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CIEH Wales Conference
Embracing change, empowering environmental health
Join us at the Hilton Hotel, Cardiff, for a two-day conference uniting environmental health professionals, researchers and policymakers in Wales. Thought-provoking sessions, best-practice workshops, and case studies will explore how we tackle today’s challenges while continuing to protect public health and well-being.
Complete with a tailored exhibition and relaxed social evening, this event is a wonderful opportunity for us to network and celebrate as a profession.
Early bird discount! What’s included?
For early birds booking ahead of 30 September*, we’re offering a discounted price of £225 for CIEH members (including Affiliates and Students) and £265 for non-members.
This includes access to both days of the conference, exhibition, lunch, drinks reception, dinner and accommodation on 21 October, as well as breakfast on 22 October. All fees are VAT-exempt. For further pricing options, please see the 'Pricing Options' tab below.
*From 1 October, event rates increase to £285 for CIEH members and £325 for non-members.
Explore the full programme here
“It’s a pleasure to join you for the CIEH Wales Conference. The theme – Embracing Change, Empowering Environmental Health – could not be more relevant. From climate challenges to new technologies, change is constant. But with change comes opportunity – to strengthen our profession, protect communities, and ensure environmental health remains at the heart of a safer, fairer, healthier Wales.”
Mark Elliott, President, Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
“Mae'n bleser ymuno â chi ar gyfer Cynhadledd CIEH Cymru. Ni allai'r thema – Cofleidio Newid, Grymuso Iechyd yr Amgylchedd – fod yn fwy perthnasol. O heriau hinsawdd i dechnolegau newydd, mae newid yn gyson. Ond gyda newid daw cyfle – i gryfhau ein proffesiwn, gwarchod cymunedau, a sicrhau bod Iechyd yr Amgylchedd yn parhau i fod wrth wraidd Cymru fwy diogel, tecach ac iachach."
Mark Elliott, Llywydd, Sefydliad Siartredig Iechyd yr Amgylchedd
Terms and conditions
Please note that as this is a unique conference, special terms and conditions are applicable for attendance. Please refer to the event terms and conditions for full information.
CPD: 10 hours
CIEH Wales Conference FAQs
Attendance
Q: What's included in my conference fee?
A: The following is included:
- Entry to both days of the conference
- Overnight accommodation with breakfast
- Refreshments and lunch on both days
- Entry to the social evening event
Q: I am a Student/Affiliate member – can I attend?
A: Yes - you can attend the whole conference for a fee of £225. Please use the online CIEH booking system to confirm your place. Please see the ‘Pricing Options’ tab for more options.
Q: Can I attend the social evening if I am not staying at the Hilton hotel?
A: Yes, but you will need to be a conference attendee and pay the relevant fee. Please see the ‘Pricing Options’ tab for more details.
Accommodation
Q: Can I stay somewhere other than the Hilton hotel?
A: Yes, but you will need to arrange your own accommodation. Beow are some nearby hotels within walking distance of the Hiton hotel:
- Leonardo Hotel Cardiff
A discount is available on room bookings (on a B&B basis). Please visit the hotel website and use the following code: LHCHAR211025
You will need to input the above code into the Promo or Group Code box and select the date(s) of stay, then search.
The discounted rate is available on a on a first come, first served basis and for a limited time (until 10 August). - Park Plaza Cardiff
Social evening
Q: What is the social evening, and who can attend?
A: The social evening is a relaxed networking event held at the Hilton Hotel, Cardiff, the main conference venue. It’s a great opportunity to connect with fellow attendees in an informal setting.
Q: Is there a dress code for the social evening?
A: Yes – the dress code is smart casual.
Q: Can I attend the social evening if I’m not staying at the Hilton?
A: Yes, as long as you’re a registered conference attendee. A separate fee may apply - please refer to the ‘Pricing Options’ tab for details.
Early bird rates - valid until 30 September
| Event rate | Price |
|---|---|
| Full conference: 21 & 22 October Includes access to both days of the conference, lunch, drinks reception, social evening and overnight accommodation (with breakfast) at the Hilton Hotel on 21 October |
CIEH member: £225 |
| Conference only: 21 & 22 October Includes access to both days of the conference and lunch on both days |
CIEH member: £145 |
| Day one conference only: 21 October Includes access to the conference on 21 October and lunch |
CIEH member: £115 |
| Day two conference only: 22 October Includes access to the conference on 22 October and lunch |
CIEH member: £115 |
| Social evening only: 21 October Includes drinks reception and social evening on the night of 21 October (applicable for conference only delegates) |
CIEH member: £60 |
Dr Henry Dawson CEnvH MCIEH, Senior Lecturer and Programme Director for Environmental Health at Cardiff Metropolitan University. Henry’s research interests focus on regulatory interventions for housing and health. His recent work includes national analysis of property licensing schemes and authoring of the recent updates to the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) Operating Guidance. Henry sits on the Wales Housing Expert Panel, the Rent Smart Wales Advisory Panel, and the Welsh Housing Survey Advisory Panel. He is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, a Chartered Member of CIEH, and a member of the International Federation of Environmental Health (IFEH).
