Event Programme

Explore the Pledge Conference & Awards programme below.

Morning


08.30

REGISTRATION & REFRESHMENTS


09.00

WELCOME

Hannah Ault, Ceramics UK President

Ceramics UK President, Hannah, will open the conference with a warm welcome, followed by an overview of the day's agenda. Hannah will highlight the 25th anniversary of our Pledge Scheme, looking at its past achievements, current impact, and future direction.


09.10

25 YEARS OF PLEDGE

Francis Morrall, Chair of the Pledge Board

Join us for a journey back to the beginning of the Pledge Scheme. This section will delve into its inception, and the driving forces behind its creation, offering insightful reflections on its initial impact and evolution over the past 25 years.


09.20

BUILDING ON 25 YEARS: HSE & CERAMICS SECTOR PRIORITIES FOR PLEDGE

Michael Bone, Head of Operations at HSE

Session overview


09.50

HEALTH & SAFETY LEADERSHIP AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY

Elizabeth Hyde, Director of Hesper GRC

Session overview


10.30

MORNING BREAK & REFRESHMENTS


11.00

SESSION TITLE

Paul Verrico, Partner and Head of Global at Eversheds Sutherland

Phil Crosbie, Partner at Eversheds Sutherland

Session overview


Afternoon


12.00

SESSION TITLE

Session Speaker

Session overview

12.30

AWARDS CEREMONY PART 1


13.00

LUNCH BREAK & NETWORKING


14.05

KEYNOTE SESSION

Session Speaker

Session overview

15.00

AWARDS CEREMONY PART 2


15.30

CLOSING REMARKS


Celebrating excellence in health and safety within the UK ceramics sector.