Events 2025

As an industry leader, ERP UK makes sure it has a strong presence at events and exhibitions around the country. The list below are the events we will be attending this year and encourage you to come along and talk to us about your needs and requirements.

February

Packaging Innovations| Date: 12th & 13th February 2025 | Venue: NEC Birmingham

Description: Packaging Innovations & Empack, alongside Contract Pack & Fulfilment, Is the UK’s Premier event driving business and innovation across the packaging industry.

Attendees can discover suppliers offering packaging solutions from design to advanced technology, including e-commerce fulfilment, labelling and processing.

This Unique event covers the full packaging journey, helping brands evolve from the concept to production.

Event details: https://www.packagingbirmingham.com/#

March

ACI Battery Recycling Europe 2025 | Date: 5th and 6th March | Venue: London

Description: Join us in London as we embark on a transformative journey towards advancing sustainability in battery recycling.

At this year’s Battery Recycling Europe event, industry leaders, experts, and innovators will converge to tackle the pressing challenges and seize the many opportunities within the battery recycling landscape.

Through thought-provoking discussions, valuable insights from esteemed speakers, and engaging networking opportunities, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the latest advancements and emerging trends driving sustainability in battery management.

*John Redmayne, Managing Director of ERP UK will be apart of a panel discussion – Navigating Legislation & Policy for Sustainable Practices starting at 14:15

Event details: https://www.wplgroup.com/aci/event/battery-recycling-europe/

March

WEEE Conference| Date: 12th March | Venue: London

Description: Join us for an extensive exploration of the latest breakthroughs in the recovery, reuse, recycling, and treatment of waste electrical and electronic equipment.

The event will deliver invaluable insights into the future of the industry, offering well-defined strategies for progress. We’ll delve into essential topics such as regulatory updates, shifting consumer behaviours, EPR concerns, cutting-edge developments within the sector, and much more!

Don’t miss this unparalleled opportunity to engage in dynamic panel discussions, thought-provoking speaker presentations, and interactive Q&A sessions, all focused on this specialised sub-sector of waste management.

Event details: https://www.letsrecycle.com/event/weee-conference-2/

March

Resource Conference| Date: 26th March | Venue: Cardiff

Description: Returning to Cardiff in March 2025, Resource Conference Cymru will look at the state of resource, waste, and circularity in Wales. From workplace recycling to food waste collections and ETS, the 2025 programme will focus on what we have learned so far from best-practice examples in Wales and how we can best prepare as we continue to strive for a zero-waste future.

Event details: https://www.ciwm.co.uk/ciwm/events/event-display.aspx?hkey=46b4ab91-5f53-4d91-aa0e-6f653e2318d1&EventKey=26324WALES

May

Awards for Excellence | Date: 1st May | Venue: The Grosvenor, London

Description: Step into the world of environmental excellence at the 22nd Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management, hosted at the illustrious Grosvenor Hotel, a five-star haven in the heart of London.

This Awards Luncheon stands as the most prestigious event in the environmental calendar, offering an unparalleled platform to showcase our remarkable accomplishments and champion the dedication of our peers and clients in the realms of recycling, reuse, and waste reduction.

Event details: https://www.letsrecycle.com/event/awards-for-excellence-in-recycling-and-waste-management-2024/

May

*LARAC Scotland | Date: 8th May 2025 | Venue: Glasgow

Description: Join us at the 2025 edition of the LARAC Scotland Conference, where we’ll take a deep dive into the critical aspects of managing an efficient and impactful local authority waste and recycling service. Explore the impending challenges posed by evolving policy changes and discover innovative solutions.

Event details: https://www.letsrecycle.com/event/larac-scotland-conference-2024/

June

The London Conference 2025 | Date: 5th June | Venue: London

Description: Hear policy makers and those delivering services address the potential impacts of implementing the Resources and Waste Strategy on London Boroughs, along with guidance on the topical issues currently facing London waste and recycling teams with national, regional, and local perspectives.

With a mixture of panel discussions, case studies and practical guidance, the conference will be the meeting point for all London local authorities looking to address the urban challenges they face.

Event details: https://www.letsrecycle.com/event/the-london-conference-2024/

July

National Letsrecycle Conference & Dinner | Date: 3rd June 2025 | Venue: Westminister

Description: This one-day conference and networking evening, is an essential destination for professionals in waste management, recycling, and broader environmental policy.

