ScaffCon 2025 Scrapped as Association Plans Bigger Return in 2026

ADVERTISEMENT

The Scaffolding Association has confirmed to Scaffmag that it will not be holding its annual conference (ScaffCon) in 2025, but plans are already in motion for a return in 2026.

Following what it described as a “tremendous success” in 2024, the Association said the decision to pause the annual industry event for a year was made to allow time to evolve and enhance the format.

In a statement, the Association said: “ScaffCon24 was a tremendous success, with exceptional engagement from across the scaffold and access industry, from insightful speaker sessions to the addition of our new evening dinner dance, which was widely praised by delegates and sponsors alike.

While we won’t be holding ScaffCon25, plans are already underway for ScaffCon26, which we’re confident will build on the momentum and feedback from 2024.”

I
Robert Candy, Chief Executive of the Scaffolding Association

Robert Candy, Chief Executive of the Scaffolding Association, said the move will allow the team to build an even stronger offering for future events: “ScaffCon24 exceeded all expectations, from the quality of discussion to the energy in the room. The feedback from our members and stakeholders has been overwhelmingly positive.

While we won’t be holding ScaffCon25, this pause allows us to evolve and enhance the event for the future.”

He added that the Association will now focus on other key initiatives, including the return of National Scaffolding Week in October 2025, which he described as a growing celebration of the industry’s people and progress.

Scaffmag will share further updates as plans for ScaffCon26 take shape.

Most popular ↑

Australia steps up push for scaffolding to gain skilled-trade status

Scaffolding Association Australia has taken its campaign for formal trade recognition and a structured apprenticeship pathway to federal decision-makers in Canberra.

£4.5m scaffolding framework opens for contractors in North East and Yorkshire

Beyond Housing has opened bidding for a £4.5m scaffolding framework covering planned and reactive works across Redcar and Cleveland and parts of North Yorkshire.

Celebrity line-up confirmed for 2026 Scaffolding Excellence Awards

The final celebrity line-up has been confirmed for the...

£2m scaffolding framework opens for contractors in Midlands and Yorkshire

Arc Property Services Partnership is inviting scaffold contractors to...

London developer fined after required roof scaffold was never provided

A London developer and its director have been fined after unsafe roof work continued despite a subcontractor’s risk assessment identifying scaffolding as a required control.

Latest news

NASC calls for HSE funding boost and national scaffolding training network

The NASC has called for increased HSE funding, a nationwide network of scaffolding training providers and stronger protections for contractors as it launches its updated 2026 manifesto.
- Advertisement -
More from

Celebrity line-up confirmed for 2026 Scaffolding Excellence Awards

The final celebrity line-up has been confirmed for the 2026 Scaffolding Excellence Awards, with comedian Dara Ó Briain set...

ScaffEx26 completes conference line-up ahead of Manchester show

ScaffEx26 has completed its conference line-up ahead of the two-day industry event at Manchester Central on 10 and 11...

Former boxing champion Carl Frampton joins Advanced NI Scaffolding charity golf day

Advanced NI Scaffolding has announced its first charity golf day, bringing together customers, suppliers and industry partners to raise...

Layher UK draws contractors to Eggborough technical open day

Layher UK welcomed scaffolding contractors, customers and industry professionals to its Eggborough depot this week, with a well-attended open...
Latest articles