Digital Transformation in Logistics: Logistics tech conference returns this autumn

Friday 09 August 2024

Logistics UK’s Digital Transformation in Logistics conference is returning for its second year, as part of the programme for Birmingham Tech Week – the UK’s largest regional tech festival and conference. The event at The Studio in Birmingham on Tuesday 22 October is a “must attend” for logistics professionals wishing to use innovation and digitalisation to enhance efficiency, streamline operations and gain a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving logistics landscape.

The conference, sponsored by ABBYY, SmartDrive, Solera Fleet Solutions and Unipart, will feature inspiring and informative presentations and panel sessions, exploring the latest trends and strategies driving the future of logistics. During the one-day event, renowned experts in successfully implementing digital transformation initiatives in the logistics industry will share best practice, outline the key challenges to overcome and showcase the transformative impact technology can have on logistics operations.

Logistics UK, Director of Policy and Communications, Kevin Green said: “Digital Transformation in Logistics is a vital event for organisations seeking to leverage digital transformation to enhance efficiency and gain a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving logistics landscape. The conference will explore the practical ways technology is facilitating a digitally empowered logistics industry and the benefits this provides. There will also be the opportunity to engage in discussions with other senior leaders, exchange insights and explore innovative solutions to stay ahead in this ever-changing industry.”

Key topics to be discussed include:

• AI and autonomy - transforming logistics
• Digital innovation today
• Delivering change by bringing people with you
• Cyber security
• Technology to make international trade easier
• How to fund and get support with innovation
• Big data and supply chains

The event is open to everyone in the industry and registration details are available at: Digital Transformation in Logistics

Logistics UK members receive discounted entry and it is one of several events which Executive Members are able to attend for no charge as part of the Executive Membership programme. Further information on Executive Membership is available at: Executive Membership

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, sea 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. For more information about the organisation and its work, please get in touch - here.