Multimodal 2026 opens at the NEC on Tuesday 30th June: secure your free place today
The countdown is on for Multimodal 2026, the UK’s leading freight transport, logistics and supply chain management exhibition. Taking place from 30 June to 2 July 2026 at NEC Birmingham, this is the event the industry has been building towards all year.
Following a record-breaking 2025, which saw a 4% rise in visitor numbers, Multimodal 2026 is set to be the biggest and most connected edition yet, also serving as the flagship event of UK Logistics Week 2026.
Everything You Need Under One Roof
Multimodal is unlike any other event in the logistics calendar. In three days at the NEC, attendees gain access to:
• The Exhibitor Hall – Connect with the UK’s leading freight, logistics and supply chain businesses across all transport modes and 15+ industry sectors
• Five Conference Theatres – A packed three-day programme of sessions covering AI in logistics, net zero, customs compliance, supply chain resilience, mental wellbeing and more
• Premium Networking – Wednesday’s Multimodal Mixer drinks reception is open to all attendees in the main hall
• The Multimodal Awards – The prestigious Awards ceremony takes place on the evening of 30 June at The Vox Conference Centre, hosted by celebrated comedian Rory Bremner and followed by the first-ever Awards After Show Party
• Brand-New Event App – Fully web-based and no download required. Featuring live updates, conference schedule, an exhibitor directory, calendar integration and direct message requests – the whole show in the palm of your hand!
World-Class Speakers and Real Industry Insight
With more than 80 conference sessions across the event, an extensive line-up of speakers are confirmed. Including:
• John Trenchard, VP of Sustainable International Supply Chains, DP World – on the future of sustainable logistics
• Kathryn Oldale, Head of Strategy, DB Cargo – on Government plans for UK railways and the impact on freight and logistics
• Caroline Rowden, Customs Practice Lead, Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade – on trade volatility and compliance
• Peter Roberts, Freight Commercial Strategy Director, LeShuttle Freight – on zero emissions strategies in long haul logistics
• Andrew Page-Dove, Director of Operational Control, National Highways – on using AI adoption, labour shortages and economic uncertainty
• Laurent Devulder, CEO, Port of Boulogne Calais – on supply chain resilience and the ABCD axis
Day Three: The Future of the Industry Walks Through the Door
The final day of Multimodal 2026 is dedicated to the next generation of logistics talent, with school and college students touring the exhibition floor as part of a major skills initiative. Interactive workshops, talks from apprentices and graduates, employer-led sessions and access to HR professionals make it a landmark day for educators and young people alike. Participating organisations include Logistics UK, BIFA, UKWA, CILT and the Cold Chain Federation
Part of Something Bigger: UK Logistics Week 2026
Multimodal 2026 is the flagship event of UK Logistics Week, which unites Multimodal, Warehouse, Yard and eDX at the NEC Birmingham with The Road Transport Expo at NAEC Stoneleigh, bringing the entire UK logistics community together like never before.
Comments Robert Jervis, Multimodal Show Director: “Multimodal 2026 is the must-attend event for anyone working in freight, logistics and supply chain. Three days, five conference theatres, hundreds of exhibitors, world-class networking – and it’s completely free to attend. Register now and make sure you’re in the room where the industry’s most important conversations are happening.”
Don’t leave it until the last minute to secure your place, plan your schedule, and make the connections that will define the year ahead. Register for free at: https://forms.reg.buzz/multimodal-2026
