VTCT Skills For Logistics Conference – GTG Wolverhampton.

19th March 2026 | 09:30 – 16:30 | GTG West Midlands, Bearing Drive, Wolverhampton WV11 3SZ

Join us at GTG Wolverhampton for our VTCT Skills for Logistics Conference.

Join us for a focused day of practical insights and expert discussions on the logistics sector. Explore key topics including raising the standards of workforce development for logistics, warehousing, and supply chain; apprenticeships and assessment reform; the Register of Logistics Instructors; and employer–provider partnerships that deliver measurable outcomes.

This event will bring together industry leaders, policy influencers and sector stakeholders to explore and discuss key developments shaping the future of logistics skills and apprenticeships.

Confirmed speakers include:

Andy Salter – Conference Chair, Trustee of VTCT Skills and former Managing Director of DVV Media

Phil Roe – President, Logistics UK

Simon Ashworth – Deputy Chief Executive & Director of Policy, AELP Update on government policy and its impact on apprenticeships and assessments

Samantha Leleu – Director of PDT Fleet Training / Chair of the AELP Logistics and Transport Forum Group: Devolution and the impact on providers within logistics 

Leighton Burman – Head of Account Management, DVSA: DVSA strategic plans to assist vocational driver training providers

Tony Higgins – Managing Director, System People Training: Insight from one of the first training providers to experience the new Ofsted Education Inspection Framework, achieving an ‘exceptional’ grade in adult learning programmes

Keely Priestman – General Manager, Palletline: Women in Logistics and how to attract more women into the industry

Dean Sandiford – Commercial Manager, Driving Test Success Professional, digital training resources designed to achieve excellent grades

The conference will provide valuable insight, practical discussion and the opportunity to connect with peers across the logistics and transport training sector.