OWL Northern Ireland 2025, in partnership with IRTE Ireland North Centre

08:00 – 09:00: Exhibitor Set Up

09:00 – 10:00: Registration, coffee, and exhibition viewing, outside vehicle area viewing – Location: Titanic Suite, Titanic Centre, Belfast

10:00 – 10:15: Welcome and introduction – Alwyn Campbell, MD, Advanced Energy Management UK

10:15 – 10:40: Welcome on behalf of OWL – Discover the benefits of the OWL Partnership – Jason Airey, MD, CMS SupaTrak 

10:40 – 11:00: Bridging the skills gap: innovation, collaboration, and technical leadership in transport – Emma Thompson, Executive Director, Society of Operations Engineers

• Explore innovative approaches to bridging the skills gap, and discover how SOE is collaborating with industry partners, such as DAF, to address critical workforce challenges through practical and forward-thinking initiatives.
• Celebrate technical excellence in the PSV sector and discover how the IRTE Skills Challenge is highlighting engineering talent and promoting best practices across the industry.
• Stay informed with the latest technical guidance, and get up to speed on new guidance for waste management vehicles, designed to support operational safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

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
• Discover solutions to reduce emissions and save fuel.
• Discover how driver management software boosts performance and optimises your fleet.

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

12:30 – 12:50: From barriers to breakthroughs: How to decarbonise your waste fleet – Connor Allen, Technical Specialist, CENEX

• Stay up to date with the latest developments in zero-emission collection in the UK.
• Discover how to save costs while saving the planet through cost optimisation for zero-emission refuse collection.
• Discover the best practices for deploying ultra-low emission RCVs, RRVs, and sweepers.

12:50 – 13:10: Leaving the Right Footprint! – Tyre technology on and off the road, and reducing the carbon footprint in the sector –  Andrew Bushe, Sales Consultant Commercial Products, Bridgestone Europe NV/SA, Ireland Branch

• Find out how to select the right tyre for your specific needs to maximise your ‘traction’ in the industry.
• Realise how it’s not just about tyres!
• Discover the future trends in the tyre and related industries.

13:10 ­– 13:30: An integrated approach to optimising driver behaviour and safety standards in your fleet – Pete Tasker, Solutions Architect/ Martin Scull, Field Operations EMEA, Xirgo Technologies

• Discover how the latest integrated telematics approach can work for your fleet.
• Find out how to achieve considerable fuel savings with a combined solution from Xirgo Technologies and Connected Management Services (CMS).
• Improve workforce retention, wellbeing, and safety standards while remaining compliant and protecting your workforce.

13:30 – 13:50 Scope 3: turning supply chain emissions into a strategic advantage – Ben Craig, Head of Partnerships & Business Development, Carbonfit

• See the bigger picture – Learn how Scope 3 emissions offer insights that strengthen supplier relationships, improve efficiency, and unlock shared value.

• Manage risk proactively – Understand how Scope 3 data helps you future-proof procurement, prepare for compliance, and navigate change with confidence.

• Start where you are – Discover simple, practical ways to reduce emissions, even if you’re early in your carbon journey or working with limited data.

13:50 – 15:00: Close of conference, Lunch and exhibition viewing | Alwyn Campbell, MD, Advanced Energy Management UK

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 Northern Ireland 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.