As an official UK Government Innovation
Partner, Futurebuild will be hosting the
Innovation Zone with the Department for
Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
(BEIS) and Innovate UK. At the Zone,
BEIS will be showcasing the work of
the Energy Innovation Programme
and demonstrating how it is delivering
the Clean Growth Strategy. Focusing
on true innovation, it will provide a
platform for investment and knowledge
exchange across three areas: a dedicated
three-day seminar series; an exhibition
featuring innovative companies BEIS
and Innovative UK has provided funding
to; and a ‘Business Bar’ in collaboration
with the Knowledge Transfer Network –
providing 1-to-1 advice and support on
accessing funding.
New for 2019 is the Knowledge Forum – a
dedicated area where industry-leading
partners, academia and professional
bodies will offer a comprehensive look
at the biggest issues facing the built
environment. Hosting CPD workshops,
the Knowledge Forum will provide useful
solutions and guidance for visitors to
take back to the office.
The Waste Zone will return with new and
expanded features, including the new
Circular Economy Hub.
Curated by architect, academic and
author Duncan Baker-Brown, the area
will take a unique beach hut format and
showcase how waste can be a valuable
industry resource.
In an exclusive sector first, Futurebuild
is also partnering with GIGA – a leading
organisation driving greater accessibility
of international building product
certifications via cloud software.
This will come to life through a new
Futurebuild product directory and a
dedicated new area of the event – The
mindful MATERIALS Certification
Pavilion.
To register, visit:
www.futurebuild.co.uk/register
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