About the conference

On Thursday, 11 June 2026, the time has come: the first edition of Industrial Safety UK – the conference for professionals committed to building a safe and future-ready industrial sector.

The UK’s industrial landscape is facing major challenges. Labour shortages, rising energy costs and global geopolitical pressures are pushing organizations to operate more independently and resiliently. Automation is no longer a luxury but a necessity to keep operations running and secure long-term continuity.

At the same time, the accelerating pace of automation introduces new risks. Smart systems, artificial intelligence and cobots are transforming how we produce, while increasing our dependence on digital technology. When those technologies fail, or become the target of cyberattacks, the impact can be immediate, affecting both operational uptime and the safety of employees.

The role of every worker is also shifting. Operators are becoming supervisors; executors are becoming decision-makers. This shift demands transparent technologies, clear frameworks and a working environment where trust, control and safety remain central.

Under the theme “Trusted Automation”, this conference explores how UK industry can grow smarter and safer with technologies that serve people, not the other way around