London Student Conference 2026
Overview
Reimagining Sustainable Transport and Global Supply Chains: Innovation and Resilience for the Next 25 Years
For 25 years, the CILT Student Conference has been the place where emerging professionals explore the ideas shaping our industry. In 2026, we celebrate not just how far we’ve come, but where we’re heading, from resilience that has defined global supply chains to the regeneration driving their future. Join us as we explore how technology, sustainability, and geopolitics are reshaping the next era of logistics and transport.
Agenda
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM: Welcome and Introductions from the CILT and University of Greenwich
Ketan Varia, Director Kinetik Solutions Ltd
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM: Reimagining Sustainable Transport and Global Supply Chains
Philip Roe, President of Logistics UK
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM: Digital Transformation and the Intelligent Supply Chain
Dominic Regan, Oracle
This theme explores how technological innovation - from early digitalisation to AI, automation, robotics, Internet of Things, smart logistics and blockchain – has redefined what efficiency and resilience mean in supply chains. Encourages discussion on AI ethics, data-driven decision-making, and the future of work.
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM: Audience Q&A
Dominic Regan
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Comfort Break
Careers Fayre – opportunity for businesses to have a stand showcasing their business as a potential employer. Student Poster Display – opportunity for students / PhD students / Staff to display posters about their work. Exhibitors in the Quadrangle – demonstration of latest vehicle technologies.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: From Green Goals to Regenerative Logistics
Kate Broome - Head of Sustainability, Kuhne & Nagel
12:30 PM - 12:45 PM: Audience Q&A
Kate Broome
12:45 PM - 01:30 PM: Lunch
Careers Fayre – opportunity for businesses to have a stand showcasing their business as a potential employer. Student Poster Display – opportunity for students / PhD students / Staff to display posters about their work. Exhibitors in the Quadrangle – demonstration of latest vehicle technologies.
01:30 PM - 02:00 PM: Global Shifts and the New Geography of Supply Chains
This connects the theme to today’s realities: political fragmentation, trade reconfiguration, and security concerns reshaping logistics. Looks ahead to nearshoring, critical minerals, ethical sourcing and fairtrade practices, regional alliances, and supply chain sovereignty.
02:00 PM - 02:15 PM: Audience Q&A
02:15 PM - 03:00 PM: Building the Next Generation of Supply Chain Leaders
Panel discussion x4 employers (who displayed a stand) to share some of their own industry insights including emerging career paths in data-driven and sustainable supply chains.
03:00 PM - 03:15 PM: Audience Q&A
03:15 PM - 03:30 PM: Comfort Break
03:30 PM - 04:00 PM: Panel of Speakers Rising 35s
4x Young Rising Stars (Under 35) – Next Generation representatives or recent graduates working in AI, electrification, supply chain resilience.
04:00 PM - 04:00 PM: Formal Close
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For 25 years, CILT’s Student Conference has showcased emerging professionals driving resilient, sustainable, technologically advanced global logistics and transport futures.
- Building careers, skills and leadership for the next generation of logistics and transport professionals.
- Exploring how technology, AI and data are transforming intelligent, resilient global logistics.
- Understanding sustainability, circular economy and geopolitics reshaping risk, resilience and regeneration.
- Reimagining sustainable transport and supply chains for the next 25 years.