Plant Manager of the Year 2026
This annual initiative spotlights plant managers who, together with their teams, excel in safety, health, the environment, productivity, social engagement, and sustainability.
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Site Visit: Chemie Park Delfzijl
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Chemie Park Delfzijl is one of Northern the Netherlands' key industrial clusters, where chemistry, energy, and circularity converge. How do plant managers here shape the industrial transition? What are their greatest challenges and success factors? Find out during an exclusive tour of Chemie Park Delfzijl. Meet the innovative companies on-site, get a behind-the-scenes look at a modern chemical cluster, and experience firsthand the work being done on sustainability, circular production, and the industry of the future.
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Arrival & coffee
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A welcome with coffee, tea, and plenty of opportunity to catch up with peers. A relaxed start to the day, allowing you to make new connections and look forward to an inspiring program on leadership, innovation, and the future of the Dutch process industry.
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Program
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-Welcome & opening
-Industrielinqs Live talk show
-Circtec: from discarded car tires to high-quality raw materials
-BioBTX: aromatics from waste
-Adven: electric evaporation, reducing energy use by 85%
-Meet the jury for Plant Manager of the Year 2026
-Frontrunners in the spotlight: the Plant Managers have their say
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Networking drinks
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Between sessions, there is time for a relaxed networking drink. A great opportunity to have informal conversations with speakers, colleagues, and new industry contacts.
Over a drink, you can share experiences, sound out ideas, and build valuable connections before the program continues.
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Dinner and presentation of the Plant Manager of the Year 2026 award.
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A stylish gathering where we enjoy good company, inspiring conversations, and a delicious meal. We serve the starter and main course in a seated dinner setting, giving you plenty of time to get to know your fellow guests better. This is followed by the highlight of the evening: the presentation of the Plant Manager of the Year 2025 award.
We conclude the event on a festive note with an extensive dessert buffet, offering ample opportunity to chat and toast to the finalists, the winner, and the future of the industry. A fitting and rewarding end to an inspiring day.
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