Logistics events for your 2023 diary
As a Transport Manager, you have many responsibilities. You must manage your transport activities effectively, ensuring they run safely and lawfully. On top of that, you need to keep your professional knowledge up to date.
As the new year 2023 approaches, you might want to put these dates in your diary and take advantage of a day-out packet with lots of practical information, new connections and learning.
Here are our top 7 logistics events for 2023:
1. Future Logistics Conference – ITT Hub 2023
WHEN: 10 – 11 May 2023
WHERE: Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre
WHO IS IT FOR: Logistics professionals, fleet operators, professionals from energy and infrastructure, planners and policy makers,
This is the UK’s Most Important Transport Technology Event, organised by Logistics UK. The conference programme will bring together some of the most influential and knowledgeable UK and international industry speakers, “giving attendees real insight into what they need to do to plan their future business”.
About the Future Logistics Conference: “It will provide a comprehensive overview of future-focussed developments in technology, regulation, society and public perception that will have a significant impact on the operational and strategic activity of logistics business in the next 5-10 years.”
What you will learn:
- The merits of alternative fuels
- How to futureproof the supply chain
- The future of autonomous deliveries
- How van operators can switch to electric vehicles
- The future of logistics and freight
The event is FREE of charge, and you can register your interest here.
For more details, visit the ITT Hub website.
2. Supply Chain & Logistics Expo
WHEN: 20th April
WHERE: The Arena MK, Milton Keynes
WHO IS IT FOR: supply chain & logistics management from key sectors such as logistics, manufacturing, food, transport, health, tech, construction and retail
The Supply Chain & Logistics Expo 2023 will be run in conjunction with the UK Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition. With over 200 exhibitors, 200 speakers and 3,000 plus visitors making it one of the must-attend industry events of the year.
Why Attend:
- An overview of Brexit and its implications for the UK economy
- Discover new, more cost-effective solutions to existing processes
- Test drive the latest products and experience live demonstrations
- Book face-to-face appointments with key suppliers
- Connect with new suppliers, customers and business partners
- Network with your peers from across the country and around the world
- Get expert advice on the specific challenges faced by your business
- Stay up-to-date with emerging or changing trends
- Listen to insightful keynotes from thought-leaders and innovators
- Gain new ideas and insights to grow your business
For more details and to get your free Delegate pass visit the website.
3. Commercial Vehicle Safety on the Strategic Road Network
WHEN: 16th March 2023
WHERE: National Space Centre, Leicester
WHO IS IT FOR: commercial fleet managers, anyone involved in commercial driver safety, including H&S and procurement managers
This is a FREE-to-attend conference organised by National Highways.
Topics to be covered during the day include:
- Lessons learnt from the collision investigation
- What to do if first on the scene of a collision
- Driver fatigue, distraction and impairment
- Mental health issues, and how these can impact drivers
- Safety in practice – commercial vehicle operators experiences
The agenda should be complete and published by the end of January.
For more details and to book your slot follow here.
4. Microlise Tranpsort Conference
WHEN: 18th May 2023
WHERE: Coventry Building Society Arena
WHO IS IT FOR: everyone involved in the operation of a road transport fleet.
The Microlise Transport Conference is Europe’s largest rod transport conference. It is free to attend, a one-day event, “connecting the transport industry and driving change”.
Why attend:
- increase your knowledge of the key topics
- Learn from industry leaders and subject matter experts
- acquire new insights into the future of the road transport industry.
- connect with over 1k industry professionals
- enjoy four additional workshop programmes covering skills, compliance, innovation and technology
- visit an exhibition area featuring over forty sponsors and exhibitors.
The agenda is yet to be completed and announced. For more details please visit their website here.
5. Commercial Vehicle Show
WHEN: 18 – 20 April 2023
WHERE: The NEC, Birmingham
WHO IS IT FOR: fleet owners, directors, senior managers, engineers and to anyone operating commercial vehicles as part of their business.
The Commercial Vehicle Show is the largest and most comprehensive road freight transport, distribution, and logistics event in Britain.
Why attend:
- the latest products, and services, to help commercial vehicle operators thrive in a competitive industry.
- the latest and greatest range of vehicles, equipment, innovation, and technology available in commercial road transport.
- meet up and network with operators and network suppliers
- visit Workshop Sector
- visit Cool Chain Sector
Visit the Commercial Vehicle Show website for more details and to book your place.
6. Woodfines Solicitors Road Transport Conference
WHEN: November 2023
WHERE: TBC
Please visit their website as they will be announcing more details about the conference closer to the date
7. Northampton Transport Conference
WHEN: springtime, date TBC
WHERE: Hilton Hotel, Northampton
WHO IS IT FOR: hauliers, transport operators, transport managers, transport business owners and HGV drivers
The full agenda will be confirmed once the date and speakers are confirmed but the programme is likely to include:
- operator licensing & compliance advice
- driver shortages
- Brexit and pandemic challenges
- employment law update
- round table discussion on the issues that affect our industry
Visit our blog from the latest Northampton Transport Conference 2022 to see what to expect.
Do you know of any other transport industry event, or if you are running one yourself next year, please, contact us, and we will add it to our list above and our diary as well.
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