Last chance for logistics leaders to join Digital Transformation conference

Friday 06 October 2023

With speakers including Andy Street CBE, Mayor of the West Midlands – the fastest growing digital economy outside of London, tickets are selling fast for Logistics UK’s brand-new Digital Transformation in Logistics conference. This is a must attend event for logistics leaders seeking to leverage digital transformation to enhance efficiency, streamline operations and gain a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving logistics landscape.

Taking place at The Studio in Birmingham on 19 October 2023, the conference – sponsored by project44 – will bring together senior leaders and industry experts to delve into the latest trends and strategies driving the future of logistics through innovation and digitalisation.

Other sessions include a focus on the strategic utilisation of technology to help businesses gain a competitive edge via increased margins and improved market performance; the 2025 UK Border Strategy and the pivotal role IT solutions will play in facilitating seamless trade processes; a workshop on digital solutions for transport decarbonisation; and a panel discussion surrounding innovative concepts and which of the emerging technologies are likely to deliver the most value to supply chains.

Kevin Green, Director at Logistics UK, comments: “We are delighted to be offering this new event. Technologies are advancing rapidly and in such a fast-paced sector it is vital businesses are up to date with the latest developments and how they could be applied to propel their operations forwards. With renowned expert speakers from Innovate UK, and National Highways, this promises to be an insightful event where attendees can share experiences and collaborate with like-minded individuals to find innovative solutions and stay ahead in this ever-changing industry. With less than a month to go until the conference, I really do encourage operators to book now and secure their place.”

The cost to attend is £199 + VAT for Logistics UK members, £239 + VAT for non-members. To book your place, or to find out more information on the speaker line-up and programme, please visit: https://logistics.org.uk/events/currently-live/digital-transformation-in-logistics

If you are an Executive Member, you can attend the Digital Transformation in Logistics conference free of charge. To book your place, please visit: https://logistics.org.uk/executivemembership/events-and-networking/events/our-events/digital-transformation-in-logistics-roundtable

Logistics UK’s Executive Membership combines senior level events and networking, the opportunity to influence Logistics UK’s policy priorities, quality insight and information, and bespoke advice and support. It offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to keep industry leaders abreast of key trends, policy issues and commercial risks across the supply chain. To find out more and to become an executive member of Logistics UK please visit: www.logistics.org.uk/executivemembership/home

Logistics UK is one of the UK’s leading business groups, representing logistics businesses which are vital to keeping the UK trading, and more than seven million people directly employed in the making, selling and moving of goods. With decarbonisation, Brexit, new technology and other disruptive forces driving change in the way goods move across borders and through the supply chain, logistics has never been more important to UK plc. Logistics UK supports, shapes and stands up for safe and efficient logistics, and is the only business group which represents the whole industry, with members from the road, rail, water and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers whose businesses depend on the efficient movement of goods.