Joanna Seymour, Partnership Director, Warm Wales. Joanna is a Registered Public Health Practitioner and Environmental Health Practitioner (MSc Environmental Health). She has 20 years of experience working in Local Authority and third sector in the field of housing and public health. Her current role at Warm Wales combines engagement, development and implementation, looking at identifying and cultivating new partnerships along with maintaining relationships with existing partners and services in the community, leading on the development of new project opportunities and following them through to implementation.
She joined Warm Wales in 2017 and has led many projects such as the Welsh Government Energy Advice pilot and Healthy Homes People Lives and Communities. Joanna was also responsible for setting up the model of delivery, Healthy Homes Healthy People (HHHP) which looks at tackling fuel poverty, reducing avoidable health inequality and improving health and wellbeing by linking the provision of energy advice, fuel debt, case worker support, income maximisation, awareness raising and behaviour change and wider wellbeing via social prescribing.
Joanna recently won an award at the UKPHR (UK Public Health Register) Awards 2024, innovation in Public Health for best Digital Initiative for the work that Warm Wales have been leading on, digitally integrating Health and Housing Support.
Sarah Johns, Chief Environmental Public Health Officer, Welsh Government. Sarah is a Chartered EHP, a Fellow and Trustee of CIEH and an Associate member of the Faculty of Public Health. She works as the Chief Environmental Public Health Officer for Welsh Government. Until March 2025 she worked as a Policy Officer (Environmental Health Wales) with the Welsh Local Government Association covering all areas of environmental health and licensing. Prior to that she worked for Pembrokeshire County Council for 17 years as the Public Protection Manager for Public Health, Housing and Licensing, where she managed private water supplies, land contamination, noise service, air quality, environmental permitting, bathing water quality, public health, private sector housing, pest control and dog control services, and a variety of licensing functions including alcohol, gambling and taxi licences.
Sarah is an active member on a number of national groups and has previously been the chair of the Wales Licensing Expert Panel for 6 years, the Directors of Public Protection for Wales strategic portfolio lead for licensing and the secretary for the Wales Pollution Expert Panel for 11 years.
Sarah qualified in environmental health in 2000 and since graduating has been involved with workforce planning, professional development and student training and remains actively involved with the CIEH as a professional examiner for the EHP Portfolio, Professional Interviewer and student mentor.
Graeme Mitchell, Environmental Health Programme Leader, Liverpool John Moores University (LIUM). After qualifying as an Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP) in 1992, Graeme spent the next 15 years working for various Local Authorities across the North West of England. Whilst he was involved in all aspects of Environmental Health, his career had a very public health focus covering areas such as pest control, nuisance, emergency planning and animal welfare.
In 2007, Graeme joined Liverpool John Moores University (LJUM) as the programme leader for their new BSc (Hons) Environmental Health (EH) programme. His research interests have resulted in publications/presentations on a number of topics: food safety; food allergens, risk management; pest control and managing student exceptions. In addition, he has worked on publications with colleagues from across the world on areas such as AI and Environmental Health. Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic he has been a regular guest on various BBC and local radio stations to discuss the Public Health impacts of Covid-19 and other Environmental/Public Health issues.
Ian Andrews, Head of Environmental Health, CIEH. Ian joined CIEH in March after working for Operation Jigsaw, a national project hosted by Powys County Council. A Chartered EHP, he has worked for LA's in the Midlands and London and is a former chair of the National Food Hygiene Focus Group.
Mark Elliott, President, CIEH. Mark has previously served as both a Trustee and Chair at CIEH; he has been a member since 1978 and is now retired, with his most recent employment having been as Head of Public Protection at Pembrokeshire County Council. Prior to this, he was an Environmental Health Practitioner at a number of Welsh local authorities. He has also served as Chair of Environmental Health Wales and as a member of OFCOM’s Advisory Committee for Wales.
We will be wrapping up day one of our Wales Conference with a relaxed social event. Delegates are invited to celebrate over food, drinks and entertainment! This is an opportunity to unwind and continue connecting with colleagues into the evening.
Evening celebrations sponsored by:
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Osborne Richardson - stand 2
Since 1991 Osborne Richardson has offered professional recruitment and inspection services to Local Government organisations across the Environmental Health profession and we are the market leaders in our field.
Our business ethos is a commitment to providing a high-quality service and exceptional standards. Our investment in the people that we work with is what sets us apart from the competition and our dedication to these relationships underpins everything that we do.
We fully understand the importance of having the right personnel in place. We focus on people, not numbers and our friendly, professional team has an approachable and caring attitude and strives to deliver cost effective solutions.
