RWM: Resource & Waste Management Expo 2026: agenda and talks
73 sessions across 5 theatres. Times and access details as published by the organiser — always check the official programme on the day.
Thursday 17 September 2026
- 10:00–10:45Communicating for Change: How to Communicate with Public and Communities and its Importance for Effective ChangeRWM Circular Economy & Sustainability Theatre sponsored by SLR ConsultingIncluded
Ali Moore, Head of communications and behaviour change, ReLondon · Ben Crump, WRAP · Jude King, Communities Manager, Resource Futures · Lorraine Whitmarsh, Professor of Environmental Psychology, University of Bath
- 10:00–10:30Cutting Through the Noise: How to Stand Out When Every MRF Looks the SameRWM Construction & Demolition TheatreIncluded
Brigid Manley, Communications & Marketing Manager, Turmec
- 10:00–10:30Driver Safety and Welfare with CameraMaticsRWM Collections & Transport Theatre sponsored by SamsaraIncluded
- 10:00–10:30Packaging EPR: Year 2 and BeyondRWM Packaging & EPR sponsored by ValpakIncluded
Andrew Bird, Service Director Sustainable Environment, Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council
- 10:00–10:30Producer Responsibility and Rights to RepairRWM Commercial, Industrial & Hazardous Waste TheatreIncluded
John Twichen, Founder and CEO, Stuff4Life
- 10:40–11:25DRS - One Year to GoRWM Packaging & EPR sponsored by ValpakIncluded
Carla Brian, Public Affairs and Partnerships Director, Biffa · Patrick Brighty, Head of Recycling Policy, ESA · Sondre Henningsgard, Vice President Business Development, Tomra
- 10:40–11:25The Future of the UK Waste Wood MarketRWM Commercial, Industrial & Hazardous Waste TheatreIncluded
- 10:45–11:30Deconstruction Material Recovery: Sustainable Practices for Material Removal, Reuse, and RecoveryRWM Construction & Demolition TheatreIncluded
Andrea Charlson, Head of Sustainability, MPA UK Concrete & The Concrete Centre · Dean Kerwick-Chrisp, Environmental sustainability and design principal, National Highways · Jordan Turner, Senior Lecturer, University of the Built Environment · Martin Ballard, Group Head of Environment, Wates · Pauline Metivier, Head of partnerships and external affairs, ReLondon · Rob Smith, Managing Director, Material Index
- 10:45–11:30Simpler Recycling for Households: Six Months of Change, Challenges and Early LessonsRWM Collections & Transport Theatre sponsored by SamsaraIncluded
Charlotte Paine, Head of Operations, Braintree District Council · Dan Roberts, Waste and Recycling Specialist, WRAP · John Wilkinson, Chief Development Officer, SUEZ · Patrick Brighty, Head of Recycling Policy, ESA · Steve Cole, Managing Director, Biffa
- 10:55–11:25Technologies of Hope: An Earth-Saving MissionRWM Circular Economy & Sustainability Theatre sponsored by SLR ConsultingIncluded
Wayne Visser, Director / Professor of Practice in Regenerative Business, Innovation and Technology, Católica Centre for Thriving Futures / Católica Porto Business School
- 11:35–12:05How Two Operators Are Automating EA Compliance Reporting with AIRWM Commercial, Industrial & Hazardous Waste TheatreIncluded
- 11:35–12:20Producer and Customer Responsibility Gap: Reusing and Disposing of Products ResponsiblyRWM Circular Economy & Sustainability Theatre sponsored by SLR ConsultingIncluded
Alban Forster, EU Regional Sector Leader ‑ Sustainable Waste Management, SLR Consulting · Hayley Slack, Community, Education & Liaison Officer at Biffa Founder of Little Coffee Cup, Little Coffee Cup · Jon Hastings, Chair, Waste Network Chairs · Matt Manning, Head of Sustainability, BT · Simon Rutledge, Group Resources and Waste Policy Manager, Biffa
- 11:35–12:05Smart Data, Smarter Packaging: Unlocking Recyclability with RAMRWM Packaging & EPR sponsored by ValpakIncluded
Phillip Crum, Director of Data Insights, Valpak · Ruth Beckley, Chief Operating Officer, Valpak
- 11:45–12:15Accelerating Capabilities & InnovationsRWM Construction & Demolition TheatreIncluded
- 11:45–12:30Plastics at Kerbside: Improving Collection, Quality and Circular OutcomesRWM Collections & Transport Theatre sponsored by SamsaraIncluded
Louise Overington, Service Development & Support Manager, North Hertfordshire & East Hertfordshire Councils · Richard Coole, Recycling and Collections Advisor, WRAP Cymru · Steve Morgan, RECOUP
