Enablers of Transformation in Foundation Industries

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This workshop is a collaboration between Transforming Foundation Industries Network+ and the Leeds University Business School exploring how Foundation Industries can effectively engage with policy makers and embed business models to enable transformation across sectors.

A significant focus has been given to the development and implementation of innovative technologies that will enable decarbonisation of Foundation Industries. However, given the level of maturity and developing of several technologies, it can be argued that there are currently no technological or technical barriers that would significantly reduce the ability of Foundation Industries (cement, metals, plastic, glass, paper) to decarbonise. For a real and sustainable transformation, it is important to consider the intangible organisational barriers and opportunities of such process. Innovation and transformation of the Foundation Industries (FI) will require governance, business and operational models change which can only be achieved with involvement and support of the entire supply chain. Identification of intangible barriers, including end-users perceptions and needs, regulations, standardization and policy, are key to transforming FI to meet the net-zero emissions targets.

Venue: Doubletree by Hilton Leeds City Centre, Granary Wharf, 2 Wharf Approach, Leeds LS1 4BR

Agenda and Speakers TBC

This workshop is aimed at Industry members of Foundation Industry sectors.

Please note by registering through Eventbrite you are expressing your interest in attending this event. Due to limited capacity you will be contacted at a later date to confirm a place at the workshop. Please do not make travel arrangements to attend until you have been contacted by TFINetworkplus@sheffield.ac.uk to confirm your place.

Some portions of the event will be livestreamed, however we are only able to facilitate limited interactive elements and there may be portions of the day not available to virtual delegates.

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Photographs and/or filming may take place during the event. The images will be used for publicity or other purposes within the Network+/Leeds University Business School communications channels both in print and online. If you would like your image to be excluded from photography and filming, please discuss with a member of the Network+ team on arrival.