Biobased Maine’s Executive Director, Charlotte Mace, is headed to the 6th Annual Next Generation Bio-Based and Sustainable Chemicals Summit in New Orleans next month. Bio-based tech start-ups, brand owners, chemical companies, feedstock providers, financiers, strategic venture capitalists, OEMs and retailers from around the globe attend this conference to explore the rapidly growing global market for chemicals and materials made from plant-based raw materials. Speakers will provide an overview of the most current developments within the industry and collaborate on the best paths to commercialization for emerging products. This conference is globally recognized as the deal-making hub for the biobased industry. Speakers include PepsiCo, the American Chemistry Council, the Sustainable Chemistry Alliance, Re: chem, Micromidas, Beta Renewables, Lanzatech, International Paper, and BASF Venture Capital, among others.