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Track: Regulations

Thu 04

12:30h

Roundtable | Side Events

From Brussels to the Regions: Delivering Europe’s Chemical Industry Recovery

Algreit Dume European Commission, DG GROW (Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs Coordinator for the CCA (Critical Chemical Alliance), Policy Officer Speaker

Dolors Nuñez ECRN (European Chemical Regions Network) & EU Critical Chemical Alliance Honorary Member & Independent Expert Speaker

Folco Ciulli ECRN (European Chemical Regions Network) Executive Director Speaker

Guido Guidesi Lombardy Region ECRN Vice-President | Minister for Economic Development Speaker

Jaume Baró Government of Catalonia - ACCIÓ Secretary of Enterprise & Competitiveness | ECRN President 2026-2027 Speaker

Stephan Satijn Limburg Region ECRN Vice-President for Advanced Manufacturing and Bioeconomy | Minister for Economy and Finance Speaker

#competitiveness, #CriticalChemicalAlliance, #europe, #future, #regions

2026-06-04 12:30 2026-06-04 13:30 Europe/Madrid From Brussels to the Regions: Delivering Europe’s Chemical Industry Recovery

Europe’s chemical industry is under severe pressure. In response, the European Commission adopted the European Chemicals Industry Action Plan in July 2025. A central follow-up initiative is the Critical Chemicals Alliance, which brings together institutions and stakeholders to identify critical molecules and production sites, address vulnerabilities, and support strategic investment.

These objectives will only be achieved if they are translated into action where the industry actually operates: in Europe’s regions. This debate will therefore examine how regional authorities can help turn the EU policy framework into industrial reality — preserving production, supporting the transformation of strategic sites, enabling decarbonisation, and reinforcing Europe’s long-term competitiveness.

International Meeting Point

12:30h - 13:30h International Meeting Point Public access

Fri 05

09:30h

Congress | Side Events

1st Congress of Hazardous Chemical Storage Operators: The most critical logistics chain

Alfons Tormo Bombers de la Generalitat de Catalunya Head of Technological Risks / GRIT Operations Division Speaker

Anna Perera Gracia Autoritat Portuària de Barcelona Head of Industrial Safety Speaker

Cristian Paso Mateu Medi Ambient i Sostenibilitat de la Generalitat de Cataluny Head of the Circular Economy and Environmental Risk Section, Department of Territory, Housing and Ec Speaker

Esther de Pablo Palmer Direcció General Protecció Civil, Departament Interior i Seguretat Pública, Generalitat Catalunya Head of Technological Risks Speaker

Jesus Olmos Calvo Policia de la Generalitat - Mossos d’Esquadra Environmental Division of the PGME Speaker

Jordi Minguell Agència de Residus de Catalunya Head of the Inspection and Control Department Speaker

Pedro de Souza Baptista Ferrer&Ojeda Corporate and International Risk Manager Speaker

#ADR, #APQ, #chemicalrisk, #IndustrialInsurance, #RiskManagement, #sustainability

2026-06-05 09:30 2026-06-05 13:00 Europe/Madrid 1st Congress of Hazardous Chemical Storage Operators: The most critical logistics chain

The session will provide a practical analysis of the responsibilities and risks associated with the management of chemical products throughout the entire supply chain, from manufacturers, shippers, and commercial agents to logistics operators and warehouse operators, including industrial facilities and port assets. It will address how each stakeholder influences overall safety and the prevention of incidents involving hazardous substances.

Experts from fire brigades, security forces, civil protection, and the insurance sector will present requirements related to emergency preparedness, inspections, and operational coordination, as well as lessons learned from real interventions. It will also address the responsibility of warehouse owners in protecting buildings, facilities, machinery, and people, along with the economic and insurance impact arising from accidents.

The session will offer a cross-cutting perspective aimed at strengthening overall safety, regulatory compliance, and the resilience of organizations involved in the chemical supply chain.

CC1. ROOM 1.1

09:30h - 13:00h CC1. ROOM 1.1 Public access

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Track: Regulations

From Brussels to the Regions: Delivering Europe’s Chemical Industry Recovery

1st Congress of Hazardous Chemical Storage Operators: The most critical logistics chain

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