UK LCA Network Annual Conference 2026

The UK LCA Network Annual Conference 2026 (16 - 17 June) 

Following the success of last year's LCA-RSIN conference, we are happy to open registrations for the inaugural UK LCA Network Annual Conference.

The expanded conference will bring together the Life Cycle Assessment community for a full two-day programme of knowledge exchange and networking.

We look forward to welcoming members from across the LCA field - including policymakers, regulators, researchers, practitioners and industry experts - to two of The University of Sheffield’s state-of-the-art buildings:

• Day 1: Hosted at The Wave (Tuesday, 16th June)

• Day 2: Hosted at The Diamond (Wednesday, 17th June)

There will also be formal and informal networking opportunities, including an optional conference dinner on the evening of the first day.

You can find more information on our event resources page.

What to Expect

There will be a diverse range of presentations, plenary talks, and interactive sessions spread across the two days, alongside poster displays and panel discussions featuring government and industry leaders.

The conference will also feature practical teach-ins, workshops, and live demonstrations designed to address the evolving needs and challenges of the LCA community.

Attendees will be able to connect with experts from across sectors as we bring together a wealth of LCA knowledge to share different perspectives, roles and insights. 

Confirmed speakers

We are excited to announce our first round of confirmed speakers. More programme details will follow as we get closer to the event.

• Sarah Davidson (Croda) - keynote

• Amy Peace (Innovate UK) - keynote

• Sara Walton (BSI) - keynote and panel discussion

• Rachel Stonehouse (IOM3) - panel discussion

• Nick Coleman (Tata Steel UK) - plenary and panel discussion

• Rachael Rothman (UK LCA Network) - welcome address and panel discussion

Key Themes

Throughout the event, we will explore five key themes designed to cover the full spectrum of LCA and its uses in regulatory science:

• LCA for Net Zero

• The Impact of AI on LCA Methodology

• Bio-based Materials and Biogenic Carbon

• Prospective and Ex-ante LCA: Looking Forward

• Putting LCA into Action: Implementing and Communicating Results

The full schedule and further details will be announced on our website closer to the date.

Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. 

We look forward to seeing you there!

Call-Out for Abstract Submissions

Thank you to all those who have submitted abstracts for the UK LCA Network Annual Conference 2026. The call-out for submissions is now closed.

Those successful with their submissions will be notified by Friday, 8 May.

Sponsorship Packages

Last year’s event saw over 150 attendees from multinationals, SMEs, NGOs, trade associations, consultancies and government departments - and we expect this year to be even bigger and better! 

We currently have Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsorship packages available, offering a range of benefits and opportunities to engage with a broad expert audience, with prices from £600.