Event Schedule
8:00am – 4:00pm
Expo
28 amazing exhibitors from a cross section of the scaffolding and access supply chain, from tube and fittings, system scaffold, safety products, consultancy and ancillary suppliers.
9:00am – 9:05am
Conference Welcome
NASC CEO Clive Dickin welcomes all delegates to the first ever ScaffEx.
9:05am – 9:20am
Topic 1: Opportunity - Keynote
Wayne Connolly fresh from his inauguration as NASC President the day before will be delivering a keynote speech on opportunity.
9:20am – 9:25am
Introducing - David Meade
Meet your conference host, world renown David Meade who will be posing questions to Wayne Connolly following his keynote.
9:25am – 9:45am
Topic 1: Opportunity - Lee Rowswell
Lee Rowswell, Group Director of GKR Scaffolding is a well known, inspiring industry leader who will be talking about the opportunities afforded to him and how he took the chance to create a legacy that is GKR.
9:45am – 9:55am
Fireside Chat
David Meade will facilitate a fireside chat with both speakers on the topic of opportunities and field your questions.
9:55am – 10:25am
Topic 1 Wrap up / Energiser Session
David Meade will entertain delegates with his unique skills to energise and prepare for the next session.
10:25am – 10:55am
Topic 2: Meet the Buyer - Keynote
Suzannah Nichol, CEO of Build UK will give a presentation on the Common Assessment Standard and the direction leaders of the construction industry are taking.
11:00am – 11:20am
Topic 2: Meet the Buyer - Guest Speaker (TBC)
Another high profile industry speaker representing the client and main contractors will shortly be announced by NASC soon.
11:20am – 11:35am
Morning Session Wrap up
David Meade will wrap up following the two morning sessions before breaking for lunch.
11:35am – 12:05pm
Lunch
12:05pm – 12:25pm
Energiser Session
David Meade will ensure all delegates are awoken from their slumber after lunch and ready for a fantastic afternoon session ahead in the conference.
12:25pm – 1:00pm
Topic 3: - Innovation - Julio Black
We are delighted to welcome our international speaker, Julio Black, AT-PAC Head of Product & Marketing to talk all things innovation. Julio will be sharing his insights on the latest innovations shaping the future of scaffolding.
1:00pm – 1:20pm
Topic 3: - Innovation - Guest Speaker (TBC)
Another exciting speaker to talk all things innovation will be announced soon
1:20pm – 1:30pm
Fireside Chat
David Meade will carry out an informal chat with both speakers on the topic of innovation.
1:30pm – 1:35pm
Innovation Wrap Up
David Meade will carry out an informal chat with both speakers on the topic of innovation.
1:35pm – 1:55pm
Break
David Meade will carry out an informal chat with both speakers on the topic of innovation.
1:55pm – 2:30pm
Topic 4: Training & Education - Keynote
What a topic to get our teeth into immediately after lunch. Barry Neilson, CITB NI CEO kick off the topic of training. Barry will address the critical topic of scaffolding and access skills, emphasizing the importance of training and education in the industry.
2:30pm – 2:50pm
Topic 4: Training & Education - Tim Balcon
We are delighted to welcome CITB CEO, Tim Balcon to give a lively talk and drive debate on the state of scaffolding training.
2:50pm – 3:00pm
Fireside Chat
Back over to host David Meade to hold a short fireside chat with both speakers on the subject of training.
3:00pm – 3:30pm
Final Session
Host David Meade closes the session in an entertaining fashion like only he can do so. What a tremendous end it will be to a special conference.
6:30pm – 1:00am
Ball & Awards
Another glamourous black tie event awaits the scaffolding industry where members and non-members can attend and be in with a chance to collect a highly coveted NASC award.
