DG Seminar Agenda

11-12 November 2025

Agenda and Timetable

You’ll have an opportunity to meet the regulators and our exhibitors, ask your questions and network with colleagues in the industry. Subject to change

Day One

Tuesday 11 November

Timetable

Day 1  

Day 1   
10:00Main Registration, networking, and a chance to meet the regulators 
11:15Chairman’s Welcome and Opening Address Ziyad Akhlaq, Vehicle Certification Agency 
11:30Securing the Supply Chain: Tackling Theft of Dangerous Goods CargoMichael Dawber, NVCIS
12:15Lunch 
13:15Class 7: Are you meeting your legal duties?Nicola Jaynes, ONR 
14:00Roadside enforcement by Police and tour of CVU Enforcement VehicleTerry Harvey, NCDGPF
14:40Chemsafe and the safe transport of Dangerous Goods Bethan Davies, NCEC
15:20Coffee/Tea Break (a chance to pick up room keys) 
15:40 DVSA helping you stay safe on Britain’s roadsHoward Forrester, DVSA
16:20Case Study: The impact of DG incidents on UK infrastructureDavid Patmore, National Highways
17:00Questions and Chairman’s Closing remarks Ziyad Akhlaq, Vehicle Certification Agency 
17:30 OnwardsDrinks Reception Sponsored by Air Sea Containers and Labeline 
18:30 OnwardsEvening meal in restaurant 

Day 2

9:00Meet the Regulators and breakfast networking 
10:00Chairman’s Opening Address Day 2 Ziyad Akhlaq, Vehicle Certification Agency 
10:20Prohibitions, Detentions and Prosecutions – Tools for Tackling Non-Compliance in the Transport of Dangerous Goods by SeaAlison Kentuck, MCA 
11:00Coffee/Tea Break 
11:20CDG – A Regulators Perspective in Northern IrelandKellie McNamara, HSE NI
12:00Lunch 
13:00CAA PresentationAmira El Khrouf, CAA
13:40HSE PresentationNina Day (Virtual), HSE
14:20High Consequence Dangerous Goods (HCDG)Matthew Burr, DfT Land Transport Security
15:00Coffee/Tea Break 
15:30TBCTBC
15.50Dual Marking of TanksRoy Boneham, Independent
16:15Questions and Chairman’s Closing remarks Ziyad Akhlaq, Vehicle Certification Agency 
Seminar Close 

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