2050 CONNECTED CONFERENCE

Day 1 - FLAGSHIP SUPPLY CHAIN 2050 CONNECTED CONFERENCE

09:30 – 10:00
Registration and Networking

10:00 – 10:20
Welcome Address – Connected, Collaborative, Consistent
Kick off our flagship event with the CEOs of BEAMA and The LIA. This opening address will celebrate the progress made across the sector to date and set the tone for two days of collaboration, innovation, and collective ambition. A moment to reflect, reconnect, and refocus on what’s possible together.

10:20 – 10:50
Government Keynote: Industrial Decarbonisation & the Supply Chain
This keynote sets the stage for the day by examining why coordinated supply chain action is essential for UK industrial decarbonisation. Learn how BEAMA’s Industrial Decarbonisation Policy Roadmap and this event support that vision. It’s a call to action for joined-up thinking, aligned effort, and practical collaboration across the value chain.

10:50 – 11:35
Keynote Panel – Turning the Roadmap into Reality: An Industry View
Following the keynote, a panel of industry representatives will respond with insights from the frontline, where policy meets practice. Exploring early adopter examples, they’ll share honest reflections on how manufacturers can prepare. This interactive session will include live polling and audience engagement to assess maturity levels and industry readiness.

11:35 – 12:00
Networking Break and Sponsor Showcase

12:00 – 13:00
Panel 2 – Scope 3 in Practice: Where Are We and What Can We Influence?
Explore how manufacturers are navigating the complexity of Scope 3 emissions by linking product design to both upstream and downstream impact. This session looks at practical ways to identify, influence, and manage emissions across the value chain, with a focus on overcoming shared challenges.

13:00 – 14:15
Networking Lunch and Sponsor Showcase

14:15 – 15:00
Presentation and Panel Discussion – Digital Innovation in Supply Chain Decarbonisation
Discover how digital tools, data platforms, and smart systems are accelerating transition plans across the supply chain. From carbon tracking and product passports to connected systems and real-time reporting, this panel will explore how interoperability and digital innovation are shaping how we plan, monitor, and deliver decarbonisation. Includes live audience Q&A for practical insights.

15:00 – 15:45
Corporate Reporting and the Role of Standards in Delivering Best Practice
As reporting obligations evolve, organisations are under pressure to deliver consistent, credible, and comparable data. This session explores how manufacturers are aligning internal systems, navigating frameworks, and leveraging assurance to meet expectations. With a focus on the role of standards in shaping the future of reporting, panellists will discuss what ‘good’ looks like today and what is coming next.

15:45 – 16:00
Networking Break and Sponsor Showcase

16:00 – 16:45
Beyond Carbon: Collaboration for Holistic Impact
As we embed carbon goals, how do we prepare for broader environmental metrics such as biodiversity and nature? Hear what’s coming next and how to prepare from industry experts, including manufacturers embedding biodiversity net gain into their operations.

16:45 – 17:00
Concluding Remarks and Closing Address
Key takeaways from the day, a look ahead to the next steps, and final thoughts on the importance of collaboration to achieve net zero.

Day 2 - 2050 CONNECTED: FROM INSIGHT INTO IMPLEMENTATION

09:30 – 10:00
Registration and Networking

10:00 – 10:20
Welcome Address and Framing the Day
Join the CEOs of BEAMA and The LIA as they open Day 2 with reflections on insights shared during Day 1. This session will reframe the conversation around what comes next and how to turn inspiration into implementation. Designed to set the tone for a day focused on practical education and tangible action for industrial decarbonisation.

10:20 – 11:00
Setting and Achieving Science-Based Targets in Industry
Start your decarbonisation journey with clarity. A speaker from the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) will deliver a concise and informative overview of how organisations can align with science-based climate goals, followed by a practical panel discussion exploring how to get started, overcome common challenges, and avoid letting perfection delay progress.
This session will help you understand your starting point, explore your options, and provide tips on setting and validating credible targets that reflect where you are—while keeping pace with where you need to be.

11:00 – 11:40
Building Internal Carbon Literacy
Embedding carbon literacy across your organisation is essential for real, lasting change. This session opens with a short presentation on why internal engagement is a cornerstone of effective decarbonisation, followed by practical tips from those who’ve successfully integrated carbon awareness into daily operations, training, and culture.
Learn how to engage teams at every level, foster a shared sense of purpose, and embed decarbonisation into business-as-usual.

11:40 – 12:00
Networking Break

12:00 – 12:40
Making Sense of LCA: Types, Use & Communication
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a powerful tool. This session starts with a clear overview of the different types of LCA and their applications, followed by a panel sharing real-world experiences of applying LCA insights across product design, reporting, and customer engagement.
Gain confidence in interpreting and communicating LCA data, and learn how it can shape internal decisions and influence external stakeholders.

12:40 – 13:20
Quick Wins: Tips You Can Apply Today
Practical actions that delegates can take away and implement at no additional cost—focusing on manufacturing efficiency and immediate opportunities.

13:20 – 14:10
Networking Lunch

14:10 – 15:00
Interactive Workshop: Designing for Opportunity in Net Zero Transition
This session includes a presentation followed by a dynamic panel showcasing best practices and real-world experience.
An open discussion on where the greatest opportunities lie and how we can unlock them together. What would it take to design better, smarter, low-carbon products today? Includes manufacturer insights and open-floor engagement on win-win solutions.

15:00 – 15:20
Closing Address: From Intent to Implementation
Key reflections from the day:

• What have we learned?

• The role of 2050 Connected