The Stone Show is committed to providing a conference experience to educate, enrich and engage the visitor.
The Stone Show Seminar Theatre features around 30, free-to-attend seminars.
Three sessions each day will give insights into the key developments that will shape and transform the stone industry over the next decade, as speakers and panels explore decarbonization, sustainable design, digitalization and much more.
At the end of each seminar the audience will have the opportunity to put their questions to the speaker, whilst a panel will discuss the most salient issues at the end of each session.
Located on the show floor for the first time, the first two days will be hosted by Susannah Streeter, a leading broadcaster and sustainability commentator.
As a senior investment and markets analyst, commentator and former business journalist, Susannah is a knowledgeable and highly-skilled interviewer who has quizzed leading business figures, politicians, entrepreneurs and economists on radio and TV, over 17 years at the BBC, and at live events.
Susannah Streeter
Susannah has hosted many global conferences and interviewed world leaders and central bankers on economic issues and green policies, including the World Green Economy Summit in Dubai, the International Banking Forum in Kuwait, the Sustainable Finance Forum in Abu Dhabi and Our Ocean in Oslo.
Tuesday 6 June
Architects’ Day
Stone: laying the foundations for a sustainable future
10:00 – 11:00
The what, why & how of EPDs
(Environmental Product Declarations)
The relevance and practicalities of Environmental Product Declarations for the stone industry.
10:00 – 10:05
Introduction
Susannah Streeter, Broadcaster and Host
10:05 – 10:20
EPD’s explained
Dr Flavie Lowres, Consultant - Green Thinking Ltd
10:20 – 10:35
A building professional’s perspective on maximising the potential of EPDs
Alex Lynes, Associate Director - Webb Yates
10:35 – 10:50
EPDs in the Natural Stone Industry: A Case Study
Sini Laine, Executive Director - KIVI (Former Finnish Natural Stone Association)
10:50 – 11:00
Panel discussion
11.10 – 11.45
Guided tour of the exhibition
A guided tour of the Natural Stone Show for building professionals to gain first-hand experience of both materials and technology in the sector with commentary and ‘q & a’ provided through wireless headsets.
The tour sets off from the Natural Stone Show Seminar Theatre at 11.10am and is hosted by Eric Bignell, Editor-in-Chief of Natural Stone Specialist magazine.
To take part, simply turn up at the Seminar Theatre at 11.10.
12:00 – 13:00
Studies in stone – award-winning projects discussed + the announcement of the ‘Industry Choice’ favourite
Architects present a series of award-winning projects with the session culminating in the announcement of the ‘Industry Choice’ award for the UK’s favourite stone project
12:00 – 12:05
Introduction
Susannah Streeter, Broadcaster and Host
12:05 – 12:15
Elephant Springs, Elephant Park, London: Landscaping, Commercial & Public Realm Winner
Neil Matthew, Senior Associate Landscape Architect - Gillespies
12:15 – 12:25
Lenaboy, Malahide, County Dublin, Ireland: Interiors, Commercial & Residential Winner
Hilary Caulfield Wright, Director - Caulfield Wright Architects
12:25 – 12:35
The Fratry, Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle: Repair & Restoration, Ecclesiastical Winner
Ingrid Petit, Associate - Feilden Fowles
12:35 – 12:45
Chelsea Barracks, Phase IV, London: New Build Modern Style Stone Cladding Winner
Robert Kennett, Director - Eric Parry Architects
12:45 – 13:00
Presentation of Awards
14:00 – 15:00
Ethical & responsible sourcing of natural stone
Do you know where and how your stone has been sourced? Is the process improving or damaging communities and what are its environmental impacts?
14:00 – 14:05
Introduction
Susannah Streeter, Broadcaster and Host
14:05 – 14:20
An overview of the Ethical Stone Register
David Richardson, Ethical Stone Register Scheme Manager - Stone Federation Great Britain
14:20 – 14:30
Our Ethical Stone Register Journey: Hutton Stone Co
Marcus Paine, Managing Director - Hutton Stone Co
14:30 – 14:40
Panel discussion
14:45 – 15:15
Sustainable Surface protection solutions – indoor air quality care
Are the surface treatments you are using safe regarding emissions and genuinely sustainable? Discover more about the latest products designed to guarantee a healthy indoor living environment.
Filippo Rampado, Country Manager UK & Ireland - Fila
Wednesday 7 June
Industry Day
10:00 – 11:00
Industry updates: promoting diversity; tackling the skills gap; and benefiting from local authority planning changes
Meeting the challenges facing the industry with an update from WINS; the launch of the Stone Academy; and where the opportunities lie for the industry through the planning process.
