Please note, the programme is subject to change. For the most up to date, detailed programme, please see the website/app when available.
PRE-CONFERENCE - TUESDAY 4TH NOVEMBER 2025
18.30
THE WELCOME RECEPTION Start your conference experience with our Welcome Reception in the exhibitor area. Enjoy drinks and informal food while meeting fellow delegates, exhibitors, and speakers in a relaxed setting. Build connections, share ideas, and set the stage for meaningful discussions throughout the conference. Also featuring: VIP area (invite only), first-conference/new RQA member meet-up at the RQA stand.
DAY 1 - WEDNESDAY 5TH NOVEMBER 2025
Plenary Session
08.30
RQA AND SPONSOR OPENING MATT JONES (RQA CHAIR), GLENE SANDOM (RQA VICE CHAIR) AND PLATINUM SPONSOR (HONEYWELL LIFE SCIENCES)
09.15
SESSION INTERVAL A CHANCE TO STRETCH YOUR LEGS AND TAKE PART IN AN INTERACTIVE POLL
09.25
KEYNOTE SPEAKER - PROFITS, PRAGMATISM, AND THE POSSIBILITIES OF POSSESSING ‘OTHER EYES’ BILL BELLOWS, INTHINKING SERVICES The value of profits as an ingredient for organisations to sustain and develop their operations is undeniable. Thinking beyond the design and development of the next iProduct, profits allow for improvements to current products, not to mention needed technology upgrades, employee development, and dividends for shareholders. But, do organisations solely exist to earn profits or meet financial goals, or, are their profits the result of how well they invest their resources, from innovation to revenue and equipment, and then deliver new and improved products or services? W. Edwards Deming saw profits as the result of a well-designed and managed organisation. Contrary to the dominance of the prevailing style of management, Dr. Deming saw vast possibilities for individuals to work together, possessing ‘other eyes.’ Through a thought-provoking question and answer session, attendees will be asked to question the context of their own observations and the resulting pragmatism of efforts to improve teamwork in their organisations.
10.30 NETWORKING BREAK
11.00
INSPECTION READINESS JOIN REGULATORS TO DISCUSS HOW PRAGMATISM OVER PERFECTION CAN FIT INTO YOUR INSPECTION READINESS APPROACHES.
12.30 NETWORKING BREAK AND LUNCH