Agenda
Birmingham, 16 - 17 October 2024
Schedule
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Oct 169:35
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Welcome remarks
Keynotes
Sean Willis, Managing Director, Terrapinn Holdings Ltd
Paul Hutton, Co-owner, Technology Editor, Highway News
Oct 169:40
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Keynote address from National Highways
Keynotes
Nick Harris, Chief Executive, National Highways
Oct 169:50
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Panel: Connecting customers with confidence through an optimised strategic road network
Keynotes
Nick Harris, Chief Executive, National Highways
Alex Robertson, CEO, Transport Focus
John Larkinson, Chief Executive Officer, Office of Rail and Road
Oct 1610:30
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Keynote address from Transport Scotland
Keynotes
Alison Irvine, Interim Chief Executive, Transport Scotland
Oct 1610:50
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Panel: Procuring innovation - how to enable the sector to do more with less
Keynotes
Sarah Sharples, Chief Scientific Advisor, Department for Transport
Wolfgang Schuster, Executive Director, Connected Places Catapult
Oct 1611:30
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Keynote address from the National Infrastructure Commission
Keynotes
Michèle Dix, Commissioner, The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC)
Oct 1612:00
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Safe roads for all: prioritising HGV and freight safety to protect vulnerable road users
big thinking
Margaret Winchcomb, Deputy Executive Director, PACTS
Kate Cairns, CLOCS Ambassador & Advisor, Cairns Consultancy
Oct 1612:00
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Opening presentation
local authority, sponsored by Ringway
Mitesh Solanki, Managing Director, Ringway
Oct 1612:00
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Emerging future trends within highways technology
connected highways
Michael Dnes, Head of the National Parking Platform and Future Roads Technology, Department for Transport
Oct 1612:25
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Panel: Strategies and solutions to simplify the kerbside
parking & kerbside management
Katherine Dunne, Cabinet Member for Climate Environment & Transport Strategy, London Borough of Hounslow
Pam Turton, Head of Transport Strategy, Sustainable Communities, Bath and North East Somerset Council
Oct 1612:25
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Panel: Paving the way to net zero through low carbon materials
civils & materials, sponsored by Tarmac
Rory Keogh, Consultant, GOMACO International Limited
Oct 1612:25
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Panel: Enhancing the road network network with data-driven insights
intelligent transport systems
Moderator: Max Sugarman, Chief Executive, ITS (UK)
Gareth Evans, Director of Business Development, Europe, HAAS Alert
Gary Crockford, Connected Roads Policy Lead, Department for Transport
Oct 1612:25
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Panel: Harnessing nature-based solutions for greener highways
sustainability, sponsored by Galliford Try
Luca Budello, Knowledge Transfer Manager, Geospatial Insight, Knowledge Transfer Network
Oct 1612:25
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Panel: Best-practice approaches to upgrading an aging network on a budget
asset renewal & resilience, sponsored by amey
Neill Bennett, Assistant Director of Highways Commissioning, Derbyshire County Council
Rose McArthur, Director - Transport and Highways, Cheshire West & Chester Council
Phil Bibby, Executive Member for Highways and Transport, Hertfordshire County Council
Oct 1612:25
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Panel: Revolutionising construction efficiency through automated plant
digital construction
Robert Vermeer, Programmed Manager - Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Programmed, Innovate UK
Oct 1612:25
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Panel: How can local authorities unlock the potential of innovation
local authority, sponsored by Ringway
Hannah Bartram, Chief Executive Officer, Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport (ADEPT)
James Harper, Highways Team Manager, Stoke on Trent City Council
Oct 1612:25
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Panel: Navigating the future of autonomous transport
connected highways
Karla Jakeman, Head of Automated Transport, TRL
Oct 1612:40
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Office of Rail and Road Roadshow
big thinking
Rachel Gittens, Deputy Director, Strategic Road Network, Office of Rail and Road
Oct 1613:20
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Transport Focus session
big thinking
Alex Robertson, CEO, Transport Focus
Oct 1613:20
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Panel: Upgrading the user experience through the National Parking Platform
parking & kerbside management
Michael Dnes, Head of the National Parking Platform and Future Roads Technology, Department for Transport
Sarah Randall, Chair - Smart Parking, Transport Technology Forum
Isaac Occhipinti, Head of External Affairs, British Parking Association
Oct 1613:25
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Panel: Unlocking sustainable mobility - shifting modes and managing demand
local authority, sponsored by Ringway
Moderator: Matt Finch, UK Policy Manager, Transport and Environment
Nick Fleming, Associate Director, Transport and Mobility, BSI Group
Jane Sherry, Head of Sustainable Transport, London Borough of Waltham Forest
Mat Bonomi, Head of Transport Projects, Islington Council
Roddy Crockett, Partnerships Manager, Sustrans
Alison Edwards, Director of Policy and External Relations, Confederation of Passenger Transport
Oct 1613:30
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Panel: Driving productivity within major projects through logistics
civils & materials, sponsored by Tarmac
Sharon Kindleysides, Interim Head of the Bus Centre of Excellence, CIHT
Oct 1613:30
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Panel: Bridging gaps for all to enhance network accessibility
intelligent transport systems
Nick Fleming, Associate Director, Transport and Mobility, BSI Group
Catherine Marris, Head of Innovation, Motability Foundation
Lydia Horbury, Director for England, Bus Users UK
Oct 1613:30
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Panel: Driving positive change through integrated social value
sustainability, sponsored by Galliford Try
Moderator: Michelle York, Managing Director Social Enterprises, Royal British Legion Industries
Oct 1613:30
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Panel: Unlocking the potential of digital twins to create a joined-up network
digital construction
George Economides, Head of Digital Twins, Advanced Analytics Division, Analysis Directorate, Department for Transport
Mahendrini Ariyachandra, DRF Programme Manager, University of Cambridge
Oct 1614:05
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Panel: What does the sector need from the incoming government in the first 100 days?
