Overview

From innovation to FID: building the UK’s SAF industry

The Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Supply Chain Initiative returns in 2027, bringing together the organisations, experts and investors needed to accelerate the delivery of a UK SAF industry. As the UK works towards its SAF mandate targets and seeks to establish domestic production capacity, this event will explore the critical steps required to move projects from innovation through to Final Investment Decision (FID).

This one-day conference will convene feedstock suppliers, technology developers, project developers, airlines, investors, engineering companies, policymakers, OEMs, researchers and infrastructure providers from across the SAF value chain. Through keynote presentations, panel discussions and networking opportunities, delegates will gain insights into the opportunities, challenges and partnerships required to deliver the UK’s pipeline of SAF plants.

Delegates will hear from industry leaders, investors, government representatives and project developers who are actively shaping the future of sustainable aviation in the UK and internationally.

Key themes

Key topics under discussion will be:

• transitioning innovations from research and spin-outs into commercial ventures
• feedstock availability, sustainability and long-term supply security
• demonstration facilities, technology validation and scale-up support
• engineering, infrastructure and industrial cluster development
• airline demand, offtake agreements and corporate SAF purchasing
• investor perspectives on project risk, finance and revenue certainty
• the journey to final investment decision and commercial deployment

Why attend?

Delegates will have the opportunity to:

• connect with organisations from across the UK SAF value chain
• understand the latest policy, investment and market developments
• learn from projects progressing towards commercial deployment
• meet potential partners, investors, suppliers and customers
• explore the technical, commercial and regulatory requirements for successful SAF projects
• join discussions on the future of the UK’s SAF industry and its role in aviation decarbonisation

The event will also feature an exhibition, facilitated matchmaking opportunities and a networking reception, providing valuable opportunities to build new partnerships and strengthen existing relationships across the SAF ecosystem.

Important
If you are looking to express your interest in exhibiting at the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply Chain Initiative 2027, do not register on this page, please submit your expression of interest here. Deadline is 17 December 2026.