10th Annual West Midlands Regional Conference & Cocktails

When: 23 October 2025, 13:30 - 20:00

Where: Conference Aston - Hotel and Conference Centre

'This is the one event you cannot afford to miss!

Success in uncertain times isn’t luck - it’s strategy. Right now, the world is in turmoil: wars, foreclosures, soaring costs, sales slumps… rarely has the business landscape been more unstable. But while others get swept away by the storm, you can surge ahead:

Gain an edge...Secure the insights...Build the network that keeps you strong when the world wobbles! Join the landmark 10th Annual WMR Conference & Cocktails – 23rd Oct, Aston Conference Centre– from 1:30 pm! Seats are strictly limited – book yours now before they’re gone! Here’s what’s waiting for you:

Keep the wheels turning with Carl Beet the Head of Transport Strategy and planning for Transport for the West Midlands, as he shares the bold strategies driving the West Midlands forward. (21) Carl Beet | LinkedIn

Put sustainability in the driver’s seat with an inspiring, interactive session from Kelly Hobson, MD of Shape Tomorrow and Founder of Sustainable Logistics Live – discover how to make green your competitive advantage. (20) Kelly Hobson | LinkedIn

Break free from fixed thinking with David Turner, Operations Director at Freightliner –and uncover multi-modal transport solutions that can transform your operations. (20) David Turner CMgr CMILT | LinkedIn

George Land, Executive Director Sales at Hybrid Air Vehicles will join us speaking about the Airlander Airship (more details to come)

Then…

Unwind and connect in the Aston lounge bar, where business leaders, government innovators, and top academics come together. This is where conversations become opportunities - and where alliances are forged - Stronger Together! Don’t just survive uncertain times — dominate them!'

Sponsorship opportunities available, for information please contact regions@ciltuk.org.uk

For those interested in extending their stay, accommodations at the conference hotel are available for purchase.

Competencies for this event:

PAS1.1 Passenger Movement Principles

TP1.1 Transport Infrastructure and Network Resilience

FM2.3 Local, National and International Distribution Networks

LE1.1 Leadership, Development, Organisational Culture and Change Management

SUS1.1 Social, Economic and Environmental Resilience

DT2.1 Technology, Automation and Innovation

Note: If you are not a current Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, please be aware our membership team may be in touch with you using your email address provided regards membership opportunities. If you do not wish to be contacted please email and let us know at regions@ciltuk.org.uk