DNV conference

Major accident hazard management in a time of transition

DNV invites you to an exclusive conference in Manchester, bringing together industry leaders, safety professionals and regulatory experts for a dynamic day of discussion, knowledge sharing and networking.

 

Date: 1 October, 2026
Time: 09:00 - 16:30 BST
Location: Edgeley Park – Home of Stockport County Football Club, Hardcastle Road, Stockport, Cheshire, SK3 9DD

 

Gain valuable insights into the latest developments shaping high-hazard industries, including:

  • Major accident hazard regulation (COMAH) and CDOIF MHHHR(A)
  • AI in functional safety
  • Climate change adaptation for COMAH sites
  • DNV's Energy Transition Outlook
  • Human factors and safe staffing levels (including control room ergonomics)
  • Process safety leadership
  • Major hazards - Exploring project monium and DNV’s lifecycle support

Speakers

  • Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guest speakers
  • Industry specialists in risk assessment, human factors, and functional safety

Why attend?

  • Stay ahead of evolving regulations
  • Strengthen your approach to major accident hazard management
  • Explore innovations in hydrogen, ammonia and functional safety
  • Enhance understanding of human factors and risk-based decision making
  • Build valuable industry connections

Agenda

Major accident hazard management in a time of transition

09:00 - 09:30

Meet & greet

09:30 - 09:40

Introduction

09:40 - 10:00

Energy Transition Outlook UK 2026

10:00 - 10:35

Optimum and minimum safe staffing levels for COMAH/high-risk sites

10:35 - 10:50

Refreshment break

10:50 - 11:25

AI in Functional safety

11:25 - 12:00

Process safety leadership

12:00 - 12:45

Lunch + VR set demonstration

12:45 - 13:45

Project monium (H2/NH2) - DNV's offering through the project lifecycle

13:45 - 14:35

CDOIF MHHHR(A)

14:35 - 14:50

Refreshment break

14:50 - 15:25

Climate risk and climate change adaption assessment

15:25 - 16:00

HSE database - Regulatory findings and inspector experience

16:00 - 16:30

Key takeaways, discussion and next steps

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