Wednesday: 10.00to11.00
Stage 1
Transitioning to Bio-based Chemicals
Caroline Wilcock BioVale Cluster Stakeholder Engagement Manager - Biorenewables Development Centre (York)
CHEMUK2019
NEC, Birmingham, UK
11th & 12th May, 2022
Speaker Programme
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Wednesday: 10.00to11.00
Stage 1
Why go bio-based? (part of ‘Transitioning to Bio-based Chemicals’ session - Hosted by BioVale)
Dr. Mark Gronnow Process Development Unit Manager - Biorenewables Development Centre (BCD)
Wednesday: 10.00to11.00
Stage 1
Industrial Biotechnology Opportunities to Meet the Chemical Supply Chain Demand as part of the Drive to Net-Zero
Lynsey Dunbar Senior Business Engagement Manager - IBioC
Wednesday: 10.00to11.00
Stage 1
Introducing CyreneTM at scale - the sustainable, safe, bio-based solvent that outperforms NMP and other SVHC solvents (part of ‘Transitioning to Bio-based Chemicals’ session - Hosted by BioVale)
Dr. Sarah Hickingbottom General Manager New Product Development - Circa Group
Wednesday: 10.00to11.00
Stage 1
Bio-based and sustainability trends in the cosmetics sector (part of ‘Transitioning to Bio-based Chemicals’ session - Hosted by BioVale)
Kirsty Mawhinney Director - Cosmetics Cluster UK
Wednesday: 10.00to10.20
Stage 2
UK REACH: Act now to maintain UK trading companies in the UK
Amy Jackson Principal Consultant - REACHLaw UK Ltd
Wednesday: 10.00to10.15
Stage 3
Safe Handling of Solvents and Flammable Liquids
Andrew Norman General Secretary - Solvents Industry Association
Wednesday: 10.00to10.20
Stage 4
The right selection of a vacuum system for your chemical application
Emile Thomas, Senior Sales Account Mgr (Speaking on behalf of Rudi De Koninck) Senior Sales Account Mgr
Wednesday: 10.20to10.40
Stage 2
Life After EU: Threats & Opportunities
Dr Karen Harvey Membership Manager - Chemical Business Association (CBA)
Wednesday: 10.15to10.30
Stage 3
Control of VOC Emissions from Storage Tank Farms
Ewart Cox Managing Director - Assentech Sales Limited
Wednesday: 10.20to10.40
Stage 4
Cheaper, faster, simpler, safer – case studies to highlight the benefits of continuous chemical production
Dr Nikolay Cherkasov Managing Director - Stoli chem
Wednesday: 10.30to11.00
Stage 3
Hosted by Process Intensification Network (PIN) & PI Group at Newcastle University
Prof. Adam Harvey Professor of Process Intensification - Newcastle University
Wednesday: 10.30to11.00
Stage 3
Hosted by Process Intensification Network (PIN) & PI Group at Newcastle University
Dr. Jonathan Lee Senior Lecturer in the School of Engineering - Newcastle University
Wednesday: 10.40to11.00
Stage 2
“The future of Pest Management; Biocidal Challenges”
Ian Andrew Chief Executive, British Pest Control Association - BPCA
Wednesday: 10.40to11.00
Stage 4
The Application of Process Analytical Technology (PAT) to Improve Efficiency, Sustainability and Quality, and to Reduce Cost and Giveaway
Martin Gadsby CEO - Optimal Industrial Technologies Limited
Wednesday: 11.00to12.00
Stage 1
The circular economy – a materials opportunity
Dr. Geoff Mackey Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Director - BASF
Wednesday: 11.00to12.00
Stage: 1
The circular economy – a materials opportunity
Ellen Daniels Chief Executive - British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA)
Wednesday: 11.00to12.00
Stage: 1
The circular economy – a materials opportunity
Tim Doggett Chief Executive - Chemical Business Association (CBA)
Wednesday: 11.00to12.00
Stage 1
The circular economy – a materials opportunity
David Newman Managing Director at ECBPI/BBIA, Past President World Biogas Association (WBA)
Wednesday: 11.00to11.20
Stage 2
A&S and the Circular economy – a member’s case study on recycling
Jenny Barnett SHEQ Manager - F. Ball and Company Ltd
Wednesday: 11.00to11.20
Stage 3
Cyber Security for Senior Managers
Peter Davidson Executive Director - Tank Storage Association
Wednesday: 11.00to12.00
Stage 4
The drive towards digitalisation - The future of digitalisation in UK process industries (Hosted by GAMBICA)
Scott Pepper Sector Head – Process Instrumentation & Control Sector - GAMBICA
Wednesday: 11.00to12.00
Stage 4
The drive towards digitalisation - The future of digitalisation in UK process industries.
