CILT(UK) Fuelling Future Logistics

The CILT(UK) Next Generation Conference is back and it's built entirely around you.Join us for a day packed with real industry insight, expert speakers and genuine networking that can move your career forward.Whether you're a student, a graduate, an apprentice or making a career change into logistics, transport or supply chain, this is the conference that gives you the access, the knowledge and the connections to take your next step with confidence.What's on the agenda?

• Keynote talks and panel sessions from senior leaders at DHL, Whistl, Unipart and more
• Insight into the trends shaping the future of logistics: automation, sustainability, AI, and global supply chain shifts
• Practical sessions on professional development, career pathways and what employers really look for
• Open networking with peers, mentors and industry professionals

Who should attend?

• Students studying logistics, transport, supply chain or related disciplines
• Graduates and apprentices in their first years in the industry
• Professionals making a career change into logistics and transport

Why CILT(UK)?

CILT(UK) is the chartered professional body for logistics, transport and supply chain, raising professional standards since 1919. This event is part of our commitment to supporting the next generation of professionals with the skills, community and recognition to thrive.

See you there!

• LE1.1 Leadership, Development, Organisational Culture and Change Management
• SC1.1 Supply Chain Networks, Design and Optimisation
• DT2.1 Technology, Automation and Innovation

Info: This session will highlight rising leaders who are driving innovation, harnessing new technologies, and shaping the future of our industry. The discussion will explore how early-career professionals are leveraging technology to transform operations, enhance sustainability, elevate customer experience, and build more resilient supply chains. 

Info: Kelly Hobson is a sustainability-focused supply chain leader dedicated to accelerating practical, commercially viable decarbonisation. With expertise in sustainable sourcing, supplier engagement, and value-chain optimisation, she specialises in converting strategic ambition into actionable, here-and-now progress that delivers measurable impact.
Kelly is the founder of Sustainable Logistics LIVE, the UK’s only event bringing business and academic professionals together to develop tangible, commercially accessible solutions that support the decarbonisation of supply chains today. Her work champions cross-sector collaboration and empowers organisations to transition towards lower-impact, future-ready operations.
As a Transaid Ambassador, Kelly supports global efforts to create safer, more sustainable transport systems. She is also an active mentor to the next generation of supply chain professionals, fostering emerging talent and purpose-driven leadership.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

John Lewis Distribution Centre - Fenny Lock NDC, Fenny Lock Roundabout, Bletchley, United Kingdom

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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