Innovate UK is the Lead Partner for the third consecutive year at the UK’s largest net zero congress—Innovation Zero World Congress 2025. With over 10,000 delegates, 500+ speakers, and 300+ exhibitors, the event will take place at Olympia London on 29 & 30 April 2025. This event, supported by the UK Government, brings together innovators, policymakers, and industry leaders to collaborate, break down silos, and accelerate progress towards net zero.

This year, Innovate UK will be well-represented by a lineup of expert speakers across key forums:

• Mike Pitts – Deputy Challenge Director – Net Zero Heat | Built Environment Forum
• Claire Spooner – Director of Mobility | Transport & Supply Chain Forum
• Dr Ben Walsh – Deputy Director – Faraday Battery Challenge | Green Stage
• Prof Sally Beken – UK Circular Plastics Network Manager | Nature, Land & Sea Forum
• Kara Cartwright – Innovation Lead – Clean Growth | Infrastructure Forum
• Chris Lyons – Innovation Lead – Agriculture | Nature, Land & Sea Forum

Visit the Innovate UK stand by the main stage to connect with our experts and learn more about how we can work with you to grow and scale your businesses.

The RECOUP Summit will be focused on new developments in technology that will help to drive future improvements in the plastics recycling and resource efficiency value chain. One of the underpinning themes will be how collaboration is a key factor in overcoming the different technology challenges and driving progress.

The Summit will consist of focused breakout sessions in the morning, with speakers including projects funded by UK Research & Innovation’s Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging Challenge, delivered by Innovate UK. The topics are:

• Understanding the role of data in the circular economy: this session will examine the importance of data collection in advancing the circular economy, highlighting the function of accurate data in helping to deliver the changes that are needed.
• The role of technology in advancing recycling processes: this session will explore the effects of chemical recycling and other advancements in technology that are transforming the recycling industry.
• Food contact packaging: this session will explore possibilities and innovations in enhancing recycled content in high end applications.

These will be followed by lunch and networking in the afternoon.