Business Leaders Forum

The next Business Leaders Forum will take place on the 10th October at etc venues, Monument in central London.

AGENDA

10:00-10:30    Arrival refreshments & networking

10:30-11:40     Speakers sessions (see below)

11:40-11:55      Break

11:55-13:15      Speaker sessions (see below)

13:15-14:00     Lunch, networking & departure

Session 1- Maritime MATTERS!

In our opening session we dive into the various issues affecting the global maritime shipping industry. During an open discussion the background to the issues will be examined alongside the actions being taken by shipping lines to mitigate disruption. Finally, we will look at the protections offered by the BIFA STC to the forwarder in these instances.

Session 2 – The EU Entry / Exit System – Channel port readiness

The EU EES will affect ALL individuals travelling into and out of the EU from the UK, regardless of whether they are travelling for business or pleasure. Speakers from the Port of Dover and Getlink / Eurotunnel will explain the new border processes and what you can do now to avoid delays.

Session 3 – Revolutionising Trade Compliance with AI

In this session, founder of icustoms, Adnan Zaheer, will show how forwarders can streamline complex processes and unlock significant time and cost savings through the power of AI. We will also hear from specialist maritime solicitor Bruce Hailey of Salvus Law who will examine the legal implications and impact on the BIFA STC.

Session 4 – Inspiring the next generation

Phil Roe of Generation Logistics joins us to showcase the initiatives taking place across the industry to inspire the next generation of talent.

Session 5 – BIFA + ITN

Steve Parker, BIFA director general, will round off this Business Leaders Forum with some important updates on your membership benefits for 2025 and exciting news on the ITN Digital “Transforming Logistics: Precision & Purpose” programme.

Registration for this event is now closed.