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Welcome to ScaffEx25
A trailblazing scaffolding and access exhibition and conference hosted by NASC, the UK’s leading scaffolding and access trade body.
Join NASC at Manchester Central on Thursday 11th to Friday 12th September 2025 for a transformative experience addressing the dynamic needs of the UK scaffolding and access market.
ScaffEx25 is a free-to-attend conference and exhibition that aims to bring together industry professionals, fostering collaboration and providing unparalleled insights into the scaffolding and access sector.
Whether you are a seasoned professional or new to the industry, ScaffEx25 offers a unique and inclusive space for learning, networking, and discovering the latest advancements in scaffolding and access solutions.
Conference programme
Thursday 11 September 2025
10:00 OPENING CEREMONY
Paul Dennett, Salford City Mayor
10:30 WELCOME
Sean Pike, Managing Director, Layher UK
Wayne Connolly, President NASC and Chair of the CISRS Boad
10:45 THE FUTURE OF SCAFFOLDING
Paul Dennett, Salford City Mayor
Better, Faster, Safer, More: The Future of Scaffolding
Panel discussion
11:30 BREAK
12:00 Smart Decisions For Sustainable Success
Size doesn’t matter: To scale or not to scale
Alan Harris, Chief Executive Officer, Pro-Fix Access and Peter Cullen, Health and Safety Director, GKR Scaffolding
How to pick the best marketing approach for your business
David Bezant, Head of Marketing, Leach’s
In conversation with: Speaker TBC
Panel discussion
13:00 LUNCH
14:00 THE FUTURE OF SAFETY: BUILDING RESILIENCE AND MANAGING RISK
From setback to strength: Leadership and learning when things go wrong Luis McCarthy, Chief Executive Officer, JMAC
Mental health and wellbeing and its impact on a safe work environment
Trevor Steven, CEO, Mindflow and Matt Hartill, Head of Wellbeing and Mental Health Support, Brand Access Solutions
In conversation with: Eddie Tuttle, Director of Policy, Research and Public Affairs, CIOB
Panel discussion
15:30 BREAK
16:00 THE FUTURE OF INNOVATION: USING TECHNOLOGY TO BOOST YOUR BUSINESS
AI and the future of scaffolding
Clive Dickin, Group Chief Executive Officer, NASC & CISRS
Using technology to delivery organisational innovation
Speaker TBC
Solving productivity challenge through technology and innovation
Ciaran Boyd, Managing Director, Footprint
Q&A
17:00 DAY 1 CONFERENCE CLOSE
Friday 12 September 2025
10:00 THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION
Delivering skills for the Sector
Andy Moss, Chief Customer Officer, City and Guilds
Getting recognition for the role of soft skills in training,
David Crowley, Board member, SARNZ
Closing the skills gap: A multi-pronged approach to workforce development
Andrew Hockey, Chief Executive Officer, ECITB
Engaging and attracting new talent to a career in scaffolding and access
Rebekah Jardine, Careers Executive, NASC
New entrants’ panel: Early experience in the scaffolding industry
11:30 BREAK
12:00 THE FUTURE OF TRAINING
CISRS today and tomorrow: setting the standard for excellence
Wayne Connolly, President, NASC and Chair of CISRS board
Building the future workforce through award-winning approach to training
Sean Johnston, Director, NETA
How digital innovation is reshaping skills development
Paul Napper, Head of Training and Education, NASC
The mentoring approach to apprenticeship
Jon Cooke, Director and Tayla Smith, Quantity Surveyor, BrandSafway
Panel discussion
13:00 LUNCH
14:30 THE FUTURE OF PROCUREMENT: THE BUYER’S PERSPECTIVE
Net zero in scaffolding and access: turning sustainability into a competitive advantage
David Brown, Managing Director, IBN Scaffold Access
Panel discussion: Shaping the future of scaffolding and access procurement
James Butcher, Executive Director, National Federation of Builders (NFB)
Clare Jones, Group Procurement Director, Mace
Further panellists TBC
15:45 CLOSING ADDRESS
Wayne Connolly, President, NASC and Chair of CISRS board
16:00 CONFERENCE CLOSE
All timings are subject to revision. Any changes will be communicated in advance.
Watch out for further speaker announcements in the coming weeks.
