UKSFA Conference will see two days of collaboration, networking and industry insight
The countdown is underway for the UK Sustainable Flooring Alliance Conference and Awards 2026. Recognised as the flagship annual event for the sustainable flooring sector, the conference will once again bring together manufacturers, suppliers, recyclers, specifiers and sustainability leaders for two days of collaboration, networking and industry insight, and takes place on 1–2 July at Voco St John’s Hotel, Solihull.
Now in its 17th year, formerly under the Carpet Recycling UK banner, the event continues to attract decisionmakers from across the UK, Europe and beyond, focused on driving meaningful change across the flooring supply chain.
Under this year’s theme of Turning Insight into Action – Collaboration for Change, delegates can expect practical discussions, future-focused thinking and valuable opportunities to connect with peers shaping the industry’s next chapter.
Among the confirmed headline speakers are internationally respected sustainability experts Dr Robert Peoples, Carpet America Recovery Effort executive director and Dr Hans Peter Breuer, GUT/ECRA md. Their sessions will explore the future of carpet recycling, extended producer responsibility, circular economy legislation, sustainability policy and the evolving regulatory landscape across Europe.
Alongside these keynote presentations, the conference will feature a programme of interactive panel discussions, workshops and practical industry sessions focused on the key challenges facing the flooring sector. Topics across the two-day event will include sustainability legislation; environmental reporting; product transparency; green claims; takeback schemes; flooring waste recovery and circular economy innovation.
Speakers will explore important industry frameworks such as LCAs, EPDs and digital product passports, while workshop sessions will examine how businesses can build trust, improve communication and reduce risk through clear sustainability strategies.
The event will conclude with the UKSFA Awards Dinner, which is sponsored by UKSFA core member Cormar Carpets. The awards will celebrate innovation, leadership and sustainability achievements from across the flooring industry. Open to members and non-members, the conference provides a unique platform to exchange ideas, discover new approaches to sustainability and gain practical knowledge from experts leading change internationally.
The full line-up and list of speakers is available on the new UKSFA website, where visitors can also book tickets, explore sponsorship and exhibition opportunities and secure accommodation packages before rooms sell out. With strong interest already building, UKSFA strongly recommends early booking.
