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Welcome to the 5th official Lund University Research Conference on Sustainable Development. 

The interdisciplinary research conference on Breaking barriers to climate solutions aims to encourage knowledge sharing and dialogue between Lund University and the University of Cambridge.

The conference will take place December 9 at AF-borgen in Lund and online. It is free of charge and lunch and fika will be included.

Read more about the conference at Knowledge for Sustainable Development 2025

Deadline to register is November 27. https://www.sustainability.lu.se/form/registration-knowledge-sustainable...

If you find yourself unable to attend after you have registered, or if you have any questions, please contact ylva.van_meeningen@cec.lu.se 

At the conference, we will broaden scientific horizons through interactive roundtable discussions and dialogue between disciplines and universities, aiming to better tackle some of the key challenges of our time. In the morning, the themes include:

• Energy transition: To combat climate change and improve energy security, a shift in how energy is produced is needed. But how do we get there and how do we make an energy transition that is also fair?
• Biodiversity and climate: Climate change and biodiversity loss are interconnected. A change in one will affect the other. But they are also intertwined with our social, cultural and economic processes. How can we better handle the link between biodiversity, climate change and people?
• Adaptation, loss and damage: The changes in climate is and will have long lasting effects on people's lives and on the planet. It affects our health, our livelihood and our surroundings. And it hits differently between communities and people. How can we address these changes and what can be done about it?

In the afternoon, the interactive discussions will continue, but with a focus on the bigger picture and how disciplines can interact to find new solutions. There will be a panel discussion on A sustainable future - at what cost? with panelists from both Lund University and University of Cambridge, as well as two parallel roundtable discussions titled:

• No space to spare - how to balance natural space and societal needs?
• Understanding future risks in a changing climate and society.

Don't miss out on this unique gateway to the world of materials research and innovation, featuring an exhibition, investor showcase, and cross-cutting seminars on technology transfer from the UK's world-class research and frontier technology base.

Register: Materials Research Exchange 2026 - Innovate UK Business Connect

Why visit

This is an incredible opportunity to be part of Materials Research Exchange (MRE2026). This flagship event for advanced materials research and innovation brings together the community of researchers and innovators and provides an excellent opportunity for manufacturers and end users to gain an excellent understanding of what the UK can offer in terms of advancements in materials research and innovation in one place.

Opportunities to showcase advanced materials developments to panels of investors will once again be a core part of MRE.

What’s on

Prepare to be amazed as MRE 2026 delves into a diverse range of materials, from critical minerals, biomaterials, textiles, polymers, metals, glass, 2D materials, composites, sustainable, smart and functional materials, and more. These materials are not just theoretical concepts but critical building blocks for real-world applications, including energy, space, construction, packaging, marine, automotive, and low carbon technologies.

MRE is a catalyst for progress. Through cross-cutting presentations, thought-provoking panel discussions, sustainable product design concepts and an investor showcase brimming with potential, MRE fosters an environment of knowledge-sharing and cross-sector interactions. MRE is where the UK’s research and innovation excellence in materials meets the world of UK product manufacturers, designers and forward-thinking investors.

This is your chance to connect with the materials community to collaborate, exchange ideas, and adopt the latest advances in materials science.

Advanced Materials for the Future Conference

Returning in its 12th year, MRE’s Advanced Materials for the Future. Full of new insights about material research and innovations taking place across the UK.

Find targeted seminars on a range of cutting-edge areas and across several sectors. This event enables collaboration between industry and academic/research communities.

Investor Showcase

If you are an investor, we will have at least 3 Investor Showcase sessions where you can see first-hand how innovation converges with opportunity. Join us to discover emerging and enabling new materials, spotlighting materials research from pre-spinout ventures from UK universities and innovations by established growth-stage materials companies.

Who attends?

MRE brings an opportunity to network with over 1500 delegates from the materials community: researchers, academics, industry, government, investors and innovators from various fields to explore and discuss cutting-edge developments in materials science and technology. This is a unique opportunity to witness the UK’s world-leading capability in new materials discovery, development and application, and meet with potential collaborators. The event is designed to enable closer collaboration between industry, investors, designers and the materials research and innovation community.

For those interested in attending as an exhibitor, please do not register at this stage. We are finalising our exhibitor packages and hope to make these available very soon. In the meantime, you can register your interest in exhibiting at the Materials Research Exchange 2026 via a short expression of interest form, currently available on the registration page.

A conference that presents the work and achievements of young researchers in the fields of energy efficiency and biomass. It offers participants the opportunity to interact with researchers and industry experts from all over the world and build-up a peer network!

Young Energy Researchers Conference

Deadline: 10 October 2025

We look forward to receiving your contributions!