This FREE event will inform businesses and industries associated with sports and outdoor activities about the range of available bio-based materials (biopolymers, natural fibres, biocomposites, nutraceuticals) and bring together those in the sports supply chain from manufacturers and developers to sports professionals.
The afternoon event will feature presentations and demonstrations of products/materials from companies developing plant-based renewable materials for applications in the sports and leisure industry. These include the use of renewable polymers from Merquinsa (www.merquinsa.com) and Arkema Group (www.arkema.com), bamboo by RAW Bamboo Bikes (www.rawbamboobikes.co.uk) and plant fibres by CelluComp Ltd (www.cellucomp.com). Exhibition opportunities are still available.
During the event attendees will have a unique opportunity to visit the Centre for Sports and Exercise Science at the University of Essex and learn about the facilities for testing sports gear and equipment.
The event is designed to encourage networking between different stakeholders and discuss the potential for future developmental and collaborative work.
Click here for the event flyer. Click here for the outline event programme.
Who should participate?
Companies developing or manufacturing -
o materials for outdoor and active gear (golf, running, walking, swimming, ski, cycling);
o sports clothing, accessories, artificial surfaces, and protective equipment;
o multi-functional clothing and compression garments;
o bio monitoring, bio sensing, remote data transfer devices;
o sports drinks and performance stimulants based on plant ingredients;
o sports injuries management products based on plant ingredients
Opportunity to exhibit or present at the event
There is an opportunity to exhibit or present during the event. The presentations to all delegates will be ‘spotlights’ (around 5 minutes) on a bio-based product or material.
If you wish to either register for the event or are interested in taking part please contact Julia O’Rourke, event co-ordinator j.orourke@uea.ac.uk or call the InCrops Enterprise Hub on 01603 591765