - 17:30h Innovation Hub Area - Stand Acció Public access

Wed 03

11:30h

Conference | Innovation Hub

Accelerating Digital Innovation in the Chemical Industry with DIH4CAT

Mireya Saludes Eurecat - CIDAI Head of Business Development and Ecosystems Speaker

Patricia Arcos Fundació Eurecat Projects Coordinator Speaker

Pau Pamplona Negre i2CAT Innovation Manager Speaker

#digitalization, #networking, #technology

2026-06-03 11:30 2026-06-03 13:30 Europe/Madrid Accelerating Digital Innovation in the Chemical Industry with DIH4CAT An agile immersion into digital opportunities for the chemical sector: available services and funding to test technologies before investing, types of projects, and examples of real applications. Eurecat and BSC will present relevant use cases showing how innovation is already transforming the sector. The session will conclude with an informal networking space to connect with companies, address questions, and identify new collaboration opportunities. Innovation Hub Area - Stand Acció

11:30h - 13:30h Innovation Hub Area - Stand Acció Public access

15:30h

Pitch | Innovation Hub

Elevator Pitch Expoquimia

Arnau Aliana Catalan Energy Institute (ICAEN) International project manager Speaker

Bartosz Tylkowski Eurecat Tarragona Head of Encapsulation and Membrane Technologies at the Chemical Technologies Unit Speaker

Carlos Conde Dapibus Co-Founder & COO Speaker

Cesar Sánchez CAPEC Food Safety Manager Speaker

Ester Calleja Mazón Leitat Researcher Speaker

Fer Oliver MAFER AI Founder & CEO Speaker

Fernando Bravo Institut Català d’Investigació Química (ICIQ-CERCA) Head of the Technology and Knowledge Transfer and Industrial Projects Department Speaker

Gerard Fernández ENGIDI CEO Speaker

Lucas Vicen ATOMH2 Co-Founder & CTO Speaker

Luis Alberto Rodríguez Escribano CCOO Industria Head of Training and Employment Speaker

Marc Delgado Centro TECNIO LEPAMAP-PRODIS (Universitat de Girona) Director Speaker

Maritta Lira Viver Cleantech Hydrogen Project Engineer Speaker

Nuria Pérez Aguado UGT FICA Secretary for Training and Trade Union Qualification Speaker

Santi Sala Nanomol Technologies, SL CEO & Co-Founder Speaker

2026-06-03 15:30 2026-06-03 17:20 Europe/Madrid Elevator Pitch Expoquimia

BLOCK 1 — Energy Transition & Sustainability

CAPEC: Crates2crates: CAPEC plastic fruit and vegetable crates combining sustainability with food safety.

ICAEN: ENERGIZE: fostering cooperation for growth and innovation in zero-emission industrial parks.

ICIQ: Excellence in chemistry for society.

BLOCK 2 — Deep Tech, Research & Innovation

EURECAT: Encapsulated or not encapsulated: that is the question.

FUNDAE: Training within your reach in the chemical sector: discovering the CPS.

Leitat: Safer and more circular materials: transforming the world of polyurethanes.

Nanomol Technologies: Design and characterization of particles and (nano)formulations as an innovation tool for the development and manufacturing of medicines.

Viver Cleantech: Driving the energy transition, from technological innovation to sustainable industrialization.

BLOCK 3 — Industry, Talent & Innovation Ecosystem

Associació Tecnio: The future of energy on paper: transforming a millenary material into disruptive technology.

IQS: IQS TECH FACTORY Start-ups - Dapibus, Engidi, AtomH2.

MAFER AI: AI Operating System for Specialty Chemicals.

Innovation Hub Area - Stand Acció

15:30h - 17:20h Innovation Hub Area - Stand Acció Public access

Thu 04

11:30h

Roundtable | Innovation Hub

TECNIO Innovation Experience: Connecting Science and Industry in the Chemical Sector

Anna Bacardit A3-UdL Director of the A3 Leather Innovation Center Speaker

Manuel Palacín Associació TECNIO Director Moderator

Mercè Balcells DBA-UdL Director of the UdL Foundation and the TECNIO DBA-UdL Center Speaker

Ricardo Micó Cromogenia Technical and Commercial Director of the Tanning Division Speaker

