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The place where contamination and remediation professionals drive powerful conversations and spark industry change

The Contamination & Land Remediation Expo is where contamination and geotechnical professionals come together, driving the industry forward, and empowering new strategies and partnerships that embody the future of the sector. The heartbeat of the contamination ecosystem in the UK takes place on the 11-12 September 2024 at the NEC Birmingham. 

Contamination and Land Remediation

Contamination and Land Remediation

Taking place every year, the Contamination & Land Remediation Expo is not one to miss if you are an individual, business, or local authority dealing with contamination, remediation and everything in between. We cover all aspects of contaminated sites, soils and materials, brownfield regeneration, management of hazardous substances, biodiversity and natural capital, analysis and laboratories and consulting services. They are represented through seminar sessions, demos and panels, networking areas and exhibitors presenting innovative solutions, technology & market-leading products. 

Areas of focus

From contaminated sites and hazardous substances to geotechnical engineering, CLR captures what's important in the land remediation space. If you're involved in any aspect of the key areas we're exploring - you'll want to be at this years event. Click through on each tile to see the full list of topics covered per sub sector.

Contaminated Sites, Soils & Materials

Contaminated Sites, Soils & Materials

This sector emphasises the importance of reducing the environmental and health impacts of contaminated sites, soils, and materials, providing valuable insights into safe waste management practices. From soil remediation to contaminated land treatment and hazardous waste management, this sector showcases a range of technologies and best practices for promoting environmental restoration and sustainable land use.
Brownfield Regeneration  

Brownfield Regeneration
 

The Brownfield Regeneration sector provides cutting-edge strategies for transforming neglected spaces into sustainable developments and revitalising communities. Attendees can expect to explore innovative solutions for land remediation, sustainable land use planning, and community engagement. The sector emphasises the importance of sustainable urban development and its role in promoting environmental restoration and social equity.
Management of Hazardous Substances

Management of Hazardous Substances

Attendees can expect to explore innovative solutions for ensuring safe handling, disposal, and minimisation of risks to public health and the environment. The sector highlights the importance of reducing the environmental and health impacts of hazardous substances, providing valuable insights into sustainable waste management practices. From hazardous waste disposal to emergency response planning and hazardous materials storage, the sector showcases a range of technologies and best practices for promoting environmental restoration and public safety.
Biodiversity & Natural Capital  

Biodiversity & Natural Capital
 

This sector sits at the intersection of decommissioning, demolition, and land remediation with construction and infrastructure. Attendees can expect to explore innovative solutions for promoting ecological balance and long-term sustainability, including habitat restoration, ecological compensation, and ecosystem services valuation. This emphasises the importance of conserving biodiversity and natural capital and their role in driving progress towards a more sustainable future by showcasing emerging technologies, policies, and best practices.
Geotechnical Engineering & Technologies

Geotechnical Engineering & Technologies

Geotechnical engineering plays a vital role in the construction and infrastructure development industry. This sector focuses on studying the behaviour of soil and rock materials to ensure safe and efficient design and construction of structures. Geotechnical engineers assess soil conditions, analyse stability, and recommend appropriate foundation solutions for various projects. Their expertise is crucial in areas such as building foundations, slope stability, tunneling, and groundwater control. This sector will showcase innovative techniques, equipment, and technologies aimed at enhancing project sustainability, resilience, and environmental impact reduction.
Analysis, Consulting & Professional Services

Analysis, Consulting & Professional Services

This sector provides a platform to connect with experts in consulting and professional services for decommissioning, demolition, and land remediation as well as highlighting advanced analytical techniques and laboratory services dedicated to environmental testing, monitoring, and compliance. Attendees can expect to explore strategic guidance, innovative approaches, and best practices for optimising project outcomes, including environmental, social, and economic impacts. Also discover solutions for testing and monitoring environmental quality, including air and water quality monitoring, soil testing, and hazardous material analysis.

What's On?

Conference Programme

Immerse yourself in our cutting-edge theatres, featuring three distinct and compelling programs. Join the first two Keynotes on Land/Contamination and Water/Air, where you'll connect with top-tier policymakers, strategists, and decision-makers as they explore the driving forces and benefits of key industry initiatives and legislation. In the third theatre you'll gain practical insights into the implementation of industry policies and processes.

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Networking Events

Elevate your connections with proactive networking. CLR offers an exclusive opportunity for professionals across major sectors and job functions to connect and collaborate. Take a look at the ESS 2023 schedule to see the range of dedicated sessions that brought hundreds of like-minded environmental experts together to tackle solutions to the most pressing challenges; with attendees expanding their networks in the process.

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Exhibition

Innovation and new opportunities are right around the corner. Whether you connect with leading companies showcasing their cutting-edge products, services, or solutions tailored to your needs, engage in insightful discussions, forge strategic partnerships, or stay informed about the latest industry developments - CLR is the ultimate platform for gaining a competitive edge by exploring the diverse offerings presented by our exhibitors.

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Register Interest in ESS Expo 2024

Environmental Services & Solutions Expo will be taking place again next year, 11-12 September 2024 at NEC Birmingham. Make sure you register your interest in ESS Expo 2024 to be the first to know when registration goes live and any event updates.