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The Material Futures Stage attracts thousands of sustainability professionals from across the UK to learn of the latest developments, innovations and case studies from leading experts driving change across the industry. 

The Material Futures agenda focuses on the innovative materials, technologies, and practices shaping the future of construction and sustainable design. In 2025, we’re spotlighting pioneering advances in manufacturing science, bio-based products, material reuse, and low-carbon solutions that redefine industry standards. 

Join architects, designers, manufacturers, and innovators as they showcase how new materials and creative approaches are driving the shift to a sustainable built environment and how developers are benefitting from implementing them in their portfolios.

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Material Future Crowd
Material Future Speaker

Meet our  speakers,  manufacturer to consultant and developer:

Our Material Futures speakers are at the forefront of material innovation, offering insights and solutions for a sustainable future: 

  • Niall Farmer -  Gamuda Land
  • Lyndsey West -  KpH Group
  • Kerstin Kane -  City of London
  • Steve Brown -  Ramboll
  • Jonathan Ly -  Canary Wharf Group
  • Shawn Duffy -  KPF
  • Michael Poultney -  Hutton Stone 

  • Dave Chapman -  ArcellorMittal 

  • Thor-Anders Lundh -  Lundhs 

  • David Entwistle -  Saint Gobain 

  • Robert Greer -  Paye Stonework 

  • …and many more visionaries shaping the future of materials

Attendees

Connect with the construction industry’s leading companies:

Explore the companies revolutionising materials innovation. From sustainable product manufacturers to eco-focused consultants, meet the organisations pushing boundaries in material design. Sponsors include: 

  • ArcellorMittal 
  • Drees & Sommer 
  • Madaster 
  • Orms 
  • PAYE Stonework 
  • Ramboll 
  • Saint Gobain Glass 
  • The Concrete Centre 
  • The Stonemasonry Company  
  • Thornton Tomasetti 
  • ... and others driving material innovation. 
Material Future Stage

Network with key decision makers from across the industry: 

The Material Futures Agenda attracts a diverse audience of industry leaders and material specialists, including: 

  • Architects and designers  
  • Carbon Managers 
  • CEOs 
  • Consultants 
  • Directors of Sustainability 
  • Environmental Consultants
  • Heads of Sustainability 
  • Managing Directors 
  • Manufacturers 
  • Specifiers 
  • Structural Engineers 
  • Sustainability consultants  
  • Product developers 
  • Policy makers and investors 
List of Sponsor Companies

Sessions from the Agenda

Dive into cutting-edge discussions and case studies addressing the challenges and opportunities of the material revolution

  • Arcellor Mittal – Update on progress in primary steel manufacture 
  • Saint Gobain – Construction glass recycling saves developers money whilst facilitating lower carbon glass 
  • Unlocking Material Reuse – The value of collaboration

2025-agenda 

Case Studies

This year’s Material Futures Agenda highlights trailblazing projects, such as: 

  • 75 London Wall – Reuse becomes the norm 
  • One North Quay – Concrete innovation in life sciences tower construction 

Gain practical insights into processes, strategies, and outcomes that are reshaping the material landscape

Key Features

Breakfast Briefings: Early morning insights into groundbreaking material technologies. 

Networking & Meeting People: Connect with like-minded professionals committed to revolutionising materials. 

Thinktanks & Workshops: Collaborative spaces for tackling real-world challenges in material development. 

Panel Discussions: Hear from diverse panels of experts, including academics, engineers, and industry leaders, as they debate critical issues and trends in material science and application. 

Exhibitor Showcases: Discover the latest products, services, and solutions from exhibitors across the materials and construction sector, all under one roof. 

FAQ's

What is the Material Futures Agenda? 

It’s a dedicated stream at FOOTPRINT+ 2025, focusing on material innovations and sustainable solutions for the built environment. 

Who should attend? 

Anyone involved in material design, sustainability, or construction, including architects, engineers, manufacturers, and investors. 

How can I participate? 

Register for sessions and workshops or join as an exhibitor to showcase your innovative materials.