- 1.Details
- 2.Advisory Council
- 3.Keynotes
- 4.Programme
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Event Details Details
The HSE Learning Summit - UK is designed to build a community of learning, elevate skills and unlock new perspectives, all with the aim of supporting you to make meaningful impact. Our events are reshaping how you learn and grow – providing a forum for world-class transformational and future leaders to learn, collaborate, and share insights to transform the world of work.
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Advisory Council Council
Our esteemed global advisory council is proud to support HSE Global Series. The advisory board is formed by some of the most influential leaders in EHS, who help shape and create our speakers, themes, and topics for all our regional events.
Zoe Hayes
Head of SSR - BBC
James Pomeroy
Director, Global Health & Safety, Arup
Crystal Danbury
Director of Group Safety, Insurance & Occupational Wellbeing, Sainsburys
Steff Williams
Director Safety - Europe & APAC, Sonoco
Helen Davitt
Health and Safety Director - EMEA Operations, Digital Realty
Francis Rawson
Group Director of Safety and Compliance, Places for People
Stuart Hughes
Immediate Past President IOSH
Marie-Louise Chandler
UK Safety Director, QinetiQ
Keynotes & Speakers Speakers
Every event will partner with world-class speakers, unlocking exceptional insights and new perspectives for our entire delegation. Keynote partners confirmed for the HSE Learning Summit - UK include...
Rory Sutherland
Vice Chair, Ogilvy UKRory is the Vice Chairman of Ogilvy, an attractively vague job title which has allowed him to co-found a behavioral science practice within the agency. He works with a consulting practice of psychology graduates who look for ‘unseen opportunities’ in consumer behaviour – these are the very small contextual changes which can have enormous…
Ian Leslie
Author, CuriousIan Leslie is the author of acclaimed books on human psychology and behaviour, translated into over a dozen languages. Malcolm Gladwell describes him as “one of my favourite writers”. His books include CURIOUS, about the desire to learn, and HOW TO DISAGREE, on the art and science of productive disagreement. Ian has written for the…
Fawaz Bitar
Senior Vice President HSE & Carbon, BPFawaz (Fuzzy) has been with bp for over 35 years and has undertaken various leadership positions across the globe, including the UK, US, Azerbaijan, Colombia, Egypt, and Indonesia. Previously, he was the Head of the Upstream Executive Office, following seven years as bp’s Head of Global Operations. In March 2020 he was appointed Senior Vice…
Derya Sousa
CEO, Kianda EHSwiseDerya is the CEO of EHSwise, a flexible Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) software platform. With over 20 years of experience as an IT consultant in enterprise digital transformation, she has specialised in helping organisations achieve the highest standards in health and safety. Under her leadership, EHSwise is making a significant impact across multiple industries…
Zayn Mistry
Business Development Manager, Kianda EHSwiseHelping organisations rethink how EHS systems should work – moving away from inflexible platforms towards adaptable, flexible solutions built for real operational environments with through EHS platform Kianda EHSwise. Zayn works at the intersection of H&S, operations and technology, identifying where processes break down and designing digital workflows that improve control, visibility and engagement across…
Julian Taylor
Senior Enterprise Account Executive, ecoPortalJulian Taylor is a leader recognized for his expertise in driving engagement and leadership through a people-centric approach. With extensive experience in working with organisations to leverage technology to optimize and support safety performance, Julian operates on the core belief that true safety is rooted in human connection and development. He is a passionate advocate…
Dr. Manuel Seidel
Founder and CEO, ecoPortalDr. Manuel Seidel is the founder and CEO of ecoPortal, a leading health and safety engagement software company in Australasia. He’s passionate about transforming traditional “tick box” health and safety, sustainability, and risk management systems into modern engagement platforms that add maximum value for their organisations. Equipped with a PhD in engineering, he developed a…
Kevin Rees
Managing Partner, Proactive Safety LeadershipKevin Rees is a seasoned leader with over three decades of experience spanning aviation, HR, and safety leadership. As Managing Director at Proactive Safety Leadership, he partners with organizations to build strong safety cultures, enhance wellbeing, and develop effective leadership at every level. With a proven track record across the UK and the Middle East,…
Ben Saul
Senior New Business Sales Manager, IdeagenAn experienced and adaptable client solutions specialist, skilled at working collaboratively with internal & external stakeholders to deliver mutually beneficial outcomes. Takes a consultative approach to identifying, analysing and understanding a client’s key requirements, creating technology-led solutions that form the basis of strategic partnerships….
