The SHE Show North West returns to Old Trafford, The Home of Manchester United, on Tuesday 17th November 2026, bringing together Safety, Health and Environment professionals, senior leaders and industry experts for a day dedicated to People, Behaviour and Culture Change.

Established in 2009, the event provides an opportunity to hear different perspectives, exchange experiences and explore the decisions that shape workplace culture. With an engaging conference programme, exhibition and networking opportunities, delegates can discover ideas to take back to their organisations. Find out more about the event.

The experience begins at Hotel Football on Monday 16th November, with a Networking Drinks Reception followed by a three-course Networking Evening Dinner.

Mel Clarke — Resilience and Sporting Achievement

Paralympian and Archery World Champion Mel Clarke will share how she rebuilt her sporting career through disability and serious illness, highlighting determination and supportive relationships.

The following day, Duncan Aspin, Delivering with Certainty Director at VolkerStevin, will facilitate the conference.

Alex Staniforth — Rethinking Resilience

Adventurer and performance coach Alex Staniforth will challenge the idea that resilience means enduring more pressure, sharing approaches to recovery, uncertainty and maintaining performance.

Jo Royle — Oceans, Health and Our Future

Common Seas founder Jo Royle will explore how ocean damage affects people and businesses, connecting environmental challenges with opportunities for organisations to contribute to solutions.

Sam Warner — Mental Health and Connection

Speaker and coach Sam Warner will share his journey from childhood difficulties to recovery and fatherhood, exploring how honest conversations and relationships can support wellbeing.

Kevin Taylor — Leadership Under Pressure

Hostage negotiator Kevin Taylor will draw on high-pressure situations to explore difficult conversations, helping delegates consider how listening and communication influence their effectiveness as leaders.

Emma Bowens — Responding to Serious Incidents

Gunnercooke Partner Emma Bowens will use an incident scenario to examine where response plans unravel, highlighting leadership responsibilities, immediate decisions and pitfalls during investigations.

Elizabeth Hyde — Creating Confidence to Speak Up

Hesper GRC Director Elizabeth Hyde will examine how psychological safety and leadership behaviour affect reporting, exploring ways to help employees raise concerns and share near misses.

View the full presentation details and conference timetable.

The programme also includes the inaugural Inspiring Change Awards, celebrating achievements in supply chain impact, behaviour and culture change, and ESG and sustainability.

Throughout the day, exhibition viewing, refreshments and the networking lunch will provide time to reflect on the presentations, meet solution providers and exchange experiences with peers.

The SHE Show North West is proud to be supported by sponsors and partners whose involvement helps make this experience possible.

Headline Sponsor — VolkerStevin

VolkerStevin returns as Headline Sponsor, continuing its longstanding support. By bringing its senior leadership team and supply chain partners to the event, the company demonstrates a commitment to shared learning and involving the people who influence decisions across project delivery.

Networking Drinks Reception Sponsor — ELTEN Safety Shoes

ELTEN Safety Shoes will once again support the reception at Hotel Football, helping provide a welcoming start to the networking evening. Its focus on protection, health and comfort connects closely with the event’s emphasis on people.

Networking Evening Dinner Sponsor — UL Solutions

UL Solutions will sponsor the evening dinner, supporting an opportunity for delegates, speakers and exhibitors to connect ahead of the conference. Its expertise in testing, inspection, certification and advisory services supports safer, healthier workplaces.

Networking Lunch and Catering Area Sponsor — MSite

MSite returns to support the networking lunch and catering area, helping create space for conversations throughout the day. Its digital workforce management solutions help construction organisations improve workforce visibility, site administration and operational oversight.

Learn more about our sponsors.

Official Event Partner and Delegate Bag Sponsor — Morson Nexus

Morson Nexus supports the event as both Official Event Partner and Delegate Bag Sponsor. As the Morson Group division focused on learning, development and skills, its involvement reflects the importance of helping people build their capabilities.

Official Event Partner — Shirley Parsons

Shirley Parsons continues its longstanding partnership with The SHE Show. Through specialist recruitment, HSEQ consultancy and talent consulting, the company helps organisations develop the teams responsible for improving safety and sustainability. Meet our event partners.

We thank all our sponsors, partners, exhibitors and supporters for their contribution and look forward to welcoming everyone to Old Trafford this November.

Join us for the networking evening on Monday 16th November and The SHE Show North West on Tuesday 17th November 2026. View the programme and book your place.