APS National Conference 2026

Date: Wednesday 9 September 2026
Location: England Central
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THIS IS AN IN-PERSON ONLY EVENT AND WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ONLINE

Beyond Compliance: When Regulation Is Only the Starting Point 

The APS National Conference 2026 brings together leading voices from across the design, construction, safety, and regulatory landscape for an exploration of how our professional community is moving beyond compliance towards genuine safety leadership, culture change, and team-wide competence.

Across a full day of expert sessions and real-world case studies, delegates will hear directly from influential regulators, industry specialists and thought leaders, including Dame Judith Hackitt as they unpack what “good” looks like in a world where information must be digital, accurate, secure and intelligent, and where dutyholders are expected to commit to a high-quality built environment, not just compliance.

Attendees will gain practical insight into:

  • Culture & Competence: Why everyone has a role to play 
  • CDM Post-implementation Review & Practical Implications
  • Information Management Beyond Compliance: From Regulation to Assurance
  • CDM: Gift or Grind?
  • Fire Safety Developments: Competence and Statutory Requirements
  • The Future of Building Control

There will also be a panel session: Post-Grenfell developments across the four UK nations. Chaired by APS CEO Andrew Leslie, which will bring together senior policy leaders from England, Scotland, Wales and  Northern Ireland to discuss Post-Grenfell regulatory and policy developments.  Panellists will explore key changes, shared challenges and differences across  the UK, reflecting on lessons learned and priorities for the future of building  safety and its professionals. 

Join us to explore how the sector is raising standards, strengthening culture, and redefining what it means to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes, not just complying with regulation, but leading with competence, accountability and professional values.

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Accommodation
We have a limited number of bedrooms available at Conference Aston for APS Conference attendees.

Accommodation details, including your exclusive booking link and rates, will be provided in your confirmation email once you have booked your conference place.

Rooms are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis and the exclusive booking link and rate will end on Tuesday 16th June.

Please note: The APS AGM will take place on the same day prior to the conference, from 8:00am to 9:00am. Bookings will open nearer the time, and you will be notified if you’d like to attend.