Rethinking Materials

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.

This event is different as it proposes to bring together players from all different steps of the circular economy and, more importantly, talk about aspects of plastics that are often the “elephant in the room” that no one dares to discuss.
Global Foods Packaging Director, UNILEVER, NETHERLANDS
The research is clear: plant-based materials are the future, and consumers are demanding it. Footprint works collaboratively with the largest food retailers in the world to boldly implement these plastic-free solutions.
CEO, FOOTPRINT, USA
“There is a need for all parties to be talking with each other, and to think in a different manner, as we move towards a circular economy. We won’t get anywhere without collaboration, so this event will play an important role in promoting the different types of solutions and the paths to scale.”
CEO, TOTAL CORBION PLA, SWITZERLAND
“The absolute imperative, particularly at this time in our world, is for the global business community to accelerate and adopt long-term and enduring sustainability practices. DuPont Biomaterials is excited to be part of this event to help progress innovations and actions along this journey”.

Global Marketing & Commercial Development Director, DUPONT BIOMATERIALS, USA

Rethinking Materials

Meet the team

Ellen McLeay

Michaela Mutinelli Da Silva

Anna Bladen

Sophie Ruane-Lewis

Ellie Jackson