CILT(UK)Annual Conference and Awards 2025

CILT(UK)Annual Conference and Awards 2025

By CILT(UK) Events

Chain reaction - The future of transport, logistics and supply chain networks.

Date and time

Location

Silverstone Circuit

Silverstone Circuit Towcester NN12 8TN United Kingdom

Agenda

Conference
Awards

8:30 AM - 9:15 AM

Registration

Meet the Exhibitors

9:15 AM - 9:25 AM

CILT(UK) Welcome

Hannah Kasongo, Supplier Engagement Lead/ Next Gen Forum

Helen Hardy, CILT(UK) Interim CEO

A warm welcome from CILT(UK) Interim CEO Helen Hardy and Next Generation Conference Chair Hannah Kasongo. CILT(UK) is delighted to announce that Hannah Kasongo, Supplier Engagement Lead at Jaguar La...

9:25 AM - 9:45 AM

Supply Chain Volatility, Changes in China and Our Role in Future Supply Chains

Carl Williams, Managing Director, Unipart

A welcome from our sponsor: Unipart - Carl has been based in Asia for approaching 30 years and is currently based in Tokyo, as the Managing Director for the Asia Pacific region. Carl is responsible ...

9:45 AM - 10:10 AM

Vice Admiral Andy Kyte - Chief of Defence, Logistics and Support, MOD

Admiral Andy Kyte CB, FCILT

A presentation from Vice Admiral Andy Kyte CB, FCILT - Chief of Defence, Logistics and Support. He will focus on geopolitical changes that are impacting the world - political, economic, uncertainty a...

10:10 AM - 10:40 AM

Lisa Forte - Cyber Security Expert - Red Goat Cyber Security

Lisa Forte, Red Goat Cyber Security

A presentation from Lisa Forte on Cyber security expert - recent retail attacks. Lisa Forte is a speaker, trainer, entrepreneur and high altitude climber! Lisa is an expert in running cyber crisis si...

10:40 AM - 11:00 AM

Break

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Victoria Garcia - Accesible Transport Solutions

Victoria Garcia, MBE, Brighton & Hove Buses and Metrobus

*BREAKOUT ROOM 1* A presentation from Victoria Garcia, MBE, Accessibility and communities manager at Brighton & Hove Buses and Metrobus that will be focusing on Accessible Transport Solutions. The bu...

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Richard Wilding - The Logistics Bottleneck: Achieving supply chain resilience

Richard Wilding, OBE, Managing Director

*BREAKOUT ROOM 2* A presentation from Professor Richard Wilding OBE who will be focusing on The Logistics Bottleneck: Achieving supply chain resilience. Richard Wilding a multi award winning business...

11:30 AM - 11:35 AM

Break

11:35 AM - 12:05 PM

Round Table One - Customs and Trade

Laurent Ramanathan, Brompton Bicycle LTD

Ian Moran - Group Customs & Trade Solutions Director – E

Dr David Greenfield - President, CIWM & Vice President,

Laurent is Global Supply Chain Director at Brompton Bicycle with functional responsibility for Global Logistics, Procurement (Direct & Indirect) and Planning (Demand, Supply & Production Planning) su...

11:35 AM - 12:05 PM

Panel - Strategies for a sustainable future

Sarah Shaw, FCILT, University of Hull

Kelly Hobson, Managing Director, Shape Tomorrow

Geoff Clarke, CILT (UK)Environment & Sustainabiliy Forum

Sarah Shaw - Director of The Logistics Institute at Hull University Business School / Kelly Hobson - Managing Director, Shape Tomorrow / ...

12:05 PM - 12:10 PM

Break

12:10 PM - 12:45 PM

Shaping the Future: Collaboration for Tomorrow's Skills

Phil Roe, President, Logistics UK

Amanda Barnes, DHL Supply Chain

Barbara Begg, NHS

Shaun Fardy, Director of Service Delivery, CILT (UK)

Phil Roe - President, Logistics UK / Amanda Barnes - VP Talent Management, Development and Certified Learning, DHL Supply Chain / Barbara Begg - Head of Central Commercial Function, NHS / Shaun Fardy...

12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

Lunch - Networking and Exhibitors

1:45 PM - 2:15 PM

Robert Baldock - Using AI to streamline logistics

Robert Baldock, Clustre - The Solutions Brokers

A presentation from Robert Baldock who will be focusing on AI. Robert is a seasoned leader, sales person and innovator with over 45 years of experience in the IT and consulting industry. He is the Ma...

2:15 PM - 2:45 PM

Stream 1 - Multimodal Collaboration

Austin Birks - Chair of CILT (UK) Bus & Coach Forum

Neil Gould - Vice Chair of CILT (UK) FLPG

Malcolm Parrott – Managing Director of The Maritime Grou

This presentation will be focusing on Collaboration for growth and solutions to sustainability. Austin Birks - Chair of CILT (UK) Bus & Coach Forum/ Neil Gould -Vice Chair of CILT (UK) Freight Logist...

