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CHEMUK returns as the UK’s largest, most thorough event dedicated to the full chemical supply chain. With the sector undergoing rapid transformation driven by innovation, regulation, and the pressure to deliver more resilient, sustainable operations it is key for manufacturers, suppliers, formulators and logistics leaders, to make use of the rare opportunity to access every part of the industry ecosystem under one roof.

Across its expanding show zones, CHEMUK brings together hundreds of specialist exhibitors representing raw materials, ingredients, intermediates, specialty chemicals, process technologies, engineering solutions, packaging, handling, distribution, waste management and regulatory compliance. This breadth is what sets the event apart: it is not just a marketplace for products, but a complete cross-section of the UK’s chemical value chain. Whether you are sourcing critical inputs, improving production efficiency, reviewing safety solutions or exploring the latest in green chemistry, the show provides direct access to the partners and technologies shaping the sector’s future.

For operations, supply chain and compliance professionals, CHEMUK offers clear and immediate value. The dedicated Chemicals Management and Process & Engineering zones provide practical insights into improving safety, reducing operational risk and meeting tightening regulatory requirements. Exhibitors demonstrate advancements in hazard mitigation, labelling, transport, storage, automation, data management, emissions monitoring and waste-to-resource processes. All areas are essential for improving resilience across chemical logistics and plant operations.

Upstream and downstream players benefit equally. Raw material suppliers connect with formulators and brand owners through the Chemicals Supply Show and the Formulated Product Manufacturer Show, enabling efficient sourcing, faster product development and stronger supplier–customer integration. For businesses navigating supply chain volatility or looking to diversify, the event delivers an unrivalled opportunity to discover new partners and new routes to market.

A key highlight for R&D teams and analytical specialists is the Chemical Laboratory Show, which brings together the latest laboratory technologies, instrumentation, testing services, and analytical solutions. From high-precision analytics and chemical testing equipment to lab automation, safety systems, and software solutions, this zone enables scientists, quality managers, and lab managers to stay at the forefront of innovation. Visitors can explore cutting-edge techniques, discover efficiency-enhancing tools, and connect directly with suppliers and experts who support both research and production across the chemical sector.

Adding further depth is a packed programme of expert speakers addressing sustainability, decarbonisation, industrial biotech, green feedstocks, circularity, digitalisation, scale-up challenges and future regulation. These sessions provide

strategic intelligence at a time when the industry is redefining how it invests, innovates and competes.

In a sector where efficiency, safety and innovation are inseparable, CHEMUK has become a cornerstone event, and a catalyst for collaboration and a vital annual touchpoint for anyone connected to chemical production, processing, handling or distribution. For leaders across the full supply chain, attendance is no longer optional; it’s where the industry unites to solve today’s challenges and shape tomorrow’s opportunities.

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Oi launched in the UK in 1969 and runs every two years, and in 2019 we celebrated our 50th anniversary. Over the years, Oi has established itself as a truly global portfolio with events in the Middle East, China and San Diego.

The three-day conference and exhibition runs biannually, aiming to welcome over 8,000 attendees and enable more than 500 exhibitors to showcase the latest ocean technologies and developments on the event floor, as well as on water demos and vessels.

Oceanology International is the leading forum where industry, academia and government share knowledge and connect with the world’s marine science and ocean technology communities. Learn from ocean leaders from across the globe, boost your technical and blue economy knowledge, and connect with your industry colleagues at one of our many social events.

https://www.oceanologyinternational.com/london/en-gb/tickets.html

Over three dynamic days of high-level discussions, real-world case studies, and targeted networking, meet the project developers, investors, policymakers, and technology innovators driving the next wave of low-carbon solutions. From production and storage to transport and end-use, this is where projects meet partners - and vision becomes reality.

 As a media partner for the event, subscribers of Engineering Hydrogen Solutions receive a 20% discount on delegate passes using the code: EHS20

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Date 20th & 21st May 2026

Time Wednesday 20th May: 09.30 – 17.00 Thursday 21st May: 09.30 – 16.00

Cost: Free to Attend

Location HALL 5 - NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT

CHEMUK is now established as the UK’s largest trade show supporting the chemicals, process engineering, and formulated product sectors. The event will showcase 600 specialist exhibitors across five show zones: the Chemicals Supply Show zone; the Process & Chemical Engineering Show zone, the Chemical Laboratory Show zone, the Chemicals Management Show Zone, and the Formulated Product Manufacturer Show zone The CHEMUK 2-day speaker programme will host over 100 expert speaker sessions discussing the big challenges and opportunities affecting the UK’s chemical & chemical product industries. Register for your free two-day visitor pass at www.chemicalukexpo.com

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Celebrating its 20^th year at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool on 18th & 19th November, LiftEx is a must visit for anybody involved with procuring or using services and lifting equipment to support manufacturing, engineering, construction, oil & gas, renewables, offshore, logistics, defence, utilities and entertainment operations around the world. It offers the perfect opportunity for finding answers to your lifting needs while also networking with the global Lifting Industry.

 

The annual flagship event of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), the leading global representative body for all those involved in the Lifting Industry worldwide, is supported by RiConnect, a provider of cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS), as Headline Sponsor, along with sponsors Yoke and Hoist. LiftEx 2025 will build on the success of last year’s event, held in London, which was the largest and most successful ever, with a record number of end user visitors from multiple industries.

Safe practice is vital wherever lifting is performed. Those responsible for procuring lifting equipment and services in these operations will need to fully understand the risks, consequences and legal obligations, as well as filter good practice from the bad. 

 

Visitors to LiftEx 2025 will find ways to improve safety and best practice with advice from industry experts throughout the exhibition, as well as the LEEA team, who will share their expertise and industry insights. 

 

Thought leadership

 

To boost this important aspect of LiftEx, a new Thought Leadership Conference, which is also free to attend, will take place on Day 1 of the exhibition. Speakers include Tim Battersby, Technical Sales Manager at RiConnect, who will give an ‘Introduction to the Digital Product Passport’. Attendees will become familiar with the objectives of the Digital Product Passport, understand what we know so far on the DPP and learn what we can do now to prepare for future digitalisation requirements. 

 

Anton van der Zalm, Vice President Corporate Research & Development at Van Beest BV, will give a presentation titled: ‘From Surface to Seabed and Back: Innovations in Load Release and Retrieval’. As subsea operations become more complex and efficiency-driven, the technology behind load release and retrieval continues to evolve. This session explores the latest innovations in subsea installation equipment, with a focus on smarter, safer techniques for deploying and recovering loads from the seabed. It will examine advancements in ROV-operated shackles and hooks, and how these are reshaping industry standards for remote handling, reducing risk, and improving operational uptime. Drawing from field experience, the session will offer practical insights into how new approaches to load management—from surface to seabed and back—are enhancing subsea project execution. Ideal for professionals involved in offshore operations, marine engineering and subsea logistics, this talk balances technical education with real-world application.

 

Adeoluwa Bamgbade, Temporary Works Coordinator at SCS Railways, will examine ‘Tunnel Boring Machine Shield Extraction on HS2 London Tunnels’. This session will share how SCS engineered bespoke lifting solutions, applied advanced planning tools, and ensured safety throughout complex operations. Delegates will learn practical approaches to heavy lift design, risk management and innovative techniques that can be applied to similarly demanding projects.

 

Ollie Brown, Economist at GlobalData Plc, will discuss ‘Vertical Construction amid Evolving International Trade’. This session will cover market trends, new project developments and maritime trade dynamics and implications.

 

End User Seminars

 

There will also be an End User Seminar taking place on Day 2 of LiftEx on Wednesday 19 November. The programme features Andy Cartwright, Technical Manager at Mentor, looking at ‘Slinging vs Lashing: The Critical Difference’. Learn why choosing the correct method for load securement is essential for safety and compliance. This session will highlight the practical and regulatory differences between slinging and lashing, helping end users avoid common pitfalls and reduce risk on site.

Daniel Jennett, HSE Manager / HSE Lead at Sheffield Forgemasters, will present on ‘Beyond the Surface: Use of Emerging Technologies for Advanced Rope Inspection’ to explore how advanced inspection technologies are transforming the way ropes are assessed and maintained. This session will demonstrate how new tools and methods provide deeper, more accurate information, improving reliability and extending equipment life.

Kurt Thomsen, Crane and Lifting Expert from RelyOn, will discuss the ‘Advancement of Training and Skills in the Lifting Industry’ for attendees to discover how innovative training programmes and practical expertise are shaping the future of the lifting industry. This session will explore new approaches to workforce development, helping end users build safer, more capable teams equipped to meet today’s operational challenges.

Jordan Weston, Commercial Manager Services EMEIA at Bekaert, will deliver a presentation on ‘Beyond the Surface: Use of Emerging Technologies for Advanced Rope Inspection’ Join the follow-up session on rope inspection to gain further insights into emerging technologies and their real-world applications. This discussion will offer additional perspectives to strengthen inspection practices and improve operational safety. 

 

Exhibitors

 

In addition to the conference sessions, the show floor will be packed across both days with over 100 brands demonstrating innovations to improve productivity, efficiency and safety. These new products and services offer crucial solutions for achieving successful lifting operations. 

A broad array of lifting equipment will be exhibited by from AP Lifting Gear Company, Atlas Winch & Hoist Services, Cromox, Delta Hoisting Equipment, George Taylor Lifting Gear, GGR Group, Hird Ltd, Lifting Material Supplies, Liftket UK, Miller Weblift, Miller Weblift, Modulift, Reid Lifting, RHC Lifting, SGM Magnetics, Tiger Lifting, TTC Lifting, Worldhoists. There will be materials handling equipment on display from Aconda Industrial Carriers, Probst and engineering & manufacturing services from Gemmak Engineering, Wirop Industrial Co and Worlifts.

Chains, ropes, slings, rigging and accessories will be shown by from Bekaert, CODIPRO, GIS – Lift Turn Move, Green Pin (Royal Van Beest), JDT, Marlow Ropes, pewag UK, Rope and Sling Specialists Ltd, RUD Chains, Sahm Splice, Talurit, William Hackett and YOKE Industrial Corp.

 

There will be height safety equipment and services from Globestock Safety, Safehold, SafetyLiftinGear, SpanSet and The Buddie System. Visitors will find load monitoring equipment from Dynamic Load Monitoring (DLM), Load Monitoring Systems (LMS) and Red Rooster Lifting and IT solutions from CMCO (Columbus McKinnon), Core Inspection Software, coreRFID, IRUGASA (UK), Motion Software, Onix, Papertrail, RiConnect Inc and Tele Radio. There will also be Test machineryfrom Tensology.

 

Lifting and safety training can be found from Carl Stahl Evita, City of Bristol College, Elevation Training & Development and, of course, LEEA will have its usual prominent stand for visitors to meet and engage with the Association’s team for lifting advice, to learn about training and to hear about the many benefits of becoming a LEEA member.

 

With even more speakers and exhibitors to be confirmed, all of this means a visit to LiftEx 2025 in Liverpool offers the perfect chance to strengthen safety, compliance and efficiency in everyday lifting operations. And there will be many opportunities to network with peers and colleagues, not least on the evening Tuesday 18 November – Day One of LiftEx – when the annual LEEA Awards recognise and celebrate excellence within the global lifting industry and will be presented at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool. Register now at liftex25.eventreference.com.

🚀 World Hydrogen Week 2025 – Copenhagen 🌍
We’re excited to share that World Hydrogen Week is back this year, taking place from 6–10 October 2025 at the Bella Center, Copenhagen.
This global event brings together the leaders driving the hydrogen economy, with a packed agenda of conferences, exhibitions, and networking opportunities.
💡 Exclusive offer for our EHS community:
Use code WHW25EHS20 to receive an extra 20% discount on your pass!
📅 Date: 6–10 October 2025
📍 Location: Bella Centre, Copenhagen
🔗 Register here: www.worldhydrogenweek.com
Don’t miss your chance to connect with innovators, decision-makers, and investors shaping the future of hydrogen. S&P Global Commodity Insights World Hydrogen Leaders

World Electrolysis North America 2025 (September 22 – 24, Chicago) is the premier event dedicated to advancing the electrolytic hydrogen economy in North America. Now in its second year, this summit brings together key stakeholders from across the hydrogen value chain — including technology providers, project developers, policymakers, and investors — to explore the commercial, technical, and strategic opportunities in electrolyzer deployment.

Attendees will benefit from:

• Expert-led masterclasses on safety, standards, and supply chains
• 60+ speakers sharing insights on policy, financing, and infrastructure
• 15+ hours of content across two days of conference sessions
• High-level networking with 200+ senior decision-makers
• A dedicated networking app to connect with peers and partners

This event is a must-attend for anyone involved in scaling clean hydrogen production and infrastructure across North America.

Learn more – download the brochure: https://bit.ly/4mGxaCF

Register now: https://bit.ly/4fwFDGa

The Hydrogen Conference offers a rare opportunity to learn from the organisations at the leading edges of the development of the Hydrogen technology and fuel sector – their research, projects, products, services and routes for investment.

Supported by Hydrogen England, ERA, HyDEX and media partner Engineering Hydrogen Solutions, The Hydrogen Conference takes place for the first time on September 16, 2025 at Conference Aston, University of Aston campus, Birmingham B4 7ET. It’s an all-day get-together spread across five fascinating sessions, moderated by Dr Michaela Kendall, CEO of Adelan and UK Hydrogen Champion at Mission Innovation (UK Government).

There will be a lively introduction from the Moderator followed by a keynote view from Hydrogen Europe. The five sessions that follow will include 20 highly regarded and expert figures from industry and academia, with further input from consultants and investment advisors.

