Peake performance confirmed for Logistics Conference
British astronaut Tim Peake has been named the keynote speaker for next FTA’s Future Logistics Conference, to be held at ITT Hub 2020 in Farnborough on 13 and 14 May 2020.
Elizabeth de Jong, director of UK policy at FTA, said: “Logistics is at a crossroads of opportunity, with new technologies and other disruptive forces driving changes in the way goods move, both domestically and across borders. Anything is possible, as our sector looks for new and improved ways of delivering for its customers. We are thrilled to have secured Tim’s services as keynote speaker at 2020’s Future Logistics Conference, to share his experiences and challenge the way that logistics, public transport and technology operates, both now and in the future. It promises to be a stimulating and thought-provoking session.
“FTA’s Future Logistics Conference brings together the broadest group of visionaries and innovators who are driving the evolution of the logistics industry, for two days of debate and discussion about the future direction of travel for the sector. It seems only fitting that we set the tone for the event with a speaker whose experience and thinking is from the epitome of future transport – space.”
Peake, 47, was the first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station, where his work during Mission Principia inspired millions about the possibilities which space could offer. A former test pilot, he is also a STEM ambassador, schools’ speaker and best-selling author.