The event promises a wealth of knowledge, with a roster of distinguished experts ready to dissect market forecasts, pivotal trends, and legislative changes poised to redefine the industry’s trajectory.

Event details: https://www.letsrecycle.com/event/national-letsrecycle-conference-dinner/

July

LARAC Wales | Date: 8th July | Venue: Cardiff

Description: Join us for the 2025 LARAC Wales Conference, a comprehensive exploration of the critical aspects of operating an efficient and successful waste and recycling service within Welsh local authorities.

This conference will delve deep into pressing issues, including effective communication with the public regarding reuse and repair initiatives, as well as the intricate landscape of Extended Producer Responsibility reform. Our line-up of distinguished speakers, representing various facets of the waste sector, will address pressing topics, and explore key challenges and successes.

Event details: https://www.letsrecycle.com/event/larac-wales-conference-2/

September

Gala Dinner 2025 | Date: 17th September | Venue: Birmingham

Description: Bringing together resource and waste professionals in a night of networking and good food, the annual CIWM Gala Dinner returns to the Hilton Birmingham Metropole after Day 1 of RWM 2025.

Event details: https://www.ciwm.co.uk/ciwm/events/ciwm/events/events.aspx?hkey=7ccfbe4e-7654-4863-aa5c-079fcd1a5cab

September

RWM | Date: 17th & 18th September | Venue: NEC, Birmingham

Description: The leading event for waste, recycling and resource professionals.

Join the ultimate platform for accelerating change towards a more sustainable planet. At RWM, engage in discussions on critical waste and resource management topics, discover innovative green technologies, and launch solutions to the sector’s most pressing challenges in line with the principles of the circular economy.

Organised in partnership with leading organisations, including the Chartered Institute of Wastes Management and Environmental Services Association, access need-to-know insights and network with like-minded professionals over two action-packed days.

Event details: https://www.ess-expo.co.uk/five-shows/rwm

October

Recycling Expo 2025 | Date: 7th & 8th October | Venue: Excel, London

Description: The Recycling Expo is more than just an event; it’s a marketplace dedicated to connecting industry providers with buyers and creating business relationships centred around responsible resource management, an increase in the reuse of materials, a reduction of consumption based Co2 production, and a shift away from wasteful linear economy models.

The mission is simple yet powerful: to inspire, educate, and connect businesses in their journey towards a less wasteful economy and a more eco-conscious future.

Event details: https://www.letsrecycle.com/event/larac-conference-and-celebration-awards/

October

LARAC Conference and Celebration Awards 2025 | Date: 8th – 9th October |
Venue: The Hilton Metropole, Birmingham

Description: The LARAC Conference is the leading event in the local authority waste and recycling calendar. This dynamic live event draws over 500 participants, representing 170 diverse authorities, engaging in two days of enriching expert presentations, hands-on workshops, and unparalleled networking opportunities.

Event details: https://www.letsrecycle.com/event/larac-conference-and-celebration-awards/

London Packaging Week | Date: 15th & 16th October 2025 | Venue: Halls S2 & S3, Excel London

Description: Packaging Première, PCD, PLD and Food & Consumer Pack connect the world’s top luxury, beauty, drinks and FMCG groups with the packaging suppliers, materials and inspiration that will define the future of their brands.

The four events offer brand teams an unrivalled and focused forum to source the latest packaging solutions, meet new suppliers and solve their biggest innovation challenges.

Event details: https://www.londonpackagingweek.com/

November

The EPR Conference 2025 | Date: 1 | Venue: The IET: Savoy Place, 2 Savoy Place, London, WC2R 0BL

Description: Ahead of the upcoming Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme changes, letsrecycle.com are launching a new conference.

This event is specifically designed to provide you with the latest insights, expert guidance, and practical strategies to navigate the new packaging EPR regulations that will impact producers across the UK. The EPR scheme changes are set to transform how businesses are held accountable for the environmental impact of their packaging. With the new regulations coming into effect soon, it is crucial to understand your obligations and the steps businesses must take to comply.

Event details:

Should you wish to join ERP UK at any of the above events please contact us:

Telephone: (+44) 20 3142 6452
E-mail: uk@erp-recycling.org