P&J Live Partners With Step Change In Safety To Launch Workforce Wellbeing & Safety Expo
Following the successful acquisition of the Safety Expo in 2025, Aberdeen’s P&J Live has teamed up with Step Change in Safety (SCiS), the not-for-profit organisation dedicated to preventing incidents and injuries across the energy industry, to relaunch and rebrand the conference and exhibition as the Workforce Wellbeing & Safety Expo. This repositioned event will take place at P&J Live on Thursday 29th October 2026.
Combining P&J Live’s platform with SCiS leadership in workforce safety and wellbeing, this partnership signals a new direction for the event - building on its foundations while resetting the focus towards what really makes a difference for the workforce in practice, with a clear emphasis on conversations, relevant content and meaningful engagement.
The Expo is aimed at those responsible for shaping and delivering safety and wellbeing outcomes – including workforce wellbeing and safety leaders, operational and site management teams, and safety representatives. While the event remains strongly rooted in the energy sectors, it is designed to resonate more widely, bringing in perspectives from industries such as distilling, renewables, manufacturing, construction and agriculture, where many of the same workforce challenges and risks are shared.
The day will bring together a ticketed Breakfast Forum, and a free-to-attend conference, featuring a thought leadership main stage, alongside an industry exhibition showcasing organisations, solutions and services that support workforce safety and wellbeing. Dedicated full-day programmes for Safety Representatives and Site Managers - building on two SCiS established events - will deliver tailored sessions designed around the priorities, challenges and realities of each role.
David Lochridge has been confirmed as keynote speaker for the ticketed Breakfast Forum. A former Royal Navy submariner and submersible pilot, he is widely recognised for raising safety concerns prior to the Titan submersible disaster and now shares lessons on leadership, decision-making and speaking up in high-risk environments.
The relaunch has already secured early backing from three major energy leaders, with Adura confirmed as Principal Sponsor and Supporting Sponsorship from bp (Safety Reps programme) and Harbour Energy (Site Managers programme).
Rob Wicks, Managing Director at P&J Live, said: “We are delighted to have Step Change in Safety on board as we take this event to the next level. The synergies between SCiS and the event perfectly align, and they have decades of experience, an excellent membership network and expertise to help us make the event truly valuable and credible to workforces.”
Craig Wiggins, CEO of Step Change in Safety said: “This Expo builds on the strong foundations already in place across industry - with a continued focus on workforce safety and wellbeing, and a clear emphasis on what makes a difference in practice. By bringing together different industries, roles and experiences, it creates an opportunity to learn from each other and strengthen how we approach safety and wellbeing. There is a huge amount of good work already happening and this event is about connecting that, building on it and taking it further.”
To register to attend, find out more about exhibiting or to enquire about the range of sponsorship opportunities available, please visit https://workwellsafeexpo.com/.
For more information on Step Change in Safety visit www.stepchangeinsafety.com
Frequently Asked Questions
- How can I buy a Luxe Scot Lounge Upgrade?
You can purchase a Luxe Scot Lounge Upgrade to selected events here. It includes early access, fast-track entry, complimentary drink on arrival and access to the Luxe Scot Lounge before, during and post-show.
- How can I purchase tickets for a concert at P&J Live?
Tickets are available from our ticketing agents AXS on https://www.axs.com/uk and Seat Unique on https://pandjlive.seatunique.c...
P&J Live do not sell tickets directly and are unable to take ticket bookings directly over the phone. Tickets must be purchased online.
- How do I register for access to venue presale?
For certain events, venue presale tickets might be on offer. This means you'll be access tickets before they go on general sale.
To gain access to our exclusive venue presale, sign up to our newsletter here and we will send you an email with the presale link for tickets go on general sale! Please note you'll need to be signed up at least an hour before the sale starts!
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- How can I book a table at 195 Bar & Grill?
Our 195 Bar & Grill offers a unique dining experience before selected shows at P&J Live. You can check availability and book a table here.
- Will I be able to purchase food at P&J Live?
There is a wide range of food and beverage options available to purchase for concerts and events, including catering outlets offering a variety of hot food options.
Please note - it is against venue policy to allow patrons to bring in their own food and drink to the venue. At P&J live it is our aim to be completely cashless, all of our bars, kiosks and restaurants accept card payments, this is more efficient, safe and ensures a speedy transaction. There are therefore no cash machines on the TECA site.
- Is there parking available at P&J Live?
Yes, there is parking available on-site at P&J Live.
There are various ways to pay for your parking at P&J Live
On site payment machines: We accept both cash and card payments on site, pay on exit is required by entering your vehicle registration at any one of our machines located in the car parks. Please note payment machines only take coins and not notes.
APCOA Connect App: Up to 24 hour after you have left the venue, you can pay for your parking on the APCOA Connect App. Once you have downloaded the app, use location code 6680 for the Sub-T Car Park (underground) and location code 2356 for the Surface Car Park.
You can also pay for parking via the APCOA website here, click which car park you parked in and then you will be able to pay for parking.
- Can I pay by cash within P&J Live?
At P&J Live it is our aim to be completely cashless, all of our bars, kiosks and restaurants accept card and contactless payments. This is more efficient, safe and ensures a speedy transaction.
There are no cash machines on the TECA sites.
- What bus can take me to P&J Live?
Regular buses will be coming in and out of the complex daily for public use. Details on bus routes and operators are still in discussion and any updates will be posted on the getting here page of the website.
Currently, the Stagecoach Service 727 runs regularly from Aberdeen City Centre to Aberdeen Airport, stopping in the TECA site as well as the 64/64A Service from Union Square to Inverurie. Updated timetables can be found here.
- How do I purchase accessible seating for a show at P&J Live?
Booking accessibility tickets has never been easier, this can now be booked online via AXS. If you are able or have someone to assist you please visit P&J Live's AXS Page, select the event you wish to see and click on ‘Wheelchair Tickets’ or ‘Ambulant Accessible Tickets’ to select your required seating and any companion tickets (if required).
Our seating configuration is flexible so the wheelchair and ambulant seating locations will vary from event to event, it is usual for us to have several locations for you to choose from, for wheelchair users; at the front of the flat floor seating beside the stage, a raised platform at the rear of the floor and also there are a few locations in our balcony area.
Further information on accessibility at the Venue can be found on our Accessibility page.