Join the International Final Conference – Flow of Plastic in Malmö
On May 21, 2026, the International Final Conference – Flow of Plastic will take place in Malmö, Sweden. The event brings together stakeholders from across the Baltic Sea region for inspiring talks, interactive sessions, and an exhibition showcasing solutions for circular plastic in retail and ocean-bound plastic collection.
The conference is organised by the projects Circular Ocean-bound Plastic (COP) and Retail Relooped (RELOOPED) under the Interreg South Baltic Programme, where results and insights from both projects will be presented.
At the event, you can experience:
- Keynotes on the plastic challenge from an EU perspective
- Launch of digital tools for the retail sector
- Cases from companies and research institutions
- Panel debate on future solutions and next steps
- Networking and exhibition of circular plastic solutions
The event is a great opportunity to gain insights into practical solutions, meet relevant stakeholders, and get inspired for new collaborations.
Program
- 09:00 – Registration & breakfast
- 10:00 – Opening and welcome
- 10:15 – The plastic challenge from an EU perspective
- 11:00 – Launch of RELOOPED tools
- 12:00 – Lunch & exhibition
- 13:30 – Circular Ocean-bound Plastic results
- 14:30 – Break (Swedish fika)
- 14:45 – Consumer behaviour on plastic
- 15:30 – Panel debate: What now?
- 16:00 – Closing & reception
- 16:30 – Thank you for today
The conference is part of the COP project, co-funded by the European Union through the Interreg South Baltic Programme 2021–2027.
