Ventil8 Day Exchange | 6 Nov 25
Join our Ventil8 Day Exchange, Thursday 6th November, The Building Centre, London.
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Through thought provoking case studies and engaging discussion, we will highlight the importance of ventilation.
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Expert speakers and sponsors will showcase innovations and best practices in ventilation design, installation, and maintenance.
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We'll provide a networking platform for you to discuss your key issues and provide you with practical take-away solutions.
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The day will promote collaboration between academia, industry, regulatory bodies
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Engineers and Designers
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HVAC Professionals and Installers
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Facilities Management Teams
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Local Authorities and Housing Associations
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Academics and Researchers
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Industry Leaders and Policy Makers
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Product Manufacturers and Suppliers
Tickets and timings
We are thrilled to provide tickets for this event at no cost. Places are limited, so make sure you secure yours. Your ticket includes entry, access to all talks and networking sessions, as well as lunch and refreshments.
The morning will focus on residential, ventilation and mould with the afternoon focus on commercial ventilation. Each will include the following sessions: case-study., presentation, panel and practical take-aways.
10:00 | Registration
10:30 | Residential, ventilation and mould.
12:30 | Networking lunch
13:30 | Commercial ventilation
15:30 | Networking and close
Agenda
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Morning Agenda, Residential Ventilation and Mould |
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10:30AM - 11:00AM Case study |
Breathing New Life: How DIY SOS and a tailored ventilation system transformed family life
Garry Ratcliffe, CEO, The Golden Thread Alliance
Gary, of the Golden Thread Alliance, a multi-academy foundation of nine primary schools in Kent., opens Ventil8 Day with a deeply moving and inspiring story.
Drawing on his experience with the BBC’s DIY SOS Big Build—where his family’s home was demolished and rebuilt in just over a week—Garry will explore how installing a bespoke ventilation system has dramatically improved life for his children, three of whom have complex disabilities.
This session will delve into the technical, emotional, and inclusive aspects of home design, showcasing how thoughtful engineering can empower families. Participants will gain insights into collaborative project delivery, inclusive environment design, and the human impact of innovative ventilation solutions.
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| 11:00 - 11:30AM Presentation |
Healthy, Efficient Homes: The case for ventilation that fights fuel poverty and improves air quality
How can we make homes both warm and affordable while safeguarding health? In this session, the speaker champions the vital role of ventilation in tackling fuel poverty and improving indoor air quality.
Drawing on her parliamentary work, she outlines opportunities for smarter policy— from VAT relief on MVHR to stronger building regulations and retrofit incentives. Join this call to action and discover how industry and policymakers can work together to ensure healthy, efficient homes for all.
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| 11:30AM - 12:00PM Panel |
Tackling Damp and Mould – Previewing the Updated BESA Guide
Kevin Morrisey, Director of Technical, BESA, Phil Webb, CEO, Health and Wellbeing 360, Ian Gregory, Managing Director, IAQ Services, Nicola Rivers, Climate Division Head, Zehnder Group.
Join our expert panel for a discussion on the latest updates to the BESA Mould Guide ahead of its launch. The session will cover practical strategies for preventing damp and mould, optimising ventilation, and meeting energy-efficient housing standards. Panellists will also explore legislative developments, including Awaab’s Law, and share insights on how landlords, builders, and engineers can collaborate to create healthier homes.
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| 12:00 - 12:45PM Practical |
Breathing Better: Practical Strategies for Healthy Indoor Air
Doug Booker, Lecturer of Indoor Air, University of Leeds
In this session, Doug will introduce HESTIA, a pioneering initiative designed to create a new health-equity-centred engineering approach to home design and retrofit. By integrating existing and emerging building technologies, HESTIA aims to maximise co-benefits for both human and environmental health, while reducing health inequalities.
Attendees will break into three interactive groups to explore key themes in depth:
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| 12:45PM - 1:45PM Lunch |
Networking Lunch - meet our exhibitors and sponsors and continue the conversation AIRO, Nuaire, S&P Ventilation Systems, Swegon and IAQ Services |
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Afternoon Agenda, Commercial Ventilation |
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| 1:45PM - 2:15PM Keynote/Case study |
Retrofitting for the Future: The Entopia Building, Cambridge
Representative from Swegon
The Entopia Building shows what’s possible when collaboration meets ambition. This pioneering retrofit to the Passivhaus EnerPHit standard transforms a 1930s telephone exchange into one of the world’s most sustainable offices - delivering ultra-low carbon, exceptional energy efficiency and setting a new benchmark for future retrofit projects. |
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| 2:15 - 2:45PM Presentation |
Breathe Better: Innovators Shaping the Future of Indoor Air Quality Francesca Brady, CEO, Aira Labs | Vince Ruane, Founder & Inventor, Airifi | Ryan Jones, Founder and CEO, AIRO Join us for a compelling showcase spotlighting three trailblazing innovators revolutionising indoor air quality (IAQ). This session will delve into ground-breaking approaches that address the health, safety, and wellbeing of indoor environments |
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| 2:45 - 3:15PM Networking break |
Networking break - continue your conversation with exhibitors and sponsors and continue the conversation AIRO, Nuaire, S&P Ventilation Systems, Swegon and IAQ Services |
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| 3:15 - 4:00PM Panel |
Healthy air in energy-efficient workplaces: the future of indoor air quality in commercial buildings
Emma Gibbons, CL Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering and Chair of the CIBSE IAQ Group, Louise McHugh, Commercial & Industrial Product Manager, Volution Ventilation, Faisal Farooq, PhD Graduate, Cardiff University.
What does it take to create workplaces that are both healthy and energy efficient? This panel will explore how indoor air quality (IAQ) guidelines are evolving and what it means for offices, schools, and other commercial buildings.
We’ll discuss progress toward meeting World Health Organization air quality targets, the latest modelling insights, and the real-world impact of everyday actions like opening windows. The session will also look at how low-energy design approaches, are shaping the future of commercial buildings, and how ventilation strategies can deliver both clean air and energy savings.
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Support World Ventil8 Day
Sponsorship with BESA offers unparalleled opportunities to support and shape critical issues, including skills attraction & development, supporting healthier buildings and compliance with the building safety act.
By aligning with BESA, sponsors and partners demonstrate leadership in driving industry standards, fostering safer, healthier, and more sustainable built environments.
If you would like to learn more about sponsorship and partnerships please contact Charlie Ward, Group Events Manager at charlie.ward@thebesa.com or +44 207 313 4906
Our Sponsors
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors, who without their continued support this event wouldn’t be possible.
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