Dr David Lincoln Digital lead, Measurement & Analytics - ABB
Wednesday: 11.00to12.00
Stage 4
The drive towards digitalisation - The future of digitalisation in UK process industries.
Jürgen Weichenberger Data Science Senior Principal - Accenture
Wednesday: 11.00to12.00
Stage 4
The drive towards digitalisation - The future of digitalisation in UK process industries.
Shahin Meah Director for Digital Transformation and Lifecycle Services Europe - Emerson
Wednesday: 11.00to12.00
Stage 4
The drive towards digitalisation - The future of digitalisation in UK process industries.
Phil Waterworth Project Engineer - Digital Specialist - Endress+Hauser
Wednesday: 11.00to12.00
Stage 4
The drive towards digitalisation - The future of digitalisation in UK process industries.
Ian Elsby Head of Chemical Industry GB&I - Siemens
Wednesday: 11.00to12.00
Stage 4
The drive towards digitalisation - The future of digitalisation in UK process industries.
Donal Bourke Manager - Yokogawa UK & Ireland's New Business and Digital Enterprise Solutions (DES) business groups
Wednesday: 11.20to11.40
Stage 3
Asset Management, More than Just a Buzz Word
Colin Pittman Commercial Director - Advanced 3D Laser Solutions Group
Wednesday: 11.20to11.40
Stage 3
Wednesday: 11.30to12.00
Stage 2
Why you need more diversity to maximise your success
Lisa Kelly Head of BTC - UK & Ireland at BTC Chemical Distribution
Wednesday: 11.30to12.00
Stage 2
Why you need more diversity to maximise your success
Shaun Vyfhuis Business Development Manager - WISE Campaign
Wednesday: 11.30to12.00
Stage 2
Why you need more diversity to maximise your success
Deborah Kelly Head of Business Development - WISE Campaign
Wednesday: 11.40to12.00
Stage 3
Uncertainty Consideration of Tank Static Measurement System
Ahmed Alsaffar Measurement Engineer - Saudi Aramco
Wednesday: 12.00to12.20
Stage 1
UK CHEMICAL INDUSTRY KEYNOTE
Stephen Elliott Chief Executive - The Chemical Industries Association (CIA)
Wednesday: 12.00to13.00
Stage 2
The Green Laboratory: skills, adoption and implementation of green chemistry for both commercial and environment benefits in the modern laboratory
Sarah Lawton Editor - Laboratory News
Wednesday: 12.00to13.00
Stage 2
Green Laboratory Technology: How come other laboratories use less solvents than mine? I'm going green with envy (part of ‘The Green Laboratory ’ feature session)
Dr Simon Osborne President - Analytix Ltd
Wednesday: 12.00to13.00
Stage 2
Green laboratory practices: How to extract an income from your commercial waste
David Hogg Founder & Managing Director - Rejuvetech Ltd
Wednesday: 12.00to13.00
Stage 2
Green laboratory skills: teaching researchers how to investigate the greener synthesis of sustainable chemicals and materials (part of ‘The Green Laboratory ’ feature session)
Dr Thomas J Farmer Clean Synthesis Technology Platform Leader Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence, Dept. of Chemistry, University of York
Wednesday: 12.00to12.20
Stage 3
Choosing a value based strategy to manage your valve population
Colin Findlay Chairman of the Board - British Valve & Actuators Association (BVAA)
Wednesday: 12.00to12.20
Stage 4
