As part of the Futurebuild 2026, Innovate UK is hosting 1-2-1 meeting sessions where you will have the opportunity to connect with key decision-makers and industry experts from the UK and internationally, in an organised setting on the same day.
Innovate UK is excited to bring together businesses working in sustainable materials, construction and circular economy in the build industry.
Futurebuild 2025 was a resounding success, with over 9,000 unique specifier visitors attending and 250+ exhibitors in attendance.
Held annually at London’s Excel, it connects industry decision-makers, disruptors and changemakers to explore materials, solutions and ideas shaping a better built environment.
Why attend?
As delegates or exhibitors you can set aside time to highlight your business during one-to-one meetings. You can share your knowledge to build collaborations, capitalise on UK and international opportunities and discover innovative developments in the world of sustainable construction and new materials.
Specifically you can:
- Raise awareness of your products and services
- Discover market opportunities, barriers and crucial insights
- Build and discover relationships with potential business partners
- Learn key ideas to drive growth, collaboration and economic advantage
- Meet with Innovation & Growth Specialists to advise on growth support
To maximise the opportunity, you must prepare an online profile before the day to showcase your products and services and pre-book your 1-2-1 meetings. On the day of the event, you will attend your 20-minute meeting appointments in person.
Only pre-booked meetings will take place on the first day of the Futurebuild, 3rd March 2026, it is not possible to book meetings on the day.
If you cannot attend face to face at Futurebuild, we offer you the opportunity to meet online on 4th and 5th March. However, we would strongly encourage you to visit the show live.
Who can participate?
The matchmaking event is open to anyone with a vested interest in the UK Construction sector and adjacent sectors.
We also welcome professionals across other sectors who wish to learn more about UK Construction and Sustainable Construction; sectors of high relevance are:
- Materials
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Renewable Energy
- Green Innovation
- Circular Economy
- Social Sustainability
- Placemaking & Resilient Infrastructure
Networking opportunities: The event provides a great opportunity to meet and connect with like-minded individuals, as well as experts in your field. You can make valuable connections that can help you grow your career or business.
Knowledge sharing: The event features expert speakers who share their insights and knowledge on a particular topic. This can provide attendees with new ideas, perspectives, and strategies that they can apply to their work or personal life.
Build brand awareness: If you’re a business owner or entrepreneur, attending the event can be a great way to build brand awareness and connect with potential customers or clients.
Explore new products and services: The event showcases new products and services that are relevant to the industry or field. By attending it, participants can learn about these products and services, as well as compare and evaluate them.
Have fun: Lastly, the event will be a lot of fun! It offers a chance to get out of the office or home, socialize with others, and enjoy new experiences. Attending it can be a great way to break up the routine and do something different.
You must also register for the free Futurebuild ticket to gain entry to the show and matchmaking area: https://www.futurebuild.co.uk/
Register by 1 March 2026, 9am
Important update: Our events are moving to Microsoft Teams
Our events are transitioning from Zoom to Microsoft Teams. If you’ve joined us before, you’ll notice this change when accessing the event link.
Accessibility and Inclusion
We are committed to ensuring our events are accessible for all.
If you experience any barriers to registering, for any reason, please contact us by email: enquiries@iukbc.org.uk or phone: +44 03333 403250 and we will support your registration.