After a drama-filled year of political, social and environmental changes, RWM 2017 is promising meaningful debate over the the policies and strategies impacting the Energy, Renewables and Water industries, by senior figures from across the public and private sectors.
RWM 2017, which takes place from 12-14th September at the NEC Birmingham, in partnership with the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM), boasts an education programme carefully curated through six bespoke, free-to-attend seminar theatres designed to inform, motivate and problem solve across the resource and utilities supply chain.
Keynote speaker highlights include Rt Hon Greg Hands MP, Minister of State for Trade & Investment, who will speak about innovation and investment; and Marcus Gover, Chief Executive of the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP), who will discuss the future of the resource revolution. Wayne Hubbard, Chief Operating Officer at The London Waste and Recycling Board will also give a keynote address, shining a light on cities – the engine room of the circular economy.
On Day 2 Richard Carter, Head of Sustainability and Finance at Adnams, will consider how the drinks industry can raise the bar for circularity. Other keynote speakers include Emma Howard Boyd, Chair of the Environment Agency, who will speak on the agency’s vision for waste. On Day 3, Jessica Palalagi, Head of Waste Management at Marks and Spencer, will address delegates with a keynote address exploring waste management strategy and beyond.
Among the other speakers will be Roy Hathaway, European Policy Advisor at the Environmental Services Association, who will speak about post-Brexit policies; Catarina Midby, Sustainability Manager for the UK and Ireland at H&M, who will review the social and economic benefits of sustainable business models; and Mike Lynch, Sustainability Workplace Culture Manager at the Royal Bank of Scotland, who will talk about how the company’s energy savings initiative saved 5% of the energy bills.
On top of the keynote speakers, senior representatives from across industries and government departments will share the platform, and take part in panel debates in all theatres.
Nicola Meadows, RWM event director, Ascential, said: “Visitors to RWM 2017 can expect a full speaker programme packed with insight from senior figures across sectors. This year we have an unprecedented line-up, with huge scope for knowledge sharing and networking between speaker sessions too.
“The umbrella concept is RWM’s One Planet Living mission, which champions the better management and supply of the world’s resources in an increasingly interconnected world. The event brings together innovators and influencers, public sector bodies, governments and not-for-profit organisations to deliver and debate the future of environmentally-sound business. Anyone interested in shaping the future of resource-efficiency in the UK should join our community and attend the show.”
Registration for RWM 2017 is now open.
