About this Event
What: CILT(UK) Women in Supply Chain and Transport
Where: GXO Logistics, Curver Way, Corby, NN17 5XN
When: Thursday 4th March 2027, 08:30AM - 17:00PM
Insight to Action
How do we create the conditions for more women to succeed, progress and lead across supply chain, transport and logistics?
Join senior leaders, emerging talent and industry professionals for a day of insight, discussion and practical action focused on driving greater gender diversity across our sector. Throughout the conference, we'll explore the opportunities, challenges and solutions shaping the future of leadership, skills, talent and career progression.
The agenda includes:
- Opening Keynote: An inspiring leadership story from a trailblazing industry leader
- Leading from the Frontline: Women in operational leadership roles share their experiences and lessons learned
- The Rules We Need to Rewrite: An interactive leadership discussion exploring the realities of modern leadership
- Designing the Future: AI, technology and inclusive workplaces
- Voices of the Next Generation: Insights from apprentices and early-career professionals
- The Power of Advocacy: Exploring mentoring, sponsorship and career development
- Action Café: Collaborative discussions focused on practical solutions and industry change
- Who Owns Change?: A closing plenary on accountability, allyship and creating lasting impact
The day will conclude with a collective commitment to action, empowering delegates to return to their organisations with fresh ideas, new connections and practical steps to help shape a more inclusive future for our profession.
Ideal for: Professionals working across logistics, transport, supply chain, operations, HR, learning and development, talent, diversity and inclusion, and organisational leadership
This event has 5.5 CPD hours against:
- LE1.1 Leadership, Development, Organisational Culture and Change Management
- DT2.1 Technology, Automation and Innovation
Agenda
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:15 AM
Delegate registration and networking
🕑: 09:15 AM - 09:30 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Host: Erin Meehan – Head of Partnerships – CILT UK
Info: Setting the scene for the day, reflecting on the progress made across the industry and the actions still needed to support women throughout their careers.
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
The Woman Who Changed the Rules - Opening Keynote
Info: An inspiring leadership story from a trailblazing industry leader, sharing personal experiences, lessons learned and insights on driving change within traditionally male-dominated sectors.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Leadership Panel Discussion
Host: Suzie Lockey - Northern Europe at Hilti Great Britain
Info: Senior women working across supply chain, logistics and transport discuss leadership, resilience, career progression and the realities of leading operational teams.
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Networking Break
Info: An opportunity to connect with fellow delegates, speakers and industry peers.
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Interactive Leadership Session
Host: Emma Osborne, Network Rail
Info: A thought-provoking and engaging session exploring modern leadership challenges, workplace culture and the skills needed to thrive in an evolving professional landscape.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Future Skills & Technology
Host: Laura Magee, Argon & Co
Info: Examining the impact of AI, digitalisation and emerging technologies on supply chain and transport, and how organisations can ensure women play a leading role in shaping the future workforce.
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:45 PM
Lunch & Networking
Info: Time to continue conversations, build new connections and share experiences with professionals from across the sector.
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:30 PM
Future Talent Panel
Info: Apprentices, graduates and early-career professionals share their perspectives on joining the industry, building confidence and developing successful careers.
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:15 PM
Sponsorship, Mentoring and Advocacy
Host: Katie Kelly, Primark
Info: Exploring the role of mentoring, sponsorship, professional development and advocacy in supporting women to progress into leadership roles.
🕑: 03:15 PM - 04:00 PM
Action Café
Info: An interactive workshop focused on practical solutions, sharing best practice and identifying actions that individuals and organisations can take to accelerate progress across the profession.
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Closing Plenary - Who Owns Change?
Info: A powerful discussion bringing together the key themes from the day, exploring accountability, allyship and how lasting change can be achieved across the industry.
Event venue & nearby stays
GXO Logistics, Curver Way, Corby, United Kingdom
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