Fully Charged Technicians: Building a Future-Ready Workforce

21 Apr 2026
The Main Stage | Hall 5
The Main Stage
As vehicle technology evolves at pace, so too must the people who keep fleets moving. This session explores the skills gap across the commercial vehicle sector, the challenges of workforce development, and what’s needed to ensure technicians are equipped for the demands of modern fleet maintenance.
Chairperson
Peter Lawton
Peter Lawton, Head of Membership Sections - SMMT
Speakers
Wayne Dyson
Wayne Dyson, Patnerships and Development Manager - The IMI
Sarah Bradley
Sarah Bradley, Head of Technical Training Centre - Halfords Autocentres
Angie Morgan
Angie Morgan, HR & Competence Development Director, Renault Trucks UK & Ireland - Renault Trucks