Thursday 26 November 2026
Church House, London
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About the conference
This one-day event will be attended by 200+ government departments, manufacturers, retailers, importers, lawyers, fire and rescue services, and test houses.
The theme for the event is Regulation, Responsibility, Risk, exploring the key trends impacting the electrical product industry.
We will investigate critical issues, offer solutions, and share insights.
A range of engaging presentations, panel discussions and fireside chats will cover topics including regulatory reform, the impact of technology on safety, safety in circularity, hazard-based approaches to high-risk products
and Innovation vs Reality - A look at what really happens when a great idea meets UK electrical safety requirements.
Delicious lunch, post-event drinks and plentiful networking opportunities are all included.
Agenda
Hosts
Lesley Rudd, CEO, Electrical Safety First
Lesley has worked in the energy industry throughout her career. Starting originally with British Gas in Newcastle she moved to London and worked on both gas and power projects in the UK and abroad. She later joined the Sustainable Energy Association, where she spent around eight years campaigning on sustainability and Net Zero, before joining Electrical Safety First in 2020 – a place where she was able to combine her twin passions for safety and sustainability.
Lesley was awarded an Order of the British Empire Medal in the 2020 New Year Honours list for services to UK energy markets and clean growth.
Susannah Streeter, Broadcaster and Analyst
Susannah provides award-winning analysis to the world’s media as part of her role as Head of Money and Markets for the UK’s largest retail investment platform, Hargreaves Lansdown.
As BBC anchor, with a career spanning two decades in broadcasting, she presented flagship global business shows on TV and radio, and now speaks at major conferences around the world, focusing on macro-economics, energy, sustainability, defence and artificial intelligence.
Susannah covers seismic changes affecting the retail landscape in the wake of the pandemic, digital shopping trends and sustainability targets.
Susannah is a popular podcaster. She hosts the HL Switch Your Money On investment podcast, presents the Tech Directions podcast with Microsoft and EY, anchored the How to Grow a CMO series, co-hosted the BackSpace and Beyond tech podcast, featured on BBC Radio 2, and was a presenter for the World Business Report podcast on the BBC World Service.
Speakers
Interested in event speaking opportunities?
Electrical Safety First’s ‘Electrical Product Safety Conference’ is the leading annual industry event, bringing together experts and leaders to explore critical issues, solutions and insight into safer electrical products – from conception, through manufacture and production to sale.
The conference is attended by designers, retailers, manufacturers, product testing houses, regulators, trading standards, Government bodies and safety experts.
We encourage our speakers not only to share their best practice cases, but also to look to the future on upcoming developments the electrical product sector.
The event is a platform for speakers to share expertise, future-proof their business, get feedback about ideas from fellow professionals and meet potential clients.
If you or anyone you know is interested in speaking at the event please get in touch by emailing ellen.vester@electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk
Key questions
Why should I attend?
Our speakers share their best practice cases and look to the future on upcoming developments in the sector. If you want to see safety and resilience develop in your business and get feedback about your ideas from fellow professionals, this is the right place to do it.
Who is it for?
Government departments, manufacturers, retailers, importers, lawyers, fire and rescue services, and test houses.
How can I register?
You can register by visiting the booking page.
Can I bring a guest?
Yes, but your guest would need to also register – we have two for one offers to take advantage of.
What happens if I cannot attend?
We regret that we are unable to issue refunds. If you cannot attend, please tell us as soon as possible - your ticket may also be given to a colleague.
Who do I contact with any questions?
Please email ellen.vester@electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk
Sponsorship
For sponsorship opportunities please contact ellen.vester@electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk