CEF, the UK’s leading multi-channel electrical distributor, has launched the fourth series of its award-winning TechTalks, which will take place from 3 September to 21 November 2024.
Over the past two years, these innovative free talks have been a source of inspiration, knowledge and a way to bring industry members together.
The upcoming series, themed ‘Have Your Say’, will provide a platform for electricians to collaborate with CEF and event partners – the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Attendees will be able to expand their knowledge, help shape future IET wiring regulations, gain 3.5 hours of continuing professional development and network with over 20 leading brands and industry professionals.
Today’s agenda will include discussion of changes to BS 5839 for fire alarms (non-domestic), an explanation of the BAFE scheme – particularly as the second Grenfell Report is due in September 2024, and changes to BS 5266 Emergency Lighting Standard. After free refreshments, there will be further discussion on fire protection of battery storage systems for use in dwellings, changes to BS 7671:2018 including proposed third and fourth amendments, plus time for Q&A.
Darren Staniforth, Head of Technical Solutions, and Dave Austin, Technical Presenter, will host TechTalks sessions which will return across 21 locations over 11 weeks across the UK and Northern Ireland.
“TechTalks was created in response to the rate of change within our industry – either through new innovations or evolving standards,” says Darren Staniforth. “We wanted to create a platform that supported contractors and installers with the information and updates they needed to keep up with developments. We’re excited that our fourth series of TechTalks also provides them with the opportunity to connect on what changes they’d like to see in standards in the future. With over 10,000 attendees at TechTalks in the past two years, we’re excited to see both new and familiar faces in attendance from across the country. And it’s open to everyone – you don’t have to be a CEF client to attend.”
Alongside the seminars, trade professionals will receive a 3.5-hour CPD certificate, a set of TechCards that serve as a handy reference for the seminar topics covered and the opportunity to network with over 20 leading brands.
For more information and to book a place, visit your local CEF branch or register for free at: www.cef.co.uk/tech-talks.
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