BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//InvisionCommunity Events 5.0.18//EN METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN REFRESH-INTERVAL:PT15M X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT15M X-WR-CALNAME:CLIMATES programme NAME:CLIMATES programme BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London TZURL:https://tzurl.org/zoneinfo/Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=-1SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=10;BYDAY=-1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London TZURL:https://tzurl.org/zoneinfo/Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=-1SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=10;BYDAY=-1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London TZURL:https://tzurl.org/zoneinfo/Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=-1SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=10;BYDAY=-1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Materials Research Exchange 2026 DTSTAMP:20251028T112555Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:72-13-5bba9071442d93aa0fe95bc7411f961b@critical-materials.bsigroup.com ORGANIZER;CN="Jon":communities@bsigroup.com DESCRIPTION:\n Prepare to be amazed as MRE 2026 delves into a diverse ra nge of materials\, from critical minerals\, biomaterials\, textiles\, poly mers\, metals\, glass\, 2D materials\, composites\, sustainable\, smart an d functional materials\, and more. These materials are not just theoretica l concepts but critical building blocks for real-world applications\, incl uding energy\, space\, construction\, packaging\, marine\, automotive\, an d low carbon technologies.\n\n\n\n MRE is a catalyst for progress. Through cross-cutting presentations\, thought-provoking panel discussions\, susta inable product design concepts and an investor showcase brimming with pote ntial\, MRE fosters an environment of knowledge-sharing and cross-sector i nteractions. MRE is where the UK’s research and innovation excellence in materials meets the world of UK product manufacturers\, designers and for ward-thinking investors.\n\n\n\n This is your chance to connect with the m aterials community to collaborate\, exchange ideas\, and adopt the latest advances in materials science.\n\n\n\n Find out more and register \n\n DTSTART:20260218T090000Z DTEND:20260220T170000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Materials and Manufacturing Showcase DTSTAMP:20250102T133705Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:52-13-5bba9071442d93aa0fe95bc7411f961b@critical-materials.bsigroup.com ORGANIZER;CN="Jon":communities@bsigroup.com DESCRIPTION:\n This event will showcase the impact of £1.75 billion inv estment in materials and manufacturing\, offering exclusive access to grou ndbreaking innovations and high-growth investment opportunities.\n\n\n\n A s the UK strives to achieve its net zero goals\, the role of innovative ma terials and manufacturing becomes increasingly crucial.\n\n\n\n This one-d ay event\, hosted by Innovate UK\, is designed to inspire\, connect\, and empower those driving change in these sectors. Network with industry leade rs\, investors and government representatives\, and explore collaborations that will drive the UK's journey to net zero. Don't miss this chance to s hape the future of these critical sectors.\n\n\n\n What's in store?\n\n Fr om sustainable bio-based solutions to cutting edge digital technologies\, this event offers a unique platform to drive impactful change. Dive into:\ n\n\n\n \n Circularity &\; Materials: Explore sustainable innovation f or a net zero future with cross-cutting technology developed by UK innovat ors.\n \n \n Assets &\; Infrastructure: Learn about new physical and i ntangible capabilities scaling sustainable technologies.\n \n \n Digital Solutions: Leveraging AI\, digital twins and data-driven innovations to en hance efficiency and sustainability.\n \n \n Going International: Hear ab out global collaboration opportunities available through Innovate UK\, Eur eka and Horizon Europe.\n \n \n Supply Chains: Strategies for building re silient\, sustainable supply chains and innovations across PEMD\, magnets and critical materials sourcing.\n \n \n Future Markets &\; Technologi es: Explore how today’s innovations will shape the manufacturing landsca pe of 2050\, identifying transformative technologies and envisioning the w orld in 25 years.\n \n \n Future Skills &\; Workforce: Addressing skil ls gaps and highlighting positive initiatives to attract\, train\, and ret ain a skilled workforce for the future of UK manufacturing.\n \n\n\n\n Eve nt highlights\n\n\n\n \n Investor Showcase: Meet the UK's most promising companies and explore high-growth opportunities.\n \n \n Women Innovators in Foundation Industries (WINFI) Awards and Innovate UK &\; ERS Awards : Celebrate exceptional talent driving change.\n \n \n Cross-sector colla boration: Forge partnerships and spark innovations across sectors.\n \n \n Celebrating success: Reflect on achievements and accelerate future growt h.\n \n\n\n\n Who should attend?\n\n\n\n \n Investors: Gain access to inv estable companies and hear independent expert forecasts on future market g rowth and opportunities.\n \n \n Industry Leaders: Network with pioneerin g companies\, explore collaboration opportunities\, and find potential par tners for innovation programmes or product sourcing.\n \n \n Government R epresentatives: See firsthand the power of UK innovation and how the secto r is aligned with government priorities\, showcasing a clear path toward d elivering net zero goals.\n \n\n\n\n Find out more about this event on the Innovate UK Business Connect event page.\n\n\n\n Register for this event\ n\n DTSTART:20250219T083000Z DTEND:20250219T193000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:How AI can transform the materials value chain DTSTAMP:20240503T130522Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:50-13-5bba9071442d93aa0fe95bc7411f961b@critical-materials.bsigroup.com ORGANIZER;CN="Jon":communities@bsigroup.com DESCRIPTION:\n From the event listing on the Innovate UK website: \n\n\ n\n Artificial intelligence (AI) represents a significant opportunity to a ccelerate innovation across the whole materials value chain. However\, ado ption remains low for several reasons but perhaps primarily due to limited awareness of the potential applications and solutions to materials busine sses.\n\n\n\n Do you want to understand how your materials business can be nefit from AI?\n\n\n\n Are you developing AI solutions for materials busin esses?\n\n\n\n Join us in this workshop to discuss the opportunities\, bar riers and interventions to encourage the materials value chain to reap the benefits from AI.\n\n\n\n Find out more and register on the Innovate UK W ebsite \n\n DTSTART:20240523T090000Z DTEND:20240523T150000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Briefing Event: Global Business Innovation Programme: Critic al Minerals for Electrification\, Australia DTSTAMP:20240223T085108Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:45-13-5bba9071442d93aa0fe95bc7411f961b@critical-materials.bsigroup.com ORGANIZER;CN="Jon":communities@bsigroup.com DESCRIPTION:\n Innovate UK’s Global Business Innovation Programme help s ambitious businesses to collaborate and expand in new markets\, accelera ting business growth.\n\n\n\n If you are a Critical Minerals company based in the UK looking for support to grow your business opportunities in Aust ralia\, join us for our online briefing event. You will learn more about t he Global Business Innovation Programme and the support available to you.  \n\n\n\n During the session\, you will:\n\n\n\n \n learn more about the Global Business Innovation Programme for Critical Minerals for Electrific ation in Australia\n \n \n Learn about the local innovation ecosystem in Australia\n \n \n learn how Innovate UK EDGE will support you through the programme and have an introduction to additional innovation growth suppor t available\n \n \n be provided with some guidance on how to complete and submit an online application form\n \n \n have the option to submit ques tions to the Global Business Innovation Programme panel\n \n\n\n\n To regi ster for the Global Business Innovation Programme briefing event\, please complete the booking form located at the event link.\n\n\n\n We look forwa rd to welcoming you on 11th March 2024.\n\n DTSTART:20240311T083000Z DTEND:20240311T093000Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR