Events
Our events provide essential industry insights, as well as professional development opportunities, specifically relevant to those working in the ceramics sector.
You’ll also find information on this page about other events that might be of interest to the ceramics industry.
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Delivering Net Zero Conference
Our annual ‘Delivering Net Zero’ Conference is a pivotal event for the UK ceramic industry bringing together key stakeholders to explore and discuss the latest developments, innovations, and policy initiatives crucial to achieving a low-carbon future.
By attending, you will:
Gain insights into industry-leading decarbonisation projects and case studies.
Learn about cutting-edge research and emerging technologies.
Network with industry peers, policymakers, and experts.
Understand the evolving regulatory landscape and its implications.
Contribute to the collective effort of building a sustainable ceramic industry.
Join us to shape the future of UK ceramics.
CONFERENCE DETAILS
Date: Tuesday 17th June 2025
Time: 09:00 - 16:00
Venue: The Catalyst Building, Staffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2DF
The full agenda and more details will be available soon.
ATTENDANCE
Ticket prices (including refreshments and on-site parking) coming soon.
EXHIBITING/SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
For sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities, please contact George Speckley.
2025 CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
Full speaker lineup and panel discussions coming soon.
CONFERENCE SUMMARY 2024
Read about last year’s conference in our summary HERE.
2024 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
CHARGE Vibration & Noise Webinar
CHARGE is a tripartite body with representatives from ceramics, glass and glazing, cement, concrete and stone industries, trade unions and HSE. This webinar will be an opportunity to learn more about your vibration and noise management responsibilities and ask any questions you may have.
Venue: This webinar will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams. A joining link will be sent in advance of the webinar. Places are limited and so please book in good time to secure your place.
Time: 10 - 11.30am
Places are limited so please contact Sonia Mayer to reserve your place.
Hydrogen Health & Safety: Pilot Kiln Tour and Briefing
Join us for an exclusive opportunity to explore the future of ceramics manufacturing. This visit will provide insights into the Ceramics UK Hydrogen Project and its pilot kiln, while addressing the crucial health and safety considerations of using hydrogen on-site.
Venue: Glass Futures, James Roby Way, Saint Helens, WA9 5DT
Date: Thursday 21st November 2024
Time: Registration at 10am - followed by a site tour, meeting and light lunch.
Finish: 1.30pm
Places are limited so please contact Sonia Mayer to register your interest.
Event Agenda:
10:00 Registration
10:30 Site Tour
11:30 Presentation followed by Q&A
12:30 Lunch and close
Pledge Awards and Conference
For more than 20 years, the ceramic sector has been coming together to recognise and celebrate health and safety leadership, continual improvement and good practice at the annual Pledge Conference and Awards.
Join us on 10th October 2024 as we focus on mental health and wellbeing, featuring insightful speakers who will share their diverse knowledge and expertise.
Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5BQ (what3words location: brain.harp.wage)
Download our handy venue guide HERE for important information on location, parking, and layout.
Time: Arrive at 8.30am for a 9am start
Finish: 3.30pm
Event Programme :
Download the event program HERE for detailed information on sessions, times, and speakers.
Pledge Award Categories:
Company Health and Safety Category Award
The Company Category Award recognises company initiatives, large or small, that drive health and safety improvement in the sector.
Individual Recognition Award
The Individual Recognition Award celebrates the efforts made by individual team members. Individuals can be nominated in recognition of their commitment, enthusiasm, and efforts to improve health and safety performance at the company.
Emerging Talent in Health & Safety Award
The Emerging Talent in Health and Safety Award is to recognise an individual’s outstanding commitment and contribution to health and safety within the ceramics sector and is intended for individuals who are early in their health and safety career. It is a competitive award and the intention is to present one award ‘winner’.
Contractor Award
The Contractor Award provides the opportunity to recognise contractors for their efforts on health and safety whilst working with members and on their sites.
Conference Speakers:
KEYNOTE SPEAKER | ALEX STANIFORTH
We're thrilled to announce that adventurer, speaker, and author Alex Staniforth will be this year's keynote speaker.
Drawing on his personal experiences, Alex will deliver an inspiring talk on proactively managing wellbeing and fostering open conversations about mental health.
RYAN RIDGWAY | RIDGWAY MENTAL HEALTH
Ryan’s session will explore what mental health support in the workplace can look and feel like, sharing his personal journey with mental illness. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of mental health, learn how to support colleagues,and discover practical tools and initiatives to improve their own wellbeing.
LEYLA OKHAI | DIVERSE MINDS
Leyla Okhai, founder of Diverse Minds, will share her expertise on workplace mental health. She will outline practical steps businesses can take to improve mental well-being, including the use of psychological risk assessment tools.
PHIL CROSBIE | EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND
We are delighted to welcome back Phil Crosbie to this year's Pledge Conference. Phil, a Partner at Eversheds Sutherland working within the Corporate Compliance Team will share his expert knowledge on the legal aspects of mental health in the workplace.
For further information, please contact soniam@ceramics-uk.org or laurend@ceramics-uk.org
Delivering Net Zero Ceramics UK - 2024 Conference
Delivering Net Zero Ceramics UK - 2024 Conference
Date: Tuesday 17th September
Time: 09:00 - 16:00
Venue: The Catalyst Building, Staffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2DF
Our flagship Industry Decarbonisation Conference focuses on relevant initiatives and developments crucial to the UK ceramic industry’s continued decarbonisation.
As an annual event it showcases projects and activities being implemented across the sector, research into key future decarbonisation technologies, and relevant updates on Government policy. It is also an opportunity for sector stakeholders to come together, explore joint working opportunities, and recognise the positive work being undertaken by companies and individuals in helping to share available best practice and to inspire others.
Discover the full agenda, built around our Industry Decarbonisation Roadmap by CLICKING HERE.
ATTENDANCE
Ticket prices (including refreshments and on-site parking) are explained on the booking forms:
Ceramics UK Members: CLICK TO REGISTER
Non-Members: CLICK TO REGISTER
EXHIBITING/SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities are available: CLICK FOR DETAILS
2024 CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
See the full speaker lineup and panel discussions: CLICK TO READ
CONFERENCE SUMMARY 2023
Read about last year’s conference in our summary here: CLICK TO READ
To find out more, please contact our Associate Director: Lee Brownsword (07949 693843)
2023 CONFERENCE GALLERY
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