Scaling Innovative Materials for Circular Systems

The Rethinking Materials Summit, taking place in London on April 28-29, 2026, is a premier event for driving partnerships and investment in synthetic materials, bio-based alternatives, and circular solutions. 

Focused on upstream innovation—material selection and designing out waste—the agenda offers actionable insights to future-proof businesses across packaging, textiles, durable goods, beauty and hygiene categories.
 

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Key discussions will explore advancements in next-generation materials, scalability, commercialisation pathways, and applications for sustainable consumer goods. 


Designed for C-Suite and Director-level decision-makers, this two-day event offers unparalleled opportunities for strategic networking and staying ahead in the rapidly evolving materials landscape. Don’t miss the chance to engage with global brands, producers, policymakers, and innovators shaping the future of sustainable growth.

Who Will You Meet?

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2025 Advisory Board 

Our Advisory Board includes senior executives from leading companies in materials. They ensure our agenda tackles real industry challenges and creates genuine value for attendees.

 

Key Themes

Regulatory and Policy Frameworks

Regulatory and Policy Frameworks: Stimulating action and incentivising innovation

Achieving Circularity

Achieving Circularity: Advancing mono-materials and system change enablers

Sustainability vs Cost

Sustainability vs Cost: Navigating green premiums for new materials in low-margin markets

Innovation for Scale

Innovation for Scale: Technology licensing, collaborative partnerships and system integration

Critical Raw Materials

Critical Raw Materials: Achieving resilient and diversified supply chains

Better Plastics

Better Plastics: Sustainable reformulations and circular solutions

Data-Driven Traceability

Data-Driven Traceability: Enhancing resource management and material flow transparency

Going Fibre-Based

Going Fibre-Based: Advancing performance and circularity of functional barrier coatings

Side Stream Circularity

Side Stream Circularity: Creating value from waste and by-products

Nature-Inspired Innovation

Nature-Inspired Innovation: Biomimicry and natural occurring polymers transforming consumer products

Financing the Green Transition

Financing the Green Transition: Investment, partnership strategies and innovative funding models

Greenwash to Green Deployment

Greenwash to Green Deployment: Fostering trust and breaking new ground through consortia

Key Themes

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