Glass Focus Conference 2012

The Glass Focus Conference, on 18 May 2012, is the first of its kind and will bring together all stakeholders in the glass supply chain to stimulate debate about innovation in design, use and the application of glass, generate new thinking for research and development in the coming years and promote communication throughout this chain – both between levels of the chain as well as from tip-to-tail.From raw materials and recycling, through manufacturing, processing and final product production and onto retail to the end-user/consumer this conference will bring stakeholders together to stimulate debate. It features tailored sessions to meet the needs and interests of each distinct market for the different types of glass product: automotive glass, container glass (packaging), domestic glass (crystal, furniture and tableware), flat glass (structural glass and glazing), special and technical glass (laboratory and scientific applications).The day features six bespoke breakout sessions including: packaging (container glass), building products, design and sustainability (flat and fibre glass), raw material supply and legislative compliance issues. Also included is the launch of a new glass skills academy,Discussing the event Dave Dalton, Chief Executive Officer of British Glass, said, “We want to express the forward thinking and innovative dimensions of glass and the glass supply chain and to share this with all relevant stakeholders.”Delegates include national and international stakeholders from around the world, including: raw material suppliers, glass manufacturers and processors, brand owners, retailers, food manufacturers, architects, designers, politicians and civil servants.Interested parties should contact Jackie Donoghue at British Glass on +44 (0) 114 290 1850, or email: glassconference@britglass.co.ukSpeakersDave Dalton, Chief Executive Officer, British GlassNicola Walker, Head of Infrastructure and Environment, CBIBrian McMillan, President of British Glass and Director, Allied Glass Containers LtdEvan Williams, Director of Business Development – North-West Europe, O-IMike Rose, Director Technical Services, EdringtonNick Horsley, Environmental Planning Manager, Sibelco UK LtdAndrew Bloodworth, Head of Minerals & Waste, British Geological SurveyProfessor John Whiteman, Brunel Institute of Computational Mathematics, Brunel UniversitySharon Crayton, Group Head of Marketing and Public Affairs, Ardagh Group plcGünter Lubitz, Managing Director, VetroconsultBruce Nicol, Associate Director, Arup – UK, Architecture and PlanningDerek Hughes, Responsible Sourcing Scheme Manager, BREPaul Sands, Business Environment Directorate, Lupton Fawcett LLPAndrew Gilchrist, Head of Employment, Lupton Fawcett LLPAgenda- Registration from 09:30 -10:00 Opening Address - Dave Dalton, Chief Executive Officer, British Glass10:15 Keynote Address – “Keeping Britain Working”11:15 Morning Breakout Sessions (see below)- Lunch -13:45 Afternoon Breakout Sessions (see below)14:45 The Business Environment - Nicola Walker, Head of Infrastructure and Environment, CBI15:30 Plenary and Q&A Session - Brian McMillan, President of British Glass and Director of Allied Glass Containers Ltd16:30 Close19:30 Dinner Event, Networking and EntertainmentBreakout SessionsMorning Focus Sessions:“Glass Containers - the future is clear”Glass delivers an unmatched level of quality. It elevates the value of brands in the eyes of the consumer, giving the brand beauty and differentiation. Featuring guest speakers: Evan Williams, Director of Business Development – North-West Europe, O-I, and Mike Rose, Director Technical Services, Edrington.“Feeding the industry”How will the supply of critical minerals change in the coming years? Featuring guest speakers: Nick Horsley, Environmental Planning Manager, Sibelco UK Ltd, and Andrew Bloodworth, Head of Minerals & Waste, British Geological Survey.“Glass Academy”What new initiatives are needed to train the experts of the future?Featuring the launch of the Glass Academy by Dave Dalton, Chief Executive Officer, British Glass and guest speaker Professor John Whiteman, Brunel Institute of Computational Mathematics, Brunel University.Afternoon Focus Sessions:“Glass Containers - the future is clear”Has glass packaging already achieved everything its competitors are searching for? What are the future possibilities?Featuring guest speakers: Sharon Crayton, Group Head of Marketing and Public Affairs, Ardagh Group, and Günter Lubitz, Managing Director, Vetroconsult.“Building Glass in Britain”What future demands will the architectural world make on glass? Style with sustainability.Featuring guest speakers: Bruce Nicol, Associate Director, Arup – UK, Architecture and Planning, and Derek Hughes, Responsible Sourcing Scheme Manager, BRE.“Compliance in a changing landscape”Too many obligations? Advice is at hand. A whistle-stop tour of the regulatory changes affecting your business operations.Featuring guest speakers: Paul Sands, Business Environment Directorate, and Andrew Gilchrist, Head of Employment, Lupton Fawcett LLPBooking and Further InformationInterested parties can download the flyer, agenda and other information from the links provided or should contact Jackie Donoghue at British Glass:Tel: +44 (0) 114 290 1850Fax: +44 (0) 114 290 1851Email: glassconference@britglass.co.ukLocationLondon Heathrow Marriott HotelBath Road Hayes, Greater London, UB3 5ANUnited Kingdom51° 28´ 52.4316" N, 0° 26´ 17.646" W 10.05.2012, British Glass