Inst of Couriers Fellows' Gowning March 3^rd 2026

 Ceremonial gowning of IOC fellows 2026

The prestigious fellows' gowning of the Inst of Couriers takes place at the House of Lords, hosted by President, Lord Patrick McLoughlin. IOC Vice President, Sir John Hayes is confirmed to attend. An event recognising individual success with a Who's Who guest list that builds the most formidable network and natter in the last mile, final mile, express delivery sector. National brands will be alongside regionals and city operators from across the UK.

For 2026 there is a life service gold hood waiting; the recipient, who was named at last year's National Courier Awards, is Louise O'Neil, Whistl who is also the co-chair of the Skills England Education Employer Trailblazer Group. It’s a formidable guest list to welcome her - former winners attending include Simi Punn TVS SCS who took gold last year, Royal Mail COO Alistair Cochrane, IOC Founding Fellow Jeffrey Ritterband and former FedEx SVP Trevor Hoyle.

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Hon fellows confirmed to attend for 2026 include Traffic Commissioner Sarah Bell, TfL Commissioner Andy Lord, UWL Vice Chancellor Peter John and Heathrow's Nigel Milton.

 Meet the 2026 Fellows here and see all the photos for Gowning 2026 here

A breadth of govt is on the VIP list including DfT, DFE and DVSA and will be joined regional bodies from TfL to TFWM. The whole IOC board is attending. Those hon fellows confirmed in attendance include Traffic Commissioner Sarah Bell and City of London Sheriff Alison Gowman. Sparkling reception, bowl food includes fellows' favourite fish and chip portions. Next generation apprentices will be on hand alongside Educators and Livery Masters including Louise Thompson, Senior Warden of the Fuellers.

IOC Fellows' Gowning is an express logistics transport network and natter high point of the year. More than quarter of a million final mile vans will be represented in the room, the room is express logistics. The event is IOC fellows gowning 2026!