Free to Attend Conference Programme

In addition to hundreds of exhibitors, UK Metals Expo features a seminar programme with 40 sessions across 4 themed stages.

Join the UK Metals Expo Seminar Programme to stay ahead of the competition in the metal industry. Our informative sessions cover the latest trends and innovations in manufacturing, supply chain management, sustainability, and more. Network with hundreds of manufacturers, engineers, and industry leaders and discover new solutions to drive your business forward. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and gain valuable insights into the future of the metal industry.

All our sessions are free to attend and open for you to drop in as you please.

Theatre 1

The Big Issue

Industrial Strategy | Best practice | Manufacturing | Engineering

Join industry leaders to tackle the steel industry’s most pressing challenges. Explore strategies for growth, best practices in steel manufacturing, and innovations in key sectors such as construction, hydrogen, electric vehicles (EVs), and renewable energy. Be part of the conversation shaping the future of steel production and its role in a sustainable, low-carbon economy.

Speakers include:

Peter Quinn

Tata Steel Europe

Head of Environmental Policy & Strategy

Gabriella Nizam

CELSA Steel UK

Head of Sustainability & Strategy

Jon Bolton

The Materials Processing Institute

Chairman

Catryn Newton

Bute Energy

Director, Communications and Community Investment

Timothy Stock

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ)

Head of Green Industrial Strategy

Lord Rupert Redesdale

UK Metals Expo

Conference Chairman

Theatre 2

Sustainability and Circular Economy

Strategies | Resources | Recycling | Net Zero | Founding

Explore sustainable manufacturing in the aluminium industry. Discover innovative recycling methods, strategies for reducing carbon emissions, and how the sector is embracing circular economy principles to drive efficiency and sustainability. Learn how aluminium can be a key player in the transition to a greener future.

Speakers include:

Mike Blakeney

Cobalt Institute

Head of Government and Public Affairs

Siuzana Jones

JLR

Supply chain sustainability

Dan Bunting

Advanced Propulsion Centre UK

Head of Business Development

Marcus Henry

Jaguar Land Rover

Research Manager

Simon Buckingham

Volvo Cars

Technical Leader: Sustainable Materials

Laura Capper

NatWest Group

Head of Manufacturing & Construction

Theatre 3

Innovation & Technology

Engineering | Manufacturing | Process | Productivity | Case Studies

Stay ahead with the latest innovations in manufacturing, materials science, and process technologies. From automation and AI to new industrial applications, this theatre will showcase how technology is driving productivity and competitive growth in the metals industry.

Speakers include:

Roy Fishwick

Cleveland Steel & Tubes Ltd

Managing Director

Matthew Teague

Tata Steel

Senior Architect

Jonathan Davis

William Hare Ltd

Associate Technical Director

Ella Quigley

Tata Steel UK

Principal Research Engineer - Building Performance

Pam Murrell

The Cast Metals Federation

Chief Executive

Simon Chatwin

Design4Structures

Director of Construction Modelling

Theatre 4

Supply Chain, Trade & Policy

Explore how to build resilient supply chains and future-proof your business against market turbulence. Discuss strategies for navigating shifting market trends, geopolitical risks, and supply chain disruptions. Gain insights into local sourcing, re-shoring, and the policies that will shape the future of global supply chains.

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