CRANE SAFETY 2026
CRANE SAFETY 2026
11 November 2026
The Lowry Hotel, Manchester
Celebrating ten years supporting lifting operations professionals.
Join us this November and explore how leading engineers are addressing the complexities of maintaining safety and minimising risks.
Enjoy new presentations and case study insights showcasing a diverse range of projects, new technologies and innovations to enhance safety and reduce risk of incidents across all lifting operations, bringing together all the engineers, site holders, safety professionals, lifting equipment designers, industry regulators, and service providers involved.
Be a part of this specialist engineering community and get the technical expertise and best practices that will enable your organisation to reduce risk of incidents, ensure compliance with latest safety standards, and maximise the potential of emerging technologies for your lifting projects.
Confirmed speakers in 2026 include representatives from LEEA, Sir Robert McAlpine, BYLOR, Laing O'Rourke, HS2, Select Plant Hire, Ainscough Crane Hire, Bowmer and Kirkland, ALLMI and many others - book to be a part of the discussions and knowledge sharing
Topics and themes in 2026 include
- Staying compliant: understand the implications of the New Machinery Regulation and get practical guidance on latest industry safety regulations
- Best practice for complex lifting operations: Sellafield, Sir Robert McAlpine, LEEA, HS2 and others share considerations for strengthening assurance and safety
- Project insights: hear how engineers overcame technical challenges with the HS2 M42 Modular Bridge Project, a multi-crane system for a nuclear reactor construction project and more
- Considerations for crane transport and deployment: hear lessons from ALLMI's Secure Your Loader Crane campaign
- Expanded networking: meet, network with, and learn from attendees at the Nuclear Lifting event, taking place at the same time and location to enhance opportunities to collaborate
Expectations for 2026 from our event chair
"In recent years, we’ve seen discussions on potential LOLER updates in the UK, while digital tools like telematics, predictive maintenance and engineered safety are improving crane safety. Major projects like HS2, Hinkley Point and now Sizewell C are driving innovation and upskilling operators, ensuring competency with new technologies. Sustainability is also key, aligning lifting with decarbonisation.
This year, expect even deeper dives: whether it’s advanced AI-driven safety monitoring, new considerations in crane design as we move away from the Machinery Directive to the new Machinery Regulations and modern methods of construction, and how we attract new talent to our industry at all levels. Join us this November to share insight, expertise, and practical takeaways."
Steve Bradby CEng FIMechE, Event Chair
Two great events - One location
Crane Safety 2026 is being held co-located with Nuclear Lifting 2026, giving attendees access to two specialist lifting events in one location and date, broadening the professional community you’ll engage with. This alignment offers an excellent chance to network with a wider audience of engineers and safety professionals, attend sessions from both Crane Safety and Nuclear Lifting seminars and deepen your knowledge across different lifting contexts.
MEET OUR SPEAKERS
Katie Kelleher
Technical Publication, Construction Plant-Hire Association (CPA)
Francois Swanepoel
Lifting Lead, BYLOR Joint Venture
David Stevens
Temporary Works Engineer, Andun Engineering Consultants
Samson Olupeka
Lead Lifting Appointed Person for the M42 Twin box, HS2
Keith Silvester
Chairman, Technical Manager, Association of Lorry Loader Manufacturers & Importers (ALLMI)
Why attend Crane Safety 2026?
Attendees
Speakers
Hours of content
Who should join?
The Crane Safety event provides a unique forum for all those involved with lifting operations to benchmark their processes, hear best practice from colleagues in their industry and adjacent sectors, and evaluate new methods and technologies for ensuring safety and reducing risk. All engineers and professionals who are involved in the following areas are strongly recommended to join:
- Crane and Lifting Operations
- Project Management
- Site Management
- Lifting
- Development
- Safety
- Risk
- Investigations
- Sustainability
KEYNOTE
TALKS
Hear from influential voices and gain insight into emerging regulations, standards and best practices directly from regulators.
ON-STAGE
DISCUSSIONS
Learn from industry leaders and technical experts and discover how operators, engineers and OEMs are shaping the future of crane safety.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
Deep dive into how nuclear is leading the way in safe lifting and network through the co-located Nuclear Lifting seminar.
Interactive Q&A
Take away practical lessons and inspiration to boost compliance, cut incidents and optimise lifting projects.
Don't take our word for it...
"I was looking for a way to engage with peoples from the same industry, to share information and ideas. I found on LinkedIn about IMechE event and I did not hesitate to book my seat. It was brilliant."
Appointed Person, Ardmore Construction Limited
"An outstanding lineup of insights from industry-leading experts across multiple sectors. This event remains essential for professionals in safety-critical lifting environments. Already eager to attend again next year!"
Director, Engineering and Inspection, IMES International Ltd
"A excellent way to catch up on others working in the industry and to hear about technical innovations"
Senior Advisor Mechanical, Environment Agency
"A very informative event covering a range of crane safety related topics pertinent to many varieties of construction and operational cranes. From Safety Case generation to specific learning from assessing asset condition the session provided excellent learning and networking opportunities."
Construction Manager, Sellafield Ltd
"Thank you for organising this event, it was a valuable insight into various lifting situations and issues across a number of diverse industries."
Associate Technical Director, Falcon Tower Crane Services
"I thoroughly enjoyed the pace of delivery at the event this was pitched perfectly. The variety of speakers at the event was also the selling point for me attending. The topics covered were varied with a healthy amount of overlap to be able to draw similarities between the different industry applications of lifting and encourage some healthy debate during the panel sessions." Cranes & Lifting Technical Authority, Apache
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Bring a group and save
Discounts are available for groups of 5 or more attendees; this is a great opportunity for multiple engineers to:
- Benefit from the topics and discussions
- Maximise opportunities for learning and networking
- Contribute to their ongoing professional development
- Meet and collaborate with colleagues across multiple sites
- Bring new/junior team members up to speed
To organise your group booking, simply contact our Training team and we would be delighted to make all the arrangements.