Full Conference Agenda

The Financial Times recently reported that around a third of global energy and process-related emissions come from the construction sector – and that 6% of this figure is from producing the cement, steel and aluminium used. Even more concerning than that is the fact that these numbers are going up, not down (International Energy Agency data). This provides a great opportunity to optimise advanced materials, demonstrating their capacity for reducing both costs and the carbon footprint in the longer term. With the green building materials market set to reach nearly $1 trillion by 2030 – the opportunity is significant.

This session will provide a rounded discussion of construction materials innovation with representatives of the whole value chain showcasing specific case studies and strategic conversation around how to move forward on a cost effective and sustainable path.

Talks (10 minutes each):

Talk:

• Bhavika Ramrakhyani, Head of Materials, Costain

Talk:

• Dr. Andrew Smith, Head of Materials Development, Forterra PLC

How Key ESG and Cost Reduction Targets of the Construction industry will be Reached Through Graphene

• Andrea Correa, CEO, Gerdau Graphene

Panel discussion and Q&A (remaining time)

• What can the construction sector do to improve its waste management and impact?

The Financial Times recently reported that around a third of global energy and process-related emissions come from the construction sector – and that 6% of this figure is from producing the cement, steel and aluminium used. Even more concerning than that is the fact that these numbers are going up, not down (International Energy Agency data). This provides a great opportunity to optimise advanced materials, demonstrating their capacity for reducing both costs and the carbon footprint in the longer term. With the green building materials market set to reach nearly $1 trillion by 2030 – the opportunity is significant.

This session will provide a rounded discussion of construction materials innovation with representatives of the whole value chain showcasing specific case studies and strategic conversation around how to move forward on a cost effective and sustainable path.

Talks (10 minutes each):

Talk:

• Bhavika Ramrakhyani, Head of Materials, Costain

Talk:

• Dr. Andrew Smith, Head of Materials Development, Forterra PLC

How Key ESG and Cost Reduction Targets of the Construction industry will be Reached Through Graphene

• Andrea Correa, CEO, Gerdau Graphene

Panel discussion and Q&A (remaining time)

• What can the construction sector do to improve its waste management and impact?

The Financial Times recently reported that around a third of global energy and process-related emissions come from the construction sector – and that 6% of this figure is from producing the cement, steel and aluminium used. Even more concerning than that is the fact that these numbers are going up, not down (International Energy Agency data). This provides a great opportunity to optimise advanced materials, demonstrating their capacity for reducing both costs and the carbon footprint in the longer term. With the green building materials market set to reach nearly $1 trillion by 2030 – the opportunity is significant.

This session will provide a rounded discussion of construction materials innovation with representatives of the whole value chain showcasing specific case studies and strategic conversation around how to move forward on a cost effective and sustainable path.

Talks (10 minutes each):

Talk:

• Bhavika Ramrakhyani, Head of Materials, Costain

Talk:

• Dr. Andrew Smith, Head of Materials Development, Forterra PLC

How Key ESG and Cost Reduction Targets of the Construction industry will be Reached Through Graphene

• Andrea Correa, CEO, Gerdau Graphene

Panel discussion and Q&A (remaining time)

• What can the construction sector do to improve its waste management and impact?

Global consultants Mckinsey recently noted that in order to reach Net Zero targets of 2050 (which are common across the industrialised world), materials stakeholders have less than 30 years to transform an industry that evolved over more than a century. In order to succeed, the annual spending on physical assets must increase by 60%, a huge opportunity for innovators to help in improving resource efficiency, reducing costs and augmenting environmental performance with long term growth and success in mind.

Session attendees will hear from both leading think tanks and practitioners on how to innovate, invest and strategise wisely for sustainable materials that balance today’s demands with the occasionally conflicting picture of the future.

Talks (10 minutes each):

Your Sustainable Materials Toolkit: How to Plan Technologies for a Sustainable Materials Future.

