For the first time, the RWM Expo is forming part of the the Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS), which will bring four established events in the environmental sector under one roof.
The ESS Expo will take place on 13-14 September 2023 at Birmingham’s NEC and will bring together the RWM & Letsrecycle Live show alongside Contamination & Land Remediation Expo and the Flood & Water Management Expo.
Registration
Admission is free and you can register here. Alternatively, you can register on the day, but with a large turnout expected, the organisers recommend registering in advance.
Doors will open at 09:30 on both days.
The free-to-attend event will be spread across nearly 50,000m2 of indoor space across five halls and an additional 10,000m2 of outdoor space.
Directions
Trains
The NEC is right next to Birmingham International Rail Station. You can get to any of our halls quickly and conveniently, without having to step outside.
The NEC entrance is on the right hand side as you exit the station, and clearly signposted.
Many services run direct to Birmingham International. If yours doesn’t, you can catch a connecting train at Birmingham New Street. There are regular services, and the journey only takes 10-15 minutes. Buses to the NEC can be caught at Birmingham Moor Street and Solihull stations.
Driving
The NEC is in the perfect location for car travel – 8 miles east of Birmingham city centre, and at the heart of the UK motorway network.
Postcode: B40 1NT
With 16,500 spaces available there is plenty of room. Follow the electronic signage or directions provided by our traffic team to get you to the right car park area for your event. Once you’ve parked you can either take a free shuttle bus or walk to the halls using our signposted footpaths.
Parking
Options for parking can be found here, including an option to book a space in advance.
Agenda
The event will feature 6 dedicated conference theatres, with more than 200 speakers and an expected attendance of more than 12,000. The full agenda can be seen here.
The first day will play host to a session on the impact of the Resources & Waste Strategy featuring Linda Crichton MBE, team leader for packaging producer responsibility at Defra.
There will also be a ‘leaders in resource management’ on day 1 of the show, featuring some of the the sector’s leaders, chaired by Gunnercooke LLP Partner, Dr Anna Willetts.
During the shows’ second day, Jo Padwick, senior sustainability manager of Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, will outline a sustainability action plan working towards the net zero challenge from a producer perspective.
The day will also feature a keynote address from Natalie Fee, founder of City to Sea, an organisation dedicated to stopping plastic pollution.
Live demo
Throughout both days will be timed events in the live demo area and vehicle arena, with all the leading manufacturers on show.
App
For the first time, the event will also have a mobile app, allowing attendees to tailor their experience to the show.
The app, among other things, will allow you to customise your agenda by selecting sessions, presentations, and activities you’d like to attend. It also all you to arrange meetings and exchange contact information with both exhibitors and fellow visitors.
Downloading and using the ESS Event App is simple. If you’re on a computer, scan the QR code below and it will take you through to download. Alternatively, you can download on the Apple App Store here or Google Play for Android devices here. You can also visit your device’s app store and search for “ESS Expo.” After finding it, tap the “Install” button, and the app will be ready for use in just a few moments.
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