2:15 PM - 2:45 PM

Patrick Stringer - Fleet electrification in passenger transport

Patrick Stringer, StageCoach

A presentation from Patrick Stringer looking into the question: How can the logistics and transport sectors accelerate the transition to net-zero while balancing cost, efficiency, and service demands...

2:45 PM - 2:50 PM

Break

2:50 PM - 3:20 PM

Resilience and Diversification - Rolls Royce

Tam Tahir

Tam Tahir – Head of Procurement & Supply Chain – Rolls-Royce Plc Tam is a senior procurement and supply chain leader with experience across Defence & Aerospace. Whilst at Rolls-Royce, he has shaped s...

3:20 PM - 3:40 PM

Break

3:40 PM - 4:10 PM

Round Table - Data and AI

Stuart Simpson - Client Director, Nashtech

Paul Abbott - Transport Specialist Advisor

Adrian Botham, Director, Servispart Consulting Ltd

Stuart Simpson is a Client Director for Nashtech and will be discussing Data and AI / Paul Abbott - Transport Specialist Advisor, Previously Director, Knights of Old Group alongside Adrian Botham, M...

3:40 PM - 4:10 PM

Ian Wainwright - Stream 2, Urban Mobility: Solving the last mile challenge

Ian Wainwright

Having a degree in Town Planning, Ian worked for 18 years in the logistics industry on a range of third-party contracts and at Transport for London for 11 years, where he was responsible for the prog...

4:15 PM - 4:45 PM

Infrastructure and Capacity

4:45 PM - 4:55 PM

Collaboration across membership, partnerships wider profession

Richard Atkinson CBE

A discussion with Richard Atkinson, CBE about Skills and Workplace Transformation.

4:55 PM - 5:00 PM

Overview of the day with Anna-Jane Hunter, Chair of CILT(UK)

Anna-Jane Hunter , Chair, CILT (UK)

Anna-Jane has recently been appointed the first ever female Chair of CILT following two years as Vice-Chair. She is a seasoned Rail Operations Professional specialising in intricate stakeholder relat...

5:10 PM - 5:30 PM

CILT(UK) AGM - Break out room

6:30 PM - 7:15 PM

Awards Reception Drinks

Good to know

Highlights

  • 15 hours, 10 minutes
  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 30 days before event

About this event

Other

Annual Conference

Join us for CILT(UK)'s Conference 2025 at Silverstone Circuit - Home of the British Grand Prix. The conference will tackle your hottest topics

  • Infrastructure & Capacity Challenges
  • Cost Volatility & Inflation
  • Resilience & Diversification
  • Talent Shortages & Workforce Transformation
  • Technology Integration & Digital Transformation
  • Customer Expectations & E-commerce Pressure


CPD will be at the heart of your day. Delegates will:

  • Gain insights from a mixture of content that covers functional knowledge, soft skills and systematic frameworks, with main sessions that are applicable to all practitioners and streamed sessions that focus on professional sectors.
  • Learn from, and network with sector leaders, management experts, and thought leaders who have demonstrated a commitment to driving genuine change.
  • Take away practical ideas to apply within your organisation and wider society.


Awards for Excellence -

As evening falls, we will celebrate the achievements of individuals and organisations making a lasting impact in the profession. The prestigious awards ceremony will be an evening of recognition, fine dining, entertainment, and networking with the best in the industry.

Join us for a day that combines knowledge, connections, and celebration—all in one exceptional event.

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With thanks to our headline sponsor:
UNIPART


Frequently asked questions

What's included in my Conference ticket?

You will receive a full day programme, with keynote speakers, workshops and plenary sessions. Sessions that you are unable to attend will be available online after Conference to registered delegates. CPD hours, networking. lunch and refreshments are provided, too!

What's Included in my Awards ticket?

All awards tickets include accommodation at the venue for the night of the awards, a three course dinner and entertainment.

What is the location of the conference?

Silverstone Circuit Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 8TN

Where is the location for the awards?

Silverstone Circuit Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 8TN

Is there parking available?

Please park at: Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone, Silverstone Circuit Silverstone, Towcester NN12 8TL, United Kingdom PLEASE DO NOT USE SILVERSTONE CAR PARK

What's the nearest train station?

The closest station, Wolverton, is approximately 10 miles (16km) away from the circuit. It offers direct train services to London Euston, Birmingham New Street and Northampton Rail Stations. In the area and all under 13 miles (20km) away are Banbury, Milton Keynes and Northampton rail stations.

Where do I find my Membership number?

If you cannot find your membership number, please email membership@ciltuk.org.uk, who will be able to assist

What are the timings for the day

tbc

Travelling by car

FROM THE NORTH: 60 minutes south of Birmingham with road access exceptionally easy along the A43 dual carriageway from the M1 motorway. FROM THE SOUTH: 90 minutes north of central London from the M40 motorway and A43 dual carriageway.

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