Join BPF for their annual seminar on Plastics and Packaging focusing on the topics of legislation, innovation and psychology.  This in-person event will feature discussions on a range of significant themes including insights into recent legislations, the newest advancements in Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), inventive approaches to plastics packaging, and an engaging panel conversation about the present and future landscape of Plastics and Packaging.

UKCPN members get a 20% discount on booking for these events, get this discount by using the discount code ‘KTN2023’.

In today’s rapidly evolving fashion industry, sustainability has become a top priority. Elastomers, a versatile class of materials, are at the forefront of this transformation, offering innovative solutions to enhance product durability, reduce waste, and minimise the environmental impact of fashion production.

We are excited to partner with IOM3 on this hybrid technical discussion, Elastomers in Sustainable Fashion. This event promises to be an insightful exploration of the role of elastomers in shaping the future of sustainable fashion.

You will hear from: 

• Prof Veronika Kapsali, Chair, Smart Materials and Systems Group
• María José Munguía-Romero, PhD Student, Soft Matter Group, School of Engineering & Material Science, Queen Mary University of London
• Kresse Wessling CBE, Co-founder, Elvis & Kresse
• Edward (TJ) Mitchell, Co-founder & CTO, Arda Biomaterials

Whether you’re a fashion enthusiast, a materials scientist, or a sustainability advocate, this discussion will provide you with invaluable knowledge and inspiration. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and contribute to a more sustainable future for fashion!

The session will be recorded, and all participants will receive a link to watch on-demand after the event.

Don’t miss out on the incredible opportunity to be part of MRE 2024. To celebrate 10 years of MRE, we are ushering in a ground-breaking transformation for 2024 by introducing four exciting flagship events all in one spectacular experience:

• GRIPS Conference
• Circular Critical Materials Conference
• Reimagining Materials and Manufacturing Showcase
• Investor Showcase

This unique event is your gateway to the world of materials innovation, featuring an exhibition, investor showcase, and cross-cutting seminars on technology transfer from the UK’s world-class research base.

Research and innovation in novel packaging materials is gathering pace, and this workshop will explore what issues need to be overcome to allow bio-based and compostable packaging materials to make a positive contribution to reducing plastic packaging waste.

Targeted at material producers and innovators in this field, as well as the packaging supply chain, waste management professionals, and the academic community, the event will cover hot topics for these materials, including:

• the challenges in scaling up their manufacture and use;
• the current legislatory and regulatory landscape in the UK;
• communications and labelling considerations; and
• end-of-life options.

The event, organised by UKRI’s Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging Challenge, delivered by Innovate UK, and Innovate UK’s Sustainable Bio-based Materials and Manufacture, will also provide an opportunity to learn about the range of current innovations being supported by Innovate UK and to develop a collaborative network to maximise the potential of these materials in the packaging space.

Artificial intelligence is a growing area that is expected to have a huge impact on the plastics industry. It offers many opportunities for optimising manufacturing and design processes, as well as improving the management and the recycling of plastic waste. This event is designed to explore the many areas where AI can make a positive contribution throughout the entire lifecycle of a plastic product.

UKCPN members get a 20% discount on booking for these events, get this discount by using the discount code ‘KTN2023’.

The British Plastics Federation (BPF) Automotive Seminar is back for 2023, and is designed to provide plastics producers an overview of the latest developments in the automotive industry. This conference is aimed at senior and middle management professionals from all parts of the plastics industry who are interested in finding out more about the automotive sector.

UKCPN members get a 20% discount on booking for these events, get this discount by using the discount code ‘KTN2023’