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SUMMARY:11th International Conference on Sustainable Design and Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:SDM-2024 will consist of keynote talks\, oral presentations\, invited sessions and workshops. It will cover the theory and applications of sustainable design and manufacturing\, and related areas\, whilst providing an excellent platform for the presentation and discussion of new data and concepts\, leading to knowledge exchange and the generation of new ideas. \nThe conference proceedings will be published by Springer as book chapters in a volume of the KES Smart Innovation Systems and Technologies series\, submitted for indexing in Scopus and Thomson-Reuters Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI) and the Web of Science.
URL:https://transfire-hub.org/event/11th-international-conference-on-sustainable-design-and-manufacturing/
LOCATION:Hotel Vila Galé\, R. De São Fernando 5\, 9100-173 Santa Cruz\, Portugal
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Final TransFIRe Celebration Event
DESCRIPTION:Join the TransFIRe team for an event celebrating the culmination of the TransFIRe project on Wednesday 12 June in Lecture Room 16 at the Cranfield Management Development Centre\, Cranfield University \nThe event will summarise the achievements and research outputs of TransFIRe over the three years of the project and will discuss the legacy and next steps for the Foundation Industries. \nAdd this event to your calendar		\n			\n		\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n		\n	\n	\n				\n				\n					Agenda\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Venue / Accommodation\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Dinner\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					About \n				\n			\n			\n\n				\n					Agenda for Wednesday 12th June \n09.00\nRegistration \n09.30\nWelcome and introduction\nRosa Wilkinson\, Director of Policy\, High Value Manufacturing Catapult\n \n09.35\nOpening address\nProfessor Karen Holford\, Chief Executive and Vice Chancellor\, Cranfield University \n09.45\nNew polymeric materials from industrial chemical waste streams\, with applications in durable coatings and wastewater treatment\nProfessor Justin Perry and Professor Matt Unthank\, Northumbria University \nThere are a range of carbon based materials that are currently undervalued or even unvalued by the foundation industries which we have shown can be converted into materials with identified use cases as an alternative to them being sent for landfill or energy recovery. We will show that the unrecyclable fraction of the PET recycling process can be converted into an alkyd polymer using biosourced or waste fillers to create a robust coating for industrial applications needing durability. In another case study\, we will show that the range of waste polysaccharides from the paper and food sectors can be used as "drop in" alternatives to petrochemical monomers making plastic films and coatings which can be entirely biosourced and are suitable for a range of application including waste water treatment (which is under trial at a pilot scale by Northumbrian Water). Finally we will show that whilst the chemical industry forms a complicated network of material inputs and outputs\, it is possible to map this to facilitate industrial symbiosis at a regional and hopefully national scale. \n10.05\nA realistic route to decarbonization of the UK cement and concrete industry by 2050\nDr Michal Drewniok and Dr Hisham Hafez\, University of Leeds \nThe UK cement industry is responsible for 7MtCO2\, approximately 2.1% of total territorial UK CO2 emissions and approximately 9% of the UK's manufacturing emissions. This impact can be reduced by using low-carbon cement replacement materials (Supplementary Cementitious Materials – SCM) or alternative fuels. Carbon intensity of the final product which is a structure made from concrete can be reduced further by layout and structural optimisation\, waste reduction as well as better concrete mix design. In system terms\, increase reuse and refurbishment of concrete structures can reduce the cement and concrete demand and therefore reduce CO2 emissions. \nWhile each of these steps have a relatively marginal CO2 reduction potential\, their combination can achieve much larger CO2 savings. This presentation will demonstrate how the combined effect of multiple marginal actions that can be applied today to reduce CO2 emissions from the cement industry. \n10.25\nAnalysing resource efficiency & benchmarking of foundation industries\nProfessor Jonathan Cullen\, University of Cambridge \nWithin the pressing global call for a decarbonised economy\, the UK takes a leading role. The foundation industries are fundamental in this transformation\, though they face significant challenges in reducing carbon emissions. This presentation will deliver insights from the studies conducted on resource efficiency and benchmarking\, examining the resource flows to bring clarity to the use of resources within these sectors. We will analyse key metrics such as energy intensity\, emissions intensity\, and material circularity\, thereby showing their combined effect on the nation's performance indicators. Our analysis provides a clear perspective in recognising opportunities and refining strategic initiatives towards the net-zero emissions target set for 2050. \n10.45\nCoffee break (Atrium) \n11.15\nThermoRecycliSt: Exploring new horizons for waste recycling in Foundation Industries\nDr Ahmed Khalil\, University of Exeter \nThis presentation delves into the innovative Thermodynamic Simulation-Guided Recycling Strategy (ThermoRecycliSt) and its significant contributions to the recycling of waste materials and the use of alternative raw materials in the foundation industries. By leveraging thermodynamic simulation calculations\, ThermoRecycliSt effectively predicts phase changes in both individual waste materials and integrated raw mixes\, primarily within the refractories industry\, and including the ceramic\, cement and glass foundation industries. This efficient screening tool assesses the suitability of waste materials\, thus offering broad guidance for diverse foundation industries aiming to enhance resource utilisation and environmental sustainability. \nKey case studies demonstrate ThermoRecycliSt's impact. The "Recycling Refractory Waste" project\, in collaboration with Trent and Parkinson-Spencer Refractories Ltd\, showcased the strategy's ability to improve raw material mix performance and identify applications for refractory systems. The "Wienerberger Model-Driven Sustainable Brick Manufacturing Case Study" demonstrated the potential of integrating agricultural waste\, such as sugarcane bagasse\, into bricks. ThermoRecycliSt and empirical correlations predicted essential properties (e.g.