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TALENT IN LOGISTICS
Leading logistics conference
back & bigger than ever
The third annual Talent in Logistics conference promises to
be the biggest ever with an incredible line-up of seminars,
exhibitors and live competitions for 2019.
The event, which takes place on27th June atMarshall Arena, Milton
Keynes, will give delegates the skills and knowledge to make real
improvements to people strategies, employee engagement and
talent attraction through expert insight and actionable guidance.
This will be delivered through a series of talks and seminars in
three theatres, each with a specialised theme: Attract, Develop and
Engage. Delegates to the conference will also gain four hours CPD
from The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT).
Speakers include none other than Steve Backley, OBE, the only
British athlete to win medals at three consecutive Olympic Games.
With a background in sports psychology, Steve will talk about
mental preparation and identify the three main attributes which
lead to success.
Gwen Carter-Powell, international manager for Investors in People
(IIP), will be taking a seminar on defining culture in order to retain
talent. Therewill also be a panel discussion led by Think Logistics on
solving the skills gap through youth employment.
Delegates will enjoy a new and improved Info Zone full of
networking opportunities and the chance to get face-to-face with
industry leading exhibitors including the Institute of Leadership &
Management, Woodfines Solicitors and How’s My Driving.
The conference will also see the return of the nail-biting live final of
Forklift Operator of the Year, where finalists are put through their
paces in a series of interactive challenges, as well as an exciting
new competition; LGV Driver of the Year. This accolade not only
celebrates the drivers who are the face of the logistics industry, but
will provide another thrilling live spectacle when the finalists go
head-to-head.
Following the conference is the annual Talent in Logistics Awards,
which takes place at the Doubletree by Hilton, Milton Keynes. This
year sees the introduction of a number of new categories, such as
Innovation in Recruitment, Rising Star and Best Place to Work.
Ruth Edwards, business manager at Talent in Logistics, said: “This
year’s event will be the biggest yet and we’re expecting hundreds of
people to attend. This is an incredible networking opportunity in a
really welcoming environment.
“We want to work collaboratively with organisations and
individuals to make a difference with the challenges the industry
is facing, while ensuring our key focus is on the people who are
seldomrecognised but without whomour sector could not survive.”
Tickets to this year’s leading conference are £95.00 + VAT. To
book your place please visit
co.uk/events/annual-conference/book-your-place/ or to find
out more information contact the Talent in Logistics team on