The Richmond Logistics & Supply Chain Forum

The Belfry Hotel, Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom

12 May 2026

 

WHY ATTEND?

The Richmond Logistics & Supply Chain Forum provides the opportunity for senior professionals to connect face-to-face, fostering relationships that endure and inspire trust.

Join 140 senior decision-makers and 60 suppliers, working together to solve today’s challenges, whilst taking part in our interactive CPD-accredited conference programme. We believe in the power of being present at business forums to develop strategies that drive both business and personal success.

  • Collaboratively explore best practices and fresh perspectives alongside fellow senior leaders
  • Build trusted partnerships for innovation and operational excellence with leading suppliers through carefully facilitated one-to-one meetings
  • Strengthen supply chain resilience by engaging with the latest technologies shaping transformation, sustainability, and continuity planning
  • Enjoy the luxurious facilities and surroundings of The Belfry Hotel in Birmingham

Why Choose Richmond Events?

28 Years Experience
Over 30 Years Experience
Bespoke Conference Programme
Bespoke Conference Programme
Unique Selection Process
Unique Selection Process
Team of People Ready to Answer Any Queries
Team of people ready to answer any questions 
Driving Industry Discussion
Driving Industry Discussion
YOUR CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

Our CPD-accredited forum programme aims to give supply chain and logistics leaders the intellectual stimulus and opportunity to plan the next strategic steps for their organisations, teams, and careers as they drive operational excellence while ensuring resilience and efficiency across the value chain.

The agenda is built to empower senior supply chain and logistics decision-makers through fresh thinking and real-world case studies that inspire practical solutions.

By using a variety of leadership session formats – including keynotes, panel discussions, workshops, and roundtable discussions – The Richmond Events Logistics & Supply Chain Forum provides attendees with the insights and practical frameworks needed to address today’s challenges. Delegates leave equipped to balance efficiency with resilience, strengthen operations, tackle immediate logistics pressures, and harness emerging technologies to drive transformation in an increasingly complex and fast-changing macro environment.
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Previous Speakers

Ben Hanlin
Ben Hanlin
Celebrity Magician, TV Presenter, and Expert in Engagement
Clare Balding
Clare Balding CBE
Broadcaster and journalist
Dave Food
Dave Food
Supply Chain Advocate, Strategist, Innovator, Futurist and Thought Leader
Hilary Wilson
Hilary Wilson
Transformational Coach, Speaker and Author
Katya Adler
Katya Adler
Award Winning Journalist and Geopolitical Expert
Matt Close
Matt Close
Former President, Global Ice Cream, Unilever
Richard Atkinson CBE
Richard Atkinson CBE
Deputy Director – Executive Education, Aston University
Simon French
Simon French
Managing Director, Chief Economist and Head of Research, Panmure Liberum
Matthew Syed
Matthew Syed
Award-winning journalist, best-selling Author and influential thought-leader
Jane Burkitt
Jane Burkitt
VP Supply Chain Operations EMEA, LEGO Group
Richard Wilding
Richard Wilding OBE
Supply Chain Innovator and Emeritus Professor Of Supply Chain Strategy, Cranfield University
 

CPD ACCREDITED

All of our UK forums qualify for CPD credits. All delegate attendees will receive a CPD certificate after the event. Click here for further information on CPD accreditation
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Who Attends?

 

WHO ATTENDS?

Each of our attendees has a customized itinerary of business meetings, mealtime meetings, conference sessions and free time. Our unique appointment system allows participants to make the very best of their time by allowing delegates and suppliers to pre-select who they would like to meet. Our appointment system matches delegate and supplier selections in priority order to produce a personalized itinerary tailored to their individual requirements.


DELEGATES A Richmond delegate is a senior decision maker or influencer usually in charge of buying decisions who is normally invited to our events free of charge.
SUPPLIERS Companies offering a range of products and services to address the needs of delegates' future projects. New business generation is the cornerstone of the supplier element at all Richmond Forums.
SPEAKERS Experts in their fields who address key issues, stimulate discussion and debate and provide insight into practical solutions.

A high impact event where the itinerary is tailored to suit each individual. The result is a concentrated set of meetings with relevant suppliers, interesting industry discussions and keynote speeches which deliver an incredible amount of value in a short space of time.
— Vice President - Sphere Fluidics
The Forum was well organised and the guest speakers were energetic, entertaining and thought provoking. I had some great connections and some follow ups are already planned with potential suppliers.
— Head of Logistics - Telent
Fantastic experience. Incredibly well organised with a great variety of suppliers and guest speakers at a top class venue. Thank you!
— Head of Store Delivery Logistics - Dunelm


Confirmed Suppliers


A sample of previous delegates

Meet The Team

 

Meet the faces behind the forum


Neil Tait

Emma Doniger

Laura Dumet Calderon

Tanya Pryke-Smith

Lucy Marchant

The Venue

 

The Belfry Hotel

As England's leading resort, The Belfry offers formal dining, relaxing spa treatments and unparalleled golf facilities.
Details

Address

Lichfield Rd, Wishaw
Sutton Coldfield
B76 9PR
United Kingdom

0844 980 0600