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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.

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...

Paul Leonard

Principal, SinoCelt LLC

A highly accomplished and results-driven HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENT EXECUTIVE with an extensive operations background in diverse chemical industries (DOW, ARKEMA, ORBIA), electric utilities (ENTERGY), as well as domestic and international experience. Proven aptitude for developing and implementing company policies, standards, and changes in operations and systems to optimize productivity and sustainable bottom-line results. Leveraging…

Rory Sutherland

Vice Chair, Ogilvy UK

Rory 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, Curious

Ian 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…

Maeve O’Loughlin

HSE Transformation, Leadership and Culture, Consultant

Global HSE leadership in industrial and multinational environments +20 years. I partner with companies using a strategic transformation approach using contemporary HSE research evidence, data and benchmarking insights to inform strategy, program development, business engagement and stakeholder management to create long term empowerment and ownership in a positive proactive culture. Coupled with deep expertise in…

Hilary Scarlett

International speaker, consultant and author on change management and neuroscience, Scarlett & Grey

Hilary works with leaders, enabling them to introduce change efficiently and effectively. In particular, she designs and delivers applied neuroscience sessions based on the belief that if we can understand our brains a little better, we can work with that knowledge and help improve both our wellbeing and performance at work. Hilary holds an MA…

Mike Reazin

Vice President, Manufacturing, ISNetworld

Mike Reazin is Vice President of Manufacturing at ISNetworld, where he partners with industrial organizations to enhance contractor management, operational performance, and workplace safety. He brings extensive experience in supporting manufacturing leaders with strategies that improve compliance, reduce risk, and drive stronger safety outcomes across complex operations….

Katie McLaughlin

Director, HSE Review & Verification Services, ISNetworld

Katie McLaughlin is Director of HSE Review & Verification Services at ISNetworld, where she leads initiatives focused on health, safety, and environmental (HSE) performance and contractor compliance. She brings extensive experience in advancing safety standards through robust review and verification processes, supporting organizations in strengthening their risk management and safety outcomes….

Fawaz Bitar

Senior Vice President HSE & Carbon, BP

Fawaz (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…

Zoe Hayes

Head of Safety, Security, Resilience, BBC

Zoe 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, Intenseye

Sercan 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…

Crystal Danbury

Director of Safety, Insurance & Occupational Wellbeing

Crystal 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’Oréal

Matthew 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…

Ruth Denyer

Senior Director Production Health and Safety, Netflix

Ruth Denyer is Senior Director of Production Health & Safety at Netflix, leading strategy and practice across EMEA. With nearly 30 years of experience in entertainment safety, she brings deep expertise in risk management, creative collaboration, and building resilient production environments. Ruth is known for her pragmatic, people-centred approach and her commitment to early, risk-informed…

Dr. Manuel Seidel

Chief Executive Officer, EcoPortal

Dr. Manuel Seidel is the Founder and CEO of ecoPortal, a leading privately owned HSE engagement platform globally. With a PhD in Sustainable Manufacturing and a deep background in risk and sustainability strategy, Manuel is driven by a vision to move organisations beyond outdated “tick box” safety.He developed ecoPortal to empower businesses with intuitive, intelligent…

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

How we differentiate Differentiate

Bringing in voices outside of the profession to challenge and inspire

We curate content based on themes voiced from the profession

We bake in different sessions that have been engineered by world renowned trainers to inspire and inform

We focus on sessions that are practical and applicable

We give you the opportunity to share and learn from the community

We are building long-lasting communities that come together to actually learn and share in the pursuit of enabling those in our duty of care

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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

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
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
09:40 – 10:00 Connection Before Content

What has sparked your curiosity this year?

Anna Keen, Founder, Anna Keen Consulting
10:00 – 11:00 Opening Keynote & Q&A

Curious: The Desire to Know — and Why Your Future Depends on It

Ian Leslie – Author, Curious
11:00 – 11:20 Pulse Connect & Exchange

Your AI-curated session focused on high-value, strategic dialogue based on shared priorities, challenges, or innovations.
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

12:05 – 12:55 Roundtable 1:

The Future of Safety Data (and how it Applies to Managing Contractors)

Hosted by Katie McLaughlin Director, HSE Review & Verification Services and Mike Reazin Vice President, Manufacturing, ISNetworld
12:05 – 12:55 Roundtable 2:

