NCEC’s annual Hazmat Conference is returning this May – have you booked your place?

NCEC, part of Ricardo’s Chemical Solutions team, are in the final preparations for their 15th annual Hazmat Conference on 22–23 May 2024. Bringing together the knowledge and experience from a broad range of multi-agency hazmat professionals, industry leaders, academic researchers, and NCEC’s own chemical experts and hazmat trainers, Hazmat 2024 is the ‘must go to’ event for hazmat professionals in both the public and private sector. 

NCEC are delighted to announce their confirmed sessions for 2024, all delivered by experts in their field, which include: 

• Palytoxin: When all other possibilities are eliminated, the remaining one, however unlikely, must be the truth

Presented by Jon Bird, Station Manager Operation Assurance, and Matt Amey, Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service

• The Hazmat Advisor’s role in international disasters

Presented by Shammi Rana, Training & Development Officer, West Midlands Fire Service and the UK International Search and Rescue Team

• Response to radiation incidents: What information matters and how to use that information

Presented by Simon Townsend, MSRP CRadP, AWE Radiation Protection Group

• Hazmat’s role in confined space incidents: Two case studies

Presented by Jeffrey Zientek, Phoenix (AZ) Fire Department, HIRT LLC

• Wet Chemistry Practical Workshop

Presented by Josh Allaway, Hazmat Trainer, and Rhiannon Chalmers-Brown, Alternative Fuels Senior Consultant, Ricardo

• CBRN/Hazmat Professional Development

Presented by Lt Col Steve Johnson, Ministry of Defence (Army)

• Calculating the cost of an environmental incident

Presented by Andrew Barnes, Senior Advisor Environmental Incident Planning, Environment Agency

• Casualty behaviours during incidents involving hazardous materials

Presented by Frank Long, Station Commander, Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue Service

You can view our full draft agenda for the two-day conference at www.hazmatevent.co.uk.

Why should you attend Hazmat 2024:

Hazmat professionals need to keep up to date with hazardous materials response, chemical exposure monitoring, emergency planning, developments in legislation, future technologies and learn lessons from past experiences. At Hazmat 2024, all the subjects covered are relevant to people involved in chemical incident response and the setting provides a great opportunity to question and discuss content both in the forum and informally one-to-one.

As a delegate, you will:

• Gain knowledge and share experiences with like-minded professionals working in the chemical incident industries.
• Find out best practice for hazmat training.
• Network with hazmat specialists. 
• Ask experts any hazmat related questions.

The delegate fee will also entitle you to:

• Attendance on both days, including lunch and refreshments.
• Delegate pack including speaker presentations via the Hazmat 2024 Box account.  
• Attendance at the conference dinner on 22 May.
• Single-room bed and breakfast accommodation at the venue (Crowne Plaza Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon) for the night of 22 May.

Opportunity to network at a free BBQ hosted by NCEC

NCEC will be hosting a free BBQ on 21 May and open to those staying with us that evening. The BBQ is a great opportunity to meet delegates, speakers and exhibitors beforehand in a casual environment and adds great value to the overall event experience. You can book additional accommodation for that night when booking your place if interested.

Book your place at www.hazmatevent.co.uk.

Want to introduce your products to senior decision-makers? Exhibit at Hazmat 2024:

Our annual conference is an excellent opportunity to introduce latest products and services to key opinion leaders, early adopters and senior decision-makers within the chemical incident community and emergency services.

At Hazmat 2024, we are offering a range of packages and extras to meet different exhibitors’ requirements and the exposure they wish to get from the event. Our sponsorship opportunities will all involve clear recognition of your involvement, special mention throughout the event and display of sponsor details where appropriate.

You can find more information on exhibitor packages available at www.hazmatevent.co.uk.

Don’t just take our word for it, here is what previous attendees have had to say:

‘Very current and relevant topics which were informative and generally well presented. Well run by NCEC staff and great networking.’ – Ken Bickell, Devon & Cornwall Police

‘Excellent two days updating us on the latest equipment and techniques as well as a great opportunity to network and share learning.’ – Jon Laight, Hereford & Worcestershire Fire & Rescue Service

‘Most relevant event in the sector.’

‘An exceptional event for like-minded people sharing experiences and emerging issues.’

Registrations close 8 May

Registrations for the conference close on 8 May 2024, so be sure to visit www.hazmatevent.co.uk and book your place now. For further information or to ask us any questions regarding the conference, please email us at hazmat@ricardo.com

We look forward to seeing you at the Hazmat Conference in May!