Hall 5, NEC, Birmingham, UK

20th & 21st May, 2026

NEC, Birmigham UK

20th & 21st May, 2026

PANEL SESSION:

Carbon Reimagined: Sustainable Chemicals & Materials

The UK Alliance for Sustainable Chemicals and Materials (UK-ASCM) is delighted to convene experts and innovators dedicated to exploring cutting-edge research, emerging technologies, and practical solutions driving sustainability in the chemicals and materials sectors. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers to discuss strategies for defossilising the chemical industry.

Hosts: Dr Mark Corbett and Dr Jen Vanderhoven

Agenda

Time Item Lead
15:00 Introduction to the UK Alliance for Sustainable Chemicals and Materials (UK-ASCM) Dr Mark Corbett, Director, BDC
15.05 Carbon Reimagined: 2050 Dr Jen Vanderhoven, COO, BBIA
15:15 From Waste to Wealth: Engineering Biology for the Chemicals Sector Professor Stephen Wallace, University of Edinburgh
15:25 Creating Regional Bio-based Ecosystems Professor James Winterburn, University of Manchester
15:35 FLUE2CHEM: Utilising Carbon Dioxide as a feedstock for Chemicals Manufacturing Professor Peter Styring, University of Sheffield
15:45 Green Chemistry for Plastics Recycling Dr James Comerford, Addible
15:55 Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A All presenters
16:30 Close

Speakers:

Professor Peter Styring

Dr. Mark Corbett

Dr. Jen Vanderhoven

Professor Stephen Wallace

Professor James Winterburn

Dr James Comerford