Sweet sixteen for Multimodal in 2023

Multimodal 2023 will celebrate sixteen years of putting shippers, retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers, importers, and exporters in front of exhibitors who offer the latest logistics and supply chain solutions.

training, giving practical advice and guidance on best practice for international trade to and from the UK. Delegates taking part in the seminars will qualify for IOE&IT Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points.

Multimodal continues to work with the leading industry trade associations, including the Rail Freight Group, The Chartered Institute of Transport and Logistics, the British International Freight Association, Institute of Export and International Trade, the United Kingdom Warehousing Association and Logistics UK to deliver content and insight at the seminars.

Hall is held on 14 June from 5pm, giving everyone a chance to mingle in a relaxed atmosphere.

The three-day show between 13-15 June 2022 at the Birmingham NEC, will offer a unique opportunity to make valuable face-to-face contact with new prospects and existing companies.

Shippers and cargo owners at the free-toattend show improve their businesses by finding ways of moving their products more efficiently and by meeting new suppliers.

The Multimodal exhibition will include hundreds of companies showcasing the latest innovations in supply chain, including DP World, Port of Tyne, CEVA, Malcolm Logistics, Maritime Transport, Freightliner, Bristol Port, CMA CGM, Mediterranean Shipping Company, and ONE.

This year’s seminar series will focus on resilient, innovative and sustainable logistic strategies for business and people and Multimodal has once again teamed up with the Institute of Export and International Trade (IOE&IT), who will be presenting two days of

Multimodal also hosts the Multimodal Awards on the first evening of the show, 13 June at the VOX centre, Resorts World at the NEC, entertaining 850 industry professionals in the Awards that recognise excellence in air, road, rail, maritime, and freight forwarding services. One of the fairest industry Awards, the Multimodal Awards are nominated and voted for by the industry for the industry through an independent Awards nomination and voting system, and via an independent judging panel. Winning an Award is a true independent endorsement of a company’s excellence. The presenter this year is Vicki Butler-Henderson whose extensive knowledge and experience is invaluable to Fifth Gear on Five. She joined the team after presenting Top Gear for the BBC from 1998 to 2001, Top Gear Gti for UK Horizons from 2001 to 2002 and UK Horizon’s Top Bikes.

Last year Multimodal was attended by over 9000 delegates, with a record-breaking 840 guests taking part in the Multimodal Awards event.

This year, we expect thousands more to attend and will be hosting the Awards dinner on the 13th of June – nominations for the awards are open online.

To find out more about attending, entering the awards, exhibiting, or sponsoring, visit www.multimodal.org.uk, or contact Robert Jervis, Director on +44 (0) 20 7384 7760 or robert.jervis@clarionevents.com

Another networking event is the Multimodal Mixer, open to all visitors and exhibitors, hosted by DP World on their stand in the www.multimodal.org.uk/exhibition

Registration is now open for Automation UK – where automation and robotics come to life

Register now for the UK’s newest exhibition highlighting the importance of robotics and systems integration to the future growth of the UK economy. Owned by BARA (British Automation & Robot Association), the respected advocate of the UK robotics and automation industries. BARA promotes the use of and assists in the development of Industrial Robots and Automation in British industry. It provides strong support to assist with the growth of the automation sector in the UK, as well as having a presence overseas.

Recognising the vast potential of automation and robotics to British industry, BARA is launching a dedicated trade show for the sectors, which is set to be the new benchmark exhibition for the UK automation and robotics industry.

Automation UK, which debuts at Coventry Building Society Arena between 20-21 June

2023, is a content-led event offering UK audiences the latest automation and robotics solutions available, all under one roof. It will be the perfect place for stakeholders to come and view the best new products and services on the market.

The event will shine a spotlight on the latest technologies and highlight their true value to the wider economy. Co-located with

UKIVA’s Machine Vision Conference, it will be the largest annual gathering of industry experts under one roof in the UK.

The event has been specially designed for businesses operating in the automation and robotics markets. Showcasing live demonstrations of the latest products and services, exhibitors will span a range of sectors including: >>>

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• Robots / Robotic Systems

• Automated Assembly Machines and Systems

• Parts Handling Equipment / Conveyors and Materials

• System Integrators

• Industrial Automation Control

• Manufacturing Sensors and Sensor Integrated Systems

• Automatic Identification and Data Collection (RFID)

• Machine Safety

• Education and Skills

Mark Stepney, Managing Director of Schubert UK and a PPMA Board Member, said: “Automation UK and MVC will be the largest annual event in the UK to showcase leading robotic and vision suppliers. Its legitimacy is underlined by the backing of two leading industry associations – BARA and UKIVA – and will be an event not to be missed. Aside from being able to view live demonstrations of the latest machines, talk to exhibitors face-to-face and gain the latest market intelligence from industry experts, we have a very competitive offer for exhibitors and one we believe they will find very attractive, not least because the show is open to all suppliers and prospective purchasers.” www.automation-uk.co.uk

Both BARA and UKIVA are part of the PPMA (Processing and Packaging Machinery Association) Group, a coalition that spans the breadth of the automation and robotics sector. The PPMA itself represents and lobbies on behalf of suppliers of processing and packaging machinery to both the domestic and overseas markets. The PPMA group comprises more than 550 member companies and its unique structure enables it to be the authoritative voice of the automation and robotics sector, and why it delivers such a compelling offer to this new event.

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