How future technology can inspire growth in the Hire industry may be the theme of the forthcoming HAE EHA Conference at Loughborough on October 2, but one speaker has the radical idea that doing away with your mobile devices could lead to a more creative way of thinking.
Keynote speaker Dr Jack Lewis, a leading neuroscientist, whose topic is ‘Neuroscience of decision making and how technology is changing our brain’, is bound to give members food for thought by explaining that putting aside their electronic gadgetry, even for a short period, can unclutter the mind and produce brainwaves!
Whilst shockwaves from the collapse of Carillion that were felt across the country earlier this year, HAE EHA believe there are still reasons to be cheerful and this is echoed by an upbeat message from David Rockhill of McKinsay & Company, who will reflect on ‘The Changing Face of the Construction Industry and Opportunities for Hire’.
Attracting young people into Hire is an ongoing challenge for companies. This topic will be addressed by Mark Woolaston, of ITV Business Development Team with his presentation on how to engage and recruit 16-24-year-olds.
Raising awareness of the great job opportunities the hire industry has to offer the young is vital for its future, says HAE EHA Managing Director, Graham Arundell. He said: “We need to ensure a steady stream of talented people who show the skills and commitment required to successfully deliver high quality work on time.
“Mark will demonstrate at conference how ITV has captured a huge market share of 16-24-year-olds with programmes like Love Island and the World Cup. We need to hook people in that age group by shouting from the roof tops about the rich variety of roles and skills our industry offers and how our training programmes can nurture them and reward effort with career progression.”
The impressive line-up of ‘Forward Together’ speakers aiming to inspire and educate includes Ben Hardy, Managing Director of Richmond Event Management on Behind the Scenes at Bristol Balloon Festival and Amanda Knowles, Heidi Russell and Jessica Bowen from Vp plc Hire Station who will discuss leading roles for women in Hire and how businesses can boost female career progression.
HAE EHA are also hoping to get a representative from Google on Future Trends, Kevin Fear and Martin Coyd (MACE) discussing a current hot topic Mental Health First Aid, Fay Bevington (Stallard Kane) talking about Dyslexia in the Workplace and Barbour Abi on market research.
Also invited to speak is Sat Dhaiwal, who has been asked to become an ambassador for attracting young people into the hire industry. This truly inspirational figure is one of the industry’s most influential people and winner of the Chairman’s award 2018.
In addition to the bevvy of impressive speakers, the Babbage Hall and Turing Hall at Holywell Park will each have a stage area, with seating, to host keynote speaker sessions on subjects including Global and Iconic Events, Extending the Life of Construction Equipment, Celebrating Women in Hire, The Shape of Rental Software and Benchmarking Equipment.
The HAE EHA Conference is open to all members but people wishing to attend need to register online on a website hireconference.org.uk. If you would like further information on speaker slots, exhibitor spaces and sponsorship options, please contact the team on 44 (0)121 380 4605 or e-mail marketing@hae.org.uk.
