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Take Part in Shaping the Agenda for Better Life!
 
We need new approaches to overcome the challenges facing the environment worldwide. Chemistry plays a significant role in finding and contributing to sustainable solutions for environmental problems and consumer concerns. This is why the Helsinki Chemicals Forum is inviting national and international authorities, companies and industry associations, international organisations, non-governmental bodies, human interest groups, and academia for an open dialogue with true impact.
 
The second global Helsinki Chemicals Forum will take place May 20th -21st  May 2010 at the Helsinki Exhibition & Convention Centre. The European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) 4th Stakeholders’ Day will take place on May 19th at same venue.

The Helsinki Chemicals Forum is organised by the Chemicals Forum Association in co-operation with the European Commission, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and the Finnish Government with partners including the City of Helsinki, Greater Helsinki Promotion, the Chemical Industry Federation of Finland, and the University of Helsinki.
The Helsinki Chemicals Forum will set an Agenda to make a difference and the schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, May 19th:
 
09.00–17.00 ECHA’s 4th Stakeholders’ Day, organised by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
18.00–21.00 HCF 2010 registration
Thursday, May 20th:
 
8.30–9.30 Registration and coffee

9.30–10.30 Opening Ceremony with Member of the Government of Finland, Member of the European Commission, Mr Jussi Pajunen - Lord Mayor of Helsinki, Mr Geert Dancet - Executive Director, ECHA

10.30 – 11.00 Coffee Break

11.00–13.00 CHEMICALS REGULATION – GLOBAL CHALLENGES: Can REACH Become the New Global Model?
A round trip to different regulatory initiatives around the world. What is happening in chemicals regulation outside the EU and what kinds of global challenges and opportunities do these developments bring?
Moderator: Mr Charles Auer, Charles Auer & Associates, USA.
Opening comments: Ms Lena Perenius, Executive Director, ICCA/Cefic.
Panel: Representatives of chemical regulators in OECD countries, UNEP and OECD

13.00–15.00 LUNCHEON

15.00–17.00 Chemical POLICIES – EMERGING ECONOMIES: Can Developing Economies afford not to have Good Regulation?
Chemical policies shape the competitive landscape for the chemical industry. Which geographic areas are winning, and what kind of role do chemical policies play in the change?
Moderator: Ms Khalida Bouzar, Deputy Director, UNEP.
Opening comments: Dr Dan Steinbock, India, China and America Institute.
Panel: Representatives of China, India, Brazil, and African and Asian smaller economies

19.00–20.00 RECEPTION BY THE CITY OF HELSINKI

20.30– GALA DINNER
Keynote: President Martti Ahtisaari, Former President of Finland, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
Friday, May 21st:
 
08.30–10.30 COMPETITIVENESS – FINANCIAL CONSTRAINTS: Is Price Competition the Only Way?
Change continues in the chemical industry and competitiveness is the driving force behind it. How are the roles divided between industry and society?
Moderator: Mr Harri Kerminen, CEO, Kemira Oy.
Opening comments: Dr Hubert Mandery, Director General, Cefic.
Panel: Representatives of global chemical companies, SMEs, NGOs, and banking sector

10.30–11.00 COFFEE BREAK

11.00–13.00 GREEN chemistry – SOLUTION PROVIDER Or idealist’s dream?
Green chemistry can open doors to a sustainable future for the chemical industry, but when will it happen? Regulation does not need to be a threat, it can promote Green chemistry and create huge business opportunities.
Moderator: Dr Klaus Berend, Head of the Chemicals Unit, European Commission.
Opening comments: Mr Maziar Movassaghi, Acting Director, California Department of Toxic Substances Control.
Panel: Representatives of chemical companies, academics/scientists and consumer organisations

13.00–15.00 LUNCHEON & CLOSING OF THE HCF 2010
Keynote: Mr Paul J Crutzen, Nobel Prize for Chemistry Laureate
Closing: Dr Paavo Väyrynen, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, Government of Finland (tbc)
 
T: Mr Hannu Vornamo + 358 40 500 4785
E: hannu.vornamo@helsinkicf.eu
W: www.helsinkichemforum.eu

28th January 2010