Emma Weir
EHS Account Manager, IdeagenEmma Weir is a Large Enterprise Account Executive at Dayforce, specializing in HRIS and workforce transformation. They help organizations enhance employee experiences, streamline operations, and make data-driven decisions that drive business success. Passionate about supporting people in their roles and helping companies achieve operational excellence, Emma has led strategic sales initiatives at Gartner Leaders such…
Andy Cuerden
Managing Director, Solera eDrivingAndy Cuerden is the Managing Director, EMEA at eDriving, a global leader in digital driver risk management. Since 1996, Andy has worked alongside organizations worldwide to establish proactive, data-led driver safety cultures that protect mobile employees and reduce commercial fleet collisions. A seasoned industry expert in environment, health, and safety (EHS), Andy specializes in translating…
Rebecca Wood
Head of HSE & Wellbeing, UCBAs the Head of HSE & Wellbeing at UCB – a global biopharmaceutical company specializing in neurology and immunology – Rebecca is passionate about creating environments where people can thrive, contribute meaningfully, and perform at their best. Her work is grounded in Safety Differently / Safety-II, Human & Organisational Performance (HOP), psychological safety, and contemporary…
Karen Rochford
Group Supervisor, ISNetworldKaren Rochford is Group Supervisor at ISN, where she leads a global team focused on health, safety, environment, and quality (HSEQ) review and verification services. She brings 17 years of industry experience and specialises in evaluating contractor documentation, auditing implementation, and supporting organisations in strengthening risk management and safety performance. Karen is particularly focused on…
David Bibby
Vice President, ISNetworldHelping customers across the EMEA and APAC regions to reduce risk and increase 3rd party due diligence, based in Dubai. He has over 20 years of EHS experience across multiple industries and is a former regulator in the UK with the Health and Safety Executive. He is a chartered member of IOSH (CMIOSH) and a…
Paul Leonard
Senior Technical Safety Advisor, DisruptI’ve spent more than 40 years in chemicals, manufacturing, and electric utilities trying to solve one stubborn problem: how do we stop serious events before they change lives forever? My passion has always been S-I-F—Serious Injuries and Fatalities. I’ve learned that great safety performance is not about slogans, posters, or chasing numbers. It’s about building…
Zoe Hayes
Head of Safety, Security, Resilience, BBCZoe Hayes is Head of Safety at the BBC, where she leads the strategic direction and transformation of safety across the range of BBC’s services and output. With deep expertise in safety risk management, governance and cultural change, she works at executive level to enable delivery where complexity and exposure are greatest. Zoe leads on…
Sercan Esen
CEO, IntenseyeSercan Esen is the Co-Founder and CEO of Intenseye, a pioneering company specialising in computer vision and artificial intelligence solutions that are driving transformative change in workplace health and safety. Sercan’s career began at a leading tech company, where he served as a software engineer and led global development projects in computer vision AI and…
Scott McLeod
Lead Business Development Representative, BIS Safety SoftwareScott represents BIS Training Solutions, a leading provider of learning management, safety management systems, and workforce onboarding technology, supporting organizations operating in safety-critical and highly regulated environments. BIS works with companies facing complex operational risk, helping them build disciplined, scalable approaches to training, compliance, and workforce readiness across a wide range of industries. Scott holds…
Robert Bogle
Vice President of Environment, Health, & Safety, Valmont IndustriesA global EHS and operations leader with 20+ years of experience designing scalable, data-driven safety systems that deliver measurable impact. With a strong track record of reducing incident rates, improving compliance, and building enterprise-wide safety strategies, he has led transformational programs across global manufacturing and engineering environments. Formerly VP of Environmental Health & Safety at…
Crystal Danbury
Director of Safety, Insurance & Occupational WellbeingCrystal Danbury is a health and safety leader with 23 years’ experience across multiple industries, known for significantly reducing harm in all leadership roles and building high performing passionate teams who genuinely care and have impact. Half of her career has been spent at director level, guiding large organisations through cultural change and shaping safer,…
Matthew Nottingham
EHS Manager at L’OréalMatthew is an EHS Manager at L’Oréal Bury Distribution Centre and a strategic EHS Manager within the Global Team, specialising in risk management and cultural transformation. As an International Leader Culture Auditor for L’Oréal, he supports the site with the highest internal culture score globally. Before his HSE career, Matthew was a Team GB Badminton…
Marie-Louise Chandler
UK Safety Director, QinetiQI’m a passionate and proven safety leader with over 20 years of experience guiding Health, Safety, Quality, and Wellbeing strategies in high-risk industries including defence, aviation, construction, renewables, and marine operations. My career has centred around building high-performing, empowered teams, driving strategic change, and embedding strong safety cultures within multinational and matrix organisations. I’ve led…
David Horrocks
Performance Psychologist, Tech Innovator and Co-Founder, PEAK4David Horrocks is a globally recognised authority in psychology, technology and innovation, sought after by some of the most demanding organisations and elite sporting institutions in the world. His career spans transformative work with Manchester United, British Cycling, The FA, the Premier League, and professional golfers competing on both the European and USPGA tours. David’s…
Moderator, Coaches, and Panellists Panellists
Anna Keen
Learning Partner & Facilitator, Anna Keen Consulting
Nick Pryke
Founder & Copywriter, The Glue Between
Sarah Brummitt
Hybrid Leadership expert - Highly experienced L&D professional, Executive Coach & Global Public Speaker
Jonathan Ridley
Head of Community, Delegates & Partnerships, The Global Series
Hilary Scarlett
International Speaker, Consultant and Author on Change Management and Neuroscience, Scarlett & Grey
Karen J Hewitt
H&S Influence and Engagement Specialist, Leaderlike LimitedHow we differentiate Differentiate
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Programmes Programmes
Our programmes are designed using world-class innovation techniques to drive conversation and provide real value that you can take back to the workplace. The HSE Learning Summit - UK provides one stream of agenda, consisting of training, skills development, humancentric sessions, and breakouts, alongside inspiring keynotes and case study workshops.
