The regional event speaker programmes cover issues of both local and national relevance and give attendees the opportunity to ask questions about the issues they face. Presentations cover industries including Oil & Gas, Chem/Petrochemical, Hydrogen, Nuclear, Food & Beverage, Renewables, Utilities and more.

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All of this is delivered in one place, over one day, with a free lunch included as part of attendance. Hazardex ‘in the Regions’ events bring high-hazard industry safety information directly to professionals across the UK.

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Specific conference papers and speaker details will appear closer to each event, so check back regularly for updates.

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Hazardex in the Regions 2026

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The Hazardex in the Regions events are returning in 2026 with an expanded programme of four FREE-to-attend, one-day events, reaffirming their position as one of the UK’s most valued meeting points for the process safety and hazardous area community.

Taking place across Scotland, England and Wales, the 2026 series continues Hazardex’s long-standing mission to provide accessible, high-quality technical insight, practical guidance and meaningful networking opportunities for those working in high-hazard industries.

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The 2026 events are:

• Grangemouth, Scotland – 24 June (event now completed)

• Ellesmere Port, NW England – 23 September

• Great Yarmouth / Norwich North, E England – 21 October

• Swansea, Wales – 25 November

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The Grangemouth event took place on 24 June at the Macdonald Inchyra Hotel, bringing together professionals from across the high-hazard industries for a day of expert insight, practical guidance and networking.

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The remaining events will follow the popular Hazardex in the Regions format, delivering a carefully curated conference programme alongside a tabletop exhibition – all in a single day and completely free of charge to attend.

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The regional events are specifically tailored for professionals responsible for hazardous area management, plant and process operations, and functional and explosion safety across a wide range of industries. From senior engineers and technical specialists to operations and safety managers, the events attract delegates from small independent operators through to large COMAH sites.

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The content is particularly relevant to those with responsibilities relating to explosion protection and functional safety, including UKEX / ATEX / IECEx compliance, CompEx competence, and functional safety standards such as IEC 61508 and IEC 61511. However, the programme is equally valuable for engineers and managers working within high-hazard environments who wish to broaden their knowledge, keep pace with regulatory change, or better understand emerging risks and technologies.

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All are welcome, whether entry level or with decades of experience.

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With its combination of expert insight, regional relevance and a welcoming, professional atmosphere, Hazardex in the Regions 2026 promises to be a must-attend series for anyone involved in managing risk and safety in the UK’s high-hazard industries.

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All four Hazardex in the Regions 2026 events are completely FREE to attend, but places are limited and pre-registration is required. Full speaker programmes and event details will be announced closer to each date, and readers are encouraged to keep an eye on www.hazardex-event.co.uk or follow Hazardex on LinkedIn for updates.

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And, for the diary:

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Hazardex Live 2027

 

Our two-day international Conference, Exhibition, and Awards event will take place on 24th & 25th February 2027 at the Hilton Majestic Hotel, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, UK.

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For anyone interested in sponsoring, exhibiting, speaking or attending any of the events, the Hazardex team can be contacted via hazardex@imlgroup.co.uk or by calling +44 (0)1732 778544.

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NOTE: Please ignore any approaches or emails from data brokers claiming to have attendee lists for these events as they are not authorised. Hazardex does not release this data to any such companies, only to exhibitors and in accordance with GDPR. The only way to access this data is via the Hazardex team.

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*Free entrance is dependent on an individual's employment demographic meeting the terms of attendance set for each event. The final decision on free attendance or subsequent refusal lies with the organiser. Contact events@imlgroup.co.uk for details.

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