Surface Engineering Association Industry Conference

2026

If you work in the surface coating, metal finishing or heat treatment industries, the 2026 Surface Engineering Association Industry Conference is the event for you.

Featuring presentations and table-top exhibits from some of the leading and best-respected names in the industry, the conference will be held on Thursday, 15th October 2026 at Chesford Grange, Chesford, CV8 2LD.

All are welcome

Open to members and non-members alike, the event will be of considerable interest to anyone involved in the sector. With our carefully curated schedule of speakers and respected industry names, the SEA conference is the only show of its kind dedicated to this specialist area.

You will hear all the most up-to-date industry news, find out about the very latest developments, and be able to discuss all the current regulations and legislation affecting your company. This is an event you can’t afford to miss.

At the end of the day, you can relax with industry colleagues and enjoy a drinks reception. This will be followed by dinner with entertainment. Starting from £185, there are several different packages. These range from just attending the day sessions, staying for dinner, or making the most of it and staying at the hotel overnight.

If you would like to attend the Surface Engineering Association Industry Conference, or are interested in having a table-top display or giving an industry-related presentation, please contact the SEA’s event administrator at info@sea.org.uk

Get the latest industry news & views

Hear about the latest industry developments.

Maximise your networking opportunities

Meet your fellow industrialists, share experiences and discuss issues that you want your association to address.  Members of the SEA National Committee and the BSTSA will be present throughout the conference as will suppliers to our industry sector. Tap into our knowledge and come and learn from the experiences of others.

Take advantage of a range of options

There are a range of different packages to allow you to experience the SEA conference in exactly the way you want, from just the day sessions to the complete package of day sessions, dinner with keynote speaker, overnight stay and breakfast the following morning – starting from £185 (price for members of SEA, CHTA & BSTSA).

…all the help your business needs

Chesford Grange

Address:

Chesford Grange, Kenilworth, Warwick, CV8 2LD.

Directions on Google maps

Please check this page for updates, the programme of presentations, and the list of exhibitors.

If you are interested in Sponsorship of the event or offering a conference presentation on surface treatment innovation, please contact SEA’s Michaella Mais, event administrator, at info@sea.org.uk.

View highlights from our the 2024 conference by clicking the link https://www.sea.org.uk/surface-engineering-association-industry-conference-2024-highlights/