Rethinking Materials London, May 13-14, 2025

The Rethinking Materials Summit returns to the Hilton London Bankside on May 13-14.

This unique summit unites a diverse range of pioneers in next-gen materials, including manufacturers, producers, brands, investors and innovators, all driving sustainable change through creating, sourcing and commercialising new materials for consumer goods.

Daily pitch sessions, targeted networking, start-up exhibition and a 1-1 networking app made this a stand-out event for innovation discovery and partnerships.

Colin Kerr
Global Head of Packaging Excellence & Technology
UNILEVER

Karine Measson
Head of Circular Economy & Sustainable Development Division
European Investment Bank

Stefan Koensgen
R&D Lead Circularity
BMW

Carolina Gregorio
Sustainability Policy and Advocacy Strategy Director
DOW

John Ryan
R&D Packaging Director International
KRAFT HEINZ

Laura Coppen
Sustainability Investments
H&M Group Ventures

Mary McCarthy
Partner
SOFINNOVA PARTNERS

Nicolaj Reffstrup
Founder
GANNI / LOOK UP VENTURES

Raphaele Leyendecker
Managing Director
TECHSTARS SUSTAINABILITY PARIS

Harshal Chokhawala
Co-Founder & CEO
ZYMOCHEM

Farida Bensadoun
Global Packaging Innovation Manager
AB INBEV

Janina Zippel
Start Up Scouting & Senior Scientist
BEIERSDORF

DISCOVER THE 2024 SPEAKERS

SUMMIT IN NUMBERS

300

Delegates

100

Speakers

CEO/Director-level

Countries

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Our portfolio of international agri-food events:

“Beiersdorf has an ambitious sustainability agenda, so we are keeping an open mind as to solutions and look forward to this event to find collaborators from across the value chain.”

Senior Scientist, Startup Scouting, BEIERSDORF, GERMANY

“This event is different as it proposes to bring together players from all different steps of the circular economy and, more importantly, talk about aspects of plastics that are often the “elephant in the room” that no one dares to discuss.”

Global Foods Packaging Director, UNILEVER, NETHERLANDS

“There is a need for all parties to be talking with each other, and to think in a different manner, as we move towards a circular economy. We won’t get anywhere without collaboration, so this event will play an important role in promoting the different types of solutions and the paths to scale.”

CEO, TOTAL CORBION PLA, SWITZERLAND