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3 Welcome to ITT Hub OPEN FOR BUSINESS Contents 4. Covid-secure measures With the end in sight at 6. Welcome: Mark Griffin long last for life to return to normal, we open the doors 8. Commercial Partners to ITT Hub 2021 – the first chance to bring together the 10. Event Partners rapidly developing industries of vehicle manufacturing, data, 14. Thought Leadership disrupters and energy providers. 16. Government Hub The UK economy is ready to spring forward in a spectacular recovery driven by the Government’s determination to deliver a 20. Visitor information Net Zero agenda and build back better. 22. What’s on What better place to learn about all the new technologies, see and feel the latest products, join in the spectacular thought 24. ITT Hub Advisory Board leadership programme being delivered by Logistics UK, and meet friends in the incredible new Farnborough International 26. Ride & Drive conference and exhibition facility. 28. Keynote: Tim Peake CMG The UK is ready to do business but ITT Hub 2021 brings almost 150 companies from around 32. Conference programme the globe. They will demonstrate how you can grow your business, deal with emerging 40. Speakers A-Z listings technologies, become more efficient, and use data more actively. 52. Exhibitor A-Z listings A walk around our exhibition will introduce 90. Exhibitors by category whole new concepts and opportunities, give us new ideas and reintroduce 94. ITT Hub News & podcasts you and your teams to the amazing possibilities when the top people from 96. ITT Hub 2022 dates all these industries come together physically. 97. The EV Café ITT Hub 2021 comes with huge support from government and the major players in industry. Time to do business! © ITT Hub 2021 is organised by Binswood Media Ltd, New Mill House, High Street, Barford, Warwickshire, Leon Daniels OBE, CV35 8BU, UK, www.ITTHub.co.uk Chair, Binswood Media
COVID 19 The cover of this show guide is protected with Cellomed. OUR COVID 19 SECURE MEASURES Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre is a safe environment; it is certainly not short of space and the staff are trained and committed to ensuring guests and suppliers feel confident and looked after when they on site. We work to guidelines under the industry’s ‘All Secure Standard’ and government advice. Following the Government’s latest guidance announced on 14 June, ITT Hub can go ahead under Stage 3 rules, with a restriction on numbers: 1,000 people indoors and up to 4,000 people outdoors. We have made the following adjustments: • Wider aisles • 1m + spacing within the conference room and seated features areas • Separation between the entrance and exit out of Hall 1 • Increased circulation space • Additional signage to increase awareness of government advice • Larger Catering Areas with one-way systems, managed seating areas, extra space between tables and a cashless (cards only) payment service. • Larger outdoor exhibition area • Multiple automatic touch-free hand sanitiser stations • An enhanced cleaning regime with daily deep cleans and effective waste management. • Our catering will be operating effective distancing measures • Demonstration vehicles subject to cleaning process after each use • This show guide uses Cellomed, an innovative anti-bacterial coating Face coverings must be worn indoors, unless exempt. Our modern Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system draws fresh air in from outside the building, avoiding air recirculation. Your pass will be scanned when you enter and used for our track and trace process. You do not need to submit any other information in advance. Please make sure that your contact details are accurate when you register to attend.
The future is here We are incredibly proud to open the doors to Innovation and Technology in Transport (ITT Hub). When we prepared our business plan in 2018, we decided to create a brand that would ‘do what it says on the tin’. Three years later we’re excited to welcome 150 companies taking part and 35 leading industry speakers at our Future Logistics Conference. As a launch event we’ve tried to be different, to give visitors something unique. We encourage feedback and I would love to hear about your experience. Please drop me a line (mark.griffin@ binswoodmedia.com) as we are committed to making ITT Hub the event to be at each year. Taking the plunge to launch any new business or brand in any market is never easy. ITT Hub has been no different. We are especially grateful to our Advisory Board who have challenged and supported us. The working on another trade event launch. guidance, motivation and infectious enthusiasm And, of course, there are our exhibitors and to make ITT Hub a reality by our Chairman Leon speakers without whom there would be no Daniels OBE, has been a privilege to experience. ITT Hub. Our friends and colleagues at Logistics UK have The support from our many government demonstrated what a trade association can do agencies and six Sub-national Transport Bodies, if it works in the true spirit of partnership as we sharing their knowledge and information is the create something fresh and exciting. key to creating industry collaboration. Thanks Our amazing Commercial Partners in Lloyds also go to our sponsors and partners Webfleet, Banking Group, National Grid, Centrica and Lex Bridgestone, myenergi, Zenobe, Totalkare, The Autolease have remained by our side and without AA and Zemo Partnership whom we would not have been able to deliver Finally, my thanks to you, our visitors, for taking the show you see today. the time to be here at Farnborough, at the largest The brilliant venue team has been inspiring, while UK show of its kind for almost 40 years, with so our fantastic contractors and suppliers have risen many leading vehicle brands. to the challenge of delivering our vision of this This is your event. We’ve created it for you and long-awaited new-look event. Our many friends the transport industry to be inspired by. I do hope across the trade media have backed us and been that you enjoy your experience and tell everyone tremendous help. to come next May and share in the future. Every one of my team has been totally Enjoy reconnecting! committed and dug deep to ‘pull rabbits out of hats’ to make the show. They’ve done what it takes when it’s needed and I cannot thank them Mark Griffin, CEO, Binswood Media enough, especially Nick Fielding who is overseas ITT Hub 2021 is organised by Binswood Media Ltd
