The UK LCA Network Annual Conference 2026
(16 – 17 June)
Following the success of last year’s LCA-RSIN conference, we are happy to open registrations for the inaugural UK LCA Network Annual Conference.
The expanded conference will bring together the Life Cycle Assessment community for a full two-day programme of knowledge exchange and networking.
We look forward to welcoming members from across the LCA field – including policymakers, regulators, researchers, practitioners and industry experts – to two of The University of Sheffield’s state-of-the-art buildings:
- Day 1: Hosted at The Wave (Tuesday, 16th June)
- Day 2: Hosted at The Diamond (Wednesday, 17th June)
There will also be formal and informal networking opportunities, including an optional conference dinner on the evening of the first day.
What to Expect
There will be a diverse range of presentations, plenary talks, and interactive sessions spread across the two days, alongside poster displays and panel discussions featuring government and industry leaders.
The conference will also feature practical teach-ins, workshops, and live demonstrations designed to address the evolving needs and challenges of the LCA community.
Attendees will be able to connect with experts from across sectors as we bring together a wealth of LCA knowledge to share different perspectives, roles and insights.
Key Themes
Throughout the event, we will explore five key themes designed to cover the full spectrum of LCA and its uses in regulatory science:
- LCA for Net Zero
- The Impact of AI on LCA Methodology
- Bio-based Materials and Biogenic Carbon
- Prospective and Ex-ante LCA: Looking Forward
- Putting LCA into Action: Implementing and Communicating Results
We look forward to seeing you there!
Day 1 venue: The Wave
The Wave
2 Whitham Road
Sheffield
S10 2AH
The Wave was designed by HLM Architects with sustainability at its core. Ground source heat pumps have been installed to maximise the opportunity created by thermal warmth, and provide cooling in the summer. Green space, which is open to the public as well as students and staff, is part of the development, providing an improved local environment.
The conference will be located on the ground floor.
Day 2 venue: The Diamond
The Diamond
32 Leavygreave Road
Sheffield
S3 7RD
Home to Engineering at Sheffield and completed in 2015, The Diamond Building is one of the University’s largest ever investments in learning and teaching. With 19 different specialist laboratories and workshops, housing state of the art equipment, The Diamond hosts over 6000 students each year.
The conference will be located on the Ground and Basement floors.
Campus maps
Use our Interactive Campus Map, and view maps showing Food and Drink Outlets, Baby Changing Facilities, Prayer Rooms, Quiet Spaces, and Gender Neutral Toilets.
Travel
The University of Sheffield is easily accessible by different modes of transport. It has a tram stop, is a twenty-minute walk from Sheffield train station and is well served by the local bus network.
Parking
Car parking – visitors
Q park at Durham Road
Q Park at Rockingham Street
Q Park at Solly Street
Sheffield Clean Air Zone
Sheffield city centre is covered by a clean air zone. Private cars are exempt from charges.
However, non-compliant vans, campervans and other light goods vehicles are included in the scheme.
If you want to check the status of a vehicle, you can do so on the City Council’s website.
Accessibility
Online access information is available for all our buildings and services and includes a number of route plans to help visitors navigate across campus.
Where to stay
If you would like to book accommodation for your stay, you can do so via our dedicated booking hub, which offers preferential rates at four of Sheffield’s city centre hotels.
Contact us
If you have any specific questions about the event please email:
lca-rsin@sheffield.ac.uk and one of the team will get back to you.
Gold Sponsor
Below280
Below280 provides expert consultancy and education in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), carbon capture due diligence, Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), and a range of other environmental impact issues related to global supply chains.
Below280 provides services to everyone from start-up SMEs to multinationals, with projects ranging in complexity from simple LCAs to four-year Horizon Europe research initiatives.
Silver Sponsor
Cascade Sustainability
