TechTalk Dumfries: Heating & Water: Modern Challenges, Practical Solutions

Location: Dumfries and Galloway College, Bankend Road, Dumfries DG1 4FD

Building: Henry Duncan Innovation and Research Centre (immediately beside the main entrance of Dumfries and Galloway College)

Join us in Dumfries for the third installment of our 2025 TechTalk series! This free breakfast session will focus on traditional heating and plumbing, while addressing key challenges faced by those in the industry.

Expert speakers will share will provide practical insights on improving system efficiency, managing water quality, and adapting traditional methods to modern demands. Attendees will also learn about local business support opportunities.

Open to both SNIPEF members and non-members, this event is a great chance to gain insights, connect with industry peers, and stay ahead in the evolving trade.

Why Attend?

• Connect with Peers – Network with fellow professionals over a free breakfast.
• Learn from Industry Leaders – Gain valuable insights from expert speakers.
• Enhance Your Expertise – Stay ahead by adapting traditional plumbing and heating methods to modern demands.

Event Agenda

8:00 – 8:30 AM | Registration & Breakfast

Breakfast rolls, tea, and coffee served

8:30 – 9:35 AM | Session One: Optimising Domestic Heating Systems & Business Support

Speakers from Viessmann, The Electric Heating Company and South of Scotland Enterprise

9:35 – 9:50 AM | Coffee Break

9:50 – 10:55 AM | Session Two: System Management & Design

Speakers from Intergas, Grundfos and SNIPEF

11:00 AM | Event Ends

Confirmed speakers:

• Chris Hammell, enterprise and business manager at South of Scotland Enterprise
• Garry Cowan, sales manager at Electric Heating Company
• Laurence Allison, regional sales manager at Viessmann
• Paul Hawkes, area sales manager at Grundfos
• Scott Sanford, technical services & skills manager at SNIPEF
• Stewart Thompson, northern business development manager at Intergas