In all our sessions we implement Chatham House Rules which if you don't know means anyone who comes to a meeting is free to use information from the discussion but is not allowed to reveal who made any particular comment. It is designed to increase the openness of discussion.
For programmes spread over two days, switch between days using the tabs below.
Day One Day one
Morning Session
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08:00 - 09:00 Registration, Coffee & Curiosity
Your learning journey starts the moment you arrive.
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9:00 - 09:30 Doors Open & Registration
Come meet the team and register for what will be an insightful and rewarding two days.
HSE Global Series
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09:30 - 09:40 Welcome to the Congress & Partner Intro
A short welcome to set the tone and connect to this year’s focus on curiosity, agility, and future-fit capability in health and safety leadership.
Anna Keen, Founder, Anna Keen Consulting
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09:40 – 10:00 Connection Before Content
What has sparked your curiosity this year?
Anna Keen, Founder, Anna Keen Consulting
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10:00 – 11:00 Opening Keynote & Q&A
Curious: The Desire to Know — and Why Your Future Depends on It
Ian Leslie – Author, Curious
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11:00 – 11:20 Pulse Connect & Exchange
Your AI-curated session focused on high-value, strategic dialogue based on shared priorities, challenges, or innovations.
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11:20 – 12:05 Professional Development Session
Interactive Curiosity: Asking Smarter Questions That Drive Change
Anna Keen, Founder, Anna Keen Consulting & Sarah Brummitt, Director, Sarah Brummitt Ltd
Afternoon Session
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12:05 – 12:55 Roundtable 1:
The Future of Safety Data (and how it Applies to Managing Contractors)
Hosted by David Bibby, Vice President and Karen Rochford, Group Supervisor, ISNetworld
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12:05 – 12:55 Roundtable 2:
The Hidden Cost of Inefficiency
Scott McLeod, Lead Business Development Representativ, BIS Safety Software
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12:05 – 12:55 Roundtable 3:
We are inspired by Great Safety Leaders so how do they do it?
Kevin Rees, MD. Proactive Safety Leadership
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12:55 – 13:50 Lunch
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13:50 – 14:45 Shift & Share
A high-speed and engaging session where you’ll meet each of our partners in a different light: through the ideas and technologies shaping their missions. Designed to spark curiosity and ignite conversation, this is all about making real connections.
Paul Clark, CEO, The Global Series
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14:45 – 15:30 Interactive Development Session 1:
Storytelling for Influence: Winning the Board’s Attention
Sarah Brummitt, Director, Sarah Brummitt Ltd
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14:45 – 15:30 Interactive Development Session 2:
The Tricky ‘I’ in Passion
Crystal Danbury, Director of Safety, Insurance & Occupational Wellbeing
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14:45 – 15:30 Interactive Development Session 3:
Building Your Career as a Safety Professional
Anna Keen, Founder, Anna Keen Consulting & Sarah Brummitt, Director, Sarah Brummitt Ltd
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14:45 – 15:30 Interactive Development Session 4:
The human experience of change: insights from neuroscience
Hilary Scarlett, MD, Scarlett & Associates
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15:30 – 15:50 Pulse Connect & Exchange
Your AI-curated session focused on high-value, strategic dialogue based on shared priorities, challenges, or innovations.
