The programme is built around a real-world scenario that directly affects operator compliance, driver wellbeing, insurance costs, and the ability to maintain an O' Licence. The morning features a highly interactive public inquiry into a complex bridge-strike accident, based on a real-life incident, involving a traffic commissioner, a barrister, and an O' Licence holder. Delegates will review evidence, question legal and compliance experts, cast verdicts, and explore how decisions are reached by Traffic Commissioners and courts, followed by immersive workshops evaluating learnings from the trial and interactive safety demonstrations involving the latest simulators and safety technology.

Programme

9:00 – 10:00: Registration & Networking  

10:00 – 10:05: Opening Remarks – Introduction of the conference  – host Anne-Marie Penney, Senior Policy Advisor, Driving for Better Business

10:00 – 13:00: Public Inquiry and Driver Conduct Hearing

-but with audience interaction

10:00 – 10:10: Introduction/Context/ Incident – what went wrong

10:10 – 11:00: Mock Public Inquiry and Driver Conduct Hearing

• Traffic Commissioner: Richard Turfitt, Traffic Commissioner East of England and Scotland [TBC] 

• Barrister for the operator: Laura Thomas, Executive Director- Legal and Compliance, Beverley Bell Consulting and Training

• Operator: Geraint Davies, Concession Director, FORS

• Driver: TBC

11:00 – 11:30: Break and coffee

11:30 – 11:45: Closing submissions and audience voting on outcome

11:45 – 12:00: Traffic Commissioner Decision and Reasons

12:00 – 12:30: Questions from the audience.

12:30 –13:30: Lunch and networking

13:30 – 15:45: Interactive Workshops 

13:30 – 14:00: Why people make mistakes – a holistic and humanistic approach to risk management – Professor Tim Marsh, Founder, Anker & Marsh

• Discover why people make mistakes.

• Find out why telling them not to is a waste of air.

• Learn how to facilitate them to reduce the likelihood of mistakes.

14:00 – 14:30: Internal incident investigation – what really went wrong – and how can it help you achieve a culture of change – Laura Thomas, Executive Director - Legal and Compliance, Beverley Bell Consulting and Training

14:30 – 15:15: Coffee, networking, exhibitor meet and greet and simulator time

15:15 – 15:45: What do you think you require to retain your O’ License? Do you know what you signed up for and what lies ahead?

15:45– 16:00: Reflection Session – what have we learned today and what are the key takeaways? – host Anne-Marie Penney, Senior Policy Advisor, Driving for Better Business

Speakers at Safety Beyond Compliance

Geraint Davies, Concession Director, FORS

Geraint leads FORS with a strong commitment to road safety and sustainability. His role involves driving operational excellence and spearheading new business development initiatives. A collaborative approach has been essential for executing projects that improve fleet management and operational efficiency. As a Board Member at CLOCS, he advocates for safer road transport systems. His expertise in vehicles and operational management empowers his team to set benchmarks and contribute to safer, greener road transport operations across various sectors.

The most valuable tool in Geraint's leadership toolbox is effective communication. This skill has proven crucial in his current role as FORS Director and in his previous position as Chief Operating Officer at John Raymond Transport Limited, especially when dealing with commercial aspects at a technical level, such as contracts requiring the FORS Standard. Effective communication has also been key in selling concepts and ideas to the team, engaging everyone at all levels and taking them on the journey together.

Laura Thomas, Executive Director – Legal and Compliance, Beverly Bell

As Executive Director – Legal and Compliance, Laura focuses on solving our clients' legal, risk, compliance, health and safety and regulatory issues. 

The 'barrister with a difference', Laura, has spanned the independent Bar, as a Partner in a leading law firm, and industry, where she has held Executive and Non-Executive roles in construction, oil and gas, and transport.

Laura was engaged as Deputy Traffic Commissioner for Great Britain in two defined periods between 2017 and 2025, and has also worked for the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), giving her a unique regulator's perspective on compliance.

Professor Tim Marsh PhD; MSc; CFIOSH; CPsychol; SFIIRSM, Founder, Anker & Marsh

Professor Tim Marsh, formerly at UMIST, has been a key figure in UK research on behavioural safety in construction since the early 1990s. As one of the few Chartered Psychologists and Chartered Fellows of IOSH, he is recognised as a global authority on behavioural safety, safety leadership, and organisational culture. He received a 'President's Commendation' from the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management in 2008 and became their first 'Specialist Fellow' in 2010. He has given keynote addresses at various prestigious events, including the British Occupational Hygiene Society's annual conference and the inaugural Campbell Institute "International Thought Leaders" conference.

As the founder of Ryder Marsh Safety, he has collaborated with over 500 major organisations worldwide, including the European Space Agency and the BBC. He was an expert witness at the Cullen Inquiry into safety culture and the management of change, and he ran Europe's largest behavioural safety event from 1997 to 2012.

In 2015, he was made a visiting professor at Plymouth University and co-founded Anker & Marsh in 2018. He has developed courses for IOSH, created the award-winning "Affective Safety Management" concept, and authored several best-selling safety books, including "Talking Safety" and "Total Safety Culture." He has also published numerous articles in leading safety publications.

An expert witness in Human Factors cases, he has worked with the BBC and produced several safety training videos. Throughout his career, he has chaired numerous conferences and conducted workshops, solidifying his reputation as a leading safety thought leader.

Safety Beyond Compliance is tailored for senior Fleet and Operational Managers in both the public and private sectors who oversee complex, high-risk fleet operations. These leaders have substantial legal, moral, and organisational responsibilities, from ensuring the safety of their employees to protecting the public during every journey.

Fleet managers face a multitude of pressures, including ensuring that vehicles and drivers comply with O’Licence requirements, maintaining operational efficiency, and implementing robust safety standards to genuinely reduce collisions, injuries, and fatalities. 