\, mechanical strength\, porosity) for optimising waste incorporation in bricks to achieve energy-saving benefits. Together\, these case studies highlight ThermoRecycliSt's versatility and its vital role in shaping sustainable waste recycling practices across foundation industries. \n11.35\nNatural coatings for paper packaging\nDr Simon Curling and Jennifer Woods\, Bangor University\n \nThe use of plastics in packaging has come under a lot of scrutiny in the past few years due to its persistence in the environment. Plastic is an undeniable effective material but are there alternatives? Paper and card are one obvious alternative\, however\, these are not an effective material when liquid or grease is present. Treatments such as films or coatings can be added to improve these properties but if they are made from plastics this may remove the benefit of using paper in the first place! \nNew processes can use biodegradable polymers as films or use technology to remove the films\, although current interest is in recycling and repulping the paper rather than degrading.  In addition\, natural coating materials\, using seaweed and beeswax have also been developed in association with Wipak Ltd. \nThis presentation will discuss the developments into repulping these new materials and the promising results in the methods of application and resultant properties of using natural coating materials. \n11.55\nIndustrial Symbiosis: from research activities to new applications?\nDr Lampros Litos\, Cranfield University \nAs companies are always looking for new ways to reduce their carbon footprint\, substitution of raw materials can be worth exploring. In some cases\, process waste can be a particularly valuable feedstock. In looking for novel use cases for waste material in foundation industries the concept of industrial symbiosis offers a valuable paradigm for research and development of new applications. \nIn the first instance companies are looking for a like-for-like substitution of virgin materials with waste. If direct substitution is not an option\, barriers to new opportunities quickly arise. Some barriers can be strategic\, technological\, organisational or simply economical and though technically possible to overcome\, the effort and resource for additional R&D require a strong business case attached to it. Afterall\, using waste material as feedstock can only be economical within a limited geographic radius. \nTaking a cross-cutting view of the technology working groups in Transfire\, the workstream created workshops and industry engagement opportunities for industry partners to exchange ideas and information on waste. In addition\, the workstream took a deeper dive into the complexity and effort required for process technologies to be adopted\, making an assessment of adoption readiness against different foundation industries. \n12.15\nBenchmarking of UK glass manufacturing for the identification of potential energy efficiency improvements\nProfessor Paul Bingham\, Sheffield Hallam University \nThis presentation will cover work to investigate the compositions of commercial soda-lime-silica glasses currently present in the UK market\, as there is a lack of recent research on the subject\, with the most recent studies now being over 20 years old. The differences uncovered in composition of current commercial glass compositions\, compared to glasses from 30 to 40 years ago\, has shed light on the direction of travel and reasons for adjustments to UK glass compositions over recent decades\, but it also provides insights and predictions into the future trends. Crucially\, it also illustrates opportunities for glass manufacturers to modify or adjust their glass compositions to enable lower melting temperatures\, thereby reducing energy demand and fuel carbon emissions. It also de-risks compositional modifications for a glass manufacturer by highlighting that other manufacturers have already successfully commercially implemented such changes. \n12.35\nLunch (Restaurant 3\, 1 and 7) \n13.35\nEquity\, Diversity and Inclusion in the Foundation Industries – International Women in Engineering Day session \nProfessor Sue Black OBE\, Durham University and Jo Stansfield\,  TransFIRe’s Senior Equity\, Diversity and Inclusion Project Manager\, and Founder of Inclusioneering Limited\n \nJoin us for a live recording of a very special episode of The Equity Edge podcast.  Hosted by Professor Sue Black and Jo Stansfield\, the Equity Edge is all about shaping tomorrow’s foundation industries\, with a focus on equity\, diversity\, and inclusion (EDI)\, and how it can help us achieve a sustainable and fairer future. \nThis special episode celebrates International Women in Engineering Day\, held annually on 23rd June\, and highlights the amazing achievements of women engineers and exciting career opportunities for girls.  