Asbestos Conference 2026

Widely recognised as one of the premier asbestos conferences in the sector, it's the perfect opportunity to connect with industry leaders and expand your professional network

Date Thursday, 15 October 2026

Attendance In-person or virtual

Venue Marriott Hotel Regents Park in London

Conference Highlights

We’re thrilled to be heading back to London for the landmark 21st Annual Asbestos Conference, hosted by APIL on Thursday, 15 October.

This year’s conference is available both in person and online, giving you the freedom to attend in the way that suits you best. Whether you choose to join us in-person or tune in virtually via APIL’s dedicated conference app, you’ll gain access to a full day of cutting-edge content and expert insight.

In-person delegates will also receive access to the on-demand virtual programme for six months after the event - so you can revisit sessions at your convenience.

What to Expect:

This year’s programme features a powerful lineup of topics and speakers.

Don’t miss this essential event for asbestos specialists, personal injury practitioners, and legal professionals seeking the latest developments in asbestos-related litigation.

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Programme

9:00am – 9:30am	Registration and refreshments
9:30am – 9:35am	Welcome to the conference Joint chairs: Gerry Coombs and Kevin Johnson, APIL Occupational Health Special Interest Group Coordinators
9:35am – 9:50am	Keynote address: Speaker: Master Roger Eastman, RCJ, London
9.35am - 10.30am	Product liability update Speakers: Harry Steinberg KC and Will Young, Outer Temple Chambers, London
10.30am - 11.15am	Where is the dividing line between material and immaterial exposure? Speaker: Dr Peter Reid, Consultant Respiratory Physician, Edinburgh Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
11:15am – 11:45am	Refreshment break
11:45am – 12:25pm	Treatment update Speakers: Patrick Kerr, 12KBW, London Dean Fennell, Professor & Consultant in Thoracic Medical Oncology & Director of Mesothelioma Research Programme, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester
12:25pm – 1:00pm	Radiology for asbestos lawyers Speaker: Anthony Edey, Radiologist, Bristol
1:00pm – 2:00pm	Lunch break
2:00pm – 2:05pm	Welcome back Afternoon Chair: Patrick Kerr, Barrister, 12KBW, London
2:05pm – 2:50pm	Panel session: Pitfalls and best practice in asbestos litigation Chaired by: Stephen Glynn, Deka Chambers, London Speakers: Daniel Easton, Leigh Day, London Mary Mulhall, Hugh James, Aylesbury Nicola Handley, Irwin Mitchell LLP
2:50pm – 3:30pm	Maximising damages in asbestos claims Speaker: Ivan Bowley, Barrister, 12KBW, London
3:30pm – 3:50pm	Refreshment break
3:50pm – 4:20pm	Protected parties in asbestos claims Speaker: Laura Elfield, Deka Chambers, London
4:20pm – 5:00pm	Low exposure update Speaker: John Paul Swoboda, 12KBW, London
5:00pm	Close of conference