BIS Safety Software
12:05 – 12:55 Roundtable 3:

Proactive Safety Leadership
12:05 – 12:55 Roundtable 4:

Disrupt with Paul Leonard, Principal of SinoCelt
12:55 – 13:50 Lunch
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
14:45 – 15:30 Interactive Development Session 1:

Storytelling for Influence: Winning the Board’s Attention

Sarah Brummitt, Director, Sarah Brummitt Ltd
14:45 – 15:30 Interactive Development Session 2:

The Tricky ‘I’ in Passion

Crystal Danbury, Director of Safety, Insurance & Occupational Wellbeing
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
14:45 – 15:30 Interactive Development Session 4:

The human experience of change: insights from neuroscience

Hilary Scarlett, MD, Scarlett & Associates
15:30 – 15:50 Pulse Connect & Exchange

Your AI-curated session focused on high-value, strategic dialogue based on shared priorities, challenges, or innovations.
15:50 – 16:35 Keynote Workshop

Rethinking SIF Prevention: Operationalizing Physical AI in High-Risk Environments

Sercan Esen, CEO, Intenseye
16:35 – 17:35 Keynote and Q&A

How I learned to love Health & Safety

Rory Sutherland, Vice Chair, Ogilvy UK
17:35 – 17:45 Introducing the Executive Leadership Network

Jonathan Ridley, Head of Community, Delegates & Partnerships, The Global Series
17:45 -17:50 Reflection Session
17.50 – 18:45 Break Before the Evening
18:45 - 19:30 Drinks Reception - with entertainment
19:30 – 21:00 Dinner
21:00 End of Day 1

Day Two Day Two

Morning Session

08:45 - 08:55 Welcome & Reflection Session

Anna Keen, Founder, Anna Keen Consulting
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
09:40 – 10:00 Pulse Connect & Exchange

Your AI-curated session focused on high-value, strategic dialogue based on shared priorities, challenges, or innovations.
10:00 – 10:45 Keynote Workshop

Transforming Safety Culture: Moving Beyond Compliance to Lasting Commitment

Fawaz Bitar, Senior Vice President HSE & Carbon, BP
10:45 – 11:35 Roundtable 1:

ESG Meets HSE: Aligning Safety with Sustainability

Ideagen
10:45 – 11:35 Roundtable 2:

Tech That Talks: Leveraging AI and Automation for Safer Operations

Solera eDriving
10:45 – 11:35 Roundtable 3:

From Data to Purpose: Redefining Preventive Performance

Emma Johnson, Director, PEAK4
10:45 – 11:35 Roundtable 4:
11:35 – 11:55 Pulse Connect & Exchange

Your AI-curated session focused on high-value, strategic dialogue based on shared priorities, challenges, or innovations.
11:55 – 12:45 Keynote Workshop

Harnessing AI to Close Safety Gaps and Build a Stronger Culture of Safety

Manuel Seidel CEO, ecoPortal

Afternoon Session

12:45 – 13:30 Case Study Breakout 1:

The Practical Application of Principles

Maeve O’Loughlin, HSE Transformation, Leadership and Culture, Consultant and Ruth Denyer, Director, Production Safety, Netflix
12:45 – 13:30 Case Study Breakout 2:

Life Behind the Lens

Zoe Hayes - Head of Safety, BBC
12:45 – 13:30 Case Study Breakout 3:

Visible Felt Leadership in Practice

Matthew Nottingham, EHS Manager at L’Oréal
12:45 – 13:30 Case Study Breakout 4:

Freedom Within a Framework: Designing Effective Operating Models
13:30 – 14:15 Lunch
14:15 – 14:45 Keynote Workshop

Culture by Design: Digital Tools for Embedding Safety Mindset
14:45 – 15:25 Keynote Workshop Panel

Beyond Safety: Why Aren’t More Safety Leaders Becoming Business Leaders?
15:25 – 15:40 Pulse Connect & Exchange

Your AI-curated session focused on high-value, strategic dialogue based on shared priorities, challenges, or innovations.
15.40 – 16:00 Consolidation Session

A closing session to reflect on the past two days, distil key insights, and translate them into practical commitments - exploring how to apply new ideas, behaviours, and connections back in the real world.

Anna Keen, Founder, Anna Keen Consulting
16:00 Close of the Summit