Eleven partners with The Rethinking Materials Summit 2026

Accelerating Circular and High-Impact Materials for a Resilient Future

The Rethinking Materials Summit, taking place in London on April 28-29, 2026, brings together brands, innovators, investors, and policymakers to explore the next frontier of materials innovation. Covering bio-based alternatives, sustainable plastics, circular textiles, metals, and systemic design solutions, the summit addresses the challenges and opportunities of implementing scalable, low-carbon, and circular materials across multiple industries.

Eleven is supporting the event this year as a marketing partner and our DIrector of Clean Tech David Hoggart with be attending the event .

The two-day program emphasizes actionable strategies—from policy alignment and material selection to cross-industry collaboration and global best practices. Attendees gain insights into emerging technologies, investment opportunities, and practical solutions that future-proof operations in packaging, textiles, personal care, automotive, and footwear.

Key themes include:

From Policy to Practice: Translating evolving regulations and standards into actionable corporate strategies

Bio-Based & Hybrid Materials: Identifying commercially viable applications for compostables, hybrids, and fully bio-based solutions

Regenerative Textiles & Footwear: How businesses can embrace and embed circular business models and technologies Transforming Waste: Converting industrial by-products and residual streams into innovative packaging

Next-Generation Plastics: Scaling sustainable polymers and promoting post-consumer material adoption across sectors

AI, LCA & Digital Tools: Leveraging real-time data, lifecycle assessment, and AI-driven insights to optimize material choices

Circular Metals & Lightweight Materials: Maximizing recycled content, coatings, and alloy innovations for high-performance applications

Consumer-Centric Circularity: Using design, behaviour insights, and engagement strategies to drive adoption and correct end-of-life handling

Global Lessons & Emerging Markets: Applying innovations and circular models from Asia, India, Japan, and other international hubs

Finance & Investment for Impact: Funding pathways, corporate partnerships, and VC strategies for scaling circular solutions

Operationalizing Sustainability Commitments: Converting corporate ESG pledges into measurable business outcomes

Cross-Industry Collaboration: Building partnerships across brands, suppliers, recyclers, and startups to accelerate material transformation

To join this unique multi-sector community for targeted networking, curated deal flow, live pitches and fresh tech discovery across the value chain, register using the link below and use code ELEVEN10 for your exclusive 10% discount:

Register today!