9 Lex Autolease Lex Autolease is the UK’s largest vehicle leasing can also assist in shaping your fleet’s environmental provider (FN50 Data - fleetnews.co.uk) and has agenda, balancing your operational requirements over 85,000 light commercial vehicles in the fleet. with the need to reduce emissions. This includes Our Commercial Vehicle (CV) Specialist Engineers implementing electric vehicles where suitable, can work closely with you to understand your designing the infrastructure to support it and also specific business and operational challenges. This reviewing your fleet to identify opportunities to includes managing complex builds, designs and downsize vehicles and maximise utilisation. specifications tailored to your business needs. Our We remain at the forefront of fleet trends and range of leasing, funding and service options come developments by sharing findings and strategies together to form a fully bespoke and insight driven with trade organisations, vehicle manufacturers and solution. industry specialists, allowing you to respond to both Our commercial vehicle expertise is evident today’s commercial and regulatory Commercial Partners throughout your complete journey with us with CV Specialist teams managing quote, order and delivery, purchase, supplier and build management environment and preparing your fleet for the future. and in-life. As green fleet experts, we’ll help you to see how Chris Chandler, Centrica electric vans can fit into your transport operation. We Principal Consultant As the largest supplier of domestic and business energy in the UK, we understand the importance of delivering the shift to EV and of creating a more sustainable energy system. National Grid Our British Gas and Centrica Business Solutions brands have installed over 17,500 charge points throughout the UK from Lloyds Bank Climate change is the greatest challenge of our time energy efficient lower powered AC 3.6kW up to industrial and the clock is ticking so we need to act now in all DC 350kW units suitable for the strategic road network – as Lloyds Bank is proud to be a sectors. well as enabling our business clients to install, manage commercial partner of ITT Hub. Transport accounts for just under a quarter of global and operate on-site energy solutions to support charging across workplaces, employee homes, on-the-road options, destinations and depots. Both the transport and infrastructure sectors face many challenges, whether CO2 emissions and still has an enormous impact too on air quality and hence health. Moving to electric, Strategic Partner from Brexit, Covid-19 or climate hydrogen and other forms of clean propulsion will Centrica has also taken significant steps to electrify our own change. However, there are also make a huge difference. fleet of 12,000 vehicles. With 250 Vauxhall e-Vivaro vans on many opportunities to support the We can make that difference together. National Grid the road and 2,750 more to be deployed by the end of 2022 UK Government’s plans for a Green is poised, with our expertise in electricity and gas and – we are well on the way to meeting our commitment for a Industrial Revolution, notably Transport with our infrastructure, to facilitate and help drive fully electric fleet by 2025. Decarbonisation. the successful transition to cleaner transport. We are Logistics UK And with partners such as Ford, Hitachi, Vauxhall, Lotus We’re committed to playing our part committed to decarbonisation of our own business and LeasePlan we are building an ecosystem of solutions, and are proud to be a founding member and to leading the transition for the economy as a In a constantly changing world, with so many services and software to accelerate the transition to of the Net Zero Banking Alliance. We will whole. disruptive forces driving change in the way sustainable transportation. work with our customers, Government Let’s work together to have a goods move across borders and through the and the market to help reduce the clean energy network and net supply chain, logistics has never been more emissions we finance by more than 50% zero transport – it will take the important to UK PLC. At Logistics UK, we are Lucy Simpson, by 2030. power of all of us to really make proud to be the only business group which Head of Product Management a difference. represents the whole industry, as well as those for EV (UK and Europe) A sustainable and responsible approach who buy freight services, to doing business is integral to everything and this puts us at the we do, that’s why we are expanding the Nicola Shaw CBE, President, heart of the debate over funding available under our green finance UK Networks our industry’s future. initiatives from £3 billion to £5 billion. It’s vital that you’re supported by a bank that understands your business, your David Wells CEO, strategy and supports your ambitions. Logistics UK We provide comprehensive financial services to small businesses through to multinational corporations.
11 Event Partners Zemo Partnership REA Sub-national Transport Bodies With Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 now enshrined in UK law, the The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Sub-national Transport Bodies (STBs) are of local political and business leaders. And decarbonisation agenda is going to dominate Technology (REA) is the largest trade association regional partnerships bringing together local by working beyond traditional boundaries, the discussion in transport (and many other of its kind in the United Kingdom. transport authorities and business leaders, STBs enable regions to rise to big strategic areas of activity) for the next decade and Over the last 20 years, the REA has expanded together with key partners like Network Rail and challenges like decarbonisation and levelling up beyond. As commercial vehicles, including to cover all of the renewable energy and clean Highways England, to advise government on the economy. vans, are responsible for around 40% of the technologies in the country, divided into 14 their region’s transport investment priorities. Seven STBs now cover the whole of England UK’s GHG emissions from road transport, this forums, including Green Gas, Biomass Power, STBs don’t replace or replicate the work of outside of London. Each of them is different: sector is going to come even more into the Electric Vehicles, Energy Storage, Finance, existing local transport bodies. there is no single template for an STB and each decarbonisation spotlight. Innovation, Landfill Gas, Markets, Organics, Through their transport strategies and technical reflects the local priorities and agendas of its We work with all stakeholders, including Renewable Transport Fuels, Solar, Waste to reports, they ensure major decisions about a region. many fleet operators, fuel and energy Energy, Wood Heat, and work closely with our region’s transport network are informed by a ITT Hub’s location at Farnborough International providers and truck OEMs, on activities to subsidiary, Renewable Energy Assurance Limited robust evidence base, local knowledge and the is in the area covered by Transport for the South decarbonise freight. This year alone, we’ve (REAL). needs of local people and businesses. East, which is therefore our lead STB partner. published a new High Blend Renewable The REA works with the transport industry They are champions for investment in their We are delighted that five other STBs are joining Fuels Guide and, to support this, a new extensively, with our EV Forum blossoming into regions, producing a single, joined-up us at this year’s show in the Government Hub Renewable Fuels Assurance Scheme to give a 75+ strong group of companies in the sector, programme for investment with the backing feature area. operators independent assurance that they’re and our work on renewable transport fuels has purchasing sustainable, low carbon fuels. contributed to the current regulation and support We’ve also updated our Retrofit Guide (linked schemes available to this industry. England’s Economic Heartland Transport East A partnership of Essex, Norfolk, to our joint – with EST - Clean Vehicle Retrofit Decarbonising transport is an essential step in the A partnership of 12 local transport authorities and Suffolk, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock councils, Accreditation Scheme) which provides path to net zero, and we support the pioneering