Session 1
The Hydrogen World – Part 1 – Projects and Partnerships
Keynote reports from leading research universities in the hydrogen sector – the breeding grounds for genius people and projects.

Session 2
The Hydrogen World – Part 2 – Technology and Manufacturing
Keynote reports from companies at the leading edge of the technology for the hydrogen sector

Session 3
Investing in Hydrogen – Now and Tomorrow
Speakers from major international banks, venture capital experts, management consultants, successful project owners who are looking to or have invested in leading edge thinking on building a hydrogen economy

Session 4
Global Hydrogen: UK Opportunities
The reports will sample and describe the scale of leading edge opportunities for building a local, regional, national or global hydrogen economy

Session 5 (panel discussion)
Green Growth: UK Hydrogen Technology Venture Builders

Panel discussion led by Dr Michaela Kendall, with expert contributors joining her to enjoy a lively discussion.

It's a conference that shouldn’t be missed, taking place in September and set against the backdrop of the UK Government’s recently announced Industrial Strategy and the forthcoming next Hydrogen Allocation Round.

Running a conferences is not inexpensive, so to cover costs the organisers have set a modest, sensible delegate fee structure:

Conference delegate (including Hydrogen Awards lunch):     £150.00 + VAT

Academic delegate (including Hydrogen Awards lunch):        £100.00 + VAT

Student delegate (only 20 places available):                        £  50.00 + VAT

Delegates are now starting to book so it’s well worth booking early to be sure of a place.

There are sponsorship opportunities available for The Hydrogen Conference and the Hydrogen Awards. Further details can be obtained from Ian Ferguson, commercial director (sponsorships).

Overseeing all aspects of the Conference is Helen Warrilow, commercial director (events).

During the Conference, delegates will feel they are in a roomful of colleagues and friends, ready to question, challenge and discuss the leading-edge issues with the speakers and the panel members. Following the conference, delegates will be able to access presentations from the speakers, the delegate list and a summary of the important issues discussed. This should give them everything they need to raise to the next level their knowledge of the Hydrogen sector and the opportunities it presents.

As momentum builds for a cleaner, more resilient energy future, all eyes are on Washington, D.C., where the Hydrogen Americas 2025 Summit & Exhibition is set to return on 3–4 September 2025. Recognized as the leading platform for hydrogen innovation and policy dialogue in the region, this landmark event will once again unite top-tier policymakers, global energy executives, and cutting-edge technology providers to advance the hydrogen economy in the Americas.

Organised by the Sustainable Energy Council (SEC) in partnership with RX Global, Hydrogen Americas 2025 arrives at a pivotal moment for the North and Latin American energy markets. Under the theme, “Defining Hydrogen and Energy Solutions for America’s Energy Future,” the summit will explore how hydrogen, in concert with carbon capture, renewables, nuclear, and LNG, can power a cleaner, more secure U.S. energy system.

Despite economic headwinds and policy shifts, the Americas region has demonstrated notable progress in hydrogen project development, long-term planning, and infrastructure investment. The Summit will serve as a critical convening point for public-private partnerships, project financing opportunities, and cross-sector collaboration, all essential to accelerating hydrogen adoption at scale.

Taking place at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, the event promises a robust program, including a high-level strategic summit, the engaging Tech Stage, and a product showcase arena with 50+ global exhibitors. 2,000 energy decision-makers and 160 expert speakers are expected to attend and pinpoint the role of hydrogen in the new energy landscape.

Crucially, Hydrogen Americas 2025 is more than just a showcase—it’s a strategic platform. Discussions will focus on integrating hydrogen into the broader energy mix, supporting grid stability, decarbonizing hard-to-abate industries, and enabling international trade.

“As America’s energy mix continues to evolve, the role of hydrogen must be redefined within a broader, more integrated approach ensuring energy security and reliability to meet growing demands,” said Chris Hugall, Managing Director at the Sustainable Energy Council. “Hydrogen Americas 2025 will provide the critical platform to align strategies, accelerate deployment, and support new partnerships that reflect the region’s changing energy priorities.”

This year’s event builds on a strong legacy, having become the official platform for hydrogen in the Americas, with support from major U.S. and international stakeholders. For industry leaders, innovators, and investors alike, the Summit is a 

must-attend to gain insights, form partnerships, and influence the future of hydrogen in the Western Hemisphere.

As the urgency for decarbonization intensifies and the global energy transition accelerates, Hydrogen Americas 2025 stands at the forefront—defining what’s next for hydrogen and clean energy in the Americas.

For more information and registration, visit the Hydrogen Americas Summit website.