Hall 5, NEC, Birmingham, UK

20th & 21st May, 2026

NEC, Birmigham UK

20th & 21st May, 2026

PANEL SESSION:

“Drivers that will bring chemical recycling investments to the UK?”

Feature ‘Chemical Recycling’ panel

Hear from chemical recycling and petrochemical companies to understand what they need in order to invest in UK Chemical Recycling Plants. This will include a look at what needs to happen in policy to help drive companies to the UK.

The panel will also reflect on whether the UK can achieve a circular economy without investment in chemical recycling.

Hosted by: the BPF’s Sustainability Manager, Helen Jordan.

On the Panel:

  • Tony Heslop EMEA Regional Lead Sustainability – BASF
  • Geoff Smith, Chief Technology Officer – Itero
  • Paul Davidson, Challenge Director, Smart Sustainable Plastics Packaging UKRI.

Speakers:

Paul Davidson

Tony Heslop

Geoff Smith

Helen Jordan