Preparations are now underway for the flagship event, Women in Recycling conference and dinner 2026.

The event will be held in celebration of International Women’s Day, which will take place on 6 March 2026 at Birmingham Council House, UK.

Run by women, for women, this annual conference has become a vital space for honest, high-level discussion at a time when the recycling sector is undergoing profound change.

While firmly rooted in celebrating women’s leadership, the event is focused on the most pressing commercial, regulatory and operational challenges facing the industry today.

Women in Recycling 2026 has been designed as both a reality check and a survival guide, offering clarity and solutions.

Nadine Bloxsome, CEO of ALFED and Board Member of Women in Recycling, stated: “As the trade body representing the aluminium value chain, ALFED works closely with members and stakeholders across the wider recycling and resource recovery landscape, many of whom are operating under increasing regulatory, commercial and operational pressure.

“We are pleased to share this announcement on behalf of Women in Recycling, an organisation that is creating an important and credible forum for informed leadership discussion at a critical moment for the sector.”

The programme brings together industry leaders, regulators and practitioners, tackling some of the most complex issues facing the sector.