Their duty of care goes far beyond merely following compliance checklists; it involves proactive risk management, supporting driver well-being, maintaining effective maintenance programmes, overseeing contractors, and fostering a culture where safe decisions are consistently prioritised.

The exhibitors present a diverse selection of specialised suppliers and manufacturers in the fleet and plant sectors, with a focus on safety. This includes a variety of light and heavy commercial vehicle manufacturers, plant equipment and machinery providers, safety systems and telematics companies, fleet management specialists, and producers of safety devices. 

Sponsors

Sponsors get:

Table-top stand in a premium position at the exhibition

Afternoon session sponsorship

One-page article (650 words with high-res images (1MB/300dpi) and one page ad in the event showguide 

Logo and 100-word company description in a prominent section of the website

Social media post highlighting your company as a sponsor on the LinkedIn page

Exhibitors

Exhibitors get:

Table-top stand at the exhibition

Logo and 100-word description on the website

Social media post highlighting your company as an exhibitor on the LinkedIn page

Please contact, Jason Pidgeon, Business Development Director, Visie Communications, at jason.pidgeon@visiecommunications.co.uk, or call him on 07734 678510, to book your sponsorship or exhibition package.

Partners of Safety Beyond Compliance

Organiser: Visie Communications

Visie means Vision in Dutch. Visie Communications is a forward-thinking, dynamic event, communications, and publishing agency that focuses on the B2B sector. Visie launched FVI –THE SHOW, now in its fourth year, organised the OWL Road Shows for five years, and is now launching Safety Beyond Compliance, and the Vehicle Procurement Forum We specialise in delivering high-quality, targeted conferences, exhibitions, and roundtables, as well as copywriting, public relations, and social media strategy, content, media liaisons, and business consultancy. 

Find out more here:

www.fleetvisionintl.com

www.fleetvision.show/

Fleet Vision International

Fleet Vision International is the international digital magazine

aimed at fleet, transport, operational and workshop depot directors/managers dealing with sophisticated commercial fleets and frontline services. Our readers work in local authorities, contracting organisations, emergency services, construction companies, utilities, airports, and transport operations.

Published by Visie Communications, FVI is edited by Ann-Marie Knegt, MICJ, who has more than 20 years of experience covering the local authority fleet and emergency services sector. Commercial Director Jason Pidgeon has worked for 15 years in the local authority transport industry. Together, they bring you a fresh perspective on all the issues that

matter.

Our mission is to create a knowledge exchange platform for the public sector, private fleets, major international cities, Government, and transport authorities.

Find out more here:

www.fleetvisionintl.com

Driving for Better Business

Driving for Better Business is a free programme delivered by National Highways since 2017 to help employers in both the private and public sectors reduce work-related road risk, control the associated costs, increase compliance with current legislation, and enhance the safety and well-being of staff. DfBB's tools and resources help organisations evaluate practices, strengthen culture to improve performance, and demonstrate leadership in managing work-related road risk. Organisations in the DfBB community have shown that good management practice can not only deliver a significant reduction in collisions but also deliver many business benefits, making organisations more efficient and better performing.

Find out more: www.drivingforbetterbusiness.com

Together for Safer Roads

Together for Safer Roads (TSR) is a leading international NGO focused on building cross-sector partnerships to enhance fleet trucking safety. TSR leverages the technology, data, and expertise of the private sector to develop innovative programmes that prevent traffic crashes, injuries, and fatalities worldwide. TSR members include some of the largest and most influential fleets worldwide, as well as best-in-class road safety technology businesses – companies driven to save lives.

Find out more here:

www.togetherforsaferroads.org

Beverly Bell Consulting &Training

Beverley Bell Consulting & Training supports clients with compliance, governance, risk, health and safety and regulatory advice and training. Founded by Beverley Bell CBE, former Senior Traffic Commissioner for Great Britain, and rooted in the commercial vehicle industry, we now support clients across all industries to be deliver better compliance.

Find out more here: 

https://training.beverleybell.co.uk/

Hotels nearby – Northampton Saints

Delta Marriott Northampton

Just 4 miles from Northampton Saints, Delta Hotels by Marriott Northampton has fully refurbished bedrooms with plush bedding, spacious work area and the hotel also offers a well-equipped gym and expertly crafted British cuisine at the signature restaurant. Complimentary car parking and complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel.

120 Bedrooms

Nicola Cartwright

Senior Sales Manager 

07920.794247

Nicola.Cartwright@deltahotels.com

Eagle Dr, Northampton NN4 7HW (12 Minute Car Journey – To and from Northampton Saints)

There is a 10% discount corporate rate for Northampton Saints visitors by clicking below to book (or by using the code E1588 ) _

Book your corporate rate for Northampton Saints Safety Beyond Compliance. 

Discount subject to availability.

Sedgebrook Hall

Just 6 miles from Northampton Saints, Sedgebrook Hall has fully refurbished bedrooms, set in 13 acres of picturesque gardens. Complimentary car parking and WiFi throughout the hotel. 

103 Bedrooms

Elizabeth Harwood

Business Development Manager

07920.794247

elizabeth.harwood@thevenuescollection.co.uk

Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, Northampton, NN6 8BD (16 Minute Car Journey – To and from Northampton Saints)

There is a 15% discount corporate rate for Northampton Saints visitors by clicking below to book (or by using the code SEDNSFBB ) _

Book your corporate rate for Northampton Saints/ Safety Beyond Compliance.

Discount subject to availability.

How to get there:

cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens – the home of Northampton Saints – is located in the St James district of Northampton, approximately one mile from the town centre.

Address:

cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens

Weedon Road

Northampton 

Northamptonshire

NN5 5BG

For directions and car parking, follow Car Park B&C, follow this link to find out where to go.