3 April 2025
IET, Savoy Place, London
About the seminar
This half-day event will be attended by 100+ manufacturers, wholesale retailers, apprentices, educational organisations, installers, government bodies, insurers, housing associations and fire and rescue services.
The theme for the event is Demand and Supply, exploring the key trends impacting the electrical installation industry and consumers, including the rise of Energy as a Service (EaaS).
Through a range of engaging presentations, panel discussions and fireside chats we’ll look at infrastructure modernisation, the increasing energy demands of our building stock, implications and solutions. We’ll explore how energy provisions and services are changing along with the impact on the workforce in terms of safety, quality, and competency requirements. Expert speakers will investigate learnings from our energy transition to date and the considerations we should be making now for a successful future.
Key stakeholders, business owners, representative organisations and decision makers are invited to attend to gain insight into how our energy transition may influence their operations whilst also providing opportunities.
Speakers
Charlotte Bamber, CEO, ETT
Charlotte is CEO at ETT, a Northern Ireland based charity dedicated to supporting those working in the electrical industry to improve their knowledge, enhance their skills and prove their competence.
With over two decades of experience in the electrical industry, Charlotte has developed expert knowledge of electrical apprenticeship programmes and frameworks, contemporary and legacy electrical qualifications, as well as awarding body standards and assessment strategies.
Over the last 20 years, Charlotte has helped oversee the recruitment, training, achievement, and progression of over 4000 Level 3 electrical installation apprentices. Charlotte is a strong advocate for enhancing electrical safety and standards, promoting the importance of training, upskilling, and continuous professional development for those working within the electrical industry.
Robert Cairney, Director of Technical Services, SELECT
Bob has been involved in the electrical industry since 1978 and is an experienced incorporated engineer and member of the IET.
He has wide experience within the electrical contracting industry and within other organisations such as University Estates & Buildings Departments and within Scottish Local Authorities technical service delivery.
He oversees SELECT’s range of technical service provision including a UKAS 17020 accredited inspection service (which ensures compliance with a robust membership criteria, provision of a respected industry technical help line service and delivery of a wide range of SQA Approved BS 7671 training programmes.
He is also SELECT’s representative on the joint BSI/IET committee JPEL/64 responsible for the development of BS 7671 and regularly attends JPELA/64 the JPEL sub committee responsible for development of regulations specific to inspection and testing.
Bob participates in a range of other industry partners technical groups such as the ECAs technical committee, Electrical Safety Firsts Wiring Regulations Advisory Group and BEAMAs Wiring Regulations Panel.
He also acts as secretary for SELECT’s own electrotechnical committee.
Andrew Eldred, Chief Operating Officer, ECA.
Andrew leads on all aspects of workforce skills policy, including individual competence, apprenticeships and net zero upskilling.
In addition to his role at ECA, Andrew is a trustee-director of the apprenticeship training charity JTL, ECA’s representative on the board of the Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP), and a member of the Construction Leadership Council’s People and Skills Network. Since 2021, Andrew has been a member of the Building Safety Regulator’s post-Grenfell Industry Competence Steering Group, representing installers from all built environment sectors. In 2023-24, Andrew contributed to the work of the DESNZ Solar PV Taskforce Skills Group.
Henry Metcalfe, Member of Institution of Engineering and Technology (MIET); BEng (Hons)
Henry is an experienced associate electrical engineer, with design history spanning multiple sectors and sizes, including heritage & conservation works, commercial offices, laboratories, healthcare facilities, religious buildings, high-end dwellings, large residential schemes, education, rail, studios and stadiums with construction values up to £95m.
Henry has an enthusiasm for design innovation, which has led to him being published in the CIBSE journal; presenting CIBSE Build2Perform panels and speaking on CIBSE “Grow Your Knowledge” webinars. He is also working with CIBSE on the standardisation of electrical load demand estimates and calculation methods to better estimate and illustrate how building loads will fluctuate with both predicted occupancy profiling and heating/cooling degree days.
Interested in event speaking opportunities?
Electrical Safety First’s ‘Electrical Installation Seminar’ is a leading industry event, bringing together experts and leaders to explore critical issues, solutions and insight into safer electrical installation. The seminar is attended by manufacturers, wholesale retailers, apprentices, educational organisations, installers, government bodies, insurers, housing associations and fire and rescue services. We encourage our speakers not only to share their best practice cases, but also to look to the future on upcoming developments the electrical installation 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?
Manufacturers, wholesale retailers, apprentices, educational organisations, installers, government bodies, insurers, housing associations and fire and rescue services.
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 and pay for their ticket.
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
Sponsorship
For sponsorship opportunities please contact ellen.vester@electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk
Sponsors
elementalLONDON – Advancing the efficiency of buildings
19-20 November 2025, ExCeL London
elementalLONDON’s debut show is the latest launch from the team behind InstallerSHOW, building on the success of the elemental digital brand, which delivers news, views and solutions on reaching net zero to its audience of specifiers.
With the ethos of Advancing the efficiency of buildings, elementalLONDON promises an event unlike any other in the market, combining deep insight with practical understanding of the challenges faced by professionals in the heating and cooling, water, air, and energy space.
With over 200 exhibitors and 200+ speakers, elementalLONDON will deliver an unmissable two-day programme to 4,000 visitors, supporting them to optimise the efficiency of their buildings while embracing innovation.
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