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Business Leaders Forum
The next BIFA Business Leaders Forum event will take place on Tuesday 12th May 2026 and BIFA members are now invited to register for a free ticket. Established in 2023 to provide a regular opportunity for the senior management of BIFA member companies to come together to hear updates on national and international events impacting the industry and discuss the way forward, the Business Leaders Forum has grown in popularity and is seen as an important opportunity to to network with peers and prepare for the future.
BIFA director general, Steve Parker says “It is my aim to continue to drive member engagement with regular face-to-face meetings that can be accessed by a large proportion of the membership. BIFA is your organisation and I welcome your input to the content and structure of these events. The venue and agenda for this event are being discussed but I am always happy to hear from you, the members, if you have a particular topic that you feel should be covered. Please email me with your thoughts and I will do my best to secure the best speaker for the topic.”
PROVISIONAL RUNNING ORDER
- 09:15 Arrival and networking breakfast
- 09:30 Welcome
- 09:45 – 12:45 Speaker sessions (TBC) with networking refreshment break
- 12:45 Closing remarks
- 13:00 Networking lunch
- 13:50 BIFA Annual General Meeting
- 14:00 event ends
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Employment Rights Bill
Jane Williams is the owner of JW Employment Law and has specialised in the field since becoming a solicitor in 1995. Jane has advised many companies in the freight forwarding and logistics sector with several clients commenting upon her down-to-earth approach and practical viewpoint that not only looks at the law but also the needs of the business.
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UK Haulage: The Road Ahead
The UK road haulage sector is changing fast — and the numbers tell a powerful story. Richard Smith from the Road Haulage Association will break down what’s happening on the ground, the action being taken through government engagement, and the supportive role that BIFA members can play. We’ll close with some blue-sky thinking, asking what the future of haulage could (and should) look like and the opportunities that lie ahead.
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Developments in the UK Deep Sea Market, a container terminal perspective
In this session, Vice president Commercial, North Europe for DP World, Aart Hille Ris Lambers will cover the recent and expected future developments of the UK container terminals and the global container shipping lines. How do we see the total market develop, what are the competitive developments we foresee for different ports, what is happening with vessel supply and sizes and how the UK terminals are competing with the main continental terminals. Any more black swan events expected? |
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London Gatwick: Driving Economic Growth
With 43m annual passengers, London Gatwick is a vital piece of national infrastructure that drives both the national and regional economies. Future growth plans will increase capacity by bringing the existing Northern Runway into routine use. As Economic Partnerships Manager, Richard Lennard works with stakeholders to ensure that the airport is a partner and advocate for a thriving resilient economy.
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