The Automated Material Handling Systems Association (AMHSA) has revealed detals of its latest offering of the highly successful ‘symposium’ events ,which will be in May.

Taking place on Wednesday 2 May 2012 at Silverstone racetrack, the symposium – entitled ‘Future Material Handling – Getting on track to win’ – will bring together company owners, CEO’s, directors and senior management to discuss the likely developments in material handling over the next five years and the key role that automation and software will play.

Heading up a roll call of impressive speakers will be Lord Digby Jones, formerly Director General of the CBI and Minister of UK Trade and Investment. Also taking the podium to share their invaluable experience will be:
Tom Hebbert, Supply Chain System and Development Director (UK and Ireland) at Tesco
Jason Keegan, Head of General Merchandise Logistics at Marks and Spencer
Brian McDill, Solutions and Operational Director at Norbert Dentressangle
Professor David Menachof of Hull University Business School
Mike Vernon, of AMHSA

Located at the home of British motorsport, near to Towcester, the venue for the symposium will be the brand-new Silverstone Wing, which features state-of-the-art conference facilities. The ‘early bird’ delegate rate of £85 includes refreshments and a buffet lunch, plus the chance to win a driving experience at the legendary race circuit. For more details or to book one of the limited number of delegate places, please visit http://www.amhsa.co.uk/symposium