CILT 'Young Professionals' confab in Dubai

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) will hold the 'Young Professionals' conference at this year's CILT International Convention in Dubai from September 13 to 16.

The conference will comprise three keynote presentations followed by interactive projects to educate delegates. International Professional Development Co-ordinator, CILT International, Jon Harris, who will speak on the CPD tool and how it can enhance career development and competitive advantage.

She will speak on the new skills gap and how the industry can attract more people into the sector Global CEO, Logistics Executive Group, Kim Winter will present an overview of contemporary global trends in talent attraction, leadership development and retention across the industry.The second session will be based around a team challenge where teams will be assigned a logistical project to tender for.

The theme of this year's conference is 'Stronger Together: Global Strategies for Success in Logistics and Transport'.