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Speedy Hire Live -Expo 24 is all about collaboration, our agenda is packed with industry leading seminars, live product demonstrations, networking opportunities with our valued supply chain partners. Check out our Agenda below Don’t forget to download the App to plan your visit to the expo!
WEDNESDAY
20th March 24
09:00
Speedy Colleague Registration – Badge collection
ECL Atrium
09:00 – 11:00
Customer VIP area opens on the mezzanine from 09:00am through to 11:00am for customers arriving during the Speedy Conference
ECL Atrium
09:45
Speedy Colleague Opening Conference doors open
ECL Atrium
10:00
Speedy Colleague Opening Conference commences
Main Stage (Hall C)
11:00
Exhibition Opens
Halls A & B
12:00 – 13:00
Lunch Available
Halls A & B
12:00 – 12:40
Women In Construction
Speakers: Ellie Armour & Angela Hughes
Ellie and Angela talk about why women don’t think of construction as a sector to follow their career aspirations, and how Speedy Hire have addressed this to become more attractive to females in the last 5 years. They’ll outline how the business has collaborated with a number of companies to increase their reach into female focussed networks, and the benefits of signing up to the Women Empowerment Principles.
Speedy Studio (Halls A & B)
12:45 – 13:40
The Decade to Deliver: Nature Positive, The Next Step for Construction
Speakers: Julia Baker & Amelia Woodley
Climate change is here, now, and at Speedy hire we believe the next ten years could affect the next hundred. Hear Amelia talk about Speedy Hire’s progress over the last year and the immediate focus going forward to drive down carbon emissions across the industry’s value chain and how Speedy Hire is transitioning to become a green business.
Amelia is joined by Julia Baker from Mott MacDonald, who will talk about the necessity for businesses to become Nature Positive, explaining what it is, who can do it, and how businesses will need to achieve it.
Speedy Studio (Halls A & B)
13:45 – 14:25
Future Proofing for Green Skills
Speakers: Toby Shaw
‘Green skills’ is a term widely used – but what are they, what are the proof points, where can you find experience of them and what benefits will they bring? What is a “green job”, how are jobs transitioning and what does the future market look like? Where can both employers and employees find the right tools and advice to get ahead and stay ahead?
Hear Tony Shaw explore and de-mystifying the world of “green skills” and green jobs, discussing what are employers now asking for in this area and how can employees prepare themselves best to get the jobs they want.
Speedy Studio (Halls A & B)
14:30 – 15:10
Mental Strength
Speakers: Ricky Hatton MBE
With people in construction being disproportionately affected by mental health issues, hear from former 3x Boxing World Champion, Ricky Hatton MBE, a passionate advocate of raising awareness of mental health, and promoting mental strength. Ricky will talk about the highs and lows of his life, his own personal struggles with mental health and his strategies for building mental strength.
Speedy Studio (Halls A & B)
15:15 – 15:55
Velocity: Driving value and innovation across the supply chain
Speakers: Asif Latief & Philip Bouverat
Asif is joined by Thomas Edgcumbe, Managing Director, Aggregate Industries and Philip Bouverat, Director, JCB. They will be discussing the present and future need for innovation and sustainability, and how as a hire providers and manufacturers, the industry is meeting these needs to both aligning with broader environmental goals while also delivering value to customers.
Speedy Studio (Halls A & B)
16:00 – 16:40
Supporting customers to decarbonise and reach net zero
Speakers: Matthew Pygott
Hear Matthew discuss the details on the current market trends aligned to the 2050 net zero policies, including how Speedy Hire and their suppliers are supporting customers in their ambitions to achieve net zero. Matthew will be navigating through the challenges and solutions in data, reporting and expectations across the value chain before concluding on personal experience and interpretation of how companies can start their journey to net zero.
Speedy Studio (Halls A & B)
17:00
Exhibition Closes
Main Stage (Hall C)
18:45
Speedy Supplier Excellence Awards Dinner doors open
Main Stage (Hall C)
19:15
Speedy Supplier Excellence Awards commence
Main Stage (Hall C)
23:05
Close
Main Stage (Hall C)
THURSDAY
21st March 24
9:30
Speedy Exhibition opens
Halls A & B
10:15 – 10:55
AI technology driving the future of construction Use of AI in the industry
Speakers: Richard Potter, Lee Daggatt, hosted by Ben Vogel
AI is already here, and it’s set to revolutionise the way businesses operate across every global sector. In this live-recorded edition of the Construction News First Site Podcast, CN deputy editor Ben Vogel is joined by Peak AI chief executive Richard Potter and Speedy Hire’s group IT director Lee Daggatt to discuss the opportunities that AI offers operators across the construction and infrastructure sectors, from Tier 1 contractors all the way through the value chain.
Speedy Studio (Halls A & B)
11:15 – 11:55
Modern Slavery, A Lived Experience
Speakers: Misha Macaskill & Ilja Abbattista
Listen to and be inspired by modern slavery survivor, Ilja Abbattista, talking about her mission to raise awareness about modern slavery, sex trafficking, and the power of overcoming trauma through mindset. Drawing from her own personal experience, Ilja will share a compelling narrative that shines a light on these pressing societal issues and empowers people to take action.
And hear from Bright Future Co-op Manager at Causeway, Misha Macaskill, who will outline what businesses can do to ensure they can see the signs of modern slavery, and what they can do to combat the issue.
Speedy Studio (Halls A & B)
12:15 – 12:55
Sit down with the Chief Executive
Speakers: Dan Evans
In post since October 2022, Dan Evans gives his thoughts on his time at Speedy Hire, from joining as a Depot Manager in 2008 to being appointed as Chief Executive. Dan will discuss the challenges and progress facing the industry as a whole and the impact on the value chain. Talking about his vision for the future of Speedy Hire, he will discuss some of opportunities that are ready to be taken through actioning the Velocity strategy over the course of the next four years.
Speedy Studio (Halls A & B)
13:00 – 13:40
Transforming Speedy Hire
Speakers: Paul Jackson
Transforming Speedy Hire is an essential component of driving its sustainable growth strategy, Velocity. It’s designed with the broad aims of improving the experience for customers, improving internal operations for colleagues, and realising the future revenue and profitability potential to generate higher returns for our shareholders.
Hear Paul talk about the six strategic pillars that are transforming Speedy Hire right now, to realise its vison to innovate and inspire the future of hire and deliver sustainable growth.
Speedy Studio (Halls A & B)
14:00 – 14:40
Future Careers at Speedy Hire
Speakers: Ellie Armour, Damian Edwardson & Amy Bland
Ellie and Damian talk about the emphasis on talent management and succession over the last 3 years and why it’s important for Speedy Hire, highlighting some of the activities that have been put in place to support it. They will also talk about future aspirations for development and talent across the Speedy Hire network including career line of sight, leadership and change management. Amy Bland will also discuss Speedy Hire’s first Development Board and her experience of this new and exciting initiative.
Speedy Studio (Halls A & B)
12:00 – 13:00
Lunch Available
Halls A & B
15:00
Exhibition Closes
Halls A & B
15:00 – 15:30
Speedy Colleague Closing Conference
Main Stage (Hall C)
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