We will be joined by a panel of guests who will share their stories\, experiences and insight as women working in the Foundation Industries - these include: \n\nSarah Connolly\, Innovation Lead\, Innovate UK\nDr Lorraine Ferris\, Royce Fellow\, Henry Royce Institute\nLucy Smith\, Head of Transformation\, Materials Processing Institute\n\n14.30\nCrossing fences and building bridges: Understanding barriers to community-industrial partnerships for energy transitions\nProfessor Steve Yearley\, University of Edinburgh  \nThis presentation will give a flavour of key WS3 activities\, in particular the research on four topics: indicators and metrics for firms’ SD/environmental performance; GIS modelling in the context of circularising spent sand and other resources; business-to-business learning; and the User Journey approach to mapping key participants’ understanding of the problem- and opportunity-space. \nThe rest of the talk will focus in a little more detail on our fifth issue – understanding the barriers to (and scope for) community-industrial partnerships for energy transitions. FIs are typically hot processes where firms find it hard to re-use all the ‘waste’ heat on the premises (to heat offices or pre-heat materials etc). The key question then is: what gets in the way of them sharing that valuable energy with the communities in which they’re located? \nOur results highlight key issues on the supply side\, such as contractual and legal barriers for firms which think of sharing their heat and difficulties they experience relating to ambiguous emissions “Scopes” and carbon accounting schemes. Critical too are demand-side issues among the potential customers for their heat; for example attitudes and perceptions of industrial waste heat. The talk will finish by highlighting the risk of FIs missing the boat in the current energy transition and being left behind: how do FIs compare with other emerging sources of (waste) heat for community use? \n14.50\nCoffee break (Atrium) \n15.20\nSustainability solutions for the metal industry\nProfessor Rossi Setchi\, Cardiff University \nThis talk will highlight some of the work of the TransFIRe team with two champions of sustainability and circular economy in the UK. The first case study includes detailed chemical analysis of a range of by-products and investigating opportunities to transform these by-products into valuable resources for the steel making industry and other foundation industries. The second study focuses on the recycling of electronic waste (e-waste) to recover precious metals. It introduces the team's methodology for modelling material and energy flows within the e-waste recycling process. \n15.40\nScaling and accelerating the innovation needed to drive the transformation of the foundation industries\nDr Graham Hillier\, FRSA\, Chair\, Foundation Industries Sustainability Consortium (FISC) \nIn this talk we will look at the importance of the foundation industries in a developed society and how we can go about creating a leading set of sustainable low carbon and resource efficient industries for the future. We will consider how research is translated through to innovation and then applied to manufacturing with a focus on the future development of these industries that truly are the foundation of our economy. \n16.10\nEvent wrap up \n16.15\nEvent close \n\n				\n								\n					Venue\nLecture Room 16\, Cranfield Management Development Centre \nHow to find us - Cranfield campus \nLocal Taxi \nThe local taxi company is called Skyline - Skyline Taxis | Book Taxi Milton Keynes | Northampton | Bedford | Flitwick \nYou can prebook taxis via their app or by calling.  A taxi from Milton Keynes Train Station will cost around £14.  A taxi from Bedford Train Station will cost around £20. \n\nParking\nThere is free parking at the CMDC. \n\nAccommodation\nAccommodation can be booked directly with the conference venue - CMDC – Venue Cranfield - for a rate of £113.95pp for bed and breakfast – you can do this by calling 01234 754820 or by sending an email to cmdcreservations@cranfield.ac.uk. \nAt the time of booking\, you will require credit card details to guarantee your room booking. \n  \n\n				\n								\n					Conference Dinner Details \nPlease note that bookings for the conference dinner are now closed and we can no longer accommodate any further guests. \nTuesday 11th June - B239\, Lounge 2 and Restaurant 2 CMDC \n18.45: Welcome Drink (a welcome drink will be provided on arrival and further drinks can be purchased from the bar) (Lounge 2) \n19.15:  Dinner (Restaurant 2) \n\nMenu \nStarter:\nChilled cucumber and dill soup (v) with Heirloom cherry tomatoes\, pickled shallot and micro cress. \nMain Course:\nRoasted chicken supreme\, chicken and basil veloute\, polenta\, lemon and olive oil slice\, balsamic roasted Mediterranean vegetable stack \nor \nCourgette\, fennel and soya bean fritters (v)\, lemon and dill sour cream\, polenta\, lemon and olive oil slice\, balsamic roasted Mediterranean vegetable stack \nDessert:\nEarl grey and dark chocolate pot\, french macaroon\, chocolate spears and digestive crumb \nFreshly brewed coffee and petit fours \n\n				\n								\n					Join the TransFIRe team for an event celebrating the culmination of the TransFIRe project on Wednesday 12 June at Cranfield Management Development Centre at Cranfield University . \nAs TransFIRe draws to a close\, this event will showcase key findings from a range of our transformational research projects\, undertaken in collaboration with a wide range of industrial partners from across the foundation industries.  We will discuss lessons learnt\, how these might be relevant or useful to other sectors\, next steps for our partners and how the legacy will continue. \nThis event will be aimed at anyone working within the foundation industries and their supply chains and will be a great opportunity for networking. \n  \n 
URL:https://transfire-hub.org/event/final-transfire-celebration-event/
LOCATION:Lecture Room 16\, Cranfield Management Development Centre (CMDC)\, College Road\, Cranfield\, Bedfordshire\, MK43 0AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference,Workshop
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240425
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SUMMARY:Materials Research Exchange (MRE) 2024
