The UK Concrete Show is committed to providing a seminar experience to educate, enrich and engage the visitor. The Concrete Connect Seminar Theatre, situated on the exhibition floor, will feature free-to-attend sessions across both show days.
At the end of each seminar the audience will have the opportunity to put their questions to the speaker, whilst a panel will discuss the most salient issues at the end of each session.
Enhance your industry knowledge through sessions focused on the latest trends, best practices, and regulatory updates in the concrete and construction sector, supported by key industry bodies.
Located on the show floor, the Concrete Connect Seminar Theatre will be hosted by Susannah Streeter, a leading broadcaster and sustainability commentator.
As a senior investment and markets analyst, commentator and former business journalist, Susannah is a knowledgeable and highly-skilled interviewer who has quizzed leading business figures, politicians, entrepreneurs and economists on radio and TV, over 17 years at the BBC, and at live events.
Susannah has hosted many global conferences and interviewed world leaders and central bankers on economic issues and green policies, including the World Green Economy Summit in Dubai, the International Banking Forum in Kuwait, the Sustainable Finance Forum in Abu Dhabi and Our Ocean in Oslo.
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Wednesday 20th March 2024
10:45 - 12:30
Meeting the challenge of Net Zero:
Navigating the future of sustainable concrete
This session will provide insights into low-carbon concrete, cutting-edge emission reduction strategies, the role of additives, and innovative production solutions. Find out how the UK concrete industry is navigating the path toward the UK's ambitious goal of achieving net zero by 2050 (or earlier).
13:00 - 14:20
Prevention or Cure?
Exploring advantages in concrete construction
Dive into the specific nuances of prevention, cure, repair, remediation, waterproofing, and new build approaches in the UK's concrete construction sector.
14:45 - 15:00
All Matters Concrete
A guide to The Concrete Society, your route to independent advice, support on all matters concrete past, present and future, and including a UK wide network of technical and social networking events.
15:15 - 15:30
Innovation spotlight:
Recent Advances in Graphene Enhanced Concrete
Thursday 21st March 2024
11:00 - 12:30
Celebrating Innovation:
Showcasing the pinnacle of concrete technology
Showcasing the groundbreaking ideas, projects, and technologies that are reshaping the concrete construction landscape in the UK. Discover success stories that highlight the creativity and progress within the field, and the sector-specific challenges and solutions.
13:00 - 14:30
Keeping the concrete industry safe:
New legislation and industry best practices
Join the debate on the latest legislation impacting the concrete industry, with emphasis on safety measures. Exploring proactive approaches to keep pace with evolving industry standards and fostering a safer working environment.