Building on Firm foundations
Will Leonard Digital, Innovation and Technology Lead – ABB Energy Industries
Wednesday: 12.20to12.40
Stage 1
Financing Innovation in the Chemical Industry
Esmail Jasat MAAT, ATT Associate Director - Signature Tax
Wednesday: 12.20to12.40
Stage: 1
Financing Innovation in the Chemical Industry
Adam Sidat Associate Director - Signature Tax
Wednesday: 12.20to12.40
Stage 3
The Next Frontier for IoT Predictive Maintenance
Markus Larsson Head of PARC Predictive Maintenance - PARC, a Xerox Company
Wednesday: 12.20to12.40
Stage 4
Continuous membrane based separation to improve batch extraction productivity
Trevor Murray Applications & Sales Engineer - Zaiput Flow Technologies
Wednesday: 12.40to13.00
Stage 1
The State-of-The-Nation – Positioning the UK within the Global Chemical Market
Thomas Birk Managing Director - BASF UK & Ireland
Wednesday: 12.40to13.00
Stage 3
Maximizing the user of Mobile Devices and Wearables in a Hazardous Environment
Carl Henderson Global Account Manager - Pepperl+Fuchs GB Ltd
Wednesday: 12.40to13.00
Stage 4
Asset Management - How to identify critical assets and maintenance requirements based on existing data
Matthias Gast Sales Manager, Digital Solutions - SAMSON AG
Wednesday: 13.00to14.00
Stage 3
An Employer View on Skills for Competence & Compliance - Hosted by Cogent Skills
Neil Smith Head of Workforce Development - Cogent Skills
Wednesday: 13.00to14.00
Stage 3
An Employer View on Skills for Competence & Compliance - Hosted by Cogent Skills
Justine Fosh Chief Executive Officer - Cogent Skills
Wednesday: 13.00to14.00
Stage 3
An Employer View on Skills for Competence & Compliance - Hosted by Cogent Skills
Stephen Elliott Chief Executive - Chemical Industries Association
Wednesday: 13.00to14.00
Stage 3
An Employer View on Skills for Competence & Compliance - Hosted by Cogent Skills
Graham Smith Site Director - LANXESS Widnes
Wednesday: 13.00to13.20
Stage 1
The Landscape Explained: The North East’s Thriving Process Cluster
Philip Aldridge Chief Executive Officer - North East Process Industry Cluster (NEPIC)
Wednesday: 13.00to13.20
Stage 2
Chemical Sector skills challenges and industry led contextualised training & competence solutions
James McIntosh Director of Skills - CATCH
Wednesday: 13.00to13.20
Stage 4
Retrofit heat transfer solution improves product retention
Nathan Hill Thermal Process Engineer - CALGAVIN
Wednesday: 13.20to13.40
Stage 1
Circular Economy in Chemical Distribution
Russel Argo President - Brenntag Essentials North Europe
Wednesday: 13.20to13.40
Stage 2
Novel Applications using Polyvinyl Alcohol in Pharmaceutical Industry
Shilpa Mistry Head of Pharma, UK & Ireland at Chemlink Specialities Ltd
Wednesday: 13.20to13.40
Stage 4
Decarbonisation and sustainability in Chemical factories
Toby Horne (replacing Paul Hingley) Account Development Manager
Wednesday: 13.40to14.00
Stage 1
An Inescapable Evolution - eCommerce in the Chemicals Industry and the move towards an enhanced digital customer experience
Mark Mongan EMEA LCD Commercial Manager - Univar Solutions
Wednesday: 13.40to14.00
Stage 2
What is the European Commission’s Chemical Strategy for Sustainability?
Caroline Raine Associate Director - National Chemical Emergency Centre (NCEC)
Wednesday: 13.40to14.00
Stage 4
Drive Energy Performance Through Improved Control
Paul Wann Sales Director – UK & Ireland Projects - Emerson
Wednesday: 14.00to15.15
Stage 1
UK REACH : Implementations and Implications (Hosted by Neil Hollis - BASF plc)
Neil Hollis Regulatory Affairs Manager - BASF plc
Wednesday: 14.00to15.15
Stage 1
UK REACH : Implementations and Implications
Simon Johnson Head of Chemicals Stakeholder Communications and Engagement Team - Defra
Wednesday: 14.00to15.15
Stage 1
UK REACH : Implementations and Implications
Nishma Patel Policy Director - Chemical Industries Association (CIA)
Wednesday: 14.00to15.15
Stage 1
UK REACH : Implementations and Implications
Lara Dickens Managing Director - Chemservice UK Ltd
Wednesday: 14.00to15.15
Stage 1
UK REACH : Implementations and Implications
Mel Biring Global Product Regulatory Advocacy Manager - LUBRIZOL
Wednesday: 14.00to15.15
Stage 1
UK REACH : Implementations and Implications
Darren Abrahams Partner at Steptoe and Johnson LLP
Wednesday: 14.00to15.15
Stage 1
UK REACH : Implementations and Implications
Ciara Dempsey Regulatory Affairs Manager - British Coatings Federation
Wednesday: 14.00to14.20
Stage 2
Daily ‘EnterprisePlus’ RSC member ‘innovation’ focus
Dr. Patrick Dodds Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Hexigone
Wednesday: 14.00to14.20
Stage 3
Understanding why it is so important to ground all road tankers from the hazards of static electricity in combustible atmospheres
James Grimshaw UK Sales - Newson Gale Ltd
Wednesday: 14.00to14.20
Stage 4
An introduction to the UK Innovation ecosystem designed to support your Innovation journey across the Process Industries and Chemistry producing and using spaces and examples of game-changing capabilities available in the UK
Graeme Cruickshank Chief Technology & Innovation Officer - CPI
Wednesday: 14.20to14.40
Stage 2
Sustainability and the circular economy in the paint industry
Dr. Benjamin Naden Senior Research Scientist - PRA World
Wednesday: 14.20to14.40
Stage 3
How the chemical sector can save the polar bears and the turtles
Dr Dana Heldt Synthetic Biology Manager - Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN)
Wednesday: 14.20to14.40
Stage 4
From Data Collection to Actionable Insights: A Best Practice Approach
Dr. Puya Afshar Senior Consultant - Yokogawa UK Ltd
Wednesday: 14.40to15.00
Stage 2
The Paper Industry – A Suitable Case for (Chemical) Treatment
Barry Read Chief Executive - Paper Industry Technical Association (PITA)
Wednesday: 14.40to15.00
Stage 3
Rise of the (Tanker Loading) Robots
Alec Keeler Managing Director, Carbis Loadtec Group Ltd
Wednesday: 14.40to15.00
Stage 4
Why optimising industrial cooling systems pays off
Mark Bennett Business Development Manager, Industrial End Users - Grundfos Pumps
Wednesday: 15.00to15.30
Stage 2
Chemical Materials Design - Insight discussion into latest Chemical Materials Design technologies and the opportunities they present
Matt Reed Strategic Director Materials Innovation Factory (MIF), University of Liverpool
Wednesday: 15.00to15.20
Stage 3
“Limited Quantities – what you need to know”
Robert Symes Managing Director - The Hazchem Network
Wednesday: 15.00 to15.20
Stage 4
nautilUS a bathyscaphic inspection robot
Matthew Beatty Global Advanced Robotic Applications Manager - Sonomatic Limited
Wednesday: 15.00 to15.20
Stage 4
nautilUS a bathyscaphic inspection robot
Michael Burrows Senior Innovation Advisor - RS Components Limited
Wednesday: 15.00 to15.20
Stage 4
nautilUS a bathyscaphic inspection robot
Angelos Plastropoulos Engineering Manager - Innvotek LTD
Wednesday: 15.15to15.45
Stage 1
DIT’s global network - finding new export markets
Alastair Gardner Trade Specialist Chemicals Team - Department for International Trade
Wednesday: 15.20to15.40
Stage 3
Using Patents to Increase Profits and Secure Investment
Dr Greg Stepney Partner | EP and UK Patent Attorney - Withers & Rogers
Wednesday: 15.30to15.50
Stage 2
Performance demands for sustainability, energy efficiency and the circular economy
Jim Palmer Technical Consultant & BASA Technical Officer - BASA
Wednesday: 15.45to16.15
Stage 1
BEIS and the Chemistry Sector
Dr Jo Bray Deputy Director, Chemicals and Plastics Department - Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)
Wednesday: 15.40to16.30
Stage 3
'Young Innovators Award programme' In focus
Dr. Neil Calder Director - Engineered Capabilities Ltd
Wednesday: 15.40to16.30
Stage 3
Fashion, Meet Seaweed: Creating Sustainable Textiles with Alginate Chemistry - 'Young Innovators Programme' In focus
Anna Watkins Director - Uncommon Alchemy Ltd
Wednesday: 15.40to16.30
Stage 3
Wednesday: 15.40to16.30
Stage 3
“Planet Friendly Paint with a Purpose” - 'Young Innovators Programme' In focus
Ameenah Begum Founder - Cos Colours
Wednesday: 15.40to16.30
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