three local enterprise partnerships in Swindon, two Local Enterprise Partnerships and Chambers operators with options for cutting locally work of companies in this sector, as they look to Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, of Commerce. transporteast.org.uk polluting emissions, as we see a rise in operate electric, biomethane Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire. the number of clean air zones and related and hydrogen vehicles to It includes the entirety of the Oxford-Cambridge Transport for the South East Covering the South measures. help reduce the carbon Arc. englandseconomicheartland.com East of England, the partnership brings together We hope to introduce the new ‘Freight Portal’ footprint of the UK’s vast 16 local transport authorities, five Local Enterprise transport network. Midlands Connect A partnership of 22 local Partnerships plus representatives from the region’s developed with EST (the Energy Saving Trust) authorities, nine Local Enterprise Partnerships, protected landscapes and more than 40 local at the Show providing interactive web-based East Midlands and Birmingham airports, and planning authorities. tools signposting options to cut fleet costs Jacob Roberts, Chambers of Commerce. It stretches from transportforthesoutheast.org.uk and emissions. Transport Policy Manager the Welsh border to the Lincolnshire coast. Zero emissions freight solutions are getting midlandsconnect.uk Western Gateway A partnership of Bath and closer; fully electric trucks are now available North East Somerset, Bournemouth Christchurch in an increasing range of sizes and shapes Peninsula Transport Covering the South West & Poole, Bristol, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and already an option for some. However, Peninsula, the partnership brings together North Somerset and South Gloucestershire we need to use all the tools in the box Cornwall, Devon, Torbay, Plymouth and Somerset Councils, the West of England Combined Authority, to decarbonise our vehicles in the short, councils, two Local Enterprise Partnerships, the Department of Transport, Network Rail, medium and long term. Highways England, Homes England and Network Highways England and other key stakeholders. I’m looking forward to The AA Rail. peninsulatransport.org.uk westerngatewaystb.org.uk discussing many Alongside its breakdown and motoring services, the of these issues with you AA’s business services division plays a key role for at the show! firms, from driver training to supporting the switch to electric vehicle fleets. The AA is committed to Andy Eastlake, ensuring that smaller businesses are not overlooked Managing Director as they navigate the journey to EVs.
Event Partners Zenobe Partnership Zenobe Energy is our partner providing charging facilities for the electric vehicles used in the Demonstration Hub at ITT Hub. The UK’s leading independent owner and operator of battery storage and EV fleet specialists, Zenobe’s turnkey solution allows operators to fully electrify fleets, offering proprietary software that provides intelligent flexible power solutions, batteries in the depot and on the bus, and a unique financing model that can minimise upfront cost. With 20% market share of the sector, Zenobe is boosting the adoption of EV vehicles and charging infrastructure. By providing operators and local councils with a full solution for a pay-per-mile fee, it is helping the sector push towards a net-zero future. Zenobe is also a pioneer in the second-life use of commercial vehicle batteries. battery operations solve this issue, as we reuse Steven Meersman, Co-Founder and Director at batteries from our electric fleets across Europe Zenobe, says: “We are proud to be partnering and close the loop. with ITT Hub, an organisation that shares our “As the world continues to drive towards its passion for using electrification to enable a net-zero goal, Zenobe is committed to leading cleaner, greener future. Reusing is absolutely the charge towards a circular economy, central to this. embracing second-life battery technology and “At Zenobe we are dedicated to advancing championing its vast capabilities.” battery applications with a particular focus on what happens to EV batteries at the end of their lives on vehicles. Our growing second-life Steven Meersman, Co-Founder and Director
Thought leadership The changing landscape of logistics After an extraordinary year which most of us could Alternatively-fuelled vehicles and modal shift are just never have predicted, it gives me great pleasure two of the areas where we can lead the rest of the to finally welcome you to the inaugural ITT Hub world, changing the way our sector does business and Logistics UK’s Future Logistics Conference while supporting industry. Logistics UK is working 2021 - the most exciting and largest event in the hard to ensure operators have sufficient information transport sector in 2021. We are grateful for the and time to make business decisions which work for patience and support of the event’s sponsors and them when assessing new technologies, supported hope that you have an enjoyable, thought-provoking by sufficient finance and with all the relevant visit to the wonderful facilities here at Farnborough. infrastructure in place from the start. These are Congratulations to the team which has made it two of the most exciting areas of innovation in our possible for the event to take place this week. sector now and I look forward to seeing the latest developments on show in the exhibition area. During the past 12 months, I have constantly been reminded of how flexible and adaptable logistics At Logistics UK we have a reputation for healthy is as an industry, as our members have adjusted to debate and challenge to further the cause of the new government guidelines, new trading conditions sector, and I am particularly looking forward to and new challenges on a daily, if not hourly, basis. hearing the discussions in the Future Logistics And it was particularly gratifying to see government Conference over the next two days. The line-up of acknowledging the work of our sector early in the speakers that has been assembled is world class, pandemic, thanks to the efforts of Logistics UK which reflecting the reach and influence of Logistics UK pressed for the designation of logistics employees and the impact that our sector has on every facet of as “key workers” – testament to the (often unseen) our daily lives. In a constantly changing world, with hard work which goes into keeping Britain trading, so many disruptive forces driving change in the way whatever the circumstances. goods move across borders and through the supply chain, logistics has never been more important to While we all hope that the crisis of COVID-19 is UK PLC. At Logistics UK, we are proud to be the now passed, change is ever present in our sector, only business group which represents the whole with new technologies, new policies and other industry, as well as those who buy freight services, disruptive forces constantly driving changes in the and this puts us at the heart of the debate over our way goods move across borders and through the industry’s future. I hope you will be able to join the supply chain. The environmental impact of the conversations in the conference area and make your work we do is constantly in the spotlight and will be contribution to the future direction of our sector. For thrown into ever sharper relief as the UK hosts the more information about Logistics UK and its work, COP26 conference later this year. UK PLC would not please visit logistics.org.uk. continue to trade and thrive without the goods and services which logistics deliver, every single day, but Wishing you all a stimulating, interesting and as an industry, we have a responsibility to ensure that thought-provoking event. our impact on the world around us is as minimal as possible. David Wells CEO, Logistics UK
17 Government Hub Representing the full range of government assistance Department for Highways England Connection and collaboration are central International Trade The government company to the new green industrial revolution. The Department for International Trade secures UK which plans, designs, At ITT Hub, visitors have the opportunity and global prosperity by promoting and financing builds, operates and to explore the huge diversity of resources international trade and investment, and championing maintains England’s available to support the government’s free trade. In London and the South East of England, motorways and major A-roads, known as the green strategy. The Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles we offer new and existing exporters specialist advice strategic road network (SRN) The Centre for Connected and support provided by our International Trade Highways England manages and improves the The dedicated area sees individual stands and Autonomous Vehicles Advisers and access to events and exhibitions. strategic road network to make journeys safer, integrated into a large networking hub for (CCAV) was established www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department- smoother and more reliable. meetings and presentations. in 2015. for-international-trade www.highwaysengland.co.uk The participants will also feature CCAV is an expert unit that prominently in the conference sessions is working with industry and at the Welcome Reception at the end and academia to make of the opening day. everyday journeys greener, Representing the full range of government safer, more flexible and assistance available, visitors will be able to more reliable by shaping gain expert insight into and find support for Innovate UK the safe and secure emergence of connected and self- technical and financial issues, innovation, Zemo Partnership Innovate UK is part of UK Research driving vehicles in the UK and by leading the government’s technology, infrastructure and grants. Zemo Partnership (formerly and Innovation, a non-departmental Future of Transport strategy. LowCVP) is a public-private public body funded by a grant-in- www.gov.uk/government/organisations/centre-for- partnership that exists to aid from the UK government. connected-and-autonomous-vehicles accelerate a sustainable shift With a strong business focus, it to lower carbon vehicles and drives growth by working with fuels and create opportunities for UK business. companies to de-risk, enable and Over 200 organisations are engaged with the partnership, support innovation. It connects representing diverse viewpoints. www.zemo.org.uk businesses to the partners, customers and investors that can help them turn ideas into Advanced Propulsion Centre UK commercially-successful products The Advanced Propulsion Centre UK provides and services and business growth. funding, support and insight to help the UK Department for Transport www.ukri.org/councils/innovate-uk automotive industry The Department for Transport works with its transition towards a agencies and partners to support the transport net-zero future. network that helps the UK’s businesses and gets Its job is to ensure people and goods travelling around the country. that the UK remains It plans and invests in transport infrastructure to competitive in keep the UK on the move. the research, www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ Zenzic development and department-for-transport Zenzic is a leader in the move to a safer, production of low more inclusive and productive future. carbon propulsion It is shaping the roadmap and ecosystem technologies. for the connected and self-driving future www.apcuk.co.uk to establish the UK as a world leader. www.zenzic.io
Visitor information Opening times Arriving by taxi Wednesday 30 June 2021 9.30am – 5.00pm Local taxi drivers are familiar with the access routes and Thursday 1 July 2021 9.30am – 5.00pm are able to drop off at the venue. Taxis from outside the The Outdoor Exhibitor Area, including catering and borough of Rushmoor must come through Gate F (see indoor toilets, will be open to visitors from 8.30am on left). both days. Arriving by rail Arriving by car or motorcycle Farnborough Main is the primary station and is the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference quickest station to get to/from London Waterloo. There Centre is located just off the A325, accessible from is a continuous free electric shuttle-bus service to the the M3 (J4) and A31. For SatNav directions use the event during the open days of the show, from 7am-7pm. postcode GU14 6TQ which will take you to Gate F. Departures for return journeys are shown at The Bus There are also brown road signs for ‘Exhibition Centre’ Hub (Stand A3) in the Discover suite. when you get to Farnborough if you do not have Disabled access SatNav. From here follow yellow signs for ‘ITT Hub’. There is a disabled car park onsite for blue badge Parking is free. holders. Access is via Gate F (see left). Please display Arriving by foot or bicycle your blue badge in your car as you approach and you Use Gate B, on Trenchard Way, follow the brown will be directed to the disabled car park. Spaces are first- signs above. There is not a postcode for this gate, so come, first-served. Should all the spaces be full, you will use What3Words: ///good.clean.lakes be directed to an alternative car park. Please ensure your carer has also registered to attend the show. Disabled facilities There are accessible toilets across the show site and Free Wi-Fi medical assistance from the onsite Medical Centre. There is limited free Wi-Fi in Hall 1. While we do not allow animals on site, guide and First Aid assistance dogs are welcome. In the event of injury or illness, locate the Medical Centre EV charging within Hall 1 (see Show Map) or contact any of the There is a limited number of dedicated charging bays Organisers or Security Staff who will arrange assistance. offering free 1-hour charging slots in Car Park 1. Once Cloakrooms on site and you will be directed to the relevant area. To support a reduction in touch points and cross Please ensure you bring your portable charger with contamination under Covid guidance, we will not be you, as the connection is directly into the mains. operating a cloakroom or left luggage facilities. Please Catering leave items in your vehicle. There are several catering facilities across the show Prayer room site. There is the EV Cafe supported by myenergi A multi-faith prayer room is in Hall 1, and the Recharge Bar and Cafe both located in the exhibition hall. There are two outdoor food courts Smoking offering take-away options. Seating is available in In line with UK law, smoking is limited to certain all food areas. Drinking water is available from all outdoor areas. Smoking is not permitted in any catering outlets. All catering outlets are cashless enclosed space i.e. halls or cafes, or in close proximity (card only). to the display vehicles.
