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Join academics, students, industry professionals and sustainability experts for a concentrated day of discussion, innovation and practical solutions shaping the future of plastics.
What you can expect at PRAS
- High calibre speakers from academia and industry
- Concurrent sessions covering diverse topics
- A strong focus on innovation and practical outcomes
- An exhibitor area showcasing new projects and technologies
- A free to attend format designed to open access to everyone
- Hosted at leading UK university venue
Sponsors & Partners
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About the Event
PRAS is a one-day event designed to connect academics, students, industry professionals and sustainability experts through high quality research, practical insights and meaningful discussion. The event showcases work that supports better design, use, reuse and recovery of plastics. With multiple conference sessions, high calibre
speakers and a focused exhibitor area, PRAS offers a clear space to explore new developments, build connections and discover solutions that support better outcomes for plastics and the environment.”
Schedule
9 July 2026
Education and Training in Manufacturing: Levelling Up the Workforce and Bridging the Skills Gap
Time
Topic
Time/Topic
08:30
Tea, Coffee & Pre-event networking
09:00
09:10
British Plastics Federation – Business Conditions Survey, key findings, Stephen Hunt, British Plastics Federation. Leading into…
09:30
Panel Discussion – Beyond Efficiency: Rethinking Manufacturing Through a Sustainability and Energy Lens
10:30
Exhibitor Hall Opens
11:30
Exhibitor presentations:
To run concurrent to exhibition.
11:00 am, Room 1: HASCO: Streamrunner – Compact design, smarter moulding – Chris Whitlam.
11:45 am, Room 2: SMC – How SMC Builds Efficiency – Life-cycle gains & low-impact production –
Lunch
Exhibitor presentations:
To run concurrent to exhibition.
13:45 pm, Room 1: Solinatra – The Rise of Eco-Friendly Polymer Solutions- Stephen Rundle
14:30 pm, Room 2: G4 Foam – Optimising Polypropylene Containers for Strength and Stackability – Peter Clarke
15:30
Event Close
9 July 2026
Education and Training in Manufacturing: Levelling Up the Workforce and Bridging the Skills Gap
Time
Topic
Time/Topic
08:30
Tea, Coffee & Pre-event networking
09:00
09:10
British Plastics Federation – Business Conditions Survey, key findings, Stephen Hunt, British Plastics Federation. Leading into…
09:30
Panel Discussion – Beyond Efficiency: Rethinking Manufacturing Through a Sustainability and Energy Lens
10:30
Exhibitor Hall Opens
11:30
Exhibitor presentations:
To run concurrent to exhibition.
11:00 am, Room 1: HASCO: Streamrunner – Compact design, smarter moulding – Chris Whitlam.
11:45 am, Room 2: SMC – How SMC Builds Efficiency – Life-cycle gains & low-impact production –
Lunch
Exhibitor presentations:
To run concurrent to exhibition.
13:45 pm, Room 1: Solinatra – The Rise of Eco-Friendly Polymer Solutions- Stephen Rundle
14:30 pm, Room 2: G4 Foam – Optimising Polypropylene Containers for Strength and Stackability – Peter Clarke
15:30
Event Close
Schedule
- Day 1
- July 9, 2024
- University in Sheffield, England
07.30
Main Arena
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