A new B2B exhibition for the UK warehousing and internal logistics sector is to launch at Telford International Centre in the UK next year.
Taking place, 23-24 May, IWLEX (Inside Warehouse and Logistics) is the brainchild of MD Nairn Foster (pictured), who was previously exhibition sales director at IntraLogisteX.
The exhibition’s organisers plan to “do things differently” by creating a “fresh and inclusive” marketplace where suppliers to the UK warehousing and logistics sector can do business.
Foster said: “Alongside media partnerships with HSS and Warehouse & Logistic News, the event is fully endorsed by UKWA, RTITB and the Institute of Couriers. As a result IWLEX has an extremely wide reach to a fully engaged community, which we want to fully involve in the creation and delivery of IWLEX, hence our strapline ‘shaped by the industry, for the industry.’
“IWLEX 2023 is a dramatic evolution of other exhibitions which I have been working on for the past eight years. Having worked so closely with exhibiting companies during this time, I realised there was a demand for something new, inclusive, and fresh”.
The IWLEX team aim to attract 100 exhibitors and a minimum of 1,800 vetted visitors. The event will also allow consultants and system integrators to attend and for exhibitors to invite guests on a ‘golden ticket’ principle.
Foster and his business partner Justin Craig (CEO) have been joined by Paul Brooks FCILT, an industry expert who had previously held the position of chairman of CILT UK and International. Brooks will construct IWLEX’s free two-day conference focused on thought leadership from keynote c-suite speakers.
Foster added: “Although IWLEX only runs for two days of the year, we are building a 365-day community that supports and helps each other. Beyond business we will encourage and incorporate awareness around mental health and introduce mindfulness techniques to help our community thrive personally and professionally.”
