MINI-CONFERENCE
Carbon Reimagined: Sustainable Chemicals & Materials
Wednesday 15.00 to 16.30, Stage 2
Hosted by:
The UK Alliance for Sustainable Chemicals and Materials (UK-ASCM)
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 |
Dr. Mark Corbett
Director - Biorenewables Development Centre (BDC)
Dr. Jen Vanderhoven
Chief Operating Officer - Bio-based and biodegradable Industries Association (BBIA)
Professor Stephen Wallace
University of Edinburgh
Professor James Winterburn
University of Manchester
Professor Peter Styring
University of Sheffield
Dr James Comerford
Founder - Addible