Theatre 1

Tools, technologies and the future of transport

Despite all the hype about self-driving vehicles, the reality is they are still a long way away, but other technologies, such as gas, hydrogen and electricity are reshaping the way our fleets look and work. New ideas such as Virtual DCs also call for new approaches. All will be discussed in this theatre’s packed programme.

09.00 Event Keynote - Logistics 2050 - where is the industry going?

David Wells, CEO, FTA

09.45 Theatre keynote - Balancing safer streets, emissions congestion and urban deliveries

Christopher Snelling, Head of UK Policy, FTA

10.15 The long-haul options for electric vehicles

Asher Bennett, Founder & CEO, TEVVA

10.45 Optimising existing power to support an electric fleet

Phil Hack, Head of Markets - Commercial & Industrial, UK Power Networks Services

Coffee break

12.00 Life at John Lewis - it's a gas

Justin Laney, General Manager of Fleet, John Lewis Partnership

12.30 The gas options

Geraint Bruton, Business Manager - Clean Fuel, BOC

Break for lunch

14.15 Intelligent Last Mile Conversion Solutions

Deborah Stewart-Downs, Bott / Alexander Meister, Graphmaster

14.45 Optimising multi-person last mile deliveries​

Chris Welsh, UK Director, Fast Lean Smart (FLS)

15.15  The opportunities of 5G and ultra connectivity

Claire Caminade, Digital Catapult

Coffee break

16.00 Summary of the day - Where is the future headed?

17.00 Conference closes

Tickets - £150 + VAT