big thinking
Oct 1614:15
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TBC
civils & materials, sponsored by Tarmac
Michael Ayres, Technical Consultant, GOMACO International Limited
Oct 1614:30
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The forgotten mode? The neglect of motorcycles within transport policy
local authority, sponsored by Ringway
Colin Brown, Director of Campaigns and Political Engagement, The Motorcycle Action Group
Mathew Humphrey, Professor of Political Theory, University of Nottingham
Oct 1614:40
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TBC
civils & materials, sponsored by Tarmac
Malcolm Simms, Director, MPA Asphalt, Mineral Products Association
Oct 1614:50
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Panel: Futureproofing freight - enhancing the road network's capacity and facilities
big thinking
Jonathan Walker, Head of Cities and Infrastructure Policy, Logistics UK
Chris Lane, Head of Transport Innovation, Transport for West Midlands
Declan Pang, Head of Public Affairs & Policy, Road Haulage Association
Oct 1614:55
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Panel: Navigating street works and reinstatement: Insights from devolved administrations
local authority, sponsored by Ringway
Moderator: Martin Duffy, Chair, LCRIG
Kat Quane, Head of Roadworks Policy, Transport Scotland
Oct 1615:05
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TBC
civils & materials, sponsored by Tarmac
Steve Hardy, Product Lead - civil engineering, British Board of Agrement
Oct 1615:05
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TBC
intelligent transport systems
Darren Capes, Intelligent Transport Systems Policy Lead & Head, Transport Technology Forum, Department for Transport
Oct 1615:40
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Panel: Integrating the natural environment within major projects
Keynotes
Lawrence Shackman, Director Major Projects, Transport Scotland
Cathy Miller, Deputy Director, Roads Planning and Environment, Department for Transport
Oct 1616:20
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Panel: The road towards Vision Zero - reflecting on progress made and challenges that lay ahead
Keynotes
Suzy Charman, Executive Director, Road Safety Foundation UK
Meera Naran MBE, Independent Road Safety Campaigner
Edmund King, President, The AA
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Oct 1710:10
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Panel: Optimising local transport: Connectivity, investment, and public accessibility
Keynotes
Rupert Clubb, Lead Officer, Transport for the South East
Andy Falleyn, Deputy Director Infrastructure Delivery Division, Welsh Government
Oct 1710:50
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The shape of roads in 2050
Keynotes
Michèle Dix, Commissioner, The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC)
Oct 1711:10
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Panel: Rebranding the sector to attract and retain talent
Keynotes
Janvi Shah, Assistant Director Place, Strategy and Performance, Birmingham City Council
Sonya Byers, Chief Executive Officer, Women in Transport
Oct 1712:00
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How to embed occupational health and hygiene within the sector
big thinking
Mel Clarke, Health, Safety & Wellbeing Director, National Highways
Steve Perkins, Founder, Healthier Highways
Tony Slater, Alliance Managing Director, SMP Alliance
Oct 1712:00
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The Cambridge – National Highways Roads Research Alliance and how to join it
connected highways
Oct 1712:25
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Panel: Increasing gender diversity within highways
big thinking
Hayley Terrell, Head of Communications and Marketing, Highway Care Ltd
Sonya Byers, Chief Executive Officer, Women in Transport
Oct 1712:25
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Panel: Charging ahead: Implementing EV infrastructure
electric vehicles & alternative fuels
Moderator: Alec Peachey, Editorial Director, Transport and Energy
Gerald Vernon-Jackson, Transport Cabinet Member, Portsmouth City Council
Shamala Evans-Gadgil, Senior Programme/Project Manager, Coventry City Council
Sukky Choongh, Environmental Manager (Air Quality and Ultra Low Emission Vehicles), The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders
Oct 1712:25
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Panel: Supplying EV infrastructure to create demand and confidence
electric vehicles & alternative fuels
Moderator: Alec Peachey, Editorial Director, Transport and Energy
Sukky Choongh, Environmental Manager (Air Quality and Ultra Low Emission Vehicles), The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders
Gerald Vernon-Jackson, Transport Cabinet Member, Portsmouth City Council
Shamala Evans-Gadgil, Senior Programme/Project Manager, Coventry City Council
Oct 1712:25
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Panel: Maximising resource potential: creating cyclical material systems
civils & materials, sponsored by Tarmac
Melissa Zanocco, Head of Programmes, Infrastructure Client Group
Oct 1712:25
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Panel: AI advancements: transforming road network operations