#R&D, #technologytransfer

2026-06-04 11:30 2026-06-04 11:55 Europe/Madrid TECNIO Innovation Experience: Connecting Science and Industry in the Chemical Sector The TECNIO Innovation Experience interview will showcase a real collaboration between a TECNIO research group and a company from the chemical sector, highlighting how scientific knowledge can be effectively transferred into industrial applications. Through this conversation, attendees will gain insight into the challenges and opportunities of bridging academia and industry, from applied research to market implementation. The session will explore key success factors in technology transfer, including collaboration models, innovation processes, and the impact generated for both partners. Designed to inspire researchers, companies, and innovation stakeholders, this interview will illustrate the value of cooperation in driving competitiveness and advancing the chemical industry. Innovation Hub Area - Stand Acció

11:30h - 11:55h Innovation Hub Area - Stand Acció Public access

12:00h

Conference | Innovation Hub

From the laboratory to the production ecosystem: technology and future

Albert Marfà Oimo CEO & Founder Speaker

Carlos Molina Herrero FEIQUE & SusChem España International, Investments and Innovation Coordinator and Technical Secretary Speaker

Claudia Delgado Simao GRAPHENICALAB S.L. Chief Operating Officer (COO Speaker

Cristina Sáenz de Pipaon Orchestra Scientific Founder Speaker

Ignasi Plaza Alvaro Protofy.xyz CEO and co-founder of Protofy Speaker

Jordi Piró BCN Peptides Global Sales Director Speaker

Júlia Viladoms Claverol ICIQ Head of the Industrial Decarbonisation Unit Speaker

Neus Isidro ECOPOL TECH Division CEO Encapsulation Technologies Speaker

Sandra Colom ACCIÓ Enginyera química i, des de 2018, especialitzada en innovació empresarial i desenvolupament de proje Moderator

#technology, #trends

2026-06-04 12:00 2026-06-04 14:00 Europe/Madrid From the laboratory to the production ecosystem: technology and future A session to explore emerging and disruptive chemical technologies, with the aim of connecting industry, fostering innovation, and contributing to knowledge transfer. It includes a keynote on disruptive trends in chemistry related to AI, advanced materials, and innovative catalysis; followed by several presentations on emerging technologies such as computational chemistry, autonomous laboratories, nanotechnology, biotechnology, CO₂ capture, continuous flow reactors, blockchain, and digital twins; and a final segment with a networking space to foster collaboration between startups, companies, and researchers, generate R&D&I synergies, and discuss challenges such as sustainability, efficiency, and the digitalization of the chemical sector. Innovation Hub Area - Stand Acció

12:00h - 14:00h Innovation Hub Area - Stand Acció Public access

15:00h

Conference | Innovation Hub

International Opportunities for the Chemical Industry

Emre Pekkan Catalonia Trade and Investment Executive Director of the ACCIÓ Foreign Office in Turkey Speaker

Jordi Maluquer Catalonia T&I Singapore Pte Ltd Director Speaker

Josep Maria Buades Juan ACCIÓ – Catalonia Trade & Investment Director of the Catalonia Trade and Investment Foreign Office in São Paulo (Brazil) Speaker

Luis Polo Bettonica ACCIÓ ITALIA CATALONIA TRADE AND INVESTMENT Director Speaker

Robin Singh Acció Director, India Office Speaker

#internationalization, #markets

2026-06-04 15:00 2026-06-04 16:00 Europe/Madrid International Opportunities for the Chemical Industry The session will explore the most prominent international opportunities for the chemical industry in strategic markets such as Brazil, India, Turkey, Italy, and Indonesia. A concise overview of key trends, challenges, and growth areas for each country will be presented, with the aim of helping companies identify pathways for international expansion. The session will combine contributions from our ACCIÓ foreign office directors, sharing their in-country expertise, with a dynamic format that includes market comparisons and success stories from internationally active companies. Attendees will gain practical insights, take part in an open Q&A session, and interact directly with the speakers. Innovation Hub Area - Stand Acció

15:00h - 16:00h Innovation Hub Area - Stand Acció Public access

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Innovation Hub

Decarbonize to Compete: Data and Success Stories in the Chemical Industry

Sensory chemistry: precision engineering for the new era of cosmetic actives and sustainable fragrances

Towards a More Sustainable Chemical Supply Chain: Results and Learnings

Services of the Catalan Institute of Energy for companies

Accelerating Digital Innovation in the Chemical Industry with DIH4CAT

Elevator Pitch Expoquimia

TECNIO Innovation Experience: Connecting Science and Industry in the Chemical Sector

From the laboratory to the production ecosystem: technology and future

International Opportunities for the Chemical Industry

#EXPOQUIMIA2026

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