BOC Limited, a Linde company 

Tuesday 17 February 2026

Join us on Tuesday 17 February 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business and hear more about BOC Limited a Linde company, a Leading Global Gases and Engineering Business with a Mission to Make the World More Productive.

BOC is the UK and Ireland‘s largest provider of industrial, medical, and special gases as well as related equipment, engineering services, and solutions to support them. They produce, package, and distribute thousands of different types of gases to their customers every day. Their extensive range includes atmospheric gases, high purity gases and mixtures, refrigerants, and chemicals, for applications as diverse as cooling magnets in hospital MRI scanners to fuelling zero emissions vehicles and much more.

BOC offers tailored supply solutions for every size of customer; their cylinder customers enjoy a nationwide delivery and collection network; bulk customers the reassurance of 24/7 delivery; and for their high-demand customers they offer onsite production or dedicated pipeline supply.

Site Tour

As well as hearing from BOC experts on the topics of Laser cutting, Gas safety and BOC’s Gas Safety Awareness training PSOs, their new REArc initiative (Reduce Emissions in Arc Welding) and Hydrogen fuel switching/alternative fuels…

Visitors can expect to see their cylinder filling operation where they fill approximately 5000 cylinders per week, and act as a distribution hub, sorting, and handling approximately 6000 cylinders per week of transient products. Onsite they have liquid Oxygen, Argon, Nitrogen and CO2 storage vessels for filling 300bar industrial cylinders, as well as filling hospitality gases and Cryospeed mini-bulk tankers.  They will also take visitors over to their onsite retail operation the Gas and Gear, where customers can purchase and collect gas cylinders as well as hardgoods, gas equipment and PPE and where they will be demonstrating a zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell powered mobile lighting tower, which utilised BOCs 200W Hymera Fuel Cell together with the Hydrogen ‘Genie’ cylinders.

Visitors will be required to bring, safety shoes, high-vis jacket/vest.

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Innovation Training | Wednesday 18 February | 9am-5pm 

Are you ready to drive innovation and lead with fresh thinking?

We’re pleased to invite you to an exclusive One-Day Innovation Training, designed to ignite creativity and foster innovative thinking. This comprehensive session will equip you with cutting-edge tools and strategies to enhance your innovative capabilities.

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What to Expect:

• This hands-on workshop will combine theoretical knowledge with practical exercises, group activities and real-world case studies
• Networking opportunities with like-minded professionals. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with peers and apply new concepts to actual challenges
• Professional facilitation by experienced innovation coach

What You’ll Learn:

• Proven innovation tools, methodologies and frameworks
• Techniques for identifying and delivering opportunities and innovations
• Managing projects and stakeholders

Event Details:

• Time: 9 AM – 5 PM
• Location: Scottish Engineering, 105 West George Street, Glasgow G2 1QL
• Includes: Complimentary lunch and refreshments
• Cost –
  

  £195 + VAT for members

  £250 + VAT for non-members 

Important Note:

We ask participants to:

• Actively engage in all workshop activities.
• Provide feedback at the conclusion of the training.
• Share insights on how the learned techniques could be applied in your work.

Your insights will help us enhance future training programs and ensure we deliver maximum value to all participants.

Secure your spot today!

We look forward to innovate with you.

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Tuesday 24 February | 9.30am-4.30pm | Cost to members £495 a saving of £800 on the usual price

AI’s true power lies not in the technology itself, but in its ability to transform the way organizations operate. As highlighted by the Project Management Institute (PMI), the organizations that thrive with AI are those that embrace it as a catalyst for meaningful change. With the potential to revolutionize how work gets done, AI can elevate project outcomes, enhance efficiency, and significantly improve decision-making across all delivery approaches.

This one-day workshop offers a comprehensive introduction to the practical application of AI in project and change management roles. Participants will explore how AI can automate and augment key tasks, strengthen communication, and support better decision-making throughout the project or change lifecycle. The session also addresses the practical and ethical considerations of adopting AI in real-world environments. We’re delighted to bring this course to our members at the special discounted rate of £495, this is an £800 saving on normal course fees (usually £1295).

A standout feature of this workshop is its hands-on learning experience. Using QA’s best-in-class learning environment and a web-based version of Copilot Chat, you’ll gain practical experience crafting and refining prompts to support typical workflows such as progress reporting, risk management, stakeholder analysis, and knowledge sharing.

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This workshop is ideal for:

• Project Managers seeking to enhance efficiency, communication, and decision-making through AI.
• PMO Staff who need a clear understanding of how AI supports planning, reporting, risk analysis, and governance.
• Portfolio and Programme Managers using AI insights for strategic alignment and informed decision-making.
• Change Managers looking to leverage AI to support and accelerate organisational change initiatives.
• Project Professionals interested in learning how AI can increase the likelihood of project success.

Event Details:

• Date: Tuesday 24th February
• Time: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
• Location: Scottish Engineering, 105 West George Street, Glasgow G2 1QL
• Cost: £495 for ScotEng members (this is an exclusive discount, usual cost is £1295)
• Includes: Complimentary lunch and refreshments

Important Note:

Each attendee can prepare for and then sit the online ‘AI Enabled Project Management’ exam on a day and time of their choosing.

The exam is administered by the internationally recognized APM Group (APMG) and the format is:

• 30 minutes
• 20 multiple choice questions
• Open book
• 11 correct answers to pass (55%)

Secure your spot today!

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Stay Ahead. Stay Protected. Stay Competitive.

Wednesday 25 February 2026

In today’s fast-moving markets, innovation isn’t just an advantage, it’s a necessity. Join us for an insightful morning at Scottish Engineering where industry experts will explore how to turn ideas into commercial success and secure your competitive edge through strategic innovation and intellectual property (IP).

What to Expect:

• Why Innovation Matters: Understand the role of innovation in staying ahead of the competition.
• Strategize & Protect: Learn how to safeguard your ideas and create a robust IP strategy.
• Real-World Examples: Hear practical case studies of businesses leveraging innovation for market differentiation.

This event is designed for leaders, innovators, and decision-makers who want to unlock growth and protect their business in an increasingly competitive landscape.

Networking Opportunities: Enjoy refreshments and connect with peers and experts during the event.

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Our Speakers 

Deborah Maxwell – Senior Patent Attorney, Scintilla

With a degree in Product Design Engineering, Deborah combines technical insight with legal expertise to help businesses protect and maximise their innovations. She specialises in IP strategy advice, managing patent and registered design portfolios, and conducting IP due diligence.

Deborah works closely with SMEs, start-ups, and scale-ups, offering a hands-on, approachable service that makes clients feel supported at every stage, from invention spotting and patent searching to IP audits and portfolio management. Her goal is simple: to make IP accessible, strategic, and a powerful tool for business success.

A regular speaker at events across Glasgow and Edinburgh, Deborah hosts workshops for founders and educates investors on IP due diligence.

Abi Hird – Director & Founder, Defankle Innovation Limited 

Abi Hird works with engineering, technology, and manufacturing organisations to help them develop clear, focused strategies for innovation and growth, especially when day-to-day pressures make long-term thinking hard.

With a background in Product Design Engineering and a doctorate in Systems Engineering, Abi understands technical complexity but specialises in making strategic choices clearer and more actionable. Her work helps leadership teams decide where to focus, what kind of advantage they’re building, and how innovation, IP, and capability development fit together.

Abi is known for using design-led and systems-thinking approaches to turn uncertainty into structured decisions that feel practical, not theoretical. She works closely with SMEs and scaling businesses, supporting them to make deliberate choices that reduce risk and unlock sustainable growth.

She is a Design Council Expert, Vice Chair of Product Design Scotland, and has recently been nominated as part of the G42 expert group for a European Commission project exploring the strategic use of design. Above all, Abi is passionate about helping engineering-led organisations use strategy as a tool, not a distraction, and nothing excites her more than seeing clarity transform a business.

Zak Thomson – 2025 Young Engineer of the Year

Zak is a Design Engineer at one of the world’s leading telecom solutions manufacturers and through some major developments not seen before in the industry. He secured the title of Young engineer of the year in 2025 after the support of a dedicated team saw him head up the development of a solution which has revolutionised the Fibre Broadband market. The cable and machine (designed in tandem) allows installation Emtelle companies to install fibre drop-cables distances up to three times longer than previously seen using their own battery drill. The solution is now being rolled out across the world, improving connectivity time and efficiency. The need for fibre-optic connectivity is growing massively across the world. This growing market requires faster and easier fibre-cable installation techniques to ensure cable can be installed with relative ease and limited training.

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Training Dates

• 3rd March 2026 – 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• 4th March, 2026 – 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

We are delighted to announce spaces for our March cohort are now available.

We are excited to announce the first cohort of First Line Management (FLM) training for 2026, taking place on the 3rd and 4th of March. We have had over 500 people complete our FLM training so far.

The two day session will take place in our base in Glasgow, and will cover;

• The role of the FLM; In this session we will break down the role, skills and qualities that those in or preparing for management will need to develop;
• Absence Management; In this session we look at the impact managers can have on managing short and long term absence, and ways to support our teams;
• Performance Management; We look at creating a culture of Performance Management, how to develop our good performers and how to improve poor performance;
• Discipline and Grievance; In this session we cover the entire discipline and grievance processes, including investigations, hearings, outcomes and the legal framework that underpins both;
• Courageous Conversations; Our most challenging topic – we look at ways to challenge poor conduct or behaviour within teams, and a focus on achieving better outcomes;
• Team Building – We look at what makes an effective team, how we can build and develop our people within those teams to achieve their full potential

Sessions will be participative, and as always will give the opportunity to work on case studies.

For more info, and to book your place, contact [email protected]

Cost – prices have been held at those set in 2025

£435 + VAT for members

£505 + VAT for non-members

We are delighted to announce that tickets for the Scottish Engineering Awards Dinner 2026, to be held on the 14th May, are now available to purchase!

Our annual awards aim to recognise both inspiring individuals and exceptional organisations, who are the epitome of Scottish excellence.

If you wish to purchase a ticket, or sponsor the event, please contact Marie McCormack.

2026 Tickets – drinks reception, three course meal and table wine included 

• Early Bird – £120 + VAT (available until 28th February 2026)
• Standard Rate – £140 + VAT

Cancellation policy: Please be advised that from the 16th April (28 days prior to the event), a 100% cancellation fee will apply. 

Dress Code: Black Tie

Time: 18:30 for 19:15 (until 23:00)

Seating: Tables of 10/12 can be reserved
Smaller numbers are also welcome

Sponsorship Packages 2025 –

• Gold Sponsor – £2350 + VAT – 10 tickets
• Silver Sponsor – £1200 + VAT – 5 tickets
• Bronze Sponsor – £600 + VAT – 2 tickets

Our Guest Speaker

Prof. Juergen Maier CBE, FRS, FREng, FIET, FCGI – Industrialist, Chair of Great British Energy, Co-founder of vocL and former Chief Executive of Siemens UK

Juergen Maier served as the former Chief Executive of Siemens UK. Over his 33 year career with Siemens, he held several senior roles in the UK and Germany. During Juergen’s leadership, the company played a pivotal role in UK’s decarbonisation of the electricity system.

Juergen takes a strong leadership role for UK’s industrial, infrastructure and manufacturing community. He served on the Board of the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills from 2014 to 2016 and his work has supported several previous government Industrial Strategy initiatives.

He believes that businesses should play an active role in society and community matters. To further this mission, he co-founded the social enterprise vocL.

In July 2024, Juergen was appointed as Start Up Chair of Great British Energy to drive forward this new, operationally independent company.

A special thanks to this year’s sponsors