Event Schedule
Thursday 11 September 2025
9:15
Opening Ceremony
9:45
Welcome
10:00
Keynote address
Speaker to be confirmed
11:00
Break
11:30
Innovation and the future of scaffolding
A gripping presentation on how new technology, from robotics and artificial intelligence to data and digital twins is transforming the sector and the daily lives of scaffolders across the world.
12:00
Panel discussion
Discussion panel – How should scaffolding best address the challenges and opportunities of innovation?
Panellists TBC
13:00
Lunch
14:00
The future of education and training
An industry-wide panel of leading experts all involved in training and skills development across the sector discuss issues ranging from investment in apprenticeships to digitalisation and the importance of soft skills.
Panellists TBC
14:45
Youth Panel
A group of young people discuss about their experiences to date and what they would like to see from future jobs and employers.
Panellists TBC
15:15
Break
15:45
The business clinic: Is small beautiful for scaffolders, or is bigger better?
A session for those running a scaffolding business and facing the challenge of whether and how to scale and grow.
Speakers: TBC
16:15
The changing social media landscape and how to harness it to grow your business
Speakers TBC
17:00
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Friday 12 September 2025
10:00
Welcome
10:15
Meet the buyer
Keynote address: Speaker TBC
11:15
Break
David Meade will carry out an informal chat with both speakers on the topic of innovation.
11:45
Procurement director discussion panel
Panellists: TBC
13:00
Lunch
14:00
The future of Health & Safety
Keynote speaker TBC
14:45
Tales from the frontline: turning disasters into teachable moments
Speakers: TBC
15:30
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