POPULAR FUTURE LOGISTICS CONFERENCE RETURNS TO ITT HUB

Logistics UK says its popular Future Logistics Conference will return to the ITT Hub which takes place on the 10-11 May 2023.

Logistics is a progressively evolving industry and this conference – to be held at the world-class Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre – will bring together some of the brightest minds in transport and innovation to discuss the latest developments across industry, and debate the technologies and opportunities that will transform its future.

Kicking off the conference with his keynote speech will be theoretical physicist, author and broadcaster, Professor Jim Al-Khalili, who will discuss how many cuttingedge scientific discoveries in global communication, energy generation, battery technology, computer science and artificial intelligence will impact the world of transportation and logistics in the coming decade and beyond. With this sector set to revolutionise as the industry transitions to net zero, the need for collaboration, learning and networking is more potent than ever. Logistics UK is therefore delighted to welcome the Minister of State for Decarbonisation and Technology, Jesse Norman MP, as its keynote speaker on day two of the conference.

Kevin Green, Director at Logistics UK, comments: “Following an incredibly successful two years at ITT Hub, we are delighted to once again be hosting our Future Logistics Conference, which will deliver thought-provoking sessions from some of the most influential and knowledgeable professionals in the transport sector. Technology and decarbonisation are currently driving industry, and will for years to come.

Following the enormous interest of previous inspirational keynote speakers, Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Major Tim Peake, we are thrilled to have secured academic mastermind Jim Al-Khalili and Jesse Norman MP as our keynotes.

“I am confident that this two-day conference will once again prove to be an exciting and insightful event and I urge all those involved in the transport industry to register their attendance to ensure they are at the heart of the debates that will shape the future of our sector.”

As well as Mr Al-Khalili and

Genie Insights Exhibiting Transport Solar Solutions

Fleet and workshop technology specialist, Genie Insights, will be exhibiting at ITT Hub demonstrating its state-of-the-art solar solutions for commercial fleets as well as showcasing its market-leading digital asset/fleet management system.

Modern vans, trucks, buses and trailers are running more and more auxiliary services with telemetry, cameras, communications systems, fridges, air curtains and tail lifts/ lifting decks, but vehicle and auxiliary batteries are not matched to these power demands.

Genie Insights supplies highly efficient, UK manufactured solar systems to provide supplementary power for transport operators. Solutions include ‘trickle charge’ systems for battery maintenance and autonomous power to redirect energy consumption away from vehicle batteries. The company’s most popular solar product is a high efficiency 50 watt panel, which is fitted to the roof of a refrigerated trailer to keep the fridge battery topped up. The addition of the solar panel prevents flat battery scenarios that result in costly and inconvenient breakdowns and early deterioration of the battery life. But with the ability to manufacture more than 140 different sizes of solar panel ranging from 40 to 360 watts, Genie Insights can cater for a variety of other transport applications.

Genie Insights is also an exclusive sales and implementation partner for Freeway Fleet Systems, a market-leading fleet/asset management software provider. The company the Minister, the line-up of speakers will include industry representatives such as Tim Campbell – Managing Director at one of the leading consultancy companies focusing solely on the commercial vehicle industry, Campbells Consultancy - who will deliver a session on ‘Building your Decarbonisation Strategy for Vans’, exploring the practical, realworld opportunities and pitfalls of decarbonising van operations.

Free to attend, the Future Logistics Conference 2023 will be part of the third ITT Hub event at Farnborough International Conference and Exhibition Centre. Launched in 2021, ITT Hub 2023 is the UK’s most important transport technology event featuring an indoor and outdoor exhibition, brand-new Tech Talk Theatres on the show floor, ITT Connect - a new meeting programme, and the Cold Chain Hub, a co-located space on the chilled and refrigerated sector presented by TCS&D, alongside the Future Logistics Conference. To find out more, or to register your free attendance at ITT Hub and receive access to the Future Logistics Conference, please visit: https://itthub.co.uk/ future-logistics-conference/ will showcase its all-in-one software for managing vehicle fleets and other assets. Freeway Fleet Systems is one of the most comprehensive fleet management systems available on the market, whether users are looking for live information or need to retrospectively analyse asset performance. The software offers full visibility, traceability and cost control, from planned maintenance and defect reporting; stock control and purchasing; safety and compliance.