​Track 3, Renewable Specialty Chemicals

Session 2, Monday, November 2, 10:00 to 11:30 AM (ET) 

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Moderator: Joel Stone, President ConVergInce Advisers and President of Climate Systems Solutions

 

Panelists:​

 

•  Molly Morse, CEO – Mango Materials 

•  Bettina Brierley, CCO – Celtic Renewables 

•  Nivatha Balendra, CEO – Dispers

•  Shara Ticku, CEO – C16 Bioscience 

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Advances in metabolic engineering, precision fermentation, and feedstock flexibility are accelerating the development of novel molecules and improving process efficiencies at commercial scale. This panel will explore how biomanufacturing platforms are
delivering differentiated value through enhanced product functionality, reduced carbon intensity, and supply chain resilience. Speakers will highlight recent breakthroughs, commercialization challenges, and evolving market dynamics, with a focus on how innovation in strain development, process optimization, and downstream processing is unlocking new opportunities across specialty chemical segments. The discussion will also examine the critical role of partnerships, contract manufacturing, and capital deployment.​

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