# Event Details - **Event Name**: CILT(UK) Logistics Research Network - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 12:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for another fantastic Academic Conference. Three days of insightful sessions and networkingAbout this EventLRN 2026 will showcase leading-edge research in all areas of Sustainable Global Trade and Integrated Logistics Systems for Resilient and Future Ready Supply Chains. We invite participants to submit papers at this influential event. Topics include, but are not limited to:● Sustainable and Resilient Global Trade Systems: Strategy, Decarbonisation and Multimodal Supply Chain Integration - Sustainable sourcing and procurement, reshoring and nearshoring, strategic design for low-carbon competitiveness, risk, resilience and geopolitical disruption, alternative fuels and low-carbon propulsion (hydrogen, biofuels, electrification and charging infrastructure). Modal shift and green freight corridors across maritime, rail, road and●Digital Transformation, Business Analytics and Decision Intelligence in Supply Chains - AI and data-driven optimisation, digital twins, predictive planning, robotics and automation, optimisation, simulation and scenario planning. Big-data architectures and● Urban, Last-Mile and Consumer Logistics Futures - Urban consolidation strategies, micro-hubs and city logistics zones.● Public Transport, Integrated Mobility and Sustainable Urban Transport Systems - Public transport planning and operations, multimodal integration between passenger and freight mobility and sustainable urban mobility strategies.● Retail and Non-Food Consumer Supply Chains: Distribution, Fulfilment and Operational Performance – Retail distribution strategies, omnichannel and e-commerce fulfilment, inventory and demand planning, store and online integration, warehouse management and operational performance, health and safety in retail logistics operations, sustainable packaging and returns management and the transformation of non-food retail supply chains in response to evolving consumer behaviour.● Food and Agri-Food Supply Chains: Sustainable Production, Cold Chains and Resilient Distribution - Food security and Agri-production logistics, cold-chain optimisation, perishable goods distribution, waste minimisation, low-carbon and resilient agri-food systems.● Humanitarian, Crisis and Resilience Logistics - Humanitarian supply chain models, modern slavery, logistics for disaster response, emergency deployment systems, supply base resilience, crisis driven manufacturing adaptations, strengthening global and regional resilience capabilities.● Green and Smart Logistics Infrastructure - Sustainable warehousing and logistics hubs, energy efficient buildings, port-centric and inland logistics parks, infrastructure resilience, renewable energy integration, design and governance of green transport corridors, sustainable construction and asset lifecycle management.● Offshore-to-Onshore Energy Logistics, Maritime Renewables and Infrastructure Transition - Renewable energy generation from offshore wind, wave, tidal, floating solar, hydrogen and Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). Risk assessment, logistics for offshore● Project Management for Logistics, Infrastructure and Supply-Chain Transformation - Project and programme management in logistics and transport, governance and risk frameworks.● Educating and Upskilling the Future Leaders - Project and programme management in logistics and transport, governance and risk frameworks.Note: If you are not a current Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, please be aware our membership team may be in touch with you using your email address provided regards membership opportunities. If you do not wish to be contacted please email and let us know at events@ciltuk.org.ukDay 1 - Weds🕑: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PMPhD & Early Year Career Researcher workshopHost: Professor Elizabeth Jackson, Curtin University🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMBuffet LunchInfo: James Parsons Exhibition Area / Lower Lecture Theatre🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:10 PMWelcome Host: Professor Keith George, Liverpool John Moores🕑: 01:10 PM - 01:20 PMConference Introduction & Thematic Agenda Host: Dr Dimitrios Paraskevadakis FCILT, Conference Chair🕑: 01:20 PM - 01:40 PMKeynote 1Host: John Lucy FCILT FIEx, John Lucy International🕑: 01:40 PM - 02:00 PMKeynote 2Host: Ruth Wood │ Chief Executive Officer, Mersey Maritime🕑: 02:10 PM - 03:30 PMParallel Sessions - Slot 1Info: Presentations: 20 minutes each (15 min paper + 5 min Q&A)🕑: 03:30 PM - 03:50 PMRefreshment BreakInfo: James Parsons Building Starbucks Area🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PMParallel Sessions - Slot 2Info: Presentations: 20 minutes each (15 min paper + 5 min Q&A)🕑: 05:10 PM - 07:30 PMLRN 2026 Award Ceremony & Light Buffet Dinner Day 2 - Thurs🕑: 08:30 AM - 08:55 AMRegistration with Tea & CoffeeInfo: James Parsons Exhibition Area / Lower Lecture Theatre🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AMThe Irish Sea Rim — Strategic Logistics and Regional ConnectivityHost: Professor Phil Leigh University of Cumbria🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AMParallel Sessions - Slot 3Info: Presentations: 20 minutes each (15 min paper + 5 min Q&A)🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AMPoster Session & Networking🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMParallel Sessions - Slot 4Info: Presentations: 20 minutes each (15 min paper + 5 min Q&A)🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMBuffet Lunch🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:20 PMFreight Decarbonisation Industry Plenary - Policy and Operational PrioritiesHost: Kelly Hobson, Sustainable Logistics Live🕑: 01:20 PM - 01:40 PMPlenary: Multimodal Freight Intelligence — Industry PerspectiveHost: Mr Chris Rowland │ Director, MDS Transmoda🕑: 01:40 PM - 02:00 PMPlenary: Zero-Emission Trucks — Deployment Challenges and Fleet EconomicsHost: Mr Louis Jones │ DAF Leyland🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:20 PMPlenary: Sustainable Infrastructure and Freight LogisticsHost: Mr Tim Morris Info: Mr Tim Morris │ Principal Engineer, Arup │ Chair, ITS UK Freight, Logistics and Maritime Forum🕑: 02:20 PM - 03:00 PMIndustry Panel Discussion: Decarbonisation in Action — Cross-Sector ChallengesInfo: Panellists: Kelly Hobson, Chris Rowland, Louis Jones, Tim Morris, Prof Thanh Trung Ngyen│ Chaired by: Professor Geoff Clark🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PMTea & Coffee BreakInfo: James Parsons Building Starbucks Area🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PMParallel Research Paper Sessions - Slot 5 Info: Presentations: 20 minutes each (15 min paper + 5 min Q&A)🕑: 04:40 PM - 05:00 PMClosing statement from CILT(UK) CEO Helen HardyHost: Ms Helen Hardy, CEO, CILT(UK)🕑: 07:00 PM30th Anniversary LRN Conference Dinner Info: Hope Street Hotel │ Dress: Smart CasualDay 3 - Friday🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AMRegistration with Tea & CoffeeInfo: James Parsons Building Atrium🕑: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AMParallel Research Paper Sessions - Slot 6Info: Presentations: 20 minutes each (15 min paper + 5 min Q&A)🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:15 PMConcurrent Workshops - Delegates Self-Select 🕑: 12:15 PM - 12:45 PMClosing Plenary - Workshop Outcomes & handover to LRN 2027Info: Workshop outputs presented │ Key themes synthesised across all three days │ LRN 2027 host announced │ Dr Dimitrios Paraskevadakis FCILT │ Pro-Vice Chancellor, LJMU🕑: 01:00 PMGrab & Go Lunch🕑: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PMLJMU Maritime Simulator Visits - Allocated Slots Info: Full-Mission Bridge Simulator & Engine Room Simulator │ Groups of 12-15 │ Sign up at the registration desk - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/liverpool/ciltuk-logistics-research-network/100001979716514387 - **Event Categories**: business, workshops, conferences, exhibitions, art, theatre, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes - Location: School of Engineering and Built Environment, James Parsons Building, Liverpool John Moores University - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 105, max: 575, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Liverpool - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: School of Engineering and Built Environment, James Parsons Building, Liverpool John Moores University - **lat**: 53.41230270000001 - **long**: -2.9817999 - **full address**: School of Engineering and Built Environment, James Parsons Building, Liverpool John Moores University, 3 Byrom Street, Liverpool, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: CILT(UK) Logistics Research Network - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/08b7edb20194b6687a79aa243bf463e7ce0de036e07757e3f04f1a1180f4a47b-rimg-w1200-h600-dceeeeee-gmir.jpg?v=1769445965 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is CILT(UK) Logistics Research Network being held? - **A:** CILT(UK) Logistics Research Network takes place on Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 12:30 pm at School of Engineering and Built Environment, James Parsons Building, Liverpool John Moores University, 3 Byrom Street, Liverpool, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing CILT(UK) Logistics Research Network? - **A:** CILT(UK) Logistics Research Network is organized by CILT(UK) Events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** CILT(UK) Logistics Research Network is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Liverpool, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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