10:00 – 10:05
Introduction
Susannah Streeter, Broadcaster and Host
10:05 – 10:20
WINS (Women in Natural Stone): mentoring, networking and support
Becca Cranfield, Co-Chair - WINS (Women in Natural Stone) & Director - Athena Stonecare
10:20 – 10:35
Training: the launch of the Stone Academy
Chris Kelsey, President - Stone Federation Great Britain
10:35 – 10:50
Local authority planning and natural stone
Sam Thistlethwaite, Director - IC Planning
10:50 – 11:00
Panel discussion
12:00 – 13:00
Setting the Standard
The new BS8298 part 5 for stone cladding (interiors); using BS7533 part 101 to deliver sustainable landscape schemes; and the Stone Federation new code of practice for natural stone installation in Bathrooms, Shower Enclosures and Wet Rooms.
12:00 – 12:05
Introduction
Susannah Streeter, Broadcaster and Host
12:05 – 12:20
Ensuring best practice: the new BS8298-5 Design and Installation of internal cladding and lining
Peter Harrison, Consultant - Stone Federation Great Britain
12:20 – 12:35
Using BS7533-101 to deliver sustainable landscape schemes
Steven Burton (GMICE), Technical Director - Steintec
12:35 – 12:50
Introducing the Stone Federation’s new code of practice for Natural Stone Installation in Bathrooms, Shower Enclosures and Wet Rooms
David Ellis, Partner - Sandberg LLP
12:50 – 13:00
Panel discussion
14:00 – 15:00
Emerging Talent Awards – meet the new stars of the stone industry
An expert panel debates how the next generation is tackling the skills gap and driving sustainability and digitalisation, followed by the presentation of the Emerging Talent Awards.
14:00 – 14:05
Introducing the panel
Susannah Streeter, Broadcaster and Host
14:05 – 14:40
Panel discussion on challenges facing the next generation
Sean Collins, Managing Director - Boden & Ward Stonemasons
Stefan Mordue, Senior Digital Consultant for Cohesive
Chloe Newmann, Senior Structural Engineer - Webb Yates
Chris Kelsey, President - Stone Federation Great Britain
14:40 – 14:50
Presenting the Award Winners
14:50 – 15:00
Giving out the Awards
Thursday 8 June
Conservation Day
10:00 – 11:30
Responsible sourcing of building stone: online tools
Some new resources for identifying and responsibly sourcing building stone for repair of historic buildings and new build.
Chaired by Tim Yates, Principal Consultant, Built Environment Team - BRE
10:00 – 10:30
The launch of The Building Stones Database for England
Clara Willett, Senior Building Conservation Advisor - Historic England
10:30 – 11:00
Introducing Historic Environment Scotland’s Stone Carbon Calculator
Ali Davey, Project Manager, Traditional Skills & Materials - Historic Environment Scotland
Jim Hart, Sustainability Consultant - JH Sustainability Ltd
11:00 – 11:30
Identifying and sourcing building stone on a small scale for the repair of historic buildings
Dr Andy King, Technical Director & Principal Geologist - Geckoella Ltd
12:00 – 13:50
Understanding stone in relation to climate change: a selection of current research projects
With changing weather patterns, understanding the behaviour of stone and adapting approaches to its maintenance is essential. Researchers and stakeholders discuss a selection of projects which seek to address this.
Chaired by Clara Willett, Senior Architectural Conservator - Historic England
12:00 – 12:30
Climate change adaptations on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission estate including enzyme cleaning trials
Jon Gedling, Director of Works - Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Chris McLean, Senior Works Manager - Commonwealth War Graves Commission
12:30 – 13:00
Understanding and measuring how stone properties influence biological growth
Dr Philip Skipper, Researcher - Lincoln University & Consultant - Philip Skipper Heritage Science Services
Dr Lynda Skipper, Senior Lecturer & Programme Leader - Lincoln University
13:00 – 13:30
Treating organic growth using UVC light
Andrew More, Senior Building Services Engineer - Historic England
13:30 – 13:50
Conserving the past, building the future: a collaborative approach
Michael Sheppard, Deputy Director - Cathedrals Workshop Fellowship (on behalf of the Institute of Conservation (Icon))
14:00 – 15:30
Sustainable supply of roofing stone and slate
A series of case studies from suppliers and contractors, focusing on the production and use of indigenous slates.
Chaired by Alison Henry, Head of Building Conservation - Historic England
14:00 – 14:30
Cumbrian Slate: traditional production for heritage projects
Ian Ramsay, Sales Manager - Burlington Slate Ltd
14:30 – 15:00
Welsh Slate roofing: 5 million years old and still going strong
John Owens, Technical Sales Manager - Breedon Group
15:00 – 15:30
Thorpe Satchville case study: Swithland Slate
Richard Jordan, Technical Trainer/Assessor & Building Conservation Consultant - Jordan Roofing Ltd
