The core challenges facing transport may feel familiar, but the pace and direction of change continue to accelerate.
Leaders need the space to step back, listen, learn and turn insight into action in response to what’s coming next. Artificial intelligence is beginning to play a more active role in operational decision-making. Cyber risk has evolved from a distant concern into a daily threat. At the same time, compliance requirements continue to evolve, and the journey towards net zero is making organisations reassess fleet structure and strategy.
Rather than focusing solely on what lies ahead, the conversation is increasingly turning to how prepared organisations are – or need to be – to respond, react and succeed.
It’s against this backdrop that the 2026 Microlise Transport Conference (MTC26) comes into focus. Not just as another date in the calendar, but as a reflection of the issues shaping fleet operations today.
Where is it? Co-op Live Arena, Manchester
When is it? Tuesday 12th May 2026
Who is it for? Transport and Logistics professionals
How can I register? Head to https://tinyurl.com/5sufa4kt
A Defining Industry Moment
This May, MTC26 brings together the people shaping the future of transport for a full day of insight, innovation and connection.
Operators, policymakers, technology leaders and suppliers will come together to tackle the industry’s most pressing challenges and explore what’s next.
Through expert speakers and forward-thinking discussions, this year’s delegates will gain a clearer view of the trends and technologies that are redefining transport and logistics, leaving with practical strategies that can be applied immediately – regardless of operational size or scope.
And it’s completely free to attend, with breakfast, lunch and parking included.
An Agenda Built Around Real Pressures
What sets MTC26 apart is not just its scale, but how closely its agenda reflects the realities facing modern fleets.
Across multiple stages, sessions will cover topics from artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to driver wellbeing and sustainability, addressing the difficult questions that need to be asked now.
The Arena Stage brings together ten keynote speakers to deliver big-picture insights from some of the sector’s most influential voices. Sessions will tackle major topics shaping the industry with talks from Alastair Shooter, from DHL Supply Chain, Jonny Pelter, from CyPro and Phil Sambrook, from Zebra Technologies.
Highlight: Keeping Britain Moving: Compliance, Enforcement & Network Readiness for 2030
This year’s panel brings together leaders from the DVSA, National Highways, the Traffic Commissioner’s Office and the Road Haulage Association to provide a joined-up view of how the UK road transport landscape is changing – and what it means for fleet operators in the years to come.
Grounded in real operational experience rather than policy theory, this session offers practical insight from the organisations that directly influence safety, standards, and network performance across the UK.
At the Spotlight Stage, the focus turns to compliance and safety. Attendees can explore the regulatory and operational challenges facing today’s fleets, with practical guidance and expert perspectives designed to help organisations stay compliant.
Highlight: Exercising Efficient Oversight
Join Andrew Woolfall and Mark Davies from Backhouse Jones as they discuss how to implement effective compliance oversight.
Whether you oversee a national fleet or a single transport function within a wider organisation, this talk will highlight practical tools to help reduce regulatory risk and strengthen decision making.
The Showcase Stage will turn the spotlight on driver wellbeing and operational performance, combining real-world experiences with innovative approaches. It offers ideas and strategies that can be applied directly within your own operation.
Highlight: Fit Drivers, Safe Fleets: The Business Case for Driver Health
Drivers' health is becoming a growing concern – and our society is critically dependent on a strong pool of vocational drivers to ensure smooth supply chains.
This session explores how you can keep your drivers safe, compliant, and fit for work with systems to promote health checks, fatigue management, and lifestyle awareness.
And the Microlise Stage offers a closer look at the technology itself, with opportunities to explore new developments, gain fresh insights and discover what’s coming next through interactive, expert-led sessions.
Highlight: Driver Excellence: It’s All In The Data
Data is fundamental to every business, but how it is interpreted is key to understanding why a business operates as it does.
Microlise One Analytics, the new offering from Microlise, allows customers to extract customised data. And with a range of customisable reports available, interpreting data has never been easier.
The Value of Being in the Room
For attendees, the value of MTC26 isn’t just found in the content. But in the conversation it enables.
The event creates space for operators, suppliers and innovators to connect, share experiences and explore new solutions together. The exhibition hall offers a dynamic environment to engage directly with the technologies – and expertise – shaping the sector.
And at this year’s Microlise Transport Conference, aligned with the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), you can boost your professional development.
By simply registering your attendance – and scanning your delegate badge on departure at 4pm – you can earn six Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points; in just one day!
To register your place and take advantage of all that’s on offer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/5sufa4kt
