OWL North 2024

• Presented by: Westminster Commission for Road Air Quality
• Media Partner: Fleet Vision International magazine
• Location: Oulton Hall Hotel and Spa, Leeds
• November 13th, 14:30 – 17:00

Promoting decarbonisation and sustainability in Northern England 

• _{Discover how to transition to greener transport solutions.}
• _{Find out about air quality initiatives.}
• _{Learn how to become an air quality champion in your region and nationally.}
• _{Discover how the Westminster Commission can help your authority help reach net zero cost-effectively.}

14:30: Coffee, tea and networking

15:00: Westminster Commission for Road Air Quality – Emissions Reduction workshop – Hosted by Ann-Marie Knegt, Creative Director Visie Communications/ Editor Fleet Vision International

15:00 – 15:05: Welcome and protocol – Ann-Marie Knegt, Creative Director Visie Communications/ Editor Fleet Vision International

15:05 – 15:20: What is coming up with WCRAQ update, Barry Sheerman, Chair Westminster Commission for Road Air Quality

15:20 – 15:40: WCRAQ Update, Jason Airey, Executive Director, WCRAQ

15:40 – 16:10: Fleet decarbonisation – procurement, John Lomax, Business Development Manager North England and Wales, TPPL

• _{Learn about TPPL and its position in UK procurement.}
• _{Discover how and which fleet market trends impact the supply chain.}
• _{See how the ZEV Mandate affects the fleet sector and discover the latest fleet market trends – VETS.}
• _{Learn about EV charging infrastructure procurement and hydrogen vehicle and refuelling infrastructure procurement.}

16:10 – 17:00: Questions

17:00: Close of event and future actions – Ann-Marie Knegt, Creative Director Visie Communications/ Editor Fleet Vision International

18:00: Drinks reception, Sponsored by Dennis Eagle, followed by VIP Networking Dinner

If you want to attend, please, contact Sally Cumner [email protected].

The debate findings will be published on the WCRAQ website and the WCRAQ section of Fleet Vision International magazine. WCRAQ will recommend parliamentary questions based on the debate’s outcome and create future WCRAQ/ air quality policy strategies.

08:00 – 09:00: Exhibitor Set Up

09:00 – 09:50: Registration, coffee, and exhibition viewing, outside vehicle area viewing 

>> AV kindly sponsored by Assetworks <<

09:50 – 10:00: Welcome and introduction – Mick Sweetmore, Head of Fleet Engineering and Transport Services, Merseyside Police 

10:20 – 10:40: Welcome on behalf of our Chairman – Barry Sheerman, Chairman, OWL

10:00 – 10:20: Welcome on behalf of OWL – Discover the benefits of the OWL Partnership – Jason Airey, MD, CMS SupaTrak 

10:40 – 11:00: Collection reforms – an opportunity for waste logistics – Claire Shrewsbury, Director Insights and Innovation, WRAP

• Find out how the new rules impact collectors and what support the sector needs.
• Learn to understand the new food waste requirements for England.
• See what interventions drive unprecedented cross-sector change.

11:00 – 12:00: OWL vehicle and equipment demonstrations and exhibitor meet and greet

• Learn how the latest vehicle technology can benefit your operation during live demonstrations
• Find out solutions you can implement to reduce emissions and save fuel.
• See how driver management software can increase performance and optimise your fleet.

12:00 – 12:30: Break and exhibition viewing

12:30 – 12:50: Unleash the power of your mind – Tony Pearson, Sales Director and Co-founder, BJS Home Delivery

• Find out how Tony went from being in an induced coma to where he is today – giving up wasn’t an option for Tony.
• Discover the power of positive thinking to set and achieve your goals.
• Learn how to stop making excuses and focus on yourself.

12:50 – 13:10: Fleet of the future – how innovation can change safety and transport – Gareth Jones, Group Fleet Compliance Manager, Speedy Hire

• Learn how Speedy Hire relentlessly pursues safety, resulting in a ground-breaking innovation that will help make pedestrian and vehicle movement safer.
• Find out how the FHOSS Cycle Lane creates an innovative illuminated and audible warning system on the left side of large vehicles to prevent collision and crush injuries to cyclists. With Speedy, this product has been developed to provide illuminated lines from the lorry-mounted crane outriggers to warn the operator if a pedestrian walks into the operating area. 
• See how Speedy and FHOSS invested heavily in time, design, research and development to prioritise vehicle safety.

13:10 ­– 13:40: Battery electric versus hydrogen fuel cell in refuse collection vehicles – Andy Graves, CRM, Data & Insights Manager, Dennis Eagle

• Gain insight into Dennis Eagle’s thoughts on choosing BEVs and Fuel Cell vehicles.
• Learn about the pros and cons of the two systems.
• Find out more about the performance expected from these vehicles.

13:40 ­– 14:10: Panel discussion: The future of internal combustion engines vs EV and hydrogen fuel cells – Mick Sweetmore, Head of Fleet and Engineering, Merseyside Police

14:10 – 15:10: Close of conference, Lunch and exhibition viewing

Check out our vehicle and equipment demonstrations at various times throughout the day.

OWL brings together suppliers from the waste, transport and logistics industries to develop products and services that are truly integrated. Some of the exhibitors that will be at the OWL North event:

There IS such a thing as a FREE LUNCH! In addition to serving you with a delicious two-course lunch you will also be provided with tea/coffee and pastries during the morning break.