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Supporting the transport industry to navigate 2022 and beyond…

Major live and interactive event Innovation & Technology in Transport – ITT Hub opens its doors in May at the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre

Supporting the industry navigating its way through 2022, ITT hub will return to the world-class Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre 11-12 May 2022.

The event is set to be a ‘must visit’ for fleet operators, local authorities, energy and infrastructure providers, planners and policy makers.

The indoor exhibition hall hosts the conference and topical feature Hubs, including the newest addition to the show, the Cold Chain Hub by TCS&D, as well as the Energy Hub Theatre, Talent Hub and EV Café.

Supported by commercial partners, National Grid, Western Power Distribution (WPD), Zenobē, Lloyds Bank and Lex Autolease, ITT Hub is gearing up for an innovative two-days of networking, knowledge sharing and insight.

The outside exhibition area will see a wide range of vehicles, technology, and products alongside the unique Ride & Drive experience, enabling licence-holders to get behind the wheel of the latest products on a bespoke test route both on and off-site.

Over 100 exhibitors across the vehicles, warehouse, fleet management, software, safety, and compliance sectors are expected this year.

Already confirming their presence is a host of exhibitors from DAF Trucks, Renault Trucks, Volta Trucks, TRAILAR, Schmitz Cargobull, Tachosys, TruTac and TyreWatch to Disc-Lock, Air Products and Argent Energy.

The passenger transport sector also has strong representation with leading manufacturers including ADL, Volvo Bus, Wrightbus, Pelican Yutong, Caetano, BYD, Switch Mobility and Ilesbus all displaying vehicles.

THOUGHT-PROVOKING CONFERENCE

Building on the success of ITT Hub’s debut, the show will see the return of the high-quality, free to attend Future Logistics conference, organised by Logistics UK.

Addressing the key challenges facing our industry today and tomorrow, presentations and panel discussions will be delivered by thought leaders, innovators and experts.

The two-day conference will be a blend of keynote addresses and panel discussions, covering future fuels, investment in fuels, making the switch to electric for van fleets, future proofing the supply chain, the future of autonomous deliveries and the launch of the Logistics UK’s Environmental Report.

Indeed, it’s a stellar line up of some of the 20 most influential and knowledgeable professionals in the transport sector, giving you real insight into what you need to do to plan your future business.

If this isn’t enough, opening the conference, is world-renowned space scientist Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE, whose keynote address covers her experience of developing truly innovative solutions, helping our industry to re-evaluate the opportunities presented by decarbonisation.

Attendees can choose and drop into the most relevant sessions. The full conference programme and speaker list is online at www.itthub.co.uk

COOL AND COLDER…

Making the 2022 exhibition and conference an even more compelling ‘must visit’ is the addition of the new Cold Chain Hub by TCS&D.

The list of exhibitors includes Thermo King, Chereau & SOR, CoolKit, Gray &

Adams, Carrier Transicold, Prohire, ABC Trailer Solutions, Longhurst Refrigeration, SSI Schaefer, Petit Forestier SPAL Automotive and Smart Graphics.

“We look forward to meeting our cold chain colleagues at this exciting, dedicated industry event where we will be showcasing the latest innovations in sustainable refrigeration technology,” - Carrier Transicold

Farnborough’s all-new main event building and outdoor space.

The outside exhibition area enables a wide range of vehicles and products to be displayed and examined in daylight. An integral part of the event, this area includes a unique Ride & Drive experience.

This enables licence-holders to get behind the wheel of the latest products on a bespoke test route both on and off-site (using public roads). The highly-popular experience really brings the event to life and is unique in Ireland and the UK.

From conventional powertrains, all the way through to electric, you can put

vehicles through their paces in real-life conditions

TALENT SPOTTING AND MORE

Feature areas bring the show even more to life with an extra buzz of activity, from Q&A to live discussions and opportunities to find out everything you need to know from a raft of experts.

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport along with NOVUS have partnered with ITT Hub to create Talent Hub, hosting daily presentations from key industry representatives, with leading experts on the stand each day for one to one advice, alongside companies involved with training and developing the workforce.

Energy Theatre Hub hosted by National Grid and Western Power Distribution includes three daily panel discussions with transport industry guests covering the latest topics affecting energy and infrastructure, including daily distribution sessions from National Grid and Western Power Distribution.

The lively EV Café – a pan-industry group of leading practitioners across the van and truck sector – stages a series of ‘Top Gear’- style conversations in their relaxed manner, where the really tough questions get answers you might not always expect. REGISTER NOW!

Registration is now open for the conference and exhibition, both of which are free to attend www.itthub.co.uk

Innovation & Technology in Transport Hub (ITT Hub), is staged at Farnborough International, Hampshire, just west of London on 11-12 May 2022. the venue is easily accessible by road, rail and air.

ITT HUB 2022 IN FOCUS

Future Logistics Conference Organised by Logistics UK, this free to attend conference will address the key challenges facing the sector today and tomorrow, delivered by thought leaders, innovators and experts.

Supported by TCS&D (Temperature Controlled Storage and Distribution) buyers from the frozen food and pharmaceutical sectors, together with storage and distribution can meet suppliers, see new equipment and catch up with the latest technology.

Hosted by National Grid and Western Power Distribution, this thought-leadership theatre considers how fleets should get ready for future fuels, whether the Grid will cope, EV solutions and what net zero will look like. The net-zero showcase, hosted by Lex Autolease, features industry expert Paul Kirby who will give the inside track, demystify, myth bust and enable EV transition to be seamless.

Collaboration and innovation are at the heart of government policies as we head towards net-zero. This dedicated showcase offers face-to-face contact with eight government bodies at the forefront of enabling the transport industry to innovate, collaborate and fast track their decarbonisation aspirations.

Vehicles in action with you behind the wheel! Delivered in conjunction with ITT Hub’s Charging Partner Zenobē and Truck Demo Partner Schmitz Cargobull, it uses an enlarged four-mile course on public roads with vans, buses, coaches and trucks available to road test (licence required)

Professionalising the Profession is the key watchword and this hub, hosted by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport along with NOVUS, has presentations and networking in a dedicated showcase. Recognising the need for collaboration to attract and retain talent, it also works to identify and mitigate skills gaps

The EV Café shares experiences on zero-emission mobility by connecting the EV sector (and beyond) with industry experts and leaders from around the globe. Although normally online, at ITT Hub the team has a live presence, with three live shows each day, tackling the hot topics of the moment. Visitors have the opportunity to learn from the experts at the forefront of EV technology, energy and infrastructure.

The EV Café is sponsored by myenergi, AA and Geotab.