Dangerous Goods Seminar

11-12 November 2025

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 2025 Dangerous Goods Seminar will take place on 11 and 12 November 2025.

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We are excited to announce that this year’s Dangerous Goods Seminar will take place on 16th and 17th October.

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

16 – 17 October 2024

£550 Day One & Two
plus accommodation

£450 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)

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 full programme (subject to change) is available on the DG Seminar Agenda page.

Day One

Find out the latest regulatory updates for air, sea, road and rail.
You’ll have an opportunity to meet the regulators, ask your questions and network with colleagues in the industry.

Day Two

Find out about the latest training opportunities and steps being made to improve the DGSA learning experience and the exam process. Ask your questions to our panel of experts and meet our exhibitors.