Shaping a more sustainable concrete infrastructure: watch the Wednesday lunchtime session from UKCS 2026

Following the release of the opening morning session, we’re pleased to share that the lunchtime session from Wednesday’s seminar programme at this year’s UK Concrete Show is now available to watch on demand.

Delivered in the Concrete Connect Seminar Theatre, this session explores how advanced carbon materials, including graphene, are being applied to enhance concrete performance and sustainability, with a focus on real-world testing, scale-up and adoption.

Click to watch the lunchtime session

Chaired by Susannah Streeter, the session features contributions from Chirag Ratwani, Mike Harrison and Lisa Scullion, representing Advanced Carbons Council, Concretene and Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre.

The session covers:

• The emerging role of advanced carbons in concrete and what it means for industry

• Cost-effective graphene solutions and pathways to commercial scale

• Translating graphene research from lab to live construction projects

• A panel discussion on performance, testing and adoption timelines

Whether you joined us at the NEC or couldn’t make it this year, this is a valuable opportunity to catch up on one of the key discussions shaping the future of the concrete sector.

 

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Shaping a more sustainable concrete infrastructure with advanced carbon materials

Watch this session

 

Introduction

Susannah Streeter, Host

 

The emerging role of advanced carbons in concrete and what it means for industry

Dr Chirag Ratwani, Technical Lead Materials - Advanced Carbons Council

 

Advanced carbons for construction

Mike Harrison, Chief Executive Officer - Concretene

 

Advancements in graphene modified concrete: from lab to site

Dr Lisa Scullion, Application Manager - Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) - The University of Manchester

 

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If you missed the show or didn’t pick up a Show Guide from the event, click here to review the exhibitors and show features.

 

The UK’s only dedicated concrete show will return to the NEC 23-24 March 2027. If you’re interested in exhibiting at the event please call the team on +44 (0)115 865 8283 or e-mail enquiries@concreteshow.co.uk

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