After two tumultuous years, during which our local transport and logistics sector has been at the heart of keeping Northern Ireland moving in the face of a pandemic and protocol/political uncertainty, it is welcome news that the profession will have the opportunity to come together for a gala dinner on the evening of Thursday 12th May.
The event, which is being hosted by the NI Region of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, will take place at Titanic Belfast and is being supported by Stena Line, Belfast Harbour, Bluestones, RSA and Tughans.
Returning for the first time since 2020, the gala dinner will see some 250+ industry professionals gather to catch up with old friends and make new connections. It will also allow sector as a whole to reflect, recognise and even celebrate the unprecedented contribution that transport and logistics has made to the NI economy and wider society over the past 24 months.
Speaking at the launch, CILT NI’s Nick McCullough explained: “We feel the time is now right to bring back this event which has become one of the highlights of the industry calendar. I am immensely proud of the contribution that our profession has made over the past 2 years and am thoroughly looking forward to promises to be a wonderful evening of entertainment, excellent company and inspiration that will come from our after-dinner speaker, Nigel Owens MBE”.
No stranger to working under pressure, the CILT’s guest of honour, Nigel Owens, has taken charge of some of the biggest fixtures in world sport with global audiences running into the millions. He has refereed some 100 test matches including the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final. He is recognised globally for his levelled decision-making, reliable leadership, effective communication and ability to remain calm under pressure.
Nigel has been invited to speak to some of the most successful organisations on the planet and what sets him apart is that he speaks openly and emotively about challenging times within his own life and how the support of others has helped him through them. Awarded an MBE for services to sport, Nigel is now a highly sought-after speaker, a diversity and mental health ambassador, and a cattle farmer in his native Wales.
The event is proving to be exceptionally popular so those interested in reserving seats or a table are encouraged to act quickly by emailing [email protected] or calling 028 9076 1030.
