Sedex Xchange UK Registration Page

When: Thursday 10 September 2026, 9:15 - 17:00 British Summer Time (Networking drinks until 18:00)
Where: Park Plaza London Riverbank, 18 Albert Embankment, London, UK, SE1 7TJ

Sedex Xchange UK returns to London in 2026, with increased emphasis on interactive discussion, peer exchange, and practical application - reflecting the priorities and maturity of the UK Sedex community.

Part of the global Xchange series, this collaborative in‑person gathering unites sustainability professionals, Sedex experts, and industry leaders for a day of insight, collaboration, and practical learning.

This year’s programme will explore the challenges and priorities shaping responsible business today -from evolving regulation and due diligence expectations to supply chain resilience, transparency, and responsible sourcing.

What to Expect:

Attendees will have plenty of opportunities to connect directly with speakers, peers, and Sedex experts throughout the day. We’ll round off the day with networking drinks to keep the dialogue going, share ideas, and strengthen new relationships.

Presentations and panel discussions from Sedex experts and industry leaders
Interactive discussions focused on shared industry challenges
Opportunities to exchange perspectives and connect with peers across the Sedex community

Leave with fresh perspectives, shared insights, and stronger connections from across the Sedex community.

Make sure to check out the agenda below, and register your interest as soon as possible as spaces are limited!

Agenda

Please note the below agenda may be subject to change.

Time	Session	Speaker / Facilitator
08:15 - 09:15	Registration & Welcome Breakfast Light breakfast, badge collection, settle in, make new contacts
09:15 - 09:30	Welcome Intro, outline of the day. Get to know who’s in the room and meet peers around your table	Pritesh Chauhan, Head of Customer Marketing & Community, Sedex
09:30 – 10:00	Regulatory Landscape: What’s Coming and What It Means for You What's changing in the regulatory landscape, what’s coming next and what do you need to be doing now? A practical rundown of emerging due diligence requirements and the pressures shaping global supply chains.	Audrey Clavedon, Head of Sustainability Leadership, Sedex
10:00 - 11:00	Multi-Tier Supply Chain Visibility: Breaking Down the Blockers A hands-on session exploring Sedex's multi-tier visibility function with the chance to hear from Sedex experts and members. Tables will discuss and work through common blockers together.	Full speaker details TBA
11:00 - 11:30	Networking Break A chance to grab a drink, a snack and meet someone new
11:30 - 12:30	SMETA Insights Workshop Bringing together some of your most-requested topics under the SMETA lens; recruitment fees, living wage and the latest on CARs, this is your chance to shape what comes next.	Alexia Ward, Head of Sustainability Improvement & Evolution. Sedex Clare Fitton, SMETA Evolution & Impact Lead, Sedex Paul Chalmers, SMETA Quality and Evolution Manager, Sedex
12:30 - 13:00	Member Spotlight Your chance to hear from peers tackling common challenges in real-life, with time for questions	Full speaker details TBA
13:00 - 14:00	Networking Lunch An opportunity to refuel, build new connections, and continue discussions from the morning
14:00 - 15:00	Audit Quality Updates & Risk-Based Auditing Debate Examining risk-based auditing as part of a structured debate. We’ll discuss the pros and cons, ensuring consistency, what it looks like in practice and what does it mean for audit quality? Featuring experienced auditor perspectives and time for group discussion.	Alexia Ward, Head of Sustainability Improvement, Sedex Fiorela Topciu, Head of Quality Assurance & Audit Partners, Sedex More speakers TBA
15:00 - 15:30	Networking Break Refresh, reset, and keep the conversations going.
15:30 - 16:30	Addressing hidden workforce risks: Expanding SMETA coverage across service sectors Exploring product evolution and risk, featuring the latest on the Service Provider Audit. Hear directly from a member as they share their experience with the Service Provider Audit.	Tom Sewell, Social Sustainability Lead, Sedex Member speaker TBA
16:30 - 16:50	Open Forum – ask us anything A chance to address any outstanding questions.	Allison Hudson, Chief Customer Officer, Sedex
16:15 - 16:30	Closing An opportunity to reflect on the discussion and outcomes of the day.	Pritesh Chauhan, Head of Customer Marketing & Community, Sedex
17:00 - 18:00	Networking Drinks Join us in the River view Lounge for time to unwind, chat, and deepen connections.

In-Person Community Event

London, 10 September 2026

09:15 - 17:00 BST

Join us to connect, learn, and level up your sustainability strategy

Agenda

Venue Details

Register your interest*

Connect with sustainability & sourcing professionals from the UK community

Join interactive sessions focused on real-world supply chain challenges

Hear practical insights and peer perspectives

A note for audit firms