Conference 2023

National Conference 2023

7-8 March 2023, Crowne Plaza, Stratford-upon-Avon

Digitalisation & Automation: Tech for Tough Times

The predicted surge in digital transformation is here, gathering pace and bringing fundamental changes to warehouse operations of the future.

Already warehousing has been transformed, gaining greater prominence in the retail supply chain as bricks and mortar stores close and retailers focus instead on delivering directly to consumers. Now, providing complex value-add services and managing ever larger numbers of SKUs with omnichannel inventory, warehouses are expected to operate with fewer errors, while achieving faster response times and increased visibility.

To meet these challenges and to combat the pressures of rising costs and ongoing labour shortages, warehouse operators simply have no choice now but to embrace technology – not only to survive, but to thrive.

At this year’s National Conference, discover how technology can help in tough times by improving your operational performance, increasing productivity, and ultimately lowering costs. Join us to benefit your business, optimise your operations and secure your future.

2 DAY FULLY INCLUSIVE CONFERENCE PACKAGE

Full access to the Conference
Bed and breakfast accommodation on the night of 7 March
at the Crowne Plaza, Stratford-upon-Avon
Refreshments and lunch on 7–8 March inclusive
Networking drinks reception and evening meal on 7 March
Full access to the hotel’s leisure facilities

UKWA Member Price: £495 +VAT

Non-member Price: £595 +VAT

Non-residential packages are available on request.

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Conference Speakers

A distinguished line-up of expert speakers including:

Agenda

Day 1 – 7 March 2023

10:00 – 11:00 – Registration, Refreshments & Networking

11:00 – 11:15 – Opening Address
11:15 – 12:00 – Keynote: The Economic Outlook for 2023/24
12:00 – 12:45 – Panel Discussion: The Robotic Future of Warehousing

12:45 – 13:45 – Lunch & Exhibition

An opportunity to meet colleagues and look around our exhibition space

13:45 – 14:30 – Panel Discussion: How to Power Your Automation
14:30 – 14:45 – Keynote: Digitalising International Trade
14:45 – 15:15 – Presentation: Cybersecurity & Digital Protection

15:15 – 16:00 – Networking & Refreshments Break

16:00 – 16:45 – Presentation: Engaging with Government
16:45 – 17:15 – Keynote: I&L Property Markets: The Crystal Ball

19:15 – 19:45 – Evening Drinks Reception

19:45 – 22:30 – Evening Dinner

With After-Dinner Guest Speaker; Edwina Currie

and fundraising for Transaid

Day 2 – 8 March 2023

09:00 – 09:30 – Keynote: All Projects are Digital Now
09:30 – 10:00 – Keynote: The Future of Digitalisation & Automation in Supply Chain Partner Warehouses
10:00 – 10:30 – Q&A with Richard Potter, Microsoft & James Wroath, Wincanton

10:30 – 11:00 – Networking & Refreshments Break

An opportunity to meet colleagues and look around our exhibition space

11:00 – 12:00 – Panel Discussion: WMS Implementations are Easy
12:00 – 12:45 – Panel Discussion: Supply Chain Forum: Towards a More Resilient & Sustainable Future
12:45 – 13:00 – UKWA Update: Raising Standards: UKWA Warehouse Management CPC
13:00 – 13:15 – Closing Remarks

13:15 – 14:30 – Lunch

13:30 – 14:30 – Workshop: Digital Logistics on a Shoestring

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Workshop: Digital Logistics on a Shoestring

This workshop will help you to identify your digitalisation priorities and suggest low-cost, high-impact, proven ideas that could address your current operational needs.

Attendees of this interactive “Digital Logistics on a Shoestring” workshop will walk away with answers to questions such as: