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London Packaging Week
2026-09-16 - 2026-09-17 | ExCeL London
Supported by RECOUP, London Packaging Week is London’s home of packaging innovation and design – where the industry comes together to uncover the hidden decisions, unseen innovation, and untold stories shaping the future of packaging.

Bringing together the worlds of luxury, beauty, drinks, FMCG, and the design community, the event connects brands, designers, suppliers, innovators, and creators all under one roof. From breakthrough materials and sustainable solutions to inspiring design and emerging technologies, discover the ideas and connections driving the industry forward.

Whether you’re sourcing new partners, exploring future trends, or looking for fresh inspiration, London Packaging Week is where ideas turn into action.

Discover more and Register FREE – www.londonpackagingweek.com

Resource & Waste Management Expo 2026 (RWM Expo)
2026-09-16 09:30 - 2026-09-17 18:30 (Europe/London) | NEC Birmingham
Resource & Waste Management Expo (RWM Expo)
Date: 16-17 September 2026
Location: NEC, Birmingham
Opening Times: 09:30 – 16:30
Resource & Waste Management Expo (RWM) is the UK’s largest and leading business exchange for the waste management, recycling and resource sectors. Championing the circular economy, RWM brings together the latest recycling machinery, waste processing technologies, material handling equipment, municipal and commercial collections, logistics, transport, and energy-from-waste solutions.
This is the ultimate platform for accessing the resource sector’s most influential people, technologies, strategies and conversations. Network with world-class suppliers, form lucrative new business partnerships, explore an expansive range of products and services, and connect with the who’s who of the resource industry.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to RWM Expo, we’re delighted to welcome you for two days of networking, knowledge exchange and business opportunities found nowhere else.
Why Attend RWM Expo 2026?
• Discover your next solution: Explore cutting-edge innovations, technologies and initiatives across recycling, energy-from-waste and circular economy strategies, showcased across three exhibition halls and a 10,000m² outdoor demonstration area.
• Live demonstrations, in action: Witness live displays of the latest material handling machinery and municipal vehicles in-action, and see their benefits first-hand.
• Expert-led conference programme: Gain practical, actionable insights from keynote sessions, seminars and workshops tackling the sector’s biggest challenges and opportunities – all designed to help elevate your operations and put you in front of industry influence.
• Unrivalled networking opportunities: Connect with peers, suppliers, consultants, and decision-makers driving sustainable resource forward across diverse sectors. Build valuable relationships and unlock new commercial opportunities.
• A truly comprehensive platform: Access the one-stop platform for resource management, offering everything you need – from the latest in efficiency-enhancing products and services, to actionable strategies and powerful new partnerships.
RWM is part of Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS), the UK’s largest event dedicated to environmental services and technology. The Expo unites seven co-located shows, attracts 15,000+ visitors, and one free ticket provides attendees with a unique, comprehensive platform to explore the latest advancements in resource, recycling, land remediation, water, energy, geotechnical engineering, air quality, and everything in between:
• RWM – Resource & Waste Management Expo
• CLR – Contamination & Land Remediation Expo
• EFD – Energy, Fuels & Decarbonisation Expo
• WWEM – Water, Wastewater & Environmental Management Expo
• AQE – Air Quality & Emissions Expo
• GEO – Geotechnical Engineering and Operations Expo
• CARS & MRE – Complete Auto Recycling Show & Metals Recycling Event

Find out more: https://hubs.la/Q04fC6nd0
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RECOUP Awards and Networking Dinner
2026-09-30 18:30 - 23:00 UTC | Holiday Inn Peterborough – West, PE3 6SG
The RECOUP Awards recognise and celebrate excellence in plastics resource efficiency and recycling and organisations leading a more circular plastics value chain. Enter the awards for FREE by 26 June 2026 and book your ticket for the dinner by clicking here.

The RECOUP Plastics Assembly
2026-10-01 09:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Holiday Inn Peterborough – West, PE3 6SG
The RECOUP Plastics Assembly 2026 brings together decision-makers from across the plastics value chain to address the regulatory, environmental, and market pressures shaping the future of plastics.

AGENDA

9 am Registration & Breakfast
9:30 am Welcome

10:15 am Breakout Sessions. Join one of our 3 sessions
Designing Plastic Products for a Circular Future
Recycling Infrastructure for Circular Plastics
Who Drives Circular Behaviour – Rethinking Responsibility?

11:15am Break
11:45 am Breakout Sessions. Join one of our 3 sessions
The Future of Materials: Sustainable Plastics, Plastic Alternatives, Composites & Beyond
Stopping Plastic Pollution: Tackling Leakage & Waste Crime
The Policy Landscape

12:45 pm Lunch
2:15 pm Afternoon Session
Solutions for a Circular Economy

3.45 pm Closing Thoughts

For more information please visit The RECOUP Plastics Assembly page

2026 ISWA World Congress
2026-11-09 08:00 - 2026-11-11 17:00 (Europe/London) | QEII Centre, Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, London, SW1P 3EE, United Kingdom
Beyond waste: a global call to action
The 2026 ISWA World Congress, hosted by CIWM in partnership with ISWA, is the flagship event for the global waste and resource management sector. Taking place from 9–11 November 2026 at London’s iconic QEII Centre, it brings together leaders from across the world to unite around a shared ambition: to move the world beyond waste.
This is your moment to create a legacy.
Returning to the UK for the first time in over 30 years, this historic homecoming will welcome thousands of professionals from across the waste management, resource recovery and circular economy sectors. The Congress uniquely brings together practitioners, policymakers, researchers and academics to connect, collaborate and drive progress.
London isn’t just our location. It’s our statement. A global hub where environmental leadership meets technological innovation. Discover a city whose diversity mirrors our own, rich in heritage, and the spirit of a nation ready to lead.
Join us in showcasing global best practice and highlighting the critical role of effective systems in protecting health, the environment and economies. Through an ambitious scientific and technical programme, real-world insights and international collaboration, this is where bold ideas meet global solutions, building the lasting legacy our planet demands.
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UKPackaging Expo 2026
2026-11-10 - 2026-11-11 | Exhibition Centre Liverpool, King's Dock, Port of Liverpool, Liverpool, L3 4FP, United Kingdom
UKPackaging Expo 2026 is not just another date on the packaging industry calendar. It is a bold reimagining of what a trade event can be, designed for a sector that is transforming at speed. On 10 and 11 November 2026, the Exhibition Centre Liverpool will become a platform for new ideas, new buyers and new opportunities, all created to challenge the traditional event model.
While many shows repeat the same formula and attract the same visitor base year after year, UKPackaging Expo is breaking that cycle. This event flips expectations by delivering something fresh, disruptive and regionally focused, opening the door to audiences who have long been underserved by southern based exhibitions.

Visit https://ukpackagingexpo.co.uk to register your interest and for more info.
