7 October 2025

Future feedstocks for sustainable chemistry

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SCI, London, UK

Synopsis

This one-day meeting on the subject of future feedstocks will continue SCI’s focus on sustainability. It aims to raise awareness of the latest Industry strategies and developing technologies that will drive the decarbonized future of the chemical industry. There is a growing call for the chemical industries to be less reliant on fossil fuel derived feedstocks and look to low carbon sources to help decarbonise manufacturing and reduce CO2 emissions. With a diverse lineup of speakers from academia and start-ups to large scale chemical manufacturers and featuring a panel discussion, it promises to be an insightful and vibrant meeting.

Attendees

This conference will be of interest to those wanting to understand the future of fine chemical feedstocks and network with like-minded individuals. Perhaps you are a Principle investigator or an Industry project leader eager to make your chemistry greener or a Director of medicinal, agrochemical or process chemistry wanting to contribute to the discussion on the future direction of Fine chemicals. Finally, technical experts in the field such as EHS professionals wanting a broad update and to contribute to a dynamic meeting and discussion are also welcome.

Programme

Tuesday 7 October 2025

09.30: Registration and refreshments

Session 1

10.10: Welcome and opening remarks
10.15: The future of chemistry – renewable carbon in the chemical industry
Tony Heslop, BASF
10.55: Building the renewable chemical supply chains of the future
Samuel Lowe, Unilever/Flue2Chem
11.35: Lignin conversion to high-value chemicals
Tim Bugg, University of Warwick
12.05: Lunch, exhibition and posters

Session 2

13.30: Title to be confirmed
Nick Smith, ViridiCO2
13.55: Biocatalytic hydrogenations: Robust technologies for sustainable chemical manufacturing
Sarah Cleary, Hydregen
14.20: Development of scalable, cost effective, sustainable fluorinating reagents
Andrew Schwarz, FluoRok
14.55: Refreshments, exhibition and posters

Session 3

15.30: Title to be confirmed
Steve Elliot, CIA
16.00: Use of renewable resources towards the sustainable production of crop protection agents
Bill Whittingham, Syngenta
16.30: Panel discussion
17.00: Close of conference

SCI’s Fine Chemicals Group are committed to promoting diversity and equality in the chemical sciences. We aim to identify high quality speakers for all our conferences with full inclusivity where attendees from all backgrounds are welcome. We are open to offering flexible presentation options.

Exhibition and sponsorship information

Please see the sponsorship pack and email conferences@soci.org to let us know which package you are interested in.

Accessibility Grants

SCI accessibility grants are available to support SCI members with disabilities, long term health conditions, those who require a carer, and members who are nursing parents to attend SCI events. Download an application form to apply for a grant.

Venue and Contact

SCI

14/15 Belgrave Square
London
SW1X 8PS

Conference Team

Tel: +44 (0)20 7598 1561

Email: conferences@soci.org

Booking Process/Deadlines

Booking terms and conditions

CPD Info

All delegates attending this meeting are able to claim CPD points.

Organising committee

Emmanuel Callens, 30 Technology
Samuel Coe, Evotec
Richard Horan, GSK
Victoria Jackson, Globachem
Nat Monck, Evotec