Dr. Mohanty attended and presented his research on "Sustainable composites for green manufacturing: recent developments and innovations through circular approach" as the plenary speaker at the 26th annual Bio-Environmental Polymer Society (BEPS). Dr. Misra was also invited as a keynote speaker to discuss "Innovations in nanostructured biobased polymers: challenges and opportunities". The conference includes three days of presentations and posters highlighting current research in biopolymers and bioproducts that may help the environment and create a more sustainable future.