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate 10 years of Materials Research Exchange (MRE)\, we are ushering in a ground-breaking transformation for 2024 by introducing four exciting flagship events all in one spectacular experience! \nThis unique event is your gateway to the world of materials innovation\, featuring an exhibition\, investor showcase\, and cross-cutting seminars on technology transfer from the UK’s world-class research base. \nWhat’s on\nPrepare to be amazed as MRE 2024 delves into a diverse range of materials\, from nanotechnology to biomaterials\, textiles\, polymers\, metals\, glass\, and more. These materials are not just theoretical concepts but critical building blocks for real-world applications\, including energy\, construction\, packaging\, marine\, automotive\, and low carbon technologies. \nMRE is a catalyst for progress. Through cross-cutting presentations\, thought-provoking panel discussions\, and an investor showcase brimming with potential\, MRE fosters an environment of knowledge-sharing and cross-sector interactions. MRE is where the UK’s research and innovation excellence in materials meets the world of UK product manufacturers and forward-thinking investors. \nThis is your chance to connect with the materials community to collaborate\, exchange ideas\, and adopt the latest advances in materials science. \nFlagship events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCircular Critical Materials Conference\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReimagining Materials and Manufacturing Showcase\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGRIPS Conference\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInvestor Showcase\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy attend?\nMRE brings an opportunity to network with over 1500 delegates from the materials community: researchers\, academics\, industry\, government\, investors and innovators from various fields to explore and discuss cutting-edge developments in materials science and technology. For our international attendees\, this is a unique opportunity to witness the UK’s world-leading capability in new materials development and meet with potential collaborators
URL:https://transfire-hub.org/event/materials-research-exchange-mre-2024/
LOCATION:Business Design Centre\, 52 Upper St\, London\, N1 0QH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Innovate UK - KTN":MAILTO:neelam.mughal@iuk.ktn-uk.org
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240308
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SUMMARY:TMS 2024 Annual Meeting & Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition brings together more than 4\,000 engineers\, scientists\, business leaders\, and other professionals in the minerals\, metals\, and materials fields for a comprehensive\, cross-disciplinary exchange of technical knowledge.
URL:https://transfire-hub.org/event/tms-2024-annual-meeting-exhibition/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Orlando\, Orlando\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240203
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SUMMARY:Here to Hope 2024
DESCRIPTION:‘Here to Hope 2024’\, is an annual gathering of enthusiasts for industrial sustainability.  The programme is structured around the need for Industrial Transformation to happen at scale and speed with an extra focus on Regenerative Manufacturing.  The agenda is flexible and will also offer opportunities to meet your needs. \nThis is a programme about the future and sprinting into it with purpose for what the planet needs most.  We want you to think about your impact\, your careers and your PhDs within this context and make the most of this time set aside for conversations and exploration.  Part of the time will be spent tackling specific issues to allow our thinking to move to reality (we will be leading sessions on Regenerative Manufacturing for example)\, and some of the time will be spent discussing how we cope as individuals. \nNOTE:  Standard Registration is not free of charge.  When you register\, you will need to select at least one of the nights’ accommodation for the registration to become valid. The fee is £220.00 for 4 nights or £55.00 per night. \nLast Booking Date for this Event- 20th December 2023
URL:https://transfire-hub.org/event/here-to-hope-2024/
LOCATION:YHA Castleton Losehill Hall\, Hope Valley\, Derbyshire\, S33 8WB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Cambridge":MAILTO:fb285@cam.ac.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231207
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SUMMARY:TFI Network+ Conference
DESCRIPTION:This in-person conference will bring together the Foundation Industries community to discuss the latest innovations and developments. There will be many chances to network throughout the event\, as well as poster sessions\, Q+A and a conference dinner. \n 
URL:https://transfire-hub.org/event/tfi-network-conference/
LOCATION:Mercure Sheffield\, St Pauls Hotel and Spa\, 119 Norfolk Street\, Sheffield\, S1 2JE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231207
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SUMMARY:19th Global Conference on Sustainable Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:The GCSM serves as a global forum for academics\, researchers\, and specialists from universities\, research institutes and industry across the globe\, working on topics related to sustainable manufacturing. A unique feature of the GCSM conference series is its integration of industrial engineering perspectives\, sustainable manufacturing applications in emerging and developing countries\, as well as education and workforce development for advancing sustainable manufacturing. \nSustainable Manufacturing is the buzzword for our global conference\, taking place annually since 2003 and returning to South America for the second time in 19 years. The conference aims to exploit manufacturing engineering potentials for bridging the gap between awareness on sustainability challenges and means to systematically and concretely cope with them. \nTo overcome the challenges of global sustainability becomes an ever more urgent task\, as the awareness about imbalanced wealth distribution\, climate change and lack of holistic responsibility in investments are considerably rising. Interdisciplinary discourse and reasonable action in learning and teaching on topics such as circular technology and economy\, distribution of labour for comprehensive human development\, careful use of natural resources and prudence are responsibilities of global citizens.
