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Oct 25

Autumn Lunch

In person safety culture conference
Tuesday 14th October 2025
In person safety culture conference
10:30 - 15:45
Member Ticket prices:
Individual - £142
Tables of 10 - £1,420
Non-Member Ticket prices:
Individual - £190
Tables of 10 - £1,900
Autumn Lunch 2025 | Tuesday 14th October 2025 | Southampton Football Club | Chamber logo | Container ship, Southampton FC pitch, glasses and napkins, waves | Tickets include: Q&A sessions with Chamber's Senior Management Team, Three course meal, Stadium tour | Gold Sponsors Lloyd's Register and Voly Crew Solutions
Address:
Southampton Football Club, Britannia Rd, Southampton, SO14 5FP

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This year's Autumn Lunch will take place at a new venue, Southampton Football Club. Join around 100 attendees from across the shipping industry and enjoy a lovely meal overlooking the ground. This event will also include a pre-lunch Q&A with the Chamber's Senior Management Team.

Gold Sponsor

Voly Crew Solutions

Voly Crew Solutions

Voly combines trusted payroll and crew employment services with cutting-edge technology, designed specifically for the marine industry. Their smart, streamlined solutions support efficient crew operations from end to end.
LR

Lloyd's Register

Lloyd’s Register (LR) is a global professional services group specialising in marine engineering and technology, with over 260 years of heritage. LR provides classification and compliance services to the marine and offshore industries, helping design, build, and operate safer, sustainable ships. In 2024, LR acquired Ocean Technologies Group (OTG), a leading provider of human capital management and operational software for the maritime industry, following the 2022 acquisition of OneOcean. LR is owned by the Lloyd’s Register Foundation, an independent global charity promoting safety and education.

Autumn Lunch Agenda

10:30
Welcome Registration & Refreshments
10:45
Panel Debate: Southampton as a hub for future maritime propulsion technology

Panel:

Chair - Peter Aylott, Director of Policy, UK Chamber of Shipping 

Liam Blackmore, Principal Engineer, LR

Stephen Turnock, Professor of Maritime Fluid Dynamics & Head of the School of Engineering, University of Southampton 

11:15
Q&A with Chamber's Senior Management Team in the Staplewood Lounge
12:00
Pre Lunch Drinks - Halo Suite

Stadium Tours optional for guests (from 11:45 to 13:00)

Will include a short stadium tour which would take around 15 minutes. Going in the changing rooms, having photos by the pitch. Optional for all guests and will take place during the Pre-Lunch Drinks Reception.

13:00
Lunch in Halo Suite (3 course meal with wine)
15:45
Lunch Ends

Post Lunch Drinks from 3.45pm next door to the FC ground in the Dell bar

There is a bar attached the ground where we can all continue networking. All guests will be given a 25% card to use should they wish to continue here.