Help shape the future of process safety

IChemE is inviting abstract submissions for its Hazards 35 process safety conference, taking place in Birmingham, UK, on 4–6 November 2025.

Following a sell-out event in 2024 that welcomed over 450 attendees in Manchester, Hazards 35 will provide a leading platform for sharing knowledge and practical insights across all key aspects of process safety.

The programme will explore critical themes, including:

• identifying and embedding good practice in major hazards management
• the role of executive leadership in risk mitigation
• the challenges and hazard implications of emerging technologies
• opportunities for cross-sector learning.

IChemE invites contributions from both members and non-members - the call for submissions closes on 23 May 2025. All confirmed speakers will benefit from reduced registration rates.

Confirmed plenary speakers include:

• Rebecca Peterson, Senior Principal Engineer for Process Safety, ExxonMobil
• John McDermid, Lloyd's Register Foundation Chair of Safety
• Gus Carroll, Chair of the COMAH Strategic Forum and CEO & Co-Founder, Empirisys

Eamon Chandler, Chair of the Conference Technical Committee, said: "We are building on the success of last year’s event to drive process safety forward. Our focus is on promoting best practices, strengthening leadership’s role in hazard management, addressing the risks of new technologies, and fostering cross-industry learning."

For more information on submitting your abstract, please visit: www.icheme.org/hazards35.

Organisations interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the should contact Ian Carter at Media Shed.

What is chemical engineering?

Chemical, biochemical and process engineering is the application of science, mathematics and economics in the process of turning raw materials into everyday, and more specialist, products. Professional chemical engineers design, construct and manage process operations all over the world. Energy, pharmaceuticals, food and drink, synthetic fibres and clean drinking water are just some of the industry sectors and products where chemical engineering plays a central role.

IChemE

The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) advances chemical engineering's contribution for the benefit of society. We facilitate the development of chemical engineering professionals and provide connections to a powerful network of around 30,000 members in more than 100 countries.

We support our members in applying their expertise and experience to make an influential contribution to solving major global challenges, and are the only organisation permitted to award Chartered Chemical Engineer status and Professional Process Safety Engineer registration.