Thursday 16 October 2025 The Mermaid, Puddle Dock, London
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We are delighted to collaborate with ICPHSO, who will hold their International Symposium on Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 October at the same venue.
Separate registrations are required for the ICPHSO and ESF conferences (use the promo code IS25ESF towards your ICPHSO registration). We encourage attendees to register for both events for a full spectrum of learning on all things product safety.
About the conference
This one-day event will be attended by 200+ government departments, manufacturers, retailers, importers, lawyers, fire and rescue services, and test houses.
The theme for the event is Back to Basics, exploring the key trends impacting the electrical product industry.
We will investigate critical issues, offer solutions, and share insights on the growing need for electrical product innovation to help the UK successfully transition to a net zero future.
A range of engaging presentations, panel discussions and fireside chats will cover topics from safer products – a legislative update, to e-micromobility challenges and best practice, best practice basics, counterfeit goods and a look ahead to what changes we see on the horizon.
Delicious lunch, pre-event drinks on the 15th October and plentiful networking opportunities are all included.
Hosts
Lesley Rudd, CEO, Electrical Safety First
Lesley has worked in the energy industry throughout her career. Starting originally with British Gas in Newcastle she moved to London and worked on both gas and power projects in the UK and abroad. She later joined the Sustainable Energy Association, where she spent around eight years campaigning on sustainability and Net Zero, before joining Electrical Safety First in 2020 – a place where she was able to combine her twin passions for safety and sustainability.
Lesley was awarded an Order of the British Empire Medal in the 2020 New Year Honours list for services to UK energy markets and clean growth.
Susannah Streeter, Broadcaster and Analyst
Susannah provides award-winning analysis to the world’s media as part of her role as Head of Money and Markets for the UK’s largest retail investment platform, Hargreaves Lansdown.
As BBC anchor, with a career spanning two decades in broadcasting, she presented flagship global business shows on TV and radio, and now speaks at major conferences around the world, focusing on macro-economics, energy, sustainability, defence and artificial intelligence.
Susannah covers seismic changes affecting the retail landscape in the wake of the pandemic, digital shopping trends and sustainability targets.
Susannah is a popular podcaster. She hosts the HL Switch Your Money On investment podcast, presents the Tech Directions podcast with Microsoft and EY, anchored the How to Grow a CMO series, co-hosted the BackSpace and Beyond tech podcast, featured on BBC Radio 2, and was a presenter for the World Business Report podcast on the BBC World Service.
Speakers
To follow.
Interested in event speaking opportunities?
Electrical Safety First’s ‘Electrical Product Safety Conference’ is the leading annual industry event, bringing together experts and leaders to explore critical issues, solutions and insight into safer electrical products – from conception, through manufacture and production to sale.
The conference is attended by designers, retailers, manufacturers, product testing houses, regulators, trading standards, Government bodies and safety experts.
We encourage our speakers not only to share their best practice cases, but also to look to the future on upcoming developments the electrical product sector.
The event is a platform for speakers to share expertise, future-proof their business, get feedback about ideas from fellow professionals and meet potential clients.
If you or anyone you know is interested in speaking at the event please get in touch by emailing ellen.vester@electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk
Key questions
Why should I attend? Our speakers share their best practice cases and look to the future on upcoming developments in the sector. If you want to see safety and resilience develop in your business and get feedback about your ideas from fellow professionals, this is the right place to do it.
Who is it for? Government departments, manufacturers, retailers, importers, lawyers, fire and rescue services, and test houses.
How can I register? You can register by visiting the booking page.
Can I bring a guest? Yes, but your guest would need to also register – we have two for one offers to take advantage of.
What happens if I cannot attend? We regret that we are unable to issue refunds. If you cannot attend, please tell us as soon as possible - your ticket may also be given to a colleague.
Who do I contact with any questions? Please email ellen.vester@electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk
How can I register for the ICPHSO Symposium which runs alongside on 14-15 October?
Find out more here: https://icphso.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1867444&group= please use the promo code IS25ESF for your discount.
Sponsorship
For sponsorship opportunities please contact ellen.vester@electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk
Headline sponsor
UL Standards & Engagement is a nonprofit organization that translates safety science into action through standards development, partnerships and advocacy. Since 1903, we have developed nearly 1,700 standards and guidance documents for products ranging from fire doors to autonomous vehicles. ULSE enables innovation and grows trust by convening experts and informing policymakers and regulators as we work toward a safer, more secure and sustainable future.
Visit ulse.org for more information.
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