Theatre : Made in the UK
The session focuses on the significant role of metal food cans as an exemplary model for promoting circular economy practices within the packaging industry. With growing concerns about environmental sustainability and waste management, the circular economy approach offers a transformative solution by reimagining waste as a valuable resource.
Discover the transformative impact of Connected Construction in the metal sector. This panel discussion will explore how constructible data and a streamlined flow of information are helping cut costs and…
How are fabricators able to leverage the value of their structural models for production? In this keynote presentation, Chris will demonstrate how you can connect the data from design to production…
Join us for an engaging discussion on the importance of a robust industrial strategy for the UK and the steps needed to successfully implement it. Our distinguished panel of industry…
This talk is the warmup act for the clever people on the Innovation Panel. Think “Have I got news for you”, scheduled before “Question Time”. Challenging; hopefully thought provoking; but…
Join us for a captivating panel discussion that explores the transformative power of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) in driving improved quality, safety, and productivity in real building projects….
As the world moves towards a more sustainable future, the United Kingdom has taken ambitious steps to combat climate change. A significant aspect of this commitment is the legally binding…
Innovators will pitch their new technologies which will transform the metals industry into the future. These innovative businesses are featured in the inaugural innovation pavilion at UK Metals Expo, sponsored…
At Optima, respect is one of our core values. We respect the environment; we respect our clients, and we respect each other. It is therefore a priority for us to…
Join us for an insightful session that celebrates the achievements of leading women in the UK metals industry, while emphasising the importance of creating a more inclusive and diverse business…
Discover the path to a sustainable future of metal use in construction as AHMM shares groundbreaking insights from their Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) research collaboration with UCL’s Institute of Environmental…
This session will focus on the crucial role that UK metals suppliers can play in supporting and accelerating the growth of the offshore wind industry.
In this keynote presentation, we will dive into the revolutionary concept of “Materials as a Service” (MaaS) and its potential to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable production, with…
The lead-acid battery, a 19th-century invention predating the concerns of global warming and recycling, stands as the world’s most successfully recycled commodity item. The lead metal supply chain is therefore…
Circular Economy can mean a whole host of things , and many of them will have impacts on how businesses operate and make a return. Exploring the Practical Implementation of…
Smiths realise that the complexities of supply chain management are quite tedious and sometimes boring. Join them at The Supply Chain Theatre for a refreshing and (hopefully) entertaining take on…
Join us for an engaging panel discussion on how Circular Economy Business Models can play a pivotal role in achieving net zero targets. As the urgency to combat climate change…
Explore valuable insights and perspectives on the ongoing race between reusing and recycling and discover the key factors that can unlock the economic viability of recycled aluminium in manufacturing. Areas…
Within a defined (and limited) sectoral carbon budget for the next 30 years, how does a global industry – responsible for 2% of anthropogenic emissions today and essential for the…
Are you ready to shape the future of construction and drive sustainability across the entire supply chain? Discover how architects, contractors, clients, and stakeholders can navigate challenges and deliver a…
In a world where cash use is changing, The Royal Mint took inspiration from its origins in metalwork and design to forge a new future… The Royal Mint is the…
The panel discussion aims to explore the crucial partnership between the solar industry and the UK metals sector in realising the government’s ambitious target of generating 70GW of solar energy…
The steel sector is moving towards Net Zero, but steel companies have also to take into account other sustainability issues that are important to move to a more sustainable world….
Great Britain now has its own robust regulatory framework for goods – the UKCA marking, and the UK’s domestic regime seeks to ensure consumers are protected from unsafe, and non-compliant…
The panel discussion aims to inspire actionable insights, strategies, and collaborations that will foster a resilient and future-ready metals industry. By investing in the workforce’s capabilities and adaptability, the metals…
In this thought-provoking panel discussion, we draw inspiration from the groundbreaking book “Sustainable Materials with Both Eyes Open” by Allwood, Cullen, et al. to explore the critical importance of adopting…
Delve into the latest advancements in aluminium metal forming techniques and technologies and the practical implementation of these techniques across various sectors.
In this thought-provoking panel discussion, we delve into the transformative impact of autonomous vehicles on our future and explore the significant implications this technological revolution holds for metals suppliers. As…
Connected Construction’ recently has become a hot topic, especially in the last 2 years during the pandemic. But what does it actually mean in practice for the Metals industry? Learn…
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