ISTR AUTUMN SYMPOSIA and PRE-SYMPOSIA WORKSHOPS
Theme: Back to basics
Tuesday 24th - Thursday 26th November 2026
Burleigh Court Conference Centre, University of Loughborough
Following the success of last years Symposia, this year we return to the wonderful Burleigh Court in Loughborough. After a few years discussing sustainability and neurodiversity, the theme is for 2026 is "Back to basics". The Symposia will follow the Plan, Do, Check, Act framework across the sessions as we look to learn about and improve our general management practices in line with HSG65.
Also returning is a day of pre-symposia workshops. This year there will be 2 workshops. One is a dedicated Human Factors workshop looking at Safety Critical Task Analysis and Performance Influencing Factors. The second will look at risk assessment in detail. You will need to book early as workshop places are limited!
As for 2025 we are able to provide a fantastic offer of a 2-day Symposia at Burleigh Court Conference Centre at the University of Loughborough, with accommodation and conference dinner included in a very attractive ticket price. This can be extended to include the Pre-symposium Workshop.
Draft Programme of events
Day 1, Tuesday 24th November - Pre-symposia workshops
Workshop 1
Reclaiming Risk Assessment
Workshop 2
Human Factors
Symposium Programme
Wednesday 25th November
| 09:30 |
Registration, coffee, and networking |
| 10:30 |
Welcome
Adam Stevenson - ISTR Chair |
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Session 1 - Plan |
| 10:45 |
HSE Update
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| 11:30 |
H&S Legislation - Are we forgetting what bad looks like?
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| 12:15 |
Lunch and networking |
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Session 2 - Do |
| 13:30 |
Biological risk assessment
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| 14:10 |
Achieving competence
|
| 14:50 |
Tea and networking |
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Session 3 - Check |
| 15:20 |
Health & Safety Assurance
|
| 16:00 |
Incident Investigation
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| 16:45 |
Close |
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| 19:00 |
Drinks reception and networking |
| 19:30 |
Symposia dinner |
Thursday 26th November
| 09:30 |
Coffee and networking |
| 10:30 |
Welcome
Adam Stevenson - ISTR Chair |
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Session 4 - Act |
| 10:15 |
From Biosafety to Operational Resilience: Strengthening Containment Through Dependency Mapping
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| 11:00 |
Lessons learned through LAIs
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| 12:30 |
Lunch and networking |
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Session 5 - Hive mind |
| 13:15 |
Hive mind discussion
The questions you were too scared to ask on HASNET |
| 14:30 |
Closing remarks
Adam Stevenson - ISTR Chair |
| 15:00 |
Close |
Ticket information
Bookings will close at on 6th November to meet the catering and accommodation requirements of Burleigh Court.
Fully inclusive tickets: offer members attendance at a pre-symposia workshop, symposia, lunch and refreshments during the symposiua, attendance at the drinks reception and dinner, and two nights bed and breakfast accommodation at Burleigh Court on 24th and 25th (Tuesday and Wednesday nights). Numbers of Fully inclusive tickets are strictly limited.
2-day Symposia tickets: offer exceptional value and includes attendance at the 2-day symposia, lunch and refreshments, attendance at the drinks reception and dinner, and bed and breakfast accommodation at Burleigh Court on Wednesday 25th.
Non-member tickets: Non members are very welcome to attend the Symposium.
Sponsors/Trade Stands - please enquire for details to istr-eventssecretary@istr.org.uk
Payment options: Online payment by card is the preferred payment method. Purchase orders are accepted but please remember to select this option when booking and upload a copy of your purchase order at the time of booking to secure your place and avoid disappointment.
Local ISTR members wishing to attend but not requiring accommodation should contact the istr-eventssecretary@istr.org.uk
Workshop delegates wishing to stay at Burleigh Court the night before should contact the hotel directly and ask for the best available rate. When booking say you are part of the ISTR Conference to avoid having to change rooms.
If you don't mind changing rooms after one night you could ask for availability at the nearby 3* Link Hotel.
Final details and refunds: Bookings close on 6th November. Early bookings required to meet the accommodation and catering requirements. Refunds for cancellations or non-attendance cannot be made after this date. If a delegate cannot attend, a colleague may take their place. Contact istr-eventssecretary@istr.org.uk to discuss. Any refund will be subject to a £25 administration charge.
Transport: For details of how to reach Burleigh Court please visit https://www.burleigh-court.co.uk/location/
