Overview
Join this one-day seminar exploring the latest innovations shaping the future of metals and materials. Organised by Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining and partners, this event brings together experts from industry and academia to address key challenges and opportunities across the metals supply chain.
The seminar will showcase cutting-edge developments in areas such as alloy design, sustainable manufacturing, recycling, and the application of digital and AI technologies in metals production. Through a series of presentations and discussions, attendees will gain insight into how innovation is driving improved productivity, enhanced material performance, and more sustainable practices across the sector.
Designed for professionals working in metals and materials industries, the event offers a valuable opportunity to deepen technical knowledge, exchange ideas, and connect with peers across the supply chain.
Why Attend?
- Learn about the latest advancements in metals and materials innovation
- Explore strategies for improving productivity and performance
- Understand how sustainability is transforming the sector
- Network with industry leaders, researchers, and practitioners
This seminar is particularly suited to those looking to stay at the forefront of materials innovation and respond to evolving industrial and environmental demands.
Location
Programme
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 09:15 | Registration and Coffee |
| 09:55 | Welcome and Introduction |
| 10:00 | Kathy Christofidou – University of Sheffield Alloy Design Strategies for Next Generation Superalloys |
| 10:25 | Mark Taylor – University of Manchester Phase Transformations in Steels using In-Situ EBSD |
| 10:50 | Tom Sellers – Special Melted Products Rapid Validation of Pressed Forged Superalloys using a Digital Twin Framework |
| 11:15 | Martin Jackson – University of Sheffield Demonstrating Titanium Circularity |
| 11:40 | Panel Q&A |
| 12:00 | Lunch and Networking |
| 13:00 | Tamsin Whitfield – University of Oxford Advanced Refractory Alloys |
| 13:25 | Frances Livera – UKAEA Materials and Manufacturing for Fusion Energy |
| 13:50 | Afternoon Coffee |
| 14:20 | Nick Stanley – CISDI Integration of AI products in the Steel Making Process |
| 14:45 | Ahmed Nassar and Ceri Williams – Innoval Technology AI for Low Carbon Aluminium: Practical Applications Across the Value Chain |
| 15:10 | Panel Q&A |
| 15:30 | Wrap Up and Close |
April 16 2026
