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Dangerous Goods Seminar

20-21 October 2026

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The Dangerous Goods Seminar is our annual event which covers a wide range of issues connected with the handling, consigning and transport of dangerous goods. 

The 2026 DG Seminar will take place at Staverton Park Hotel on 20 and 21 October 2026. More information and tickets will be available here soon.

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We are excited to announce that this year’s Dangerous Goods Seminar will take place on 11 and 12 November

Our two-day event will cover a wide range of issues connected with the handling, consigning and transport of dangerous goods. 

11 – 12 November 2025
£575 Day One & Two
plus accommodation
£475 Day One & Two
£250 Day One Ticket
£250 Day Two Ticket
Staverton Park Hotel

You will have the unique opportunity to hear from experts both from within Government and from across the industry.

This year the seminar will be held at
Staverton Park Hotel & Golf Club

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Whether you are a registered DGSA, or are otherwise involved in the handling of dangerous goods, this seminar will be of benefit to you. This seminar is the only event of its kind in the UK where you will have the opportunity to see presentations by experts from within both government and private industry. Importantly, you will be able to put specific questions directly to the Regulators who will be available on both days.

While this seminar will be of particular interest to both new and experienced Dangerous Goods Safety Advisors (DGSAs), it is essential training for anyone involved in the manufacture, transport and handling of Dangerous Goods. This year we will have experts from the following areas of UK Government and organistions:

  • Department for Transport (DfT)
  • Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA)
  • Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
  • The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)
  • Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
  • Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)

While this seminar will be of particular interest to both new and experienced Dangerous Goods Safety Advisors (DGSAs), it is essential training for anyone involved in the manufacture, transport and handling of Dangerous Goods. This year we will have experts from the following areas of UK Government and organistions:

  • Department for Transport (DfT)
  • Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA)
  • Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
  • The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)
  • Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
  • Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)

Location

Staverton Park Hotel & Golf Club is easily accessible from the M1, M6, M40 and Birmingham Airport, and is just a short drive from Northampton and Coventry.

By car: Close to the M1, J16 and J18 and 14 miles from the M6
By rail: 11 miles from Northampton and Rugby railway stations
By air: 32 miles from Birmingham airport and 50 miles from Luton airport

Agenda

The initial agenda (subject to change) is available on the DG Seminar Agenda page.

Day One

Hear about enforcement, carriage of goods, tackling theft and reporting.
You’ll have an opportunity to meet the regulators, ask your questions and network with colleagues in the industry

Day Two

Hear insight from Maritime, Aviation, Health and Safety Executives, and more TBA.
Ask your questions to our panel of experts and meet the regulators.

Tickets

Tickets for 2024 Dangerous Good Seminar are now closed

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All tickets include:

Lunch Buffet
Unlimited teas and coffee
Free Onsite Parking

Day Delegate

1 x Ticket for:
12 November

£250

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Residential Delegate

1 x Ticket for the entire event
1 x Double Bedroom onsite
for 11 November
Use of hotel facilities;
including gym and swimming pool
Evening meal on 11 November
Breakfast on 12 November
Evening drinks reception

sold out

Delegate

1 x Ticket for 11 and 12 November
Evening meal on 11 November
Evening drinks reception

sold out

Want to arrive the night before?

To book a room for Monday 10 November, please contact
Staverton Park Hotel & Golf Club directly on 01327 220676 (Mon–Fri, 08:00–17:00)
and quote “VCA Dangerous Goods Seminar” to receive a preferential rate.

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Exhibitor packages available

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