intelligent transport systems
Moderator: Alistair Gollop, Founder, ITS Now
Alex Wright, Chief Technologist, TRL
Anna Jordan, Chief Executive Officer, Alchera Technologies
Ashley Feldman, Transport & Smart Cities, Programme & Policy Manager, techUK
Oct 1712:25
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Panel: Navigating waters: implementing surface water management for safety operation
sustainability, sponsored by Galliford Try
Jo Bradley, UK Director of Operations, Stormwater Shepherds
David Kinsey, Head of Highway Maintenance, Derby City Council
Andrew Turner, Head of Highways, Somerset County Council
Oct 1712:25
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Panel: Transforming the highways sector through digitalisation
digital construction
Thomas Leopoldseder, Managing Director | Chief Executive Officer Q Point Group, Q Point GmbH
James Chambers, Director Global Industry Development - Build & Construct Division, Nemetschek Group
Casey Rutland, Vice Chair, nima
Oct 1712:25
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Panel: Addressing transport inequality: Ensuring transportation equity for all
local authority, sponsored by Ringway
Stephen Fidler, Co-Director - Local Transport, Department for Transport
Stephen Frost, Principal Research Fellow, Institute for Public Policy Research
Oct 1712:25
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Panel: Data-driven highways: Unlocking potential and breaking down silos
connected highways
Melissa Zanocco, Head of Programmes, Infrastructure Client Group
Casey Rutland, Vice Chair, nima
Wayne George, Director, Local Partnerships LLP
Oct 1713:20
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Panel: Constructing wellness: fostering mental health awareness within highways
big thinking
Sarah Bolton, Chief Operating Officer, Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity
Oct 1713:20
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Reducing embodied carbon in precast concrete drainage systems
civils & materials, sponsored by Tarmac
Stephen Callow, Manager, Masonry and Concrete Products, Mineral Products Association
Oct 1713:20
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Panel: Enhancing road safety through effective enforcement
intelligent transport systems
Maria Chli, Reader in Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Aston University
Oct 1713:20
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Panel: Designing in carbon reduction
sustainability, sponsored by Galliford Try
Simon White, Managing Director, Core Highways
Oct 1713:20
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Panel: Optimising winter road maintenance: navigating challenges and solutions
asset renewal & resilience, sponsored by amey
Carol Valentine, Highways Project Manager, Kent County Council
Oct 1713:20
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Panel: Paving the digital highway: upskilling for tomorrow's construction
digital construction
Andres Martell, Design Futures Team Lead, Connected Places Catapult
Oct 1713:20
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Strengthening collaboration between the public and private sectors – best practice partnerships
local authority, sponsored by Ringway
Andy Wilde, Assistant Director: Intrastructure, Shropshire Council
David Walters, Head of Highway Maintenance and Network Management, Staffordshire County Council
Oct 1713:20
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Panel: Unlocking 5G potential in transportation: Collaborating with tech for optimal capacity
connected highways
Moderator: Chris Founds, Director & Founding Partner, CJ Founds Associates
Michaela Nelson, Head of future telecoms and digital connectivity, Science, Innovation and Technology (ScITech), Department for Transport
Oct 1713:30
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Powering highways: Implementing hydrogen refuelling infrastructure
electric vehicles & alternative fuels
Moderator: Ralph Palmer, UK Electric Vehicles & Fleets Officer, Transport and Environment
Chris Ashley, Head of Policy - Environment & Regulation, The Road Haulage Association
Lisa Dipnarine, Senior Business Development Manager - Bus Operations, Transport for London
Oct 1713:30
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Panel: Unlocking efficiency: Leveraging the new Procurement Act accelerate innovation
connected highways
Moderator: Rikesh Shah, Head of Innovation Procurement Empowerment Centre, Connected Places Catapult
Oct 1714:00
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Debunking myths - the true impact of 20mph limits on vehicle emissions
local authority, sponsored by Ringway
Samuel Bailey, Director, Future Transport
Oct 1714:05
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PIARC - Resilience and rapid impact assessment
asset renewal & resilience, sponsored by amey
Jonathan Munslow, Assistant Director - Highways Maintenance, Cambridgeshire County Council
Oct 1714:15
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Creating an integrated ecosystem of EV infrastructure in Wales
electric vehicles & alternative fuels
Steve Ward, Decarbonisation Programme Manager, Welsh Government
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