Ireland's Mobility & Supply Chain Skills Forum 2026

Please save the date for Ireland’s Mobility & Supply Chain Skills Forum 2026, taking place on Wednesday, 13 May 2026 from 9:00am – 1:00pm at the Talbot Hotel Stillorgan.

Powered by CILT Mobility & Supply Chain Skillnet, this special forum will mark 10 years of industry-led impact, bringing together leaders from across Ireland’s transport, logistics and supply chain sector to explore the skills, talent and innovation shaping the future of the industry.

CILT Mobility & Supply Chain Skillnet is an industry led learning network offering access to subsidised training to the transport, logistics and supply chain sector.

The forum will feature a dynamic programme of expert insights, industry perspectives and strategic discussion, including:

• Welcome and Opening remarks
• Empowering Enterprise 2026–2028 – outlook on the future of industry-led skills development
• Launch of the CILT Mobility & Supply Chain Skillnet 10-Year Impact Report
• Industry Transformation Panel examining how the sector has evolved and what lies ahead -Panellists include: Rainer Hoerbst, CMILT Head of Green Logistics and Sustainability ATC Logistics, Wayne Kavanagh, CMILT, Global Warehousing Director, Bristol Myers Squibb and John Tuohy, CEO of OOHPod.
• Industry Case Study & Fireside Chat highlighting real-world impact of access to subsidised training - Head of Training, Tim Daly, Bus Éireann will highlight how they upskilled mechanics to work on electric vehicles
• Launch of the 2026 CILT Mobility & Supply Chain Awards
• Attraction, Recruitment & Retention Panel addressing workforce challenges and opportunities hosted by Garvan Cerasi, MD Of Logiskills - Ireland's No1 Logistics and Supply Chain Recruiters. Managing Director of Go Ahead Ireland Dervla McKay, Chief of Staff at Overhaul Mary Kelledy and more to be announced.
• 2035 Outlook Keynote "How AI is transforming the Irish Labour Market"

This forum will provide a valuable opportunity to connect with industry leaders, policymakers and employers while reflecting on the achievements of the past decade and looking ahead to the skills needed for the next.

Info: Enjoy tea, coffee and light refreshments while you network with your industry peers.

Info: Our network promoter will deliver a welcome address.

Info: Skillnet Ireland has launched its new strategy, ‘Empowering Enterprise 2026-2028, A Strategy for Next Generation Capability’ which sets out Skillnet Ireland’s ambitions for the future of Irish business and workforce. The strategy presents a roadmap for strengthening Ireland’s competitiveness and enabling business transformation through digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainability. Tracey Donnery will provide attendees information on what this means for their business.

Info: Lorcan Sheehan, CEO of PerformanSC Supply Chain Consultancy will lead a panel discussion with some of Ireland's industry leaders on how the industry has transformed over the past decade and what organisations and the industry can expect to see in the next 10 years and how to prepare for change in areas such as AI, digitalisation, sustainability, customs etc. Panellists include: Rainer Hoerbst, CMILT Head of Green Logistics
Sustainability ATC Logistics, Wayne Kavanagh, CMILT, Global Warehousing Director, Bristol Myers Squibb and John Tuohy, CEO of OOHPod.

Info: Hear from one of the CILT Mobility & Supply Chain Skillnet network member companies who have made use of the access to subsidised industry led training and upskilling for their employees and learn how it has positively impacted their business.

Info: Taking place on October 1st, Talbot Hotel Stillorgan this black tie annual dinner and awards event recognises individuals and organisations for their achievements across a wide range of awarding categories including sustainability, operations, innovation and much more! Learn more about how to apply.

Info: Garvan Cerasi, MD of Logiskills will host this engaging panel discussion on how companies are attracting, recruiting and retaining staff in this fast moving and fast growing industry. He will be joined by Chief of Staff, VP, Overhaul, Mary Kelledy, with more to be announced.

Info: Diarmaid Smyth will present on the Expert Future Skills Needs Group Insights Note on AI and the Labour Market

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Talbot Hotel Stillorgan, Stillorgan Road, Dublin, Ireland

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