Speaker Line-Up Announced – TT Club Innovation in Safety Awards 2026

We are delighted to announce the full speaker line-up for the ICHCA International TT Club Innovation in Safety Awards, taking place on Wednesday 25 February 2026.

The afternoon will open with our first keynote speaker, Frans Calje, who will share PD Ports’ journey to becoming one of the UK’s largest and most progressive ports.

Next, Megan Blundell, PSS Awards Winner from Shoreham Port, will explore how technology can help ports become faster, smarter and safer, with a particular focus on the next generation.

In our second keynote session, representatives from the European Space Agency (ESA) — Ana Raposo, Business Applications and Partnerships Officer, and Nil Angli, Space Solutions Maritime Lead — will discuss how space-based innovation is supporting progress within the maritime sector.

There will be an interactive leadership panel, moderated by Neil Dalus (TT Club), featuring:

• Lucy Pritchard, Head of Health & Safety, Shoreham Port
• Michael McKenna, Harbour Master, Dublin Port
• Ray Eagle, Director of Safety, Health, Environment and Quality, Doyle Shipping
• Richard Steele, CEO, ICHCA International
• Harry Palmer, Risk Assessment Manager, TT Club

Finally we will conclude with the award ceremony itself where we will announce the winners and shortlisted entries and celebrate the safety innovation that is happening right now in the cargo industry.

The Awards are kindly hosted by TOC Events, whose offices offer far-reaching views of London’s skyline and provide an excellent setting to celebrate this year’s safety trailblazers and their contributions to the industry. If you have any questions about the event, please do not hesitate to get in touch secretariat@ichca.com. We very much look forward to welcoming you on 25 February 2026.