Earthing, Incl Surge & Lightning Protection
Earthing, Surge & Lightning Protection Conference 2026
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This year’s conference program has been carefully developed to deliver a well-balanced mix of technical depth and practical application, addressing the sector's current challenges.
The program will host a broad range of earthing technical topics, including practical case studies that share on-site experience in system design, maintenance strategies, compliance with relevant standards, and testing methodologies. Presentations focus on delivering practical takeaways, from lessons learned, and actionable knowledge that can be applied directly to your workplace or project.
The conference schedule has been designed with delegate convenience in mind. Day Two will start earlier and finish earlier, allowing delegates travelling by train or with onward commitments to depart comfortably.
An optional conference dinner will be offered on day one, providing a relaxed setting for delegates, speakers, and industry peers to continue discussions and strengthen professional connections outside the technical sessions.
In addition, the conference venue has been set up with an improved room layout and high-quality screens, ensuring an enhanced learning experience from all seating positions.
Overall, the conference supports focused learning, practical discussion, and high-quality networking, delivering a professional and technically rewarding experience for all attendees.
We hope to see you in Birmingham!
LINK TO DOWNLOAD | CONFERENCE PROGRAM
Earthing Conference, Including Surge & Lightning Protection: Press Release
Ticketing Options
Standard Tickets: The Early Booking Fee ends on 24th March 2026.
All tickets can be booked with or without a conference dinner included.
Group bookings of three delegates or more, contact:
Highlights from the 2025 Earthing Conference, including Surge & Lightning Protection
Interested in sponsorship? Please review our Sponsorship Prospectus.
This conference provides sponsors with a valuable opportunity to connect with a highly targeted audience of engineering and technical professionals actively involved in the design, operation, and management of industrial systems and infrastructure.
Event Details
| Event Date | 20/05/2026 |
| Event End Date | 21/05/2026 |
| Location | Park Regis Birmingham |
| Attachment |
Earthing Conference UK May 2026 Brochure_V02.pdf
Press Release - Earthing Conference.pdf |
Speakers
Stuart McGirr (Keynote Speaker)
Principal Electrical Safety Engineer | ElectroNet
Using Off-Frequency Injection Testing Techniques to Verify Earth Grid Design and Assess Impacts on Nearby Telecommunications Infrastructure.
Matthew Taylor (Keynote Speaker)
Managing Director | MJT Earthing and Lightning Consultants Limited
Earthing Design to Safeguard Workers From Voltage Difference During Construction of Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station
Ayesha Irfan
Power Systems Engineer | Enspec Power Ltd
Investigating Key Parameters in Lightning Risk Assessment (LRA) Using Automated Analysis
Phillip Cottingham
Director | P&R Power Systems LTD
The Diary of a QA
Ryan Smith
Design Director | P&R Power Systems LTD
The Diary of a QA
Rowan McMurray
Engineering Director | Safearth
- How Am I Going to Test That? Independent Verification of Earthing Systems: Learn Appropriate Methods to Independently Verify EPR
- When The Earth Grid Is No More
Ross Falconer
Principal Consultant | Aurora Power Consulting
LV Neutral Couplers for Auxiliary/Earthing Transformers
Dylan Charles
Senior Power System Studies Engineer | Aurora Power Consulting
LV Neutral Couplers for Auxiliary/Earthing Transformers
Dr. Niamat Ullah
Principal Power System Engineer | Jacobs Consulting UK
Induced Effects from Transmission Lines on Pipelines During Fault Conditions
Ken Atkinson
Senior Earthing Specialist | ESB Networks
Testing and Maintaining HV Substation Earthing Assets - A DNO Perspective
Awais Khawaja
Graduate Electrical Engineer | Enspec Power Ltd
Parametric Evaluation of Induced and Earth Return Current Values in Power Cable Systems Under Steady-State and Fault Conditions
Isacco Fara
Electrical Engineer - Earthing Specialist | SINT srl
Earthing for a Substation in Constrained Environments
Carl Johnstone
Director and Technical Lead | i4am
Strategic Management of Substation Earthing
Gordon McMurray
Specialist Engineer | Safearth
ESQCR: Meeting Your Duty of Care – A Pathway to Compliance
Carmello (Cem) Novella
Managing Director | Novella Group Pty Ltd TA Static Electricity Control
Static Electricity Incidents - An Australian Perspective
Sponsors
Ticket Information
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
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Registration Fee: Conference Ticket Only Standard Ticket Conference Only |
GBP885.00 |
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Registration Fee: Conference Ticket & Conference Dinner Standard Ticket Conference & Dinner |
GBP930.00 |
