Rethinking Materials Innovation and Investment Summit

The programme is now live, with material innovation leaders from Unilever, Ganni, Dow, H&M, BMW, and Deliveroo joining the speaker faculty as well as RECOUPs Head of Policy & Infrastructure, Steve Morgan – https://rethinkingmaterials.com/speakers/

This international event provides a platform to connect leaders who are developing and scaling sustainable alternative materials and circular solutions for consumer goods.

Focusing on upstream innovation (design, new materials, and regulation) the summit sets out to connect technology pioneers with investors and corporate partners to scale innovation in new materials for consumer goods – including packaging, textiles, durable goods, and personal hygiene products.

Providing two days of debate and targeted networking with global consumer brands, producers, converters, policymakers, early-stage innovators, and investors – the 2024 agenda offers a unique opportunity to learn from adjacent sectors and gain insights into innovative applications of new materials and technologies that can future-proof your business and achieve more sustainable supply chains.

Key Themes for 2024:

• Sustainability Pathways: Corporate transitioning to net zero and sustainable supply chains
• The Funding Gap: Adapting investment models for next-gen materials and infrastructure
• Sustainable Feedstocks: Capitalising on cross sector collaboration and waste stream valorisation
• AI-Driven Solutions: Using AI as a tool to accelerate the transition to a circular economy
• Regulatory Landscape: Navigating fast-changing legislation at a local and global level
• Traceability & Transparency: Knowing the journey and lifecycle of your material output
• Regenerative & Novel Materials: Innovations in natural fibres, textiles and polymers
• Enhanced Performance: Developments in material properties, durability, and functionality
• Achieving Recyclability: Advances in technology for disassembly and true circularity
• Designing Out Waste: End-to-end product innovation and extended producer responsibility
• The Future is Paper: Enhancing performance with functional and barrier coatings
• Investment Trends: Identifying high-growth solutions and navigating hype cycles