This is a NEW DATE for this meeting replacing the POSTPONED 30 October 2025
Date: 26 February 2026
Time: 1pm 鈥� 4.30pm
Venue: Royal Society of 深夜福利国产精品, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BA
Cost: 拢10 for RSC members and 拢25 for non-RSC members
Join the Royal Society of 深夜福利国产精品 (RSC) and the Bio-Based and Biodegradable Industries Association (BBIA) for an engaging and thought-provoking afternoon exploring the future of chemistry and the vital role of sustainable, bio-based chemical production.
Leading academic and industry experts will examine cutting edge innovation, how to compare fossil-based and bio-based chemicals fairly with Life Cycle Assessment, the vital role of standards, and the policy landscape that are shaping the transition to a bio-based chemical economy. The programme includes a panel Q&A and interactive mini-workshop session, offering attendees the chance to engage directly with speakers, exchange ideas with peers, and help shape perspectives on the future of bio-based chemicals.
Tea and coffee on arrival, the meeting starts promptly at 1.15pm.
Current agenda and speakers:
1.00 Registration and refreshments
1.15 Opening remarks and welcome
1.20 Circular Biomanufacturing: From Waste to Wealth - Professor Stephen Wallace, University of Edinburgh
1.40 Comparing Fossil and Bio-Based Systems Through Life Cycle Analysis - Professor Marcelle McManus, University of Bath
2.00 Standards as Enablers for Scaling the Bioeconomy - Jeffery Anthony, National Physical Laboratory
2.20 Policy, Regulation, and the Pathway to Bio-Based Chemicals 鈥� Dr Jen Vanderhoven, CEO, BBIA
2.35 Q&A panel
3.00 Workshop: Evaluating the UK Bio-Based Chemicals Landscape for Future Growth
4.00 Summary
4.30 Close
Date: 26 February 2026
Time: 1pm 鈥� 4.30pm
Venue: Royal Society of 深夜福利国产精品, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BA
Cost: 拢10 for RSC members and 拢25 for non-RSC members
Join the Royal Society of 深夜福利国产精品 (RSC) and the Bio-Based and Biodegradable Industries Association (BBIA) for an engaging and thought-provoking afternoon exploring the future of chemistry and the vital role of sustainable, bio-based chemical production.
Leading academic and industry experts will examine cutting edge innovation, how to compare fossil-based and bio-based chemicals fairly with Life Cycle Assessment, the vital role of standards, and the policy landscape that are shaping the transition to a bio-based chemical economy. The programme includes a panel Q&A and interactive mini-workshop session, offering attendees the chance to engage directly with speakers, exchange ideas with peers, and help shape perspectives on the future of bio-based chemicals.
Tea and coffee on arrival, the meeting starts promptly at 1.15pm.
Current agenda and speakers:
1.00 Registration and refreshments
1.15 Opening remarks and welcome
1.20 Circular Biomanufacturing: From Waste to Wealth - Professor Stephen Wallace, University of Edinburgh
1.40 Comparing Fossil and Bio-Based Systems Through Life Cycle Analysis - Professor Marcelle McManus, University of Bath
2.00 Standards as Enablers for Scaling the Bioeconomy - Jeffery Anthony, National Physical Laboratory
2.20 Policy, Regulation, and the Pathway to Bio-Based Chemicals 鈥� Dr Jen Vanderhoven, CEO, BBIA
2.35 Q&A panel
3.00 Workshop: Evaluating the UK Bio-Based Chemicals Landscape for Future Growth
4.00 Summary
4.30 Close
