The Richmond Logistics & Supply Chain Forum

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

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Why Choose Richmond Events?

28 Years Experience — Over 30 Years Experience

Team of People Ready to Answer Any Queries — Team of people ready to answer any questions

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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.

Confirmed Speakers

Daniel Wain, L&D Consultant, Speaker, Actor & Journalist

Clare Bottle, CEO UK Warehousing Association (UKWA)

Andrew Bryers, Head of Sustainability, Lyreco UK & Ireland

Victoria Goddard, Director Supply Chain and Toll Manufacturing, Illumina

James Rosengren, Transformation Europe, Mars

Milind Tailor, Global Head, Resale Products & Services Procurement, Diebold Nixdorf

Joann Robertson, Head of Supply Chain Transformation, Babcock International Group

Donato Masi, Professor of Supply Chain Management, UK SCALE Network, Loughborough University and MIT

Peter Dent, Senior Director, Self Healing Supply Chain, AstraZeneca

Elaine Wrigley, Retail, Operations and People Director, American Golf

Richard Atkinson, Teaching Fellow, Aston University

Dave Food, Supply Chain Futurist and Strategist

Stefanie Kelly – AstraZeneca and Aston University

Kelsie Greatorex – BAE Systems and Aston University

Felix Hutchinson – Airbus and Aston University

Professor John Amaechi OBE, Organisational Psychologist

Kevin Sinfield, Record breaking Rugby Captain, England Rugby Coach and MND fundraiser

Previous Speakers

Ben Hanlin
Celebrity Magician, TV Presenter, and Expert in Engagement

Clare Balding CBE
Broadcaster and journalist

Hilary Wilson
Transformational Coach, Speaker and Author

Katya Adler
Award Winning Journalist and Geopolitical Expert

Matt Close
Former President, Global Ice Cream, Unilever

Richard Atkinson CBE
Deputy Director – Executive Education, Aston University

Simon French
Managing Director, Chief Economist and Head of Research, Panmure Liberum

Matthew Syed
Award-winning journalist, best-selling Author and influential thought-leader

Jane Burkitt
VP Supply Chain Operations EMEA, LEGO Group

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

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