63rd annual IOSH conference and exhibition

9 August 2011

The IOSH Manchester and North West Districts Branch has already started to get involved in preparations for the 63rd annual IOSH conference and exhibition.

IOSH 2012 conference and exhibition is taking place on Tuesday 06 and Wednesday 07 March 2012 at the Manchester Central Convention Complex, an award-winning conference and exhibition venue situated in the heart of the city of Manchester, formerly known as the G Mex and the Manchester International Conference Centre.

The vaulted arches and iconic clock of the venue continue to be a much-loved feature of the city’s skyline and have been an integral part of Manchester for nearly 130 years, making it a superb setting for the annual event.

The Manchester Branch is one of the largest IOSH branches, with over 3,000 members. Holding this free-to-attend extensive exhibition and pay-to-attend multi-track conference in a city with such excellent transport links makes it easy to attend for members and practitioners from the North West, from the rest of the UK and from across the world.

The Immediate Past Chair of the branch, Des Riley, met the IOSH Events team and conference providers, United Business Media (UBM), towards the end of July 2011 to start discussions on the local branch’s involvement in the event. It’s always been a priority for the annual conference and exhibition planning committee to consult and involve the local branch, who’ll have an extensive knowledge and understanding of the region and its members.

During these discussions, plans were put in place for the Manchester Branch to host a technical site visit at one of the city’s hotspots on the afternoon of Monday 05 March, for delegates and visitors arriving in Manchester ahead of the event. More information about this visit will follow shortly, once the best venue for the visit has been chosen.

Des will also be assisting the Events team and UBM to select a suitable venue for the drinks reception following day one of the conference on Tuesday 06 March, which all conference attendees are invited to attend. The evening always offers unmissable networking opportunities. Members of the Manchester Branch committee will be present to talk to delegates about joining the branch or about how to get more involved with IOSH and branch activities at a committee level.

The Manchester Branch has supported the annual conference and exhibition for many years and this is their opportunity to really get involved. Des Riley, Immediate Past Chair, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for IOSH members and the community they serve to discover how the world's leading health and safety experts keep abreast of current developments. So, whether you are new to the profession or have been involved for many years come along and enhance your professional development.”

We’ll keep you updated on the branch’s involvement in the IOSH 2012 preparations over the coming months and we hope to see you there!

For more information about IOSH 2012 conference and exhibition, visit the IOSH website or contact the Events team on +44 (0)116 257 3378.