Event Programme

We're excited to present the detailed Pledge Conference & Awards programme below. Prepare for insightful sessions, inspiring speakers, and the recognition of outstanding achievements.

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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: HOW IT ALL BEGAN

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.

Francis Morrall, Former British Ceramic Confederation Deputy CEO & Former Chair of the Pledge Board


09.25

REFLECTIONS ON PLEDGE & HSE PRIORITIES

Michael Bone, Director of Inspections, Health & Safety Executive

Session overview coming soon.


10.00

HEALTH & SAFETY LEADERSHIP AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY

Elizabeth Hyde, Director of Hesper GRC

Session overview coming soon.


10.45

MORNING BREAK & REFRESHMENTS


11.15

REFLECTING ON THE PAST, SHAPING THE FUTURE: 25 YEARS OF HEALTH & SAFETY

Paul Verrico, Partner and Global Head of Environment, Health & Safety Group

Phil Crosbie, Partner at Eversheds Sutherland

Session overview coming soon.


Afternoon


12.15

THE HEALTH & SAFETY PLEDGE: A COMMITMENT IN ACTION

Various

Session overview coming soon.

12.30

AWARDS CEREMONY PART 1

Individual Recognition Awards & Emerging Talent Award


LUNCH & NETWORKING


14.05

CHANGING THE WAY LEADERS, MANAGERS AND THEIR ORGANISATIONS THINK, FEEL & ACT WITH REGARD TO SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Darren Sutton, Performance Psychologist

Session overview coming soon.

13.00

15.00

AWARDS CEREMONY PART 2

Company & SME Health & Safety Awards, Contractor Awards & Award of Excellence


CLOSING REMARKS

15.30


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

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