The Contamination & Geotech Expo 2021 highlights

The organisers couldn’t be prouder with the result of the long-awaited 2021 edition of The Contamination & Geotech Expo. We would like to thank those of you who came to support the event. The event took place on 22-23 September at the NEC, Birmingham, connecting the industry once again after a challenging 18+ months. Alongside this, the contamination, geotechnical and environmental industries already find themselves in an ever-changing environment, from government legislation to new projects and the increasing threat of climate change.

It was clear that the industry was revelling in the opportunity to reconnect and meet face-to-face once again to connect with industry peers and prospective business connections. The exhibitors, sponsors, speakers, partners, and of course the attendees at the Contamination & Geotech expo are vital for the industry's continued development through innovation, collaboration and knowledge sharing – making it the most important 2 days in the calendar for contamination, geotechnical and environmental professionals.

Covering all aspects of land, water, and air contamination, insight and learning were high on the agenda with the 7 specialised zones and a seminar programme full of expert led CPD accredited sessions, panels, and demonstrations. Incredible keynote seminars from the likes of Asbestos experts Yvonne Waterman and Stephen Sadley who discussed “The global asbestos disaster: new understanding of the social and economic toll of asbestos on society” and “The Role of the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association.” The latest scientific knowledge from experts such as Paul Nathanail who discussed “PFAS Risk Assessment in a rapidly changing regulatory science context.” As well as land development expertise from Ben de Waal Tax who explained “Incentives for Brownfield Development and Innovation”.

Attendees met with cutting-edge suppliers that addressed the latest trends and solutions surrounding all things Contamination, Geotechnical, and Environmental. You could see wastewater tanks up close from Siltbuster, United Rentals and Kelly Tanks. In-situ showcased their sampling, monitoring and measurement equipment and services for use in a wide variety of groundwater and surface water applications. Thermac and Sundstrom were demonstrating their hazardous equipment and Alert Technology Ltd presented the world’s first real time airborne asbestos warning device!

The show zones included Hazardous Materials, Land Remediation, Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental, Clean Air Technology, Spill Response, Wastewater, and Nuclear Decommissioning and Remediation. By combining these key areas from across the contamination and geotechnical industry, The Contamination & Geotech Expo proved a comprehensive event that truly positioned itself in the centre of the environmental sector.

“Contamination Expo has been very successful for us as a business! Not only was it our first high-profile event out of lockdown, but our first event as a newly rebranded company - United Rentals Europe. We talked to the right contacts, our stand really stood out, and the whole event was very well organised. See you again in 2022!” Emma King, Country Marketer, United Rentals.

Thank you for attending the 2021 edition of the Contamination & Geotech Expo. To discover the latest innovations, technology and latest legislation within the contamination, environmental and geotechnical industries, register your interest for next year at https://hubs.la/H0Yp83P0