# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Future of Engineering Biology for sustainable metal bioprocessing - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join Elemental on Wednesday 7 Oct 2026 at the Natural History Museum, London, to explore engineering biology for sustainable metal recoveryAbout this EventThe Future of Engineering Biology for sustainable critical metal bioprocessing; from bioleaching to biorecovery and bioremediationThe event will bring together leaders and experts from across industry, academia, government, and strategic organisations to explore how engineering biology can support the sustainable extraction of critical and strategic metals from ores, industrial wastes, and wastewaters. As demand continues to grow, innovative biological solutions are emerging with the potential to improve efficiencies, reduce environmental impact, and strengthen resource resilience.Designed to encourage collaboration and knowledge exchange, the event will provide a platform for researchers, industry representatives, policymakers, and funding and strategic bodies to share insights, discuss challenges, and identify opportunities for future partnership.Throughout the day, attendees will hear from experts working at the forefront of engineering biology and environmental metal processing, while taking part in discussions that address both current developments and future opportunities for the sector.The event will support stronger connections across disciplines and sectors, helping to accelerate the translation of research and innovation into practical solutions for sustainable metal bioleaching, biorecovery and bioprocessing.Agenda🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AMRegistration, Coffee & Networking🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AMWelcome & Opening Remarks🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:30 AMUnderstanding the Challenge: the Greatest Impact of Engineering BiologyInfo: This session will explore where engineering biology can have the greatest impact on the UK's environmental and industrial challenges. Discussions will focus on environmental remediation and recovery, resource recovery from waste streams and e-waste, and the role of engineering biology in supporting a more circular and sustainable use of critical resources. Speakers will highlight opportunities for real-world deployment and industrial impact. 🕑: 11:30 AM - 11:45 AMInteractive Networking Activity🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:30 PMBuilding the Solution: Commercialising Engineering BiologyInfo: This session will explore how collaboration between academia, industry and government can accelerate the commercialisation of engineering biology. Discussions will focus on building effective partnerships, attracting funding and investment, and leveraging international collaboration to move innovation from research to real-world application. Speakers will share lessons from successful partnerships and discuss the pathways from discovery through demonstration to adoption. 🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PMLunch & Poster Session🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:15 PMDelivering at Scale: From Pilot Projects to Real-World DeploymentInfo: This session will explore the challenges of scaling engineering biology solutions from research and pilot projects to widespread deployment. Discussions will examine how different deployment contexts, from contained industrial processes to large-scale environmental applications, influence infrastructure needs, regulatory requirements, commercial viability and environmental performance. Speakers will also consider the role of Life Cycle Assessment in evaluating real-world impacts and identifying pathways to successful adoption at scale. 🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:00 PMElemental Innovation ShowcaseInfo: A showcase of emerging technologies and research outcomes, demonstrating how engineering biology innovations are addressing challenges, creating value and progressing towards real-world impact. 🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:15 PMRefreshment Break🕑: 03:15 PM - 04:00 PMThe Future of Engineering Biology for Sustainable Critical Metal BioprocessingInfo: This session will bring together perspectives to explore the actions needed to accelerate engineering biology over the next decade. Discussions will focus on policy, investment, resource security, circular economy opportunities and the development of resilient critical mineral supply chains. Speakers will consider the partnerships and priorities needed to strengthen UK capability and maximise future economic and environmental impact. 🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:40 PMWain Award Lecture: Bioleaching for Sustainable Critical Metal Recovery Info: This lecture will explore how microbial technologies can recover critical metals from mining and electronic waste streams. It will highlight the potential of bioleaching to support a circular economy by transforming waste into valuable resources, reducing environmental impacts, and helping create more sustainable metal supply chains. 🕑: 04:40 PM - 04:50 PMClosing Reflections & Next Steps🕑: 04:50 PM - 05:50 PMNetworking Reception🕑: 05:50 PMEvent Close: 17:50 (Natural History Museum closing time) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/the-future-of-engineering-biology-for-sustainable-metal-bioprocessing/100001992347987463 - **Event Categories**: fitness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 7 hours - Location: Natural History Museum - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Natural History Museum - **lat**: 51.49671499999999 - **long**: -0.1763672 - **full address**: Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Future of Engineering Biology for sustainable metal bioprocessing - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/1572da02789cfbcd66ff3661d8aab5f75a8e11690c20516834752bb814b4e847-rimg-w1200-h675-dc011f3e-gmir.jpg?v=1782631753 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Future of Engineering Biology for sustainable metal bioprocessing being held? - **A:** The Future of Engineering Biology for sustainable metal bioprocessing takes place on Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Future of Engineering Biology for sustainable metal bioprocessing? - **A:** The Future of Engineering Biology for sustainable metal bioprocessing is organized by Elemental Metal Hub. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "The Future of Engineering Biology for sustainable metal bioprocessing", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/1572da02789cfbcd66ff3661d8aab5f75a8e11690c20516834752bb814b4e847-rimg-w1200-h675-dc011f3e-gmir.jpg?v=1782631753", "startDate": "2026-10-07T10:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2026-10-07T17:00:00+01:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/the-future-of-engineering-biology-for-sustainable-metal-bioprocessing/100001992347987463", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Natural History Museum", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Cromwell Road", "postalCode": "SW7 5BD", "addressLocality": "London", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "51.49671499999999", "longitude": "-0.1763672" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join Elemental on Wednesday 7 Oct 2026 at the Natural History Museum, London, to explore engineering biology for sustainable metal recovery", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-06-28", "availabilityEnds": "2026-10-07T17:00:00+01:00", "validFrom": "2026-06-28", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/the-future-of-engineering-biology-for-sustainable-metal-bioprocessing/100001992347987463" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-06-28", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-06-28", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/the-future-of-engineering-biology-for-sustainable-metal-bioprocessing/100001992347987463", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Elemental Metal Hub", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/elemental-metal-hub/27976550", "description": "The ELEMENTAL Hub is the UK’s mission hub applying engineering biology to address pressing environmental challenges around metal waste, scarcity, and sustainable recovery.Based at the University of Kent, the Hub brings together eight partner institutions including Durham University, University of East Anglia, University of Manchester, University of Surrey, University of York, UCL, the Natural History Museum, and Quadram Institute, supported by the BBSRC and wider UKRI funding for a five-year programme" } ] } ] ```