Access to experts

THE GOAL of Tomorrow’s Warehouse is to address your warehouse operation questions. To achieve this, we’ve gathered a team of top experts to share valuable insights on a range of critical warehouse topics. Find your way to the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester on September 30 to reap the benefits of these insights.

But that’s not all you will get. As well as expert speakers, the event is home to more than 50 top drawer exhibitors, offering solutions to even the most complex and intractable problems you may encounter in your operations.

The exhibitors are there to help you in partnership, and focus on a variety of areas of expertise from automation and robotics to MHE; from doors to temporary buildings; from safety solutions to flooring, IT, packaging and more.

Attending the event means you get up to 14 hours of CPD accredited educational content. Let’s look in more detail at the content we have in store across the main and property theatres. Each session features presentations and ends with a discussion panel.

eCommerce and Warehouse Transformation

In our first session, Tom Killeen, Chief Operating Officer, THG Brands at THG emphasises the power of operations. Operations come first, says Tom as he dives into a recent comprehensive consumer study encompassing 40 million records carried out by THG showing how warehouse operations can be the driving force behind business success. You can learn a lot from Tom as THG has deployed one of the world’s largest AutoStore systems, is implementing sorting robots at the moment, and develops its own software to maximise the benefits of any technology installation.

Next up in this session is Adam Coventry, who spent 20+ years at Boots, most notably as Director of Warehousing and is well versed in the use of automation and robotics to make a sleek logistics operation fly at an enterprise level. He asks, why are SMEs struggling to implement mobile robotics when the tech is there? Adam explores obstacles from personnel to integration, expertise and more, as well as suggesting ways forward.

Scott Torrington, Managing Director UK & Ireland, from our headline sponsor Element Logic rounds off our opening session with a presentation on how to achieve excellence in the warehouse automation arena.

Automation

The second session continues to explore the crucial themes of automation and transformation in the warehouse. Adrian Ancliff, Head of Operations, Bilstein Group UK presents on leading a warehouse transformation project. Drawing on his long experience of carrying out warehouse optimisation projects, Adrian Ancliff outlines his insights on how to lead on warehouse transformation, covering issues such as integrating solutions from different providers, ensuring staff are on board and aligning logistics capability with business goals.

In presenting on Making automation work for you, Simon Phillips, Logistics Director, Emma Bridgewater Ltd, delves into his broad experience to explore the issues to consider when implementing automated projects, taking into account cultural fit, people issues, budget constraints and much else.

Georgina Bowell, Global R&D Project Manager for the Automation team at GXO Logistics will outline a short, mid and long term vision of technologies and their impact in warehouses. This will help inform your own journey through technology in the warehouse.

Women Navigating Logistics

In this inspirational session, a logistics undergraduate, a recent graduate, and the Managing Director for Air & Ocean in the UK & Ireland at CEVA Logistics come together to share their personal stories, challenges faced, and milestones achieved in one of the world’s fastest-paced and vital industries.

The session will feature: Megan Lynch, Transition and Transformation Degree Apprentice, CEVA Logistics; Sian Coley, Operations Manager, CEVA Logistics; and Debbie Godkin, Managing Director for Air & Ocean UKI.

From early aspirations to executive leadership, the trio will relay how their experiences reveal the evolving landscape of logistics and the powerful role women are playing in shaping its future.

Whether you’re exploring a career path or aiming to advance within the sector, this session offers valuable insights, real-world lessons, and motivation to move your own journey forward.

Forklift Safety

There is nothing more important than safety in the warehouse. With this in mind, Health & Safety Accident Impact Speaker Lisa Ramos presents in the next session.

Lisa Ramos was working in a warehouse when she was struck by a forklift. Here, she discusses the short and long term physical and psychological impacts, as well as the knock-on impact on her family. Lisa’s partner Dave Garton co-presents. This session is hosted by UKMHA Chief Executive Rob Fisher. Attendees will gain valuable insights into warehouse safety and never overlook forklift safety again.

Warehouse Property

Experts will be at Tomorrow’s Warehouse Manchester to help address occupier occupier concerns in the fast-changing high stakes world for warehouse property. Will Laing, Partner, Newmark offers tips and insights to put you in the best position possible to secure an optimal warehouse property.

Stephen Lankfe, Associate Director, Ennovus Solutions focuses on how warehouses are under increasing pressure to reduce energy costs, lower carbon emissions, and improve operational efficiency, often without dedicated in-house resource. In this session, Stephen Lankfer will explore the key energy and sustainability challenges facing warehouse occupiers today and the practical steps you can take to address them. From identifying hidden energy waste to submetering and on-site renewables, discover actionable strategies that help you cut costs, stay compliant, and build a more resilient future for your operations.

Finally, Mike Teague, Head of Industrial & Logistics, Corstorphine & Wright Architects asks if long-established standards holding urban logistics back? Mike Teague brings sharp insights from the design frontline and will explore how long-held perceptions can be challenged and identifies where space and flexibility can be generated without operational compromise unlocking value. Drawing on Corstorphine & Wright’s extensive experience in Industrial & Logistics, Mike offers a fresh take on what best practice really looks like in the multi-let and urban industrial market and why the sector may require a reset.

The Warehouse Property session will also feature a focus on the North West market, furnishing advice useful to finding the best sites for new and refurbished warehousing. Mike Walker, Development Director, Chancerygate will present on the evolving nature of urban logistics parks and their role in supporting SMEs and regional growth. Lewis Rapley, Logistics Research Associate, Savills takes a look at the key North-West region in terms of the warehouse property sector, offering insights and advice for occupiers looking to secure their next move.

Tackling Occupying a Warehouse – Key Points from a Legal perspective, Matthew Williamson, Partner, Weightmans, helps make sure you are get a fair deal. It can be complicated but the ideal warehouse contract takes into account the contrasting needs of both landlord and occupier. From an occupier’s perspective, what points do you need to consider when entering a negotiation? Matthew Williamson provides insights.

Networking

As well as learning in a relaxed environment, the Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event represents a valuable opportunity to network with hundreds of your peers. Enjoy complimentary lunch, coffee, refreshments, and parking throughout the day.

It is free to register for the Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event. We would love to see you at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester on September 30 for a day focused on innovation in the warehouse.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Thanks to our sponsors and event partners:

Headline sponsor:

Element Logic

Event Partner:

Infios

Registration Partner:

Armstrong & Nield