- 12:15–13:00Serving Sustainability: Hospitality's Journey to Simpler RecyclingRWM Commercial, Industrial & Hazardous Waste TheatreIncluded
- 12:15–12:45UK Packaging Pact with WRAPRWM Packaging & EPR sponsored by ValpakIncluded
Adam Herriott, Interim Joint Head of Packaging, WRAP · Jamie Riley, Head of Sustainability, Robinson Packaging · Madison Wright, Strategic Engagement Manager, WRAP
- 12:30–13:15Decarbonising Plant Machinery: Powering the Next Generation of Construction EquipmentRWM Construction & Demolition TheatreIncluded
Harry Mellor, Sales Director UK & Ireland, Liugong · Jonathan Davies, Finning CAT
- 13:15–13:45Delivered by ClarityRWM Circular Economy & Sustainability Theatre sponsored by SLR ConsultingIncluded
- 13:15–14:00The Future of Trucks: Innovation, Industry and the Road AheadRWM Collections & Transport Theatre sponsored by SamsaraIncluded
Steve Powell, IVECO UK
- 13:30–14:00Policy Pathways for Circular Plastic Packaging in the UKRWM Packaging & EPR sponsored by ValpakIncluded
- 13:45–14:15Waste Crime and Business Responsibility: Knowing Where Waste Goes and the Importance of Industry EducationRWM Commercial, Industrial & Hazardous Waste TheatreIncluded
Anna Willetts, Partner & Environmental Criminal Lawyer, GunnerCooke · Gareth Rollings, Chair of LARAC, Head of Waste, LARAC/West Sussex County Council
- 13:55–14:25The Spherical Economy: Where Circularity Meets Social ImpactRWM Circular Economy & Sustainability Theatre sponsored by SLR ConsultingIncluded
Michael Amos, Managing Director, Waste to Wonder
- 14:00–14:30Circular Economy Principles in Action: Building a Fibre Broadband NetworkRWM Construction & Demolition TheatreIncluded
Abby Chicken, Head of Sustainability, Openreach
- 14:10–14:40Designing Packaging Which is Truly RecyclableRWM Packaging & EPR sponsored by ValpakIncluded
Jamie Riley, Head of Sustainability, Robinson Packaging
- 14:15–15:00Waste in Practice: Best Practice from Waste ProducerRWM Collections & Transport Theatre sponsored by SamsaraIncluded
Emma How, Specialist - Waste & Recycling, Policy & Insights Team, WRAP · Steve Cartmell, NEC
- 14:25–14:55Recycling Solutions for a Sustainable TomorrowRWM Commercial, Industrial & Hazardous Waste TheatreIncluded
- 14:35–15:20How to Disrupt Your Way to a Circular EconomyRWM Circular Economy & Sustainability Theatre sponsored by SLR ConsultingIncluded
Adam Read, Chemicals Policy Advisor at Department for Business and Trade, SUEZ · David Greenfield, Circular Economy Institute · John Twichen, Founder and CEO, Stuff4Life · Wayne Hubbard, Circular Economy Consultant, UnfoldCC
- 14:45–15:15From Inventory to Impact: Material Pathway Auditing in the Built EnvironmentRWM Construction & Demolition TheatreIncluded
Agnes Chruszcz, Policy and Engagement Lead, ISEP
- 14:50–15:20From Compliance to Circular Advantage: EPR & Smarter Packaging DecisionsRWM Packaging & EPR sponsored by ValpakIncluded
Sam Dove, New Business Manager, Valpak
- 15:05–15:50Challenges and Opportunities for Industries from CompostingRWM Commercial, Industrial & Hazardous Waste TheatreIncluded
Alex Montgomery, Director, Generation Soil CIC and Doctoral Researcher with the UK Food Systems Centre for Doctoral Training, Generation Soil · Fiona Taylor, CEO, Garden Organic · Heather Gorringe, Partner, Wiggly Wigglers · Kelly Osborne, Sustainability and Engagement Officer, Gloucestershire County Council
- 15:15–15:45Bin and Lift Health & Safety: Reducing Risk in Waste OperationsRWM Collections & Transport Theatre sponsored by SamsaraIncluded
Sally Gilson, Policy Manager - Skills, RHA
- 15:30–16:00Landfill Tax Consultation: What It Means for the Waste SectorRWM Construction & Demolition TheatreIncluded
Chris Berryman, Technical Director, SLR Consulting Ltd
- 15:30–16:00New PRO - the First 6-Months - its Role in Packaging and ResponsibilityRWM Packaging & EPR sponsored by ValpakIncluded
Karen Graily, UK Packaging Pro
- 15:30–16:00Where to Start When Planning for a Sustainable Business ModelRWM Circular Economy & Sustainability Theatre sponsored by SLR ConsultingIncluded
Andrew Shelley, Managing Director, Simply Washrooms · Camilla Barns, B Corp consultant, Better Business. Better World