URL:https://transfire-hub.org/event/19th-global-conference-on-sustainable-manufacturing/
LOCATION:Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires\, Buenos Aires\, Argentina
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231116T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231116T163000
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Circular Economy Innovation
DESCRIPTION:CENTS Research Showcase and Celebration Event 2023\nThursday 16th November 2023\, Al-Qasimi Room\, Royal Academy of Engineering\, Prince Philip House\, London\nJoin us at the CENTS Network’s End-of-Project Celebration Event\, as we mark four years of dedicated effort and a steadfast mission: fostering a vibrant community of practice with a specific focus on applying Circular Economy principles within Sustainable Transportation systems. \nIn partnership with our management team\, the network’s members\, and valued partners\, we have collaboratively generated impactful outcomes. These outcomes have laid the pathways\, cultivated critical mass\, and added to the necessary thought leadership in realising a Circular Economy Transition. \nNow\, we arrive at the pivotal question: what’s next? We’ve extended invitations to policymakers\, business leaders\, industry experts\, academia\, and additional stakeholders. Together\, we will continue to amplify the networks legacy and chart the course forward \n\nAbout the event\n\nCircular Economy research showcase for Sustainable Transportation Systems\nNetworking with key stakeholders from across the supply chain\nHear from leading experts and distinguished researchers in the field\nMake new connections\, and find future collaborators for partnership working\n\nThis event will be of interest to\n\n\n\n\nEnvironmental Researchers\, NGOs and Changemakers\nTransportation Industry Professionals\nCircular Economy Enthusiasts\nData and Technology Experts\nAcademic and Research Communities\nGovernment and Policy Stakeholders\nIndustry Associations\n\n  \nReserve your place today\, and we look forward to welcoming you on November 16th 2023 at the Al-Qasimi Room\, Royal Academy of Engineering\, Prince Philip House. \nCelebration and Showcase Event (warwick.ac.uk)
URL:https://transfire-hub.org/event/celebrating-circular-economy-innovation/
LOCATION:Royal Academy of Engineering\, Prince Philip House\, London\, SW1Y 5DG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231018
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SUMMARY:Foundation Industry Forum
DESCRIPTION:An interactive programme of events to share insights and learning across foundation industries to support progression towards transformation. The forum includes a series of workshops with the opportunity for you to meet industry experts and leading academics. \nSocial Media: #FIForum \n		\n			\n		\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n		\n	\n	\n				\n				\n					Agenda\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Registration\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Hotels\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					About the event\n				\n			\n			\n\n				\n					Monday 16 October\n12.00  Registration Lunch and Networking \n13.00  Welcome and Introduction \n13.30  The Challenge Landscape: The Foundation Industries (FI) and Beyond\n\nAn informative session about the current and future FI landscape \n\n\n\n\n\nBruce Adderley\, Challenge Director - Transforming Foundation Industries at Innovate UK\nGraham Hillier\, FISC and EconoMISER Project Chair\nNeelam Mughal\, Knowledge Transfer Manager\, Innovate UK KTN\nProfessor Ian Reaney\, Director\, TFI Network+\n\n\n\n\n\nThis sessions will cover: \n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is the FI landscape looking like?\nMain areas of activities\nWhat can we learn from this?\n\n\n\n\n\n14.30  Break \n15.00  Panel Discussion: How can the foundation industries attract funding for innovation? \nTransforming our foundation industries (cement\, ceramics\, chemicals\, glass\, metals and paper) with new\, technology-focused and circular business models require access to finance. Foundation industries (FIs) are capital extensive making it difficult to compete with new plants from the developing world. Micro\, small\, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) find it even harder to access the funding they need to thrive and succeed. \nBanks and investor partners are keen to support innovations that meet the growing demand for more sustainable products in the sector. In this panel discussion\, we bring together business\, banks\, investment funds and others to explore the theme ‘Access to funding and finance for the FIs’. \n\nWhat are the existing investment/funding opportunities for foundation industries?\nHow can we make foundation industries more attractive to investors?\nHow can we mobilise financial resources for foundation industries to accelerate transformative change?\n\nCome and find out how your business can benefit from these opportunities. \nOn the panel\, we have: \n\nLee Bloodworth\, Relationship Director\, Lloyds Bank\nEmma Fadlon\, Investment Projects Lead\, Innovate UK KTN\nSunny Pahal\, COO of Vintage Cash Cow and Business Development Specialist\nStephen Price\, Investment Director\, Clean Growth Fund\nWendy Whewell\, Head ESG & Climate Change\, Corporate & Commercial\, Santander\n\n  \n16.00  Comfort break \n16.10  Identifying Industrial Symbiosis  \nThe aim of this session is to identify opportunities for industrial symbiosis and new business opportunities for participants’ waste resources. \nFacilitated by International Synergies. \n17.10  Networking and drinks reception \n18.10  Close \n  \nTuesday 17 October\n09.00  Registration and coffee \n09.30  Welcome and introduction \n09.40  Right People for Future Technologies  \nReflections and development on Equity\, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) within the Foundation Industries and the progress being made by Transfire in 2022.  