ESSA Conference 2026
3rd of December - Warwick Conferences
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LEVEL UP: RAISING THE BAR ON EVENT STANDARDS
The ESSA Conference, Dinner & Awards returns on Thursday 3 December 2026 at Warwick Conferences, The Slate.
This year, we're asking a bigger question: how do we keep raising standards across the events industry - not just on paper, but in the way we actually work?
Across the day we'll explore safety, wellbeing, behaviour, accountability and what happens when standards are really put to the test.
Then, in the evening, we'll celebrate the people, businesses and projects helping move our industry forward at the ESSA Dinner & Awards.
Our Conference Chair
Chloe Batchelor, Event Health, Safety & Security Consultant and Behavioural Scientist
Our Chair this year, Chloe is a Fellow Safety & Health Practitioner, and accredited IOSH trainer.
After graduating in psychology, Chloe began her career in events working with some the largest UK exhibition organisers, gaining operational experience both in the UK and overseas. Drawing on both her academic expertise and over 15 years industry experience, Chloe completed a Masters in Behaviour Change with a focus on event contractor work behaviour during build-up and breakdown.
With a passion for driving best practice within the ever changing events industry, Chloe recently undertook an advanced diploma in counter terrorism risk management. Ultimately, Chloe aims to implement initiatives to make the events industry a healthier, safer, securer and happier place for all.
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What's on
0830 - Registration & Breakfast
1245 - Lunch
0930 - Chair Welcome
1345 - ESSA Update
1000 - Session 1 - Jason Anker
1400 - Solutions Room
1100 - Mock Trial
1500- Coffee Break
1200 - Wellbeing & Standards
1515 - Mock Trial concludes
1615 - Conference wrap up and close
Location
University of Warwick,
The Slate,
Coventry CV4 7SH
Book your stay using the following link Bed & Breakfast at Hotel Radcliffe. Main on-site hotels in the area are walking distance to the venue.
Promo code: ESSABB
Deadline for ESSA rate: 21st October 2026
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