National Conference 2023
CONFERENCE AGENDA
Day 1: Tuesday 7 March 2023
Morning Session
Registration, Refreshments & Networking
Welcome address by:
Clare Bottle, Chief Executive, UKWA
The Economic Outlook for 2023/24
Presented by:Â
Walter Boettcher, Head of Research & Economics, Colliers
The Robotic Future of Warehousing
With:Â
- Rueben Scrivens, Research Manager, Interact Analysis (CHAIR)
- Jon Brewin, Business Development Manager, Autostore
- Oana Jinga, Co Founder & CCO, Dexory
- Simon Jones, Senior Sales Executive, Exotec
- Thomas Leliveld, Head of Global Sales, German Bionic
12:45 – 13:45 : Lunch & Networking
Afternoon Session
How to Power Your Automation: Solar Finance – HP v PPA
Presented by:
- Jonathan Bates, Managing Director, Photon Energy
- Simon Booth, Co-Founder, Zestec
- Deanna Greenhalgh, Business Development Manager, EDF
- Tony Gresty, Managing Director, ASG
- Vincenzo Scalzone, Head of Sales, SGEF
Digitalising International Trade
Presented by:Â
Chris Southworth, Secretary General, ICC
Cybersecurity & Data Protection
Presented by:Â
- Jack Horwitz, Associate, Leathes Prior Solicitors
- Alasdair Burnell, Director, Hexegic
15:15 – 16:00 : Networking Break
Engaging with government and representing the interests of our members
Presented by:
Chris Seaton, Head of Policy & Public Affairs, UKWA
I&L Property Markets: The Crystal Ball
Presented by:Â
Will Laing, Logistics Analyst, Savills
Evening
19:15 – 19:45 : Evening Drinks Reception
Sponsored by:
Evening Dinner
With:
Inspirational After-Dinner Speaker Edwina Currie
& Fundraising for Transaid
Day 2: Wednesday 8 March 2023
Morning Session
All Projects are Digital Now
Presented by:Â
Richard Potter, Director of Digital Strategy, Microsoft
The Future of Digitalisation & Automation in Supply Chain Partner Warehouses
Presented by:Â
James Wroath, CEO, Wincanton
Richard Potter & James Wroath answer your questions from this morning’s Keynote session.
Moderated by:Â
Clare Bottle, Chief Executive, UKWA
10:30 – 11:00 : Break
WMS Implementations are Easy
With:
- Lynn Parnell, Director, Logistics Partners Consultancy, CHAIR
- Josephine Coombe, Managing Director – Europe, Nulogy
- Amy Ellis, ITP Logistics
- Jess Lane, Senior Project Manager, Worldwide Logistics Group
- Louise Phillipson-Masters, Regional General Manager, GXO
- Victoria Pittman, Head of Client Services and Business Development, Granby
- Maria Torrent-March, Warehousing & Logistics Strategy Director, Iron Mountain
Supply Chain Forum – Towards a More Resilient & Sustainable Future
With:Â
- Marie Hamblin, Director, Deloitte CHAIR
- Stephen McGuirk, Head of Warehouse Operations, Vitabiotics
- Lydia Warren, Senior Director Planning – EU Packing, Lego
Warehouse Managers CPC & UKWA Awards for Excellence
Presented by:Â
- Ruth Waring, Consultant, RW Consulting
- UKWA Events Team
Conference Summary
Presented by:Â
- Clare Bottle, Chief Executive, UKWA
13:15 – 14:30 : Lunch
Afternoon Session
Digital Logistics on a Shoestring
Presented by:
Jaime Macias, Doctoral Candidate, Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge
