REMEDIES · EU Mission — Restore our Ocean & Waters

Future
of Plastic (R)evolutionConference

A one-day gathering of scientists, industry and policy-makers reimagining the lifecycle of plastics — from the Mediterranean to the lab.

7 October 2026
Center ROG, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Why this matters

Turning the tide on plastic pollution — through science, innovation, and policy.

The (R)evolution Conference brings the REMEDIES community together for a day of seeing the unseen through listening to top scientists, industry experts, and policymakers, and having the opportunity to see and try REMEDIES project solutions hands-on.

Expect frank conversations on the future of plastics, circular materials, ocean restoration, and the regulations shaping the future vision of our oceans and waters beyond 2030.

10+Exhibitors
20+Speakers and panelists
300+Participants
25+Partner countries

More than talks

Activities around the conference

Connect, learn, and explore. Every ticket includes access to matchmaking and a choice of guided experiences. Visit Center Rog Ljubljana, meet REMEDIES innovators and other projects from Mission Ocean and Waters, visit Ljubljana on a boat trip through the city center, and enjoy Slovenian cuisine and music.

Lunch on the Ljubljanica River
Networking lunch aboard a boat through the centre of Ljubljana.
Matchmaking
Curated B2B & research meetings.
Expert Meeting on Marine Litter Monitoring in the Northern Adriatic
Bringing together authorities, monitoring providers and experts to exchange experience and discuss the future of marine litter and microplastics monitoring in the Northern Adriatic. By invitation only.
Expert Meeting on Marine Litter Monitoring in the Northern Adriatic
Innovations
Sponsors presentation
Workshops and exhibition

The day at a glance

Program & agenda

Keynotes, panels and hands-on sessions, with breaks designed for connection. Times are CEST.

Full programme

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