This is an opportunity to share transformation in practice. \n\nWhere/why we started EDI Working Group\nWhat happened in 2022 forum - the discussions and outputs\nOverview what we have done - summary of activities and insights\n\nHow do we get the right people for the future? Discussion \nSharing Insights and Identifying Future ED&I Priorities \n10.30  Industrial Transformation: technologies and change \nThis session will explore examples of the different technologies that are being adopted\, adapted or considered by the Foundation Industries. \n- We will hear from people sharing their examples of successful transformational change \n- There will be a group activity and discussion around current and future technologies being explored or implemented in your business (or that you have insights into) \n- There will be an exploration of what helps or hinders the adoption of new technologies in your organisation \n11.30  Break \n12.00  What are our opportunities for innovation? \nThis session will tackle the innovations and changes that will need to happen for technological transformation in the context of the challenges of reaching Net Zero\, creating sustainable/resilient supply chains and making sure foundation industries in the UK are viable.  We will discuss and share some of the challenges that need to be addressed and identify those that need to be prioritised for action. \nThese discussions will help you and the TransFIRe team to better understand the future challenge agenda. All the challenges suggested will be written up by our team in the summary and you will choose which of the challenges you want to focus on in the afternoon session. \n13.00  Lunch and networking \n14.00  Challenge forum: Creating future transformations \nA series of conversations to collaboratively develop potential pathways that might help us to move forward in core areas such as recruitment\, retention\, management of our people and innovation processes. \nWhat might some of the steps to get us from here to the future goal? \n14.50  Break \n15.20  Opportunities and solutions for monetisation in the wider-eco system  \nFoundation Industries are based in communities and have resources that could be of benefit to others in the area. We want in this session to inspire you to explore possibilities and options for monetisation of your site's eco-system. We are going to share some examples with you to show what we mean about ecosystems and monetisation options\, and then give you the opportunity to be consultants and advise our imaginary scenario companies about what options they might want to explore. \n16.20  Wrap up summary \n16.30  Close \n\n				\n								\n					Registration for this event is now closed. \nPlease contact Joanna Johnson if you have any queries. \n  \n\n				\n								\n					Local hotels \nPlease see below for some suggestions of hotel accommodation in the local area - we bear no responsibility for bookings or quality of accommodation. \nNovotel Leeds Centre - http://bit.ly/3Z3ZTFa\n(5 mins walk to Cloth Hall Court) \nPremier Inn Leeds City Centre (Whitehall Road) - http://bit.ly/40tBSbD\n(6 mins walk to Cloth Hall Court) \nRadisson Blu Hotel – Leeds City Centre - https://www.booking.com/Share-922697\n(6 mins walk to Cloth Hall Court ) \nLeeds Marriot Hotel - http://bit.ly/3z5wmAc\n(6 mins walk to Cloth Hall Court ) \nIbis Styles Leeds City Centre Arena - http://bit.ly/3Y2Lt8s\n(12 mins walk to Cloth Hall Court) \nRoomzzz Leeds City West - https://www.booking.com/Share-E930TV\n(Apartment – 17 mins walk to Cloth Hall Court) \nHoliday Inn Express Leeds City Centre (Cavendish Road) - https://www.booking.com/Share-5G5RB5\n(16 mins walk to Cloth Hall Court) \n\n				\n								\n					An interactive programme of events to share insights and learning across foundation industries to support progression towards transformation. The forum includes a series of workshops with the opportunity for you to meet industry experts and leading academics. \nThis event will be aimed at: \n\nCompanies in foundation industries and their supply chains.\nProfessional membership bodies.\nTrade associations.\nRegional and national government bodies.\nCivic organisations and workers initiatives.\nInnovation support organisations such as the KTN and Catapults.\nConsultancies supporting transforming foundation industries.\nMedia.\nResearchers in foundation industries.\n\nThe purpose of this event will be to: \n\nHear from foundation industries’ stakeholders about major challenges for transformative change and how we might be able to help overcome these.\nShare results from TransFIRe research in collaboration with our project partners.\nKnowledge exchange with other projects from the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund for Transforming Foundation Industries (ISCF TFI).\nHold discussions to progress equality\, diversity and inclusion in the foundation industries.\nHold discussions about dynamics in policy\, regulation\, economy and society that affect the transformation of foundation industries.\nExpand collaborations in support of transforming foundation industries.\n\n  \nA summary of the 2022 Foundation Industry Forum can be found here: \nDay 1 Summary \nDay 2 Summary \nDay 3 Summary \n  \n\n				\n				\n		\n		\n\nMain Sponsors:\n                \n\nSupporters:\n\n                   
URL:https://transfire-hub.org/event/foundation-industry-forum-2023/
LOCATION:Herringbone Suite\, Cloth Hall Court\, Quebec Street\, Leeds\, LS1 2HA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="TransFIRe":MAILTO:joanna.johnson@cranfield.ac.uk
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SUMMARY:10th International Conference on Sustainable Design and Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite contributions for SDM23 taking place in Bari\, Italy as a conference organised by KES International. \nSDM-2023 will consist of keynote talks\, oral presentations\, invited sessions and workshops. It will cover the theory and applications of sustainable design and manufacturing\, and related areas\, whilst providing an excellent platform for the presentation and discussion of new data and concepts\, leading to knowledge exchange and the generation of new ideas. \nThe conference proceedings will be published by Springer as book chapters in a volume of the KES Smart Innovation Systems and Technologies series\, submitted for indexing in Scopus and Thomson-Reuters Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI) and the Web of Science. \nThe deadline for invited contributions is the 21 May 2023. \nFor full information please visit: \nhttp://sdm-23.kesinternational.org \nhttp://sdm-23.kesinternational.org/cms/userfiles/is01.pdf \nPlease pass this onto any colleagues or contacts that may be interested.
