New Edition of the SFIP-IMT Nord Europe Congress dedicated to ‘’Plastics Industry & Environment’’ (PnE 2026)

The PnE Congress, a must-attend event for plastic processing and composites, is returning to Douai in 2026!

IMT Nord Europe and SFIP – the French Society of Plastics Engineers – are organizing the third edition of the Plastics & Environment (PnE) international congress, to be held in Douai (France) on 20–21 May 2026.

In a context where regulatory, climate and societal pressures are intensifying, the polymer and composites industry continues to demonstrate its ability to innovate, transform and deliver concrete solutions for a more sustainable plastics sector.

For this new edition, the program brings together experts from industry, research, technical centers and European institutions. The presentations will cover the entire value chain, from regulatory frameworks to practical applications, including the latest scientific and technological advances.

20–21 May 2026

at IMT Nord Europe
243 rue du Kiosque, 59500 Douai, France

Two days of discussions, networking and forward‑thinking on:

European regulatory developments,
Circularity perspectives,
Development of bio‑based, low‑carbon and biodegradable materials,
Advances in mechanical and chemical recycling,
Specific challenges for textiles and composites,
Issues related to plastic pollution, microplastics and life‑cycle assessment,
Eco‑design strategies and mono‑material architectures to optimize end‑of‑life and reuse,
Innovative initiatives in reuse, valorization and circular design,
Decontamination