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:

Paul Steele

Tata Steel UK

Head of Future Scrap Strategy

Clare Richardson-Barlow

University of Leeds

Research Fellow in Industrial Decarbonisation

Roger Ablett

Hydro Aluminium UK Ltd

Country MD - UK Extrusion

Richard Curry

Swansea University

Research Programme Manager SUSTAIN

John Bisset

Celsa UK

UK Commercial Manager

Pam Murrell

The Cast Metals Federation

Chief Executive

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:

James Barry

Renewable Parts Ltd

Chief Executive

Fraser Jardine

Howden, A Chart Industries Company

Lead Product Engineer

Mike Clinch

Innoval Technology

Vice President IOM3 & Director and Materials Group Leader

Laura Capper

NatWest Group

Head of Manufacturing & Construction

Cameron Pleydell-Pearce

Swansea University

TATA Steel Chair

Dan Bunting

Advanced Propulsion Centre UK

Head of Business Development

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:

Richard Hart

AMS UK - Architectural & Metal Systems

General Manager

Radu Trancau

Trimble Inc.

Regional Account Manager

Tim Vaesen

United Autosports

Commercial Director

Jonathan Clemens

BCSA

CEO

Danielle Densley Tingley

The University of Sheffield

Senior Lecturer in Architectural Engineering

Simon Buckingham

Volvo Cars

Technical Leader: Sustainable Materials

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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