What does the future of a sustainable industrial sector in the Netherlands look like?
That question took centre stage at the 2025 conference of the Institute for Sustainable Process Technology (ISPT) – this year held in collaboration with Groningen Seaports, Chemie Park Delfzijl, and the Province of Groningen. More than 150 industry professionals gathered at Forum Groningen to boldly and imaginatively explore inspiring project ideas that will shape a green chemical and industrial sector.
A strong and competitive European industry starts with the independence of critical sectors for sustainable economic development, such as energy, materials, and food. Through strategic investments and innovation in these sectors, as well as close collaboration between all value chain players and other stakeholders based on a shared future vision, we can build a resilient economy in a livable environment.
Throughout the conference there is a powerful thread of looking forward. The trends and developments that are current spur reflection, and the industry’s encounters and inspirational opportunities provide a promising prospect for the future. This thought experiment was further fueled during the breakouts. Based on the outcomes of the four breakout sessions, new headlines for 2030 were developed, each saying something about the interests and will to make the transition a reality as a sustainable industry and green chemistry sector.
