Advancing good practice in PFAS risk management for UK projects
Join this virtual conference to explore the latest developments and examine good practices in the risk management of PFAS in soil and water.
Background
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are likely the family of contaminants that has attracted the most media attention in recent years. This is a fast-moving field, and experience with PFAS risk assessment and remediation on UK sites is growing rapidly.
In recent months, the UK government has made further commitments to reduce the impact of PFAS. The Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP), published in December 2025, provides an overview of how the government will address PFAS. This includes a pledge for a PFAS plan in 2026 and states that the Environment Agency (EA) will provide advice, guidance, and tools to support PFAS management on contaminated sites.
With media attention remaining high and regulators beginning to implement regulations, “carrying on as usual” is no longer sufficient for UK practitioners dealing with PFAS-contaminated sites.
This virtual conference is unique in that it will not only discuss industry challenges from the past year but also examine whether existing good practices are effective and how the industry can improve further.
Special offer
All attendees will qualify for a 20% discount off Good practice guidance: some per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in soil and the water environment (C819) for a limited period. The promotional code will be communicated with the joining instructions pre-event.
Get involved in our PFAS Forum
We recognise that PFAS is a rapidly evolving and complex topic. The CIRIA PFAS Forum brings together a unique network of professionals, delivering a range of initiatives designed to promote best practice. Alongside this, our dedicated online platform supports construction professionals in staying informed with the latest developments and guidance.
If you’re interested in learning more about the innovative work we’re undertaking, please get in touch with Joanne Kwanfor further details.
Why attend
- Hear what regulators have done regarding PFAS and their recent expectations
- Discuss how the latest government commitments will affect PFAS management in the UK
- Review the latest risk assessment methods, particularly laboratory analysis, and remediation approaches
- Explore how to assess PFAS risk with limited toxicology data
- Discuss whether the industry has improved since the first UK comprehensive PFAS guide (CIRIA Report C819, published in 2024) and how further improvements can be made
- Learn from case studies showing how PFAS is managed on UK sites
- Earn valuable CPD.
Who should attend
- Clients
- Developers
- Consultants
- Contractors including remediation contractors
- Legal professionals
- Insurance professionals
- Local authorities
- Water companies
- Academics
When
Thursday 16 July 2026
10:00 – 13:30
Programme
10:00 Welcome and introduction
Cecilia MacLeod, Co-Founder MD,
Anthera Remediation Technologies
10:10 An update from a regulator
Angela Haslam, Senior Advisor, Environment Agency
Helen Pickering, Project Manager/Technical Specialist, Environment Agency
10:30 How to carry out risk assessments when there are limited toxicology data?
Sarah Bull, Director, Toxicology and Risk Assessment Consulting
10:50 How to manage clients’ expectations in PFAS projects
Geoff Card, Owner, GB Card & Partners
11:10 Interactive discussion and Q&A
11:30 Coffee break
11:50 Casting a Wider Net: Fast HRMS Screening for PFAS Compounds in
Environmental Matrices
John Quick, Principal Scientist, ALS
12:10 On-site PFAS thermal treatment of soils, including PFAS destruction
Matthew Ingram, Managing Director, Cornelsen Ltd
12:30 Is PFAS contamination insurable?
David Barr, Head of International, Environmental Liability, Mosaic Insurance
12:50 Is PFAS management getting any better since C819, Good practice guidance:
some per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in soil and the water environment?
Paul Nathanail, Technical Director, LQM
Joanne Kwan, Senior Research Manager, CIRIA
13:10 Interactive discussion and Q&A
13:30 Closing remarks
Fees
|
Early bird
Until 8 May 2026 |
Regular
From 9 May 2026 |
| CIRIA members, PFAS Forum members* and local authorities** |
£99 + VAT |
£139 + VAT |
| Non-members |
£149 + VAT |
£189 + VAT |
*Adler and Allan, ATG Group, E3P, Fehily Timoney (FT), SciDev, SLR Consulting
**Complete and return the booking form to Charlotte Draper.
Booking
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