Dezeen's US editor Ben Drieth hosts a talk during Alcova Miami with Charles Gateau and Odin Visser of LoopLoop, Bonnie Hvillum of Natural Material Studio and Vlasta Kubušová of Crafting Plastics.

The talk explores material innovation within the design industry, addressing how science, technology and biology can contribute to sustainability.

The talk forms the Alcova Poolside Design Chats series, which takes place during Miami art week 2023.

Dezeen talk: Material Futures takes place from 4 pm to 5 pm on 6 December at Selina Gold Dust Motel, 7700 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Florida 33138, USA.