PATTA Connect 2026: Insights, Ideas & Industry Connections
About this Event
Join PAT Testers from across the UK for PATTA Connect 2026 - a full day dedicated to helping you grow your business, expand your network and stay ahead of industry developments.
This year's PATTA Connect introduces a fresh event format, bringing together expert guest speakers, practical business advice, industry insight, interactive Q&A sessions and valuable networking opportunities. Whether you're an established PAT testing company or looking to take your business to the next level, you'll leave with new ideas, useful contacts and actionable takeaways.
The event is open to members and non-members alike, with a discounted price for existing PATTA members. Included with every full price ticket is 12 months' complimentary membership of the Portable Appliance Testing Trade Association (PATTA), giving you access to ongoing support, resources and a growing community of PAT Testing professionals.
Guest speakers include Lewis Collantine from the Product Safety Collective, Chattertons Solicitors on the importance of contracts when employing staff and using subcontractors, and Liam Reed, our resident sales expert, sharing proven strategies to help you win more business.
You'll also have the opportunity to take part in our "Ask the Founders Anything" session with Tim James and Richard Ayre, where you can ask questions about PATTA, business growth, industry challenges and the future of the profession.
Tea and coffee will be available on arrival, lunch is included, and there will be plenty of opportunities throughout the day to network with fellow PAT testers from across the country.
If you're serious about growing your PAT testing business and connecting with others in the industry, this is an event you won't want to miss.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Drinks reception
Info: Please sign in and have a drink, and make yourself comfortable! * Please note the agenda timings may vary.
🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:45 AM
Introductions and PATTA updates
Host: Lee Turtle
Info: Liam and Lee will be your hosts throughout the meet-up
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Productive Safety Collective
Host: Lewis Collantine
Info: Lewis will give guidance on his experience with Trading Standards and his new reporting tool.
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Break - Tea & Coffee available
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Chattertons
Host: Ruqaya Malik
Info: Chattertons will be here to update you on current employee law and the importance of contracts.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch – Buffett provided by PATTA
Host: Richard Ayre
Info: Please do feel free to ask questions to our committee, especially Tim James & Richard Ayre
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
Sales & Marketing your business
Host: Liam Reed
Info: Get in front of the right people, marketing tactics and shouting about your business. Open Q&A about pricing and how to structure it.
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:00 PM
Closing remarks / Q&A
🕑: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Networking, coffees
Info: Feel free to hang around and network, ask questions before heading off.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 75.00
