2050 CONNECTED CONFERENCE
Day 1: Manufacturers Connected Forum
A dedicated day for manufacturers to gain the knowledge, insights, and practical strategies needed to meet sustainbility commitments and navigate evolving regulations.
Through expert-led seminars and real-world insight, this high-value forum will provide clear guidance on circularity, compliance, and sustainable business practices, equipping manufacturers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing market.
Day 2: Scope 3 and Supply Chain Collaboration
Bringing together the entire supply chain and market including manufacturers, distributors, specifiers, contractors, facility managers, architects, energy providers, consulting engineers, and end-users, to tackle supply chain decarbonisation challenges and drive industry-wide transformation.
A dynamic programme of keynote presentations, interactive workshops, and sector-specific discussions that will explore practical approaches for better supply chain collaboration. A C-suite Leadership Forum will offer senior executives dedicated space to discuss supply chain resilience, policy alignment, and commercial strategy, with active participation from government representatives.
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Event breakdown
Day 1: Manufacturers Connected Forum
Focus
9:30 - 16:00
A dedicated day for manufacturers to gain essential knowledge, insights, and practical strategies to meet net zero commitments, navigate evolving regulations, and enhance supply chain sustainability.
Key Highlights:
STRATEGIC & REGULATORY INSIGHTS
Connected 2050: A Manufacturer’s Roadmap
Panel discussion on the regulatory, market, and supply chain shifts shaping the future of manufacturing.
Understanding UK Product Standards & Compliance
Insights into evolving UK energy-related product regulations and compliance requirements.
BEAMA’s Connected 2050 Hub
An introduction to BEAMA’s digital resource centre, supporting manufacturers in achieving sustainability goals.
SUSTAINABILITY AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Navigating EU Sustainability Regulations
Understanding the impact of the EU Omnibus Simplification Package on sustainability reporting.
Preparing for Digital Product Passports
Upcoming requirements for product tracking, transparency, and compliance.
Embodied Carbon & Life Cycle Assessments
The role of LCA and EPDs in sustainability planning and regulatory frameworks.
INTERACTIVE PANELS AND INNOVATION DISCUSSIONS
PANEL: Overcoming Challenges in Reporting Embodied Carbon
Industry leaders discuss best practices and innovations for embodied carbon reporting.
Understanding the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
A breakdown of CBAM timelines, impact assessments, and manufacturer readiness.
AFTERNOON DEEP DIVE SESSIONS
UK Sustainability Disclosure Requirements
What manufacturers need to know about new reporting obligations and compliance timelines.
Building Common Standards for Environmental Action
The role of industry-led standards in achieving sustainability goals.
Engaging Suppliers for a Greener Supply Chain
Strategies for effective supplier engagement and overcoming sustainability barriers.
PANEL: Bringing Supply Chain Partners into Sustainability Efforts
Exploring collaboration, material availability, cost challenges, and long-term stability in sustainable supply chains.
Day 2: Scope 3 and Supply Chain Collaboration
Focus
9:30 - 16:00
Uniting manufacturers, distributors, specifiers, contractors, facility managers, architects, consulting engineers, end-users and government representatives to address Scope 3 emissions, regulatory challenges, and sustainable supply chain collaboration.
Key Highlights:
POLICY INSIGHTS
Government Policy & Business Decarbonisation
Insights on fostering collaboration and market-driven decarbonisation.
PANEL: Balancing Environmental Specification Requirements
Industry leaders discuss how to meet increasing environmental specifications while maintaining efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Digital Innovations in Energy Management & Lighting Systems
Exploring the role of technology in optimising energy use and sustainability strategies.
SUPPLY CHAIN & SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY
Engaging Manufacturers to Reduce Scope 3 Emissions
Best practices for integrating sustainability into supplier engagement strategies.
Making Green Claims
Avoiding greenwashing and ensuring credibility in sustainability communications.
Demystifying Avoided or Scope 4 Emissions
Understanding how to account for avoided emissions within sustainability frameworks.
Making Sense of Life Cycle Assessment Reports
How to interpret and apply LCA reports for project sustainability assessments.
PANEL Q&A: Understanding Product Embodied Carbon
Expert-led discussion on measuring, reporting, and reducing embodied carbon in products.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS AND LEADERSHIP DISCUSSIONS
How Specifiers Influence Sustainable Product Development
The role of specifiers in driving sustainable design and procurement decisions.
The Net Zero Carbon Building Standard
A practical introduction to industry-wide carbon reduction benchmarks.
Upcoming Regulations to Drive Supply Chain Decarbonisation
A forward look at the regulatory landscape and its impact on supply chains.
PANEL: Balancing Cost & Net Zero Goals
Strategies for aligning financial constraints with sustainability targets.
Royal College of Physicians
Rich in history, yet designed for the needs of today, the Royal College of Physicians is an award-winning, modern building overlooking Regent’s Park. The impressive portfolio of purpose-designed facilities includes meeting rooms, auditoriums, exhibition spaces and dining facilities, with a good mixture of old and new styles to suit all tastes. The building has an atmosphere of space and light, with stylish modern architecture, as well as a private garden ideal for outdoor events.