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15:50 – 16:35 Keynote Workshop
Rethinking SIF Prevention: Operationalizing Physical AI in High-Risk Environments
Sercan Esen, CEO & Co-Founder, Intenseye and Robert Bogle Vice President of Environment, Health, & Safety, Valmont Industries
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16:35 – 17:35 Keynote and Q&A
How I learned to love Health & Safety
Rory Sutherland, Vice Chair, Ogilvy UK
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17:35 – 17:45 Introducing the Executive Leadership Network
Jonathan Ridley, Head of Community, Delegates & Partnerships, The Global Series
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17:45 - 17:55 Special Commendation Presentation
Paul Clark, CEO, The Global Series
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17:55 -18:00 Reflection & Close
A short, facilitated reflection to consolidate insights, capture practical takeaways, and set intentions for Day 2
Anna Keen, Founder, Anna Keen Consulting
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18:00 – 19:00 Break Before the Evening
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19:00 - 19:30 Drinks Reception - with entertainment
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19:30 – 21:00 Dinner
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21:00 End of Day 1
Day Two Day Two
Morning Session
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08:00 - 08:45 Morning Coffee Conversations
Start Day Two with an informal coffee and conversation. Reflect on the key insights from Day One, reconnect with peers, and explore fresh perspectives in a relaxed setting.
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08:45 - 08:55 Welcome & Reflection Session
Anna Keen, Founder, Anna Keen Consulting
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08:55 – 09:40
Building the Future-Fit Safety Team: What Will Define Impact in the Next Decade?
Anna Keen, Founder, Anna Keen Consulting & Jonathan Ridley, Head of Community, Delegates & Partnerships, The Global Series
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09:40 – 10:00 Pulse Connect & Exchange
Your AI-curated session focused on high-value, strategic dialogue based on shared priorities, challenges, or innovations.
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10:00 – 11:00 Keynote Workshop
Transforming Safety Culture: Moving Beyond Compliance to Lasting Commitment
Fawaz Bitar, Senior Vice President HSE & Carbon, BP
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11:00 – 11:50 Roundtable 1:
Your EHS system has the data. Does it have your trust?
Ben Saul, Senior New Business Sales Manager and Emma Weir, EHS Account Manager, Ideagen
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11:00 – 11:50 Roundtable 2:
Safety & Sustainability: Partners in Progress
Andy Cuerden, Managing Director, Solera eDriving
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11:00 – 11:50 Roundtable 3:
Making EHS Software Work For You: Practical Lessons from a Flexible Digital Approach
Derya Sousa CEO, Zayn Mistry, Business Development Manager, Kianda EHSwise & Rebecca Wood, Head of HSE & Wellbeing, UCB
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11:50 – 12:10 Pulse Connect & Exchange Break
Your AI-curated session focused on high-value, strategic dialogue based on shared priorities, challenges, or innovations.
Afternoon Session
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12:10 – 13:00 Keynote Workshop
AI Driven Engagement: Leading the Charge to Build Leading the Charge to Build Smarter, Safer Organisations
Dr. Manuel Seidel, Founder and CEO and Julian Taylor, Senior Enterprise Account Executive, ecoPortal
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13:00 – 13:45 Case Study Breakout 1:
No-one puts Safety in a Corner!
Marie-Louise Chandler, UK Safety Director, QinetiQ and Karen J. Hewitt, Director of Leaderlike Ltd
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13:00 – 13:45 Case Study Breakout 2:
Life Behind the Lens
Zoe Hayes - Head of Safety, BBC
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13:00 – 13:45 Case Study Breakout 3:
Visible Felt Leadership in Practice
Matthew Nottingham, EHS Manager at L’Oréal
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13:00 – 13:45 Case Study Breakout 4:
Predict. Prevent. Perform. How elite sports science and real-time data are redefining workforce health, safety and performance
David Horrocks, Performance Psychologist, Tech Innovator and Co-Founder, PEAK4
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13:45 – 14:30 Lunch
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14:30 – 15:00 Keynote Workshop
From Debrief to Action: Using the After Action Review to Build Intelligent Safety Process
Hosted by Paul Leonard, Senior Technical Safety Advisor, Disrupt
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15:00 – 15:20 Pulse Connect & Exchange
Your AI-curated session focused on high-value, strategic dialogue based on shared priorities, challenges, or innovations.
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15:20 – 16:00 Interactive Breakout Session
Strategy Swap: Real Challenges, Real Solutions
Anna Keen, Founder, Anna Keen Consulting
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16:00 – 16:15 Consolidation Session
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16:15 Close
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