Get ahead of the tide. This high-impact event dives deep into how AI, robotics, drones and next-gen tech can future-proof the Port of Liverpool and secure jobs across the region. Co-hosted by Barclays Eagle Lab the event will take place in the iconic Avenue HQ at Mann Island—Liverpool’s innovation hub for digital and industrial change.
Agenda:
10:15 - 11:00: Global lens panel: Chaired by logistics thought leader Paul Brooks
- Diane Davies - International Trade Advisor at Department of Business and Trade
- Jerome Wildsmith - Sales manager at Peel Ports Group
- Amanda Unsworth - Managing Director at Trinity Logistics Ltd
- Ivan Kosalko - Co-founder and former Chair of the Slovak Business Alliance
- Deyan Blagoev - SIRMA Group, Ambassador of the British Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce
11:00 - 11:15: Break
11:15 - 11:25: Calling all coders! Hackathon led by Alex Keyter
- Calling all developers, AI enthusiasts, and future builders! Liverpool’s port isn’t just cranes and containers—it’s a hidden hub of tech potential. Join Alex Keyter as he unveils how this hackathon can unlock innovation and tackle real-world port challenges.
11:25 - 12:10: Regional focus panel: Led by AI authority Alex Keyter
- Jim Wardlaw - Co-founder of YardOps
- Rob Lewis - Co-founder of FLX Health - 'The Port Athlete'
- Richard Mawson - The Cobot Coach
12:10 - 14:00: Networking
We’re diving into:
- AI and automation in future-ready port operations
- Smart strategies to keep Liverpool globally competitive
- Innovation that protects and creates regional jobs
Back the future of Merseyside’s economy. Grab your ticket now →
