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Blanket 20 mph! Cycle lanes that nobody uses! So why do a bunch of Lycra-clad activists on bikes want to slow down our towns and cities to the speed of the 1800s?

In this presentation, Tom Wharf will demonstrate how smart engineers have been asked to solve the wrong problem for decades… and got really good at it. In this provocative talk, we’ll explore how decades of engineering have focused on solving the wrong problem; using all available street space for moving and storing our vehicles, while undermining the places we live, work and love.

Drawing on his background in flood risk engineering, Tom compares the outdated focus on “conveyance” in both water and transport systems. In flood management, straightening rivers to move water quickly led to ecological damage and increased downstream flooding. Today, natural flood management and river restoration offer more sustainable, effective solutions. 

Transport engineering is undergoing a similar shift. Prioritising road space and parking has created urban environments that sever communities, harm public health, and stifle economic and social activity. Wide roads sever. Fast cars kill. Car-centric design leaves us isolated, unhealthy, and financially burdened.

But change is underway. Just as flood engineers embraced restoration, transport professionals are now advocating for people-first design.

Tom will show the power of this change to heal broken communities and unhealthy lifestyles, and its potential to tackle climate changes’ causes and mitigate its impacts. He will also show you why it matters to your wallet today and to our economy in perpetuity to make this change happen… and fast!

Softeon Webinar :- Growth Through AI and Automation in the Warehouse

Title: Growth Through AI and Automation in the Warehouse

Date: 21st January 2026, 15:00 - 16:00

Speakers: Eric Maldonado (Softeon) James Ward (Tryon Solutions)


Associated with Warehouse Technology & Materials Handling Forum and The Retail Forum


Join us on 21 January at 3:00 PM for “Growth Through AI and Automation in the Warehouse,” a special webinar hosted in partnership with The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT). This session will feature an engaging conversation between Eric Maldonado, Senior Solutions Consultant at Softeon, and James Ward, VP of Sales at Tryon Solutions.


Eric and James will explore how AI-driven decision-making, intelligent automation, and next-generation warehouse technologies are reshaping operational performance and unlocking new pathways for growth. The discussion will include real-word cases, implementation challenges, and the measurable impact of automation intended to enhance labour efficiency and scalability.


Whether you're beginning your digital transformation journey or optimising an already advanced operation, this webinar will deliver forward-thinking strategies to help you stay competitive in a rapidly evolving supply chain landscape.

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