Truck Ride & Drive supported by Schmitz Autonomous and Last-Mile Electric Hub 23 What’s on ITT Hub 2021 combines an indoor Cargobull The Truck Demo hub will feature vehicles How to deliver takeaway meals and goods in urban areas - with zero-emissions - is demonstrated in this special feature area. from DAF, Renault, Iveco and Mercedes- From electric scooters and motorbikes for couriers and meals Ride & Drive exhibition, outdoor interactive Benz, as well as the first UK display of the delivery, to last-mile electric cargo trikes and a fully-autonomous revolutionary Volta Zero. passenger ‘pod’, you can try out the vehicles yourself! Over two miles of roadway are available display and demonstration space. for supervised demonstration drives, giving Leading global trailer manufacturer It is the event that the industry truly Schmitz Cargobull is supporting ITT Hub Welcome Reception you the opportunity to try the vehicles in action. deserves, giving the road-based 2021 as a Truck Demo Partner Held on the evening of day 1 (Wednesday), exhibitors and invited guests enjoy relaxed networking. There will be informal addresses Should you wish to participate in the Ride & transport sector the chance to shine Schmitz Cargobull’s UK and ROI team by Leon Daniels OBE (Binswood Media, Chair), Richard Turfitt Drive, please ensure you bring a valid UK- will attend the event and showcase four issued driving licence and driver qualification (Senior Traffic Commissioner) and Nicola Shaw CBE (President, UK different trailers – two curtainsiders, a card with you. Without this you will be unable to Networks, National Grid). reefer and a tipper – which will be used by take part. Details on p26-27 Skills Hub vehicle manufacturers as part of an on- Attracting and retaining talent is essential for road truck demonstration. Plus Future Logistics Conference the current and future success of all companies • Networking opportunities The Logistics UK Future Logistics Conference, on both in the transport sector. The Skills Hub at the ITT Hub TV - supported by Quartix • Sub-National Transport Bodies Hub days of the event, brings the latest thought leaders and heart of the exhibition has been created as a Our crew, hosted by well known influential speakers together under one roof. focus for visitors, to gain an overview on training • Outdoor Catering Village former BBC Transport and Business Held in a stand-alone theatre, the conference will be and skills providers. • Recharge Café Bar, supported by Lloyds Bank Correspondent Peter Plisner, will be Commercial Banking & Lex Autolease opened by a keynote address from astronaut Major Tim A complementary session to reflect this need is interviewing guests at the event over Peake CMG. Free to attend. part of our Future Logistics Conference on the • Bus and Coach Lounge, sponsored by two days to capture thoughts, views The programme is structured around four themes: first day of the event from 1.45pm to 2.45pm. Bus & Coach Buyer and opinions of the latest developments Future Data, Future Vehicles, Future Strategies and Details, p34 • Recharging by Zenobē across the industry. Future Cities and will allow you to hear first-hand from industry leaders, innovators and experts who ITT Experts Insights – Electric Mobility will address the key challenges shaping our industry. Bought to you by vehicle tracking leader Details, p32 onwards Webfleet Solutions and highway tyres specialist Bridgestone, our live, interactive theatre Government Hub delivers presentations by key industry leaders, Visitors can explore the huge diversity of resources so you can learn about some of the fantastic available to support the government’s green strategy developments across the market. and gain expert insight into and find support for With technology, fleet management, technical and financial issues, innovation, technology, environment and safety at the core of fleet infrastructure and grants. transport operations, visitors will be able to The dedicated area sees individual stands integrated participate in all presentations, held six times a into a large networking hub for meetings and day in a bespoke, seated theatre in the heart of presentations and participants also feature prominently the exhibition hall. in the conference sessions and at the welcome reception. Details, p16-17 Logistics Hub supported by JCB JCB has been on a ‘Road to Zero’ programme EV Café since 2010, with a key focus on reducing the At the heart of the exhibition, with three live shows each CO₂ footprint of the machines it sells. Through day, tackling the hot topics of the moment, you can innovation and its fuel-efficiency drive, JCB has learn from experts at the forefront of EV technology, reduced the CO₂ footprint of its machines by energy and infrastructure and have the chance to talk to more than 50% in 10 years. them directly. Supporting The Logistics Hub, the JCB team The normally online-only EV Café shares experiences on will be demonstrating some of the latest zero emission mobility by connecting the EV sector with zero-emission machinery in the feature area industry experts and leaders from around the globe. also supported by Renault Trucks and Schmitz Details, p97 Cargobull.
ITT Hub Advisory Board The ITT Hub 2021 Advisory Board, is a talented and highly experienced group of market- leading advisers, tasked with helping to shape a truly forward-thinking event. Board members are drawn from all walks of the transport-related sector, bringing experience, insight and fresh-thinking to the event. Chaired by Leon Daniels OBE – formerly MD Surface Transport at Transport for London – the well-connected Advisory Board helps to define and shape ITT Hub. Companies and organisations that are part of this important consultative body include: • Advanced Propulsion Centre UK • Innovate UK • Baringa Partners • Lloyds Banking Group • Centrica Business Solutions • Logistics UK • Chartered Institute of Logistics • Midlands Connect and Transport • National Grid • Chartered Institution of Highways & • RAC Foundation Transportation • Renewable Energy Association • Connected Places Catapult • Transport Focus • Department for Transport • Transport for the South East • Enterprise M3 • TRL • Farnborough International • Zemo Partnership • Highways England
27 Ride & Drive Licence-checking here You take control → Over two miles of roadway are available for supervised demonstration drives in our Ride & Drive area, giving you the opportunity to try vehicles in one of the most exciting and interactive parts of the exhibition. The ‘Ride & Drive’ demonstration Hub offers two areas: one for trucks and one for buses, coaches and vans. Our partner Schmitz Cargobull is supporting the truck demonstration hub. Leading brands, including ADL, BYD, Caetano, DAF Trucks, Dawsongroup, Fiat, Ford, Harris Maxus, Iveco, Mercedes-Benz, Pelican Yutong, Renault Trucks, Switch Mobility and Wrightbus will be showcasing their latest vehicles from which a selection will be available. If you wish to drive a vehicle, you must have your licence checked and undertake an alcohol breath test. Once approved you will be supplied with a ‘stamp of approval’ – a sort of ‘passport’ – for the entire day. To have your licence checked, please visit the West Entrance of the Exhibition Hall (opposite the entrance to the outdoor exhibition area). The desk is next to the Registration Area where our partner, the Licence Bureau, will undertake the checks. Drug and alcohol safety experts AlcoDigital are working in partnership with ITT Hub and will be providing drug and alcohol testing services for the ‘Ride & Drive’ test facility. You will need to show a valid UK driving licence for the class of vehicle and driver qualification card. We regret that without this, you will be unable to participate in the Ride & Drive. Also, we are unable to process non-UK licences during the event – unless you have ordered a pre-arranged check. Once you have your Wristband, to arrange a test drive, please visit the relevant exhibitor’s stand at the event to book a drive, where you present your Wristband.
Launching the event Keynote speaker: Major Tim Peake CMG Major Tim Peake CMG, the first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station (ISS), his work during Mission Principia inspired millions about the possibilities which space could offer. A former test pilot, he is also a STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) humanitarian support in the aftermath of the ambassador, schools’ speaker and best-selling Bosnian War. author. In May 2009 Tim was selected as a European His keynote speech will kick off two days of Space Agency (ESA) astronaut and after debate and discussions at ITT Hub 2021. arduous training assigned to a mission to the “I am thrilled to be speaking at the Logistics UK International Space Station in May 2013. After Future Logistics Conference, to engage with key many months in Russia learning how to operate businesses across the logistics sector and identify the Soyuz spacecraft, he launched to space on 15 areas where inspiration could provide solutions December 2015. for 21st century challenges,” says Tim Peake. During his Principia mission Tim took part in “I am also looking forward to experiencing first- over 250 scientific experiments. He conducted a hand the wide range of new options for transport spacewalk to repair the Station’s power supply, that ITT Hub will have on show – and possibly drove a rover across a simulated Mars terrain and even seeing what it’s like to experience an helped dock two spacecraft. autonomous vehicle. He was also actively connected with the public “60 years ago, man had not even set foot on the - his mission focused on educational outreach, moon, but the boundaries of what’s possible have engaging more than 2m schoolchildren across been expanded. I look forward to challenging Europe in 30 projects during his time in space. visitors at the conference to push their horizons Tim’s New Year message was broadcast by the and help to shape the industry of tomorrow.” BBC to celebrate 2016 and in April 2016, Tim Tim’s dream of becoming a pilot became a reality ran the London Marathon on the ISS treadmill, when, aged 13, he took control of an aircraft for becoming the first man to run a marathon in the first time. He had already flown numerous space. solo sorties by the time he was 18 and been Tim shares the unique insights on leadership, awarded a coveted position to join the British fear and risk management, motivation and Army Air Corps. collaboration that his incredible career as a test He served as an army officer before gaining pilot and astronaut has afforded him. his Army Flying Wings in 1994. He trained as a He draws on his own out-of-this-world combat search and rescue instructor, and flew experiences to inspire audiences with his recipe operations to enforce the peace and provide for mission success and peak performance.
33 Conference Conference Session Details Overview Day 1 10:00 - 11:00 Keynote: Major Tim Peake CMG Major Tim Peake CMG was the first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station, where his The Future Logistics Conference will take place work during Mission Principia inspired millions in a stand-alone theatre space, offering panoramic, about the possibilities which space could offer. A former test pilot, he is also a STEM ambassador, runway views and will be opened by a keynote schools’ speaker, and best-selling author. His keynote speech will kick off two address from astronaut Major Tim Peake CMG. days of debate and discussions at ITT Hub 2021. Presented by David Wells, CEO, Logistics UK. The ten sessions and more than thirty speakers Session 1 11:15 - 12:15 over the two days will explore: HGVs - Future Vehicles and Future Fuels • The options for new vehicles being developed, from HGVs through to vans and passenger transport, and the alternative fuels that will power them. There are many options for new vehicles being developed, particularly around alternative fuels. • This practical session will look at what you need The way data is changing our world and how this will impact both transport and logistics. to factor into your decision making before you procure the next set of vehicles that is right • How to attract and retain talent for future success in transport and logistics. for your operation. Chair, Elizabeth de Jong, Director • The policies and interventions that are going to be required, within the transport and logistics sectors, by government and industry to deliver a net-zero future. of Policy - Logistics UK. Speakers • The possible changes to traditional transport and logistics business models and strategies that will be required to thrive in a net-zero future. Andy Eastlake, Managing Director - Zemo Partnership • Carlos Rodriguez, Managing Director - Renault Trucks The financial strategies and investment needed to fund an environmentally friendly future. Lorna McAtear, Fleet Manager - National Grid • The realities of autonomous vehicles within transport and logistics and the potential transformations they will bring. David Cebon, Director - Centre for Sustainable Road Freight
Session 2 12:30 - 13:30 35 The power of data in transport and logistics Supported by Lex Autolease Data is changing the way we live, work, and manage our businesses, but what role does data play in the freight, passenger, and energy sectors? Our expert panellists showcase and discuss the art of the possible, and what’s around the corner for data driven logistics. Session 4 15:00 - 16:00 Chair, Elizabeth de Jong, Director of Policy - Logistics UK. Supported by Bott Vans - future vehicles and Speakers future fuels Wayne Savill FCILT, PTV UK’s Logistics Divisions Michelle Gardner is Head Business Development Director - PTV Group Alex Veitch, General of Public Policy for Logistics UK, joining in February Whilst new electric vans are emerging on to the market, Phil Roe, Head of Strategy - Midlands Connect Manager, Public Policy - 2021. Michelle leads on there are significant operational challenges around Logistics UK. Richard Bradley, Head of Strategy - Midlands Connect policy areas including the payload, infrastructure, and cost. Which path should you Alex is responsible for be taking on the road to electric vans, and is electric the environment, connected Logistics UK policy right path for your company? This practical session will and autonomous vehicles positions, advocacy and look at what you need to factor into your decision making and the strategic road influencing campaigns before you procure the next set of vehicles that is right for network. Michelle has a across all policy areas, leading their team your operation. background in both policy of policy specialists. Alex has worked at and public affairs and prior Michelle Gardner, Head of Public Policy - Logistics UK. Logistics UK since 2015 and was Head to joining Logistics UK, of Multimodal and previously Head of she was environmental Global Policy, a role that included a one- Session 3 13:45 - 14:45 year secondment to HMRC Customs EU manager at the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Speakers Exit team. Attracting, developing, and Alex has a varied background across Traders. Previously she worked for the British Retail Peter Harris, International Sustainability Director - UPS the transport and sustainability sectors, Chris Jackson, Head of Fleet - Centrica retaining talent in the transport including developing low-carbon vehicle Consortium, first leading on public affairs and then Tim Campbell, Managing Director - Campbells Consultancy policies and programmes for the Energy and logistics sector Saving Trust; leading the sustainability on employment and health Gerrit Stumpe, Business Developer eHighway - Siemens Mobility and safety policy. unit for the global association of railways Chris Chandler, Principal Consultant - Fleet Consultancy - Attracting and retaining talent is essential for the current and in Paris (UIC), delivering multimodal Lex Autolease future success of all logistics companies. How can you develop passenger transport projects for the right strategies to attract and keep the best, and compete passenger rail companies and leading not just against other companies, but against other industries? EU policy engagement for the Rail Chair, Alex Veitch, General Manager - Public Policy, Logistics UK Delivery Group. Speakers In addition to his role at Logistics UK, Alex is Vice Chair of Living Streets, the national Steve Gooding, Director - RAC Foundation and President CILT UK charity for everyday walking, and is a Nicola Shaw CBE, President, UK Networks - National Grid Chartered Member of CILT and IEMA. Bethany Windsor, Operations Manager - Career Ready Think Logistics and NOVUS
Day 2 Session 3 12:45 - 13:45 37 Session 1 10:00 - 11:15 How to fund the future: strategies for finance, Supported by Interel Public sector support: what investment, risks, and opportunities help does industry need from What funding is required to fund an environmentally friendly future full of technological innovations? What financial paths are available to meet the government to achieve net zero? investing needs of your businesses and to maximise your return? Innovation is critical to road transport’s ability to deliver a net-zero future and David Wells, David is Chief Chair, David Wells, Chief Executive - Logistics UK. needs strong collaboration between government and industry. This keynote Executive of Logistics UK, session addresses the government policies and other interventions that industry one of the biggest business Speakers requires if it is to deliver the challenging targets ahead. groups in the UK, and the Hemaxi Bhatt, Programme Lead on Innovation Loans - Innovate UK only organisation which Chair Leon Daniels OBE, ITT Hub’s Chairman and Vice President of the Phillippa Oldham, Chartered Engineer - Advanced Propulsion Centre represents all of logistics. Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. Leon Daniels OBE, With more than 18,000 Jonas Persson, Head of Sustainability and ESG Finance - Lloyds Bank Vice President of the members from the road, rail, Speakers Chartered Institute of sea and air industries, as Glenn Bemment, Head of Strategy, Design and Distribution for SME and Mid Corporate Clients - Lloyds Bank Adam Simmons, Director Future Road Investment Strategies and Logistics and Transport. well as the buyers of freight Government Relations - Highways England services such as retailers and Leon Daniels served David Wells, Chief Executive - Logistics UK manufacturers, the members as Managing Director, of Logistics UK operate more Martin Tugwell, Programme Director - England’s Economic Heartland (EEH) Surface Transport at than half of the UK fleet of Transport for London Graeme Cooper, Project Director Electric Vehicles - National Grid HGVs, and consign over 90% until 2017. of freight moved by rail, and Before joining TfL, 70% of air and sea freight. Leon built and sold his David joined Logistics UK in own venture-capital backed bus business April 2009 as Finance and IT Session 4 14:00 - 15:00 Director, subsequently taking to FirstGroup plc, a FTSE 100, multinational on additional responsibility for Passenger transport - future vehicles the Vehicle Inspection Service Sponsored by transport business. and Training and Tachograph and future fuels He also held the Session 2 11:30 - 12:30 position of Commercial Analysis Service. There are many options for new vehicles being developed, David became Chief particularly around alternative fuels. This practical session will look Which business models will succeed in Director at First UK Bus, overseeing new ventures Executive in early 2015 at what you need to factor into your decision making before you the future for logistics and transport? in UK and international and since then has seen membership grow by 10%. procure the next set of vehicles that is right for your operation. transport. Chair, Alex Veitch, General Manager, Public Policy - Logistics UK. The business models of leading businesses have traditionally been built Having completed an Leon is a Fellow of the around speed, reliability, customer service and shaving margins. But what Chartered Institute of engineering degree in Liverpool, David studied Speakers business models will be essential in our net-zero future? Will companies Transport, an Honorary for membership of the Rupert Clubb, Chief Officer – Transport for the Southeast need to redesign their strategies and innovate to survive? Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Institute of Thomas Tonger, Product Management and Planning - Daimler Buses Chair, Elizabeth de Jong, Director of Policy - Logistics UK. Couriers and a Member Management Accountants, of the Court of the Steven Meersman, Founder Director - Zenobe Energy Speakers Worshipful Company qualifying in November 1993 whilst working in industry. Dr Nina Skorupska CBE FEI, Chief Executive - The Association for of Carmen. Buta Atwal, Chief Executive Officer - Wrightbus His career has centred Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA) around engineering and Rubina Singh, Head of Ideation Delivery – Centrica servicebusinesses and has Simon Barnes, Industry Engagement – University of Kent both European and North Dr Russell Fowler, Senior Project Manager, American finance and Decarbonisation of Transport - National Grid operations experience.
Session 5 15:15 - 16:15 What’s the reality of autonomous vehicles and what’s the business model? If autonomous vehicles are to be adopted in the commercial sector, they need to be safe, reliable, low cost, fit into a complex supply chain, and be liked by customers. We regularly hear that Elizabeth de Jong An economist autonomous vehicles are just a few years away, but what’s the reality by background, Elizabeth and what business transformations will they really bring about? has a strong track record Chair, Elizabeth de Jong, Director of Policy - Logistics UK. of leading successful policy teams. She has over 20 years of experience at a senior level in the Speakers transport sector which includes consultancy, business analysis, Dr Joanna White, Roads Development Director - Highways England programme management, Richard Jinks, VP Commercial - Oxbotica policy development and policy delivery. She joined Logistics UK Zeyn Saigol, Principal Technologist - Connected Places Catapult (CPC) in July 2017 from Rail Delivery Mark Cracknell, Head of Technology - Zenzic Group where she was Director of Policy, and prior to that worked at the Department for Transport. At Logistics UK she is responsible for UK, Regional, EU and International Policy, Public Affairs, Research & Information and the Member Advice Centre.
41 A-Z Speaker List Richard Bradley, Head of Strategy - Midlands Connect Richard Bradley has a career spanning multiple disciplines in both private and public sector. He Simon Barnes, Industry engagement - University has spent the last five years working for sub-national transport bodies and currently heads up the of Kent strategy team at Midlands Connect, having previously worked for the North and South East. A-C Richard has helped develop more robust and compelling evidence to support regional investment Simon is working at the University of Kent in programmes and policy direction. Whilst focused on physical mobility, this is increasingly considering the Canterbury, as Industry Engagement Manager. impacts of digital connectivity and spatial proximity, and more holistic, cross-sector outcomes. His role is to create and build links between He leads the development of traditional business case evidence as well as more contemporary evidence in academics and industry to solve challenges through a response to changes to the Treasury’s Green Book. He is also leading the development of pathways to 2050 that combination of new technology, business systems and target a fairer society, protect the environment and develop a greener economy, as well as explore more trusted Buta Atwal, Chief leadership. ways to track progress. Executive Officer - Simon has previously worked in supply chains for Whitbread, Richard also leads the development of route-maps for the future of mobility, including innovative approaches Wrightbus DS Smith, as well as the automotive and grocery sectors. He is for key aspects of decarbonising transport in the Midlands and how the Midlands can operate together more Buta has 25 years’ currently working with transport infrastructure providers and effectively. This is being drafted into an emerging connectivity strategy that will deliver evidence for decision experience in users to innovate new digitally driven solutions to increase makers to 2025. Leadership, General Management, the sustainability, functionality, safety and security of freight leading Sales & Distribution transport systems. networks, Product Design Simon is a Business Fellow of the Connected Places Catapult. & Development and P&L Chris Chandler, Principal responsibilities. Tim Campbell, Managing Director - Consultant - Lex Autolease As the CEO at Ryse, Buta has Campbells Consultancy extensive, international experience Chris has been a Fleet Management Glenn Bemment, Head of Strategy, Design and Tim has over 35 years’ experience Consultant for over 22 years and as a JCB Senior Global Executive, Distribution for SME and Mid Corporate Clients - exclusively working in the light and has always has had a strong focus managing the operations of major Lloyds Bank heavy commercial vehicle sector on on environmental fleet management and vehicle JCB factories within the EU, North Glenn is Head of Strategy, Design and Distribution a global scale, helping many of the household technologies. Pushing the agenda for cleaner America, South Asia and MEA. for SME and Mid Corporate clients at Lloyds Bank, names from OEM’s, Tier 1 and finance institutions vehicles and more efficient methods of transport Buta is responsible for the day to with a specific focus on sustainability, regional regeneration and his consultancy and training company operates has been at the heart of his time in the industry day operations of the business, productivity & resilience. Glenn has over 20 years of commercial around the world offering insights into the working with organisations such as The Energy building it to a global scale. and corporate banking experience operating a number of client various aspects of the commercial vehicle sector, Saving Trust, Go Ultra Low and the BVRLA. In As CEO at Bamford Bus Company, relationship roles including management credit and leadership. particularly looking at the autonomy, connectivity 2015 he won the Energy Saving Trust’s Green Buta has been responsible for Glenn is passionate about understanding the challenges clients and zero emission vehicles. Fleet Hero of the Year award. At Lex Autolease, the new business start-up and face and the markets in which they operate, to support their Tim holds Galileo Master Certificate in Electric Chris set up the plug-in vehicle proposition which turnaround along with delivery ambitions with flexible ideas and solutions. Vehicles from the European Energy Centre. has resulted in the Lex Autolease plug-in fleet of the world’s first Double Deck Speeches and moderator engagements in the last size increasing to over 22,500 vehicles, and the Hydrogen vehicle. Buta is leading 12 months include Urban Freight Alexandra Palace introduction of a Hydrogen Fuel Cell vehicle. He the way in all aspects of the London, CV Show Chennai India, Green Truck works closely with customers developing their business to allow further growth, Show Indianapolis USA and CV Forum Pune India. environmental strategies, and has helped some with his strong leadership skills Hemaxi Bhatt, Programme Lead on Innovation and emphasis on accountability Loans - Innovate UK fleets reach over 40% zero emission vehicle and teamwork. penetration. “My passion for supporting businesses and business owners to succeed goes back a long way. The reason – I like seeing their fabulous David Cebon, Director - Centre for accomplishments as they grow and develop their businesses Sustainable Road Freight Rupert Clubb, Chief Officer – and individual abilities. David Cebon, PhD, FREng, FIMechE Transport for the South East I could see the challenges that innovative organisations were is the Director of the Centre for facing in finding funding and investment to support their Sustainable Road Freight. He is a Rupert has been in charge of R&D and innovation as well as commercialisation and growth Professor of Mechanical Engineering in Cambridge Communities, Economy and thereafter, so I have been lucky enough to combine my financial University Engineering Department. Professor Transport at East Sussex County background of over 20 years, working for NatWest and Royal Cebon has authored or co-authored many papers Council since June 2007 and is Transport for Bank of Scotland together with working closely on Government on dynamics, safety, manoeuvrability and fuel the South East’s chief officer. He is a chartered funded grant and loan support programmes for businesses, to consumption of heavy vehicles. He has also civil engineer and has previously held a number help those organisations with their routes to success. Over my published on road and bridge response and of roles with the Environment Agency where career I have marvelled at the R&D and innovations happening damage, and advanced suspension design for responsibilities included environmental regulation, in a range of organisations and sectors which possibly would not heavy vehicles. Prof Cebon has been the Principal flood risk management and environment succeed/have succeeded without the external support available Investigator of numerous EPSRC grants and other protection and enhancement. He is also a member to them. My current position as Programme Lead, Innovation projects from sponsors including Innovate UK and of the Sussex Resilience Forum. Rupert is a former Loans at Innovate UK fits in so well with my ethos of supporting from EU and US sources. President of ADEPT, the Association of Directors of innovative business.” Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport.
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