BioEnvironmental Polymer Society Conference 2013 University of Warwick UK | State-of-the-art in Synthetic and biobased degradable and renewable polymers and nano-composites

Participate in BEPS 2013
Join us for the 21st anniversary of the Bio-Environmental Polymer Society. The conference will highlight interdisciplinary efforts in Government-Academic-Industry research, September 18th - 20th, The University of Warwick, Coventry, UK.

Boost your knowledge of the state-of-the-art research in synthetic, renewable and natural degradable polymers, nano-, micro- and macro-composites. We attract a mix of industrial and scientific participants, from fundamental science to application driven research. We promote interaction and knowledge exchange through our oral and poster sessions, breakout sessions and attractive social program. This year's BEPS meeting is the chance to catch up on the latest innovations and ideas - it is not-to-be-missed - we look forward to meeting you at Warwick in September. We are soliciting oral and poster presentations from industry, academia and business leaders.

Plenary and Keynote Speakers*

Dylan Boday - IBM Materials Engineering, USA
Andrew Dove - University of Warwick, UK
Stephen Eichhorn - University of Exeter, UK
Kerry Kirwan - University of Warwick, UK
Brett Suddell - Biobased Solutions, UK
Jeffrey Youngblood - Purdue University, USA

*More speakers coming soon

2013 Meeting Scientific Committee

Kerry Kirwan - University of Warwick, UK
BEPS Vice President & 2013 Meeting Chair
Alexander Bismarck - Imperial College London, UK
Stuart Coles - University of Warwick, UK
Stephen Eichhorn - University of Exeter, UK
Steven Maggs - University of Warwick, UK
James Meredith - University of Warwick, UK
Jeffrey Youngblood - Purdue Univeristy, USA

2013 BEPS Leadership

President: Nandika Anne D'Souza - University of North Texas, USA
Vice-President and 2013 Meeting Chair: Kerry Kirwan - University of Warwick, UK
Past President (2012): Alexander Bismarck - Imperial College London, UK / University of Vienna, Austria
Assistant Program Chairperson: Andy Myers - Pittsburgh State University, USA
Secretary:Michael 'Mike' Meiers - Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany
Treasurer: Stephen McCarthy - University of Massachusetts, Lowell, USA
Membership Chair: Tekla Tammelin - VTT, Finland
Councillors:

Emma Strömberg - KTH, Sweden
Stephen Eichhorn - University of Exeter, UK
Greg Glenn - Agricultural Research Service, USDA, USA

Registration

Oral and poster abstracts are still being solicited for the conference.

Registration for the conference is now OPEN here!

Please use this link to access the BEPS 2013 flyer.

Submit your oral or poster abstracts here.

Contributors are invited to submit their papers for inclusion (subject to peer review). Please send your abstract submissions by Monday 24th June.

Awards and Prizes:

Students are particularly encouraged to present

The best student oral presentation wins £350.

The best student poster £250.

The Annual BEPS Life-Time Achievement and Oustanding Young Scientist (<40 years of age) award winners will be announced at the meeting.

Areas discussed at the conference will include:

Agriculture to Biofuel Driven Value Added Feedstocks
Analytical Techniques in Thermal and Rheological Analysis
Applications in Construction, Automotive and Packaging
Biobased Products that Work
Biobased Solutions for Transportation
Bioenvironmental Policy
Biofuels and Environmental Impact
Biopolymers for Dental and Medical Applications
Biopolymers, Nanocomposites, Short fiber and Woven composites
Bioproducts for Durable Applications
Bioremediation
Challenges in Biomass production for Value Added Production
Green Buildings : Where Aesthetics and Function Meet
Environmental Degradation and Stability Solutions
Enzymatic Catalysis and Synthetic Approaches
Enzymatic Catalysis of Biobased Feedstocks
Nanocellulose Composites
Synthesis of Bioproducts from Plant Oils

Social Program:

All lunches are included on September 18th - 20th.

The conference dinner is on September 19th and will be a Mediaeval Banquet at the historic Coombe Abbey. Join us for a feast, mediaeval mead, a show and disco all of which is included in the conference fees.

On the evening of September 18th there will be a poster session with appetizers and refreshments, including a chance to sample some award winning local beers from North Cotswold Brewery. Meet the Brewer...Sample the Beer...Find out how it's made.

The awards will be given out at the end of the plenary lecture on September 20th.

The conference ends at 4pm on September 20th

Conference Registration Fees:

Full conference (2013-2014 BEPS Membership included):
- £350 (by 31^st July, 2012)
- £450 (by 10^th September, 2012)
- £500 (onsite)
One-day conference
- £150 (by 31^st July, 2012)
- £190 (by 10^th September, 2012)
- £250 (onsite)
Student/postdoc/retired (Full conference)
- £200 (by 31^st July, 2012)
- £250 (by 10^th September, 2012)
- £300 (onsite)

Hotels and Transportation

Click on the links below for BEPS Conference Hotels:

The Village, Coventry. From £119* per night including breakfast
The Holiday Inn, Kenilworth. From £90* per night including breakfast
Coombe Abbey,** Coventry. From £69* per night including breakfast
Ramada Hotel, Coventry. From £79* per night excluding breakfast

*Prices are subject to change, we advise early booking

**Own transport will be required to the conference from Coombe Abbey

Our Meeting Sponsors :

Put your company in the picture - Sponsor our 21st Meeting

Our sponsorship opportunities include sponsoring the BEPS awards, plenary and keynote sessions, as well as interaction events. Sponsoring increases your visibility and interaction with the attendees. Sponsor logos be listed hyperlinked on the BEPS main and conference webpage, on the slide shows beginning of each sponsored session, included in attendee material. Each sponsor will be given an opportunity to present. Sponsored awards will be presented by the sponsor. Most packages include a complimentary meeting registration and the opportunity to have a stand and exhibit.