Conference 2024 Programme

Day 1 – Tuesday 12 March

Morning Session

09:00 – 10:00 : Registration & Morning Refreshments

10:00 - 10:15 : Introduction

Welcome address by:

Clare Bottle, Chief Executive, UKWA

10:15 - 11:00 : The Economic Outlook for 2024/25

Opening Keynote Session Presented by:

Trevor Williams, Global Economist

11:00 - 11:45 : Best Practice in Sustainability

Panel Discussion with:

Harry Watts, MD, SEC Storage (CHAIR)
Mike Gamble, MD, Rhenus Warehousing Solutions
Jamie Hartles, CEO, Howard Tenens Logistics
Natasha Jones, Metris
Imogen Smazanovich, SEGRO
Will Watson, Commercial Director, Zestec

11:45 - 12:30 : Crime and Warehousing

Panel Discussion with:

Clare Bottle, Chief Executive, UKWA (CHAIR)
Mike Dawber, Field Intelligence Officer, NaVCIS
Hannah Lerigo-Stephens, Head of Business Development, Stronger Together

Afternoon Session

12:30 – 13:30 : Lunch

13:30 - 13:45 : The Political Landscape

Presentation by:

James Stephens, Vice President, Corporate Affairs, DHL

13:45 - 14:15 : The UKWA Manifesto

Presentation with:

Ed Dolley, Public Affairs Manager, UKWA
Chris Seaton, Head of Policy & Public Affairs

14:15 - 14:45 : Warehousing for Fast Food

Fireside Chat with:

Sarah Booth, Logistics Director, Martin Brower
Clare Bottle, Chief Executive, UKWA

14:45 – 15:15 : Networking Break

15:15 - 15:30 : Raising Industry Standards: UKWA Warehouse Manager CPC

Presentation with:

Gwynne Richards, Director, Apprise Consulting
Ruth Waring, Director, RW Consulting

15:30 - 16:00 : UKWA Conditions of Contract

Presentation from:

Layla Barke-Jones, Dispute Resolution Partner, Aaron & Partners LLP
Simon Edwards, Consultant Solicitor, Aaron & Partners LLP

16:00 - 16:45 : Industrial and Logistics Property Markets

Closing Keynote Session Presented by:

Kevin Mofid, Head of EMEA Logistics Research, Savills

16:45 - 16:55 : Year of Warehousing Bursary

17:00 – 17:30 : Optional Roundtable Discussions

17:00 - 17:30 : Sustainable Warehouses

Hosted by:

Harry Watts, MD, SEC Storage

17:00 - 17:30 : Crime in the Warehouse

Hosted by:

Mike Dawber, Field Intelligence Officer, NaVCIS
Bethan Hunt, UK Programmes Manager, Stronger Together

17:00 - 17:30 : UKWA Conditions of Contract

Hosted by:

Layla Barke-Jones, Dispute Resolution Partner, Aaron & Partners LLP
Simon Edwards, Consultant Solicitor, Aaron & Partners LLP

17:00 - 17:30 : Entering Industry Awards - How to win

Hosted by:

Ruth Waring, Consultant, RW Consulting

18:45 – 19:15 : Networking Reception

19:15 - 22:30 : Evening Dinner

With:

Bill Esterson MP, Shadow Minister for Roads (pre-dinner speaker)
Donna Easton, Joyologist (after-dinner speaker)
Fundraising for Transaid

Day 2 – Wednesday 13 March

Morning Session

08:30 – 09:15 : Morning Refreshments

09:15 - 09:45 : Mergers & Acquisitions

Opening Keynote Session Presented by:

Nick Hay, CEO, Gist

09:45 - 10:30 : Retaining a Happy Workforce

Panel Discussion with:

Clare Bottle, Chief Executive, UKWA (CHAIR)
Liam Burditt, Head of Learning & Development, GXO
Sophie Francis, Supply Chain Connectivity Manager, Nestle
Rebecca Hicks, Warehouse Operations Director, Uniserve
Andy Mead, Finishing Line
Dionne Redpath, COO, Europa Worldwide Group

10:30 – 11:00 : Mid-morning Break

11:00 - 11:45 : Warehousing in a Volatile World

Presentation by:

Julian Burnett, CEO, Visku (CHAIR)
Mark Monger, Consulting Delivery Director, Visku
Sarah Morris, Consultant, Sarah Morris Associates
Ian Stansfield, Strategic Advisor, Visku

11:45 - 12:30 : How Supply Chain Trends affect the Warehousing Strategy of Big Brands

Panel Discussion with:

Sarah Shaw, Reader in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, University of Hull (CHAIR)
Rachael Harvey, Senior Transport Manager, Coca Cola Europacific Partners
Susanne Robins, Trading Director, The White Company
Paul Whyte, MD, Best Food Logistics

12:30 - 13:00 : 2024 The Year of Warehousing

Closing remarks from: