OCCA Weekly Webinar - Getting the most from SURFEX 2026: Your Insider Guide
Venue: Webinar
Date: Wednesday 25th March 2026
Time: 14:30 – 15:30
OCCA Weekly Webinars Series 18 continues with "Getting the most from SURFEX 2026: Your Insider Guide" presented by Andrew Boakes of Step Exhibitions. The webinar will take place via Zoom on Wednesday 25 March at 2:30pm.
Abstract:
Planning to attend Surfex 2026? This webinar shares insider insights on exhibitors, networking opportunities, and the Surfex seminar programme, helping you plan your time and maximise value from your visit.
The webinar will be hosted by Paul Sheppard (Surfex MD) and will explore the benefits of attending the UK’s leading surface coatings technologies exhibition, Andrew Boakes and Victoria Emerton from our exhibition partners, Step Exhibitions will present the webinar and will be joined by both Paul Sheppard and current OCCA President, Elizabeth Humphrey for a Q & A session after the main presentation.
Speaker Profile - Andrew Boakes - Event Director, Step Exhibitions
Andrew Boakes, is an experienced event professional with a strong background in launching, developing and growing B2B exhibitions and conferences. Having recently joined the Surfex team, Andrew is looking forward to using that experience to help enhance the event, create more opportunities for exhibitors, and deliver an even stronger experience for visitors.
Speaker Profile - Victoria Emerton - Conference manager, Step Exhibitions
Victoria Emerton is the conference manager at Step Exhibitions, with 30 years’ experience of creating and managing technical conferences across different scientific disciplines. Victoria works with OCCA to create and deliver the Surfex conference programme.
