10 and 11 February 2026, Manchester Central, Windmill St, M2 3GX.

Keynote speakers

We will be opening each day with a keynote presentation, tackling the most urgent issues shaping the future of workplace safety:

10 February: Sarah Newton, HSE Chair

11 February: Alexander Tsavalos, Head of Interventions Design

These high-impact sessions will provide authoritative insight into regulatory priorities, emerging risks, and the practical steps organisations must take to remain compliant and resilient.

Experience our on-stand spotlight seminars

Join us at stand A10, where HSE experts will lead an extended programme of spotlight seminars at our on-stand mini theatre.

These seminars will offer attendees access to small-group Q&A sessions and real-world guidance from specialist inspectors and product experts, with topics including:

  • incident reporting investigation
  • musculoskeletal disorders
  • noise and vibration
  • occupational health
  • training and competence
  • work-related stress

These intimate, interactive sessions - combined with live demonstrations will allow visitors to explore complex challenges in depth and see regulatory expectations in action.

They will also have the chance to learn more about the solutions available from HSE to help them protect their colleagues and workplaces, including training, books and tools, testing and consultancy services.

Event details and how to register:

You can visit the SHW website to:

find out more about the HSE experience at SHW Live Manchester 2026

register for SHW 2026