ETI - stand 3
ETI is the UK’s leading manufacturer of high-accuracy digital thermometers, data loggers, and temperature monitoring systems. Designed and built in West Sussex, our instruments are trusted by chefs, caterers, and food safety professionals around the world.
With over 40 years of industry expertise, we help businesses across the food sector meet hygiene standards, support HACCP compliance, and streamline day-to-day operations. Our products are fast, reliable, and easy to use – ideal for everything from busy commercial kitchens to large-scale food manufacturing.
From delivery checks to cooking, cooling, and storage, we provide accurate temperature measurement solutions for every step of the food safety process. We also offer in-house calibration services, UKAS certification, and expert technical support, giving our customers complete confidence in every temperature check.
Website - https://thermometer.co.uk/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/eti-ltd/
FSA Wales - stand 4
We are the Food Standards Agency in Wales. Our fundamental mission is food you can trust. We are determined to drive change in the food system so it delivers better outcomes for consumers. We protect the public by ensuring that food is safe and is what it says it is, and by playing our part in helping to make food healthier and more sustainable for everyone.
We work across the food system to encourage transparency and openness, make it easier for businesses to do the right thing, and increase compliance to high food standards to protect public health. Our work is underpinned by the latest science and evidence, and transparency is a guiding principle for the FSA.
Website - https://www.food.gov.uk
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/food-standards-agency
British Pest Control Association - stand 5
How do you know your pest management company is fit for the fight?
British Pest Control Association (BPCA) is the professional association for the UK public health pest management industry.
By choosing an assessed BPCA member you can be assured that the services you receive are from a trained and trusted company that meets our strict membership criteria.
Our member companies meet or exceed all pest management ‘due diligence’ requirements and comply with the most current legislation.
No other trade body gives you this security. Make sure you stay safe. Select a BPCA Member every time.
Website - www.bpca.org.uk/find
Phone - 01332 294 288
RHE Global - stand 6
From support, sales and training to our creative development and in-house testing, we're driven by a culture of collaboration, innovation and inclusivity. Our mission is to assist with contributing to a better environment and safer communities. Our solutions provide answers to both existing and future environmental health and community safety issues.
EPAS - stand 7
Environmental Products and Services Ltd., established in 1998, is a UK-based leader in drainage protection and waste management for the foodservice industry. Its award-winning products—GreaseShield (Grease Management Solution).
Website - https://www.epas-ltd.com/greaseshield
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/epasltd/
EarthSense - stand 8
EarthSense delivers bespoke solutions that enable the world to visualise and manage its environmental challenges related to air quality. Born from 15 years of research at the University of Leicester, EarthSense has a rich academic heritage specialising in delivering insights into air pollution data, information, and software services; enabling our clients and the wider market to make better, more informed decisions for the betterment of human health.
With over 200 clients across 12 countries EarthSense delivers industry leading solutions to a wide range of clients and markets, including intelligent transport systems, smart cities, local authorities, construction and more. EarthSense delivers a fully integrated technology stack made up its award-winning, certified, indicative ambient air quality monitor, the Zephyr®.
EarthSense delivers a fully integrated technology stack made up of its award-winning, certified, indicative ambient air quality monitor, the Zephyr®. A high-resolution global model of air pollution, MappAir®, that uses advanced dispersion modelling techniques, to create reliable and usable visualisations of air pollution around the world, right down to the street corner. These datasets are then analysed and delivered through MyAir®, a data visualisation application that enables our clients to seamlessly view, analyse and download air quality data, via the desktop or on the go via our mobile app.
Metastreet - stand 9
Simplify Compliance, Amplify Efficiency.
Metastreet seeks to support local authorities in achieving their ambitions to protect tenants and drive up housing standards in the rented sector.
Metastreet is powering some of the leading regulatory housing authorities with next generation software, apps and data science technology.
IDOX - stand 10
Our specialist environmental health solutions power the performance of local government driving productivity and a better experience for everyone.
Built around the user and designed in collaboration with experts who have worked through every detail of every process from end-to-end, our hard-working case management software delivers exceptional functionality and embed workflows that drive efficiency and best practice with a long-term focus for regulated environments.
Through the automation of tasks, simplification of complex operations, scalability as operations evolve, and more effective management of information, we can help you harness the power of digital, so you can do more.
Date
Time
Venue
Hilton Hotel, Cardiff
Hilton Hotel, Kingsway, Greyfriars Road, Cardiff CF10 3HH
Please note that, as this is a unique conference, special terms and conditions are applicable for attendance. Please refer to the event terms and conditions before booking.
Price
For full details, please see the 'Pricing Options' tab.
Online payments are card only. For purchase orders, email [email protected] (subject to your employer having this facility in place with CIEH). For help, call 020 7827 5800.