• Rob Munro, Industrial Associate, IfM Engage, Institute for Manufacturing

Materials Industrialisation – How to Manufacture Higher Performing, More Sustainable and Cost-effective materials via Power Ultrasonics

• Dr. Evelyne El Masri, Head of Brunel Innovation Centre, Brunel University London

Supporting Advanced Materials and Manufacturing toward the Future Economy

• Neil Witten, Innovation Lead – Advanced Materials, Innovate UK

Graphene-Enhanced Engineering Thermoplastic Nanocomposites

• Dr Siobhan Kilbride, Senior Technologist, Colloids

Panel discussion and Q&A (remaining time)

Global consultants Mckinsey recently noted that in order to reach Net Zero targets of 2050 (which are common across the industrialised world), materials stakeholders have less than 30 years to transform an industry that evolved over more than a century. In order to succeed, the annual spending on physical assets must increase by 60%, a huge opportunity for innovators to help in improving resource efficiency, reducing costs and augmenting environmental performance with long term growth and success in mind.

Session attendees will hear from both leading think tanks and practitioners on how to innovate, invest and strategise wisely for sustainable materials that balance today’s demands with the occasionally conflicting picture of the future.

Talks (10 minutes each):

Your Sustainable Materials Toolkit: How to Plan Technologies for a Sustainable Materials Future.

• Rob Munro, Industrial Associate, IfM Engage, Institute for Manufacturing

Materials Industrialisation – How to Manufacture Higher Performing, More Sustainable and Cost-effective materials via Power Ultrasonics

• Dr. Evelyne El Masri, Head of Brunel Innovation Centre, Brunel University London

Supporting Advanced Materials and Manufacturing toward the Future Economy

• Neil Witten, Innovation Lead – Advanced Materials, Innovate UK

Graphene-Enhanced Engineering Thermoplastic Nanocomposites

• Dr Siobhan Kilbride, Senior Technologist, Colloids

Panel discussion and Q&A (remaining time)

Global consultants Mckinsey recently noted that in order to reach Net Zero targets of 2050 (which are common across the industrialised world), materials stakeholders have less than 30 years to transform an industry that evolved over more than a century. In order to succeed, the annual spending on physical assets must increase by 60%, a huge opportunity for innovators to help in improving resource efficiency, reducing costs and augmenting environmental performance with long term growth and success in mind.

Session attendees will hear from both leading think tanks and practitioners on how to innovate, invest and strategise wisely for sustainable materials that balance today’s demands with the occasionally conflicting picture of the future.

Talks (10 minutes each):

Your Sustainable Materials Toolkit: How to Plan Technologies for a Sustainable Materials Future.

• Rob Munro, Industrial Associate, IfM Engage, Institute for Manufacturing

Materials Industrialisation – How to Manufacture Higher Performing, More Sustainable and Cost-effective materials via Power Ultrasonics

• Dr. Evelyne El Masri, Head of Brunel Innovation Centre, Brunel University London

Supporting Advanced Materials and Manufacturing toward the Future Economy

• Neil Witten, Innovation Lead – Advanced Materials, Innovate UK

Graphene-Enhanced Engineering Thermoplastic Nanocomposites

• Dr Siobhan Kilbride, Senior Technologist, Colloids

Panel discussion and Q&A (remaining time)

Global consultants Mckinsey recently noted that in order to reach Net Zero targets of 2050 (which are common across the industrialised world), materials stakeholders have less than 30 years to transform an industry that evolved over more than a century. In order to succeed, the annual spending on physical assets must increase by 60%, a huge opportunity for innovators to help in improving resource efficiency, reducing costs and augmenting environmental performance with long term growth and success in mind.

Session attendees will hear from both leading think tanks and practitioners on how to innovate, invest and strategise wisely for sustainable materials that balance today’s demands with the occasionally conflicting picture of the future.

Talks (10 minutes each):

Your Sustainable Materials Toolkit: How to Plan Technologies for a Sustainable Materials Future.

• Rob Munro, Industrial Associate, IfM Engage, Institute for Manufacturing

Materials Industrialisation – How to Manufacture Higher Performing, More Sustainable and Cost-effective materials via Power Ultrasonics

• Dr. Evelyne El Masri, Head of Brunel Innovation Centre, Brunel University London

Supporting Advanced Materials and Manufacturing toward the Future Economy

• Neil Witten, Innovation Lead – Advanced Materials, Innovate UK

Graphene-Enhanced Engineering Thermoplastic Nanocomposites

• Dr Siobhan Kilbride, Senior Technologist, Colloids

Panel discussion and Q&A (remaining time)