URL:https://transfire-hub.org/event/10th-international-conference-on-sustainable-design-and-manufacturing/
LOCATION:Polytechnic University of Bari\, Via Edoardo Orabona\, 4\, 70126 Bari\, Bari\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="KES International":MAILTO:contact@kesinternational.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230909
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SUMMARY:20th International Conference in Manufacturing Research ICMR 2023
DESCRIPTION:The International Conference on Manufacturing Research (ICMR2023) will take place from 6th until 8th of September 2023 at Aberystwyth Business School\, Aberystwyth University\, Wales\, UK. It will include keynote presentations by internationally renowned researchers and industrialists\, as well as papers from academia and industry\, exploring all core areas of advanced and digital manufacturing engineering. Initiated by the Consortium of UK University Manufacturing and Engineering (COMEH)\, ICMR has been the UK’s main manufacturing research conference for 36 years and an international conference since 2003 – bringing researchers\, academics and industrialists together to share their vision\, knowledge and experience\, and discuss emerging trends and new challenges. With the accelerating globalisation of manufacturing in the 21st century\, the urgent need to keep pace has produced rapid advancements in technology\, research\, and innovation. ICMR solicits papers on both cutting-edge and emerging theoretical research and its recent industrial applications with the goal of bringing together practical and theoretical knowledge from academic\, governmental\, and industrial organisations across the world.
URL:https://transfire-hub.org/event/20th-international-conference-in-manufacturing-research-icmr-2023/
LOCATION:Aberystwyth Business School\, Aberystwyth University\, Aberystwyth\, Wales\, SY23 3FL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230609
DTSTAMP:20260409T104555
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SUMMARY:Smart Factory Expo
DESCRIPTION:Come and find TransFIRe on Stand D92.\nPutting manufacturing at the heart of the future \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSmart Factory Expo\, brought to you by The Manufacturer’ (produced by Hennik Research\, part of Nineteen Group) is the industry’s leading manufacturing exhibition showcasing the latest digital innovations in technology\, processes and thinking behind Industry 4.0. \nWhatever the stage of your digital journey\, see all the technologies enabling the industrial revolution under one roof\, hear the latest best practices and strategies and connect with like-minded peers! \nThe goal of Smart Factory is to offer the manufacturing industry cutting-edge solutions which will encompass advancements in hardware and software\, whilst allowing visitors to keep their finger on the pulse of the important changes in their sector. \nTake advantage of the tech hype around this event\, which in 2023 will include everything from an innovation alley where startups may exhibit their prototype solutions to the professional insights offered by leading figures in robotics and additive manufacturing. \n\nPart of Manufacturing and Engineering Week
URL:https://transfire-hub.org/event/smart-factory-expo/
LOCATION:NEC\, Birmingham
CATEGORIES:B2B,Conference,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230512
DTSTAMP:20260409T104555
CREATED:20230106T110128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230106T110128Z
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SUMMARY:International Conference on Circular Economy in Transport
DESCRIPTION:The CENTS network vision is to build a community that focusses on the informed design and utilisation of more environmentally friendly\, renewable and/or recyclable materials within transportation systems and delivers novel and effective end-of-life recycling\, re-use and recovery options. \nICCET is a 1.5 day conference which aims to: \n\nAccelerate Circular Economy implementation in Transport Systems\nShowcase innovative solutions\nCo-create a cross-cutting strategy with the sustainable transport community
URL:https://transfire-hub.org/event/international-conference-on-circular-economy-in-transport/
LOCATION:Cranfield University\, Vincent Building\, College Road\, Cranfield\, MK43 0AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230419
DTSTAMP:20260409T104555
CREATED:20230117T124832Z
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SUMMARY:WFO Foundry Young Researchers and Early Career Professionals Conference
DESCRIPTION:The WFO is proud to announce the Call for Papers of the  first edition of the WFO Foundry Young Researchers and Early Career Professionals Conference taking place in April 2023. \n  \nThis will be an outstanding opportunity to connect with young researchers and professionals in the early stages of developing their careers in our industry\, offering an agenda of advanced technical research in topics like Casting Solutions\, Digital Foundry or Circular Economy and Sustainability\, presented by some leading young industry professionals. \n  \nThe conference will be held on a digital platform on the World Wide Web on April 18th 2023\, where a final selection of 20 lectures will be streamed in the form of recorded videos. The conference will be offered three times during the event day\, starting in the time zone of Asia-Pacific (APAC)\, following by Europe\, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA)\, and ending in Americas. \n  \nThe authors of the 3 Best Papers from the conference\, as selected by the Scientific Board\, will be awarded with an invitation to GIFA 2023 in Düsseldorf\, Germany\, where they will make a live presentation of their work to the industry at the event \, strengthening their contacts and networking with the global foundry industry. \n  \nWe would like to invite young researchers and early career professionals to submit proposals of scientific work and /or examples of best practice on the topics detailed on the Call for Papers presentation below\, which has more specific information about the event and the procedure to submit a proposal. \n  \nYou can find the attached Call for Papers documentation here:   https://bit.ly/3jYd6Ap \nAbstract submission website (same as noted also in the Call for Papers document):  https://bit.ly/3imesEV
URL:https://transfire-hub.org/event/wfo-foundry-young-researchers-and-early-career-professionals-conference/
LOCATION:Streamed event
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="The World Foundry Organization":MAILTO:evawfo@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221111
DTSTAMP:20260409T104555
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SUMMARY:Transforming Foundation Industries Network+ Conference 2022
DESCRIPTION:TFI Network+ is pleased to announce their first face-to-face conference will be taking place on 9th and 10th November 2022 in Manchester. \n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nThe conference will be an opportunity to bring together the Foundation Industries community to discuss the latest innovations and developments in the Foundation Industries. There will be many chances to network throughout the event\, as well as poster sessions\, Q+A and a conference dinner. \nAgenda\, speakers and further details to follow soon. Register early to book your place. \nThere will be some opportunity to livestream the keynote presentations\, but this will be limited and delegates are strongly advised to attend in person to experience the full conference.
URL:https://transfire-hub.org/event/3726/
LOCATION:University of Manchester\, Grafton Street\, Manchester\, M13 9PL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220917
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Design and Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:The conference encompasses a broad spectrum of sustainable design and manufacturing related subjects. The following list provides examples of applicable topics; however\, the list is not meant to exclude other applicable areas. \nGeneric Topics of Interest\nSustainable Design\, Innovation and Services\nEcodesign and eco-innovation; closed-loop design; design for environment; design for social sustainability; sustainable innovation; DfX (for lifecycle) – manufacturing\, assembly\, testing\, use\, recycling\, etc; sustainable product and service modelling; design thinking for sustainability; design innovation for sustainable city\, transportation\, water and food security. \nSustainable Manufacturing Processes and Technology\nEnvironmentally conscious manufacturing processes; energy and resource efficiency and effectiveness in advanced manufacturing processes (e.g.\, RP/additive/layered manufacturing\, micro and nanomachining\, laser-based manufacturing); sustainable manufacturing processes; re-manufacturing processes and techniques; technology for waste recovery. \nSustainable Manufacturing Systems and Enterprises\nProduct life cycle management; end-of-life strategies; energy management and efficiency improvement for production systems; predictive maintenance and service for sustainable manufacturing; sustainable supply chains and green logistics; sustainable business models; green factory; societal impact of manufacturing systems; policy aspects of sustainable manufacturing. \nDecision Support for Sustainability\nLife cycle assessment and costing; intelligent decision support methods and tools for sustainable manufacturing; value mapping and assessment for sustainable manufacturing and society; diagnosis and prognostics; virtual and collaborative environment for sustainability; user behaviour models for sustainability; system thinking for sustainability.
URL:https://transfire-hub.org/event/sustainable-design-and-manufacturing/
LOCATION:Croatia\, Hotel President Starceviceva 1\, Split\, 21000\, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220629T170000
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Industrial Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:Hosting leaders from the worlds of industry\, innovation\, science\, government and investment\, the exhibition and conference programme at SIM Europe is packed with experts ready to debate and demonstrate how manufacturers in hard-to-abate sectors can boost productivity\, efficiency and margins whilst transitioning towards net zero.
URL:https://transfire-hub.org/event/3543/
LOCATION:Brussels Expo Centre\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Industrial Decarbonisation Showcase
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://transfire-hub.org/event/industrial-decarbonisation-showcase/
LOCATION:Heriot-Watt Campus\, Edinburgh\, EH14 4AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference
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