We’re thrilled to confirm further details on our TRANSPORT Smart Class, London & South East England 2024 keynote speakers from Transport for London, Transport for the South East and Transport East, and the presentations they’ll be delivering next Thursday, 10th October, at Greencoat Place Conference Centre:
“Transport Impacts of the Elizabeth Line – So Far” – The Elizabeth line is the most significant addition to London’s transport network in a generation. In May of this year, The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said:
“The Elizabeth line has been a game-changer for our city, transforming travel across London and the South East and delivering a £42bn boost to the UK economy. In just two years, more than 350 million journeys have been made and the line has directly impacted the development of 55,000 new homes and significantly supported employment growth. The Elizabeth line has played a vital role in our recovery from the pandemic and is helping to build a fairer, greener and more prosperous London for everyone.”
Geoff Hobbs is the Director of Public Transport Service planning for Transport for London covering London Underground, London buses, London Overground, Docklands Light Railway and trams. In this keynote presentation he will discuss:
- How TfL have adjusted their various transport networks to accommodate the new line
- How travel patterns have changed
- Impact on journey times, mode shift and travel behaviours
- Impact on population and employment change
“The Role of Sub-National Transport Bodies in a Changing Policy Landscape” – In this keynote, Keir Wilkins, Head of Programme and Policy at Transport for the South East (TfSE), will explore the opportunities and challenges of a new government for TfSE and other sub-national transport bodies:
“Sub-national transport bodies are now well established, with Transport Strategies in place feeding into their Strategic Investment Plans. This means sub-national transport bodies are well placed to help the new government deliver its ambitions. TfSE are also continuing to support our sixteen local authorities to help them deliver on their increasingly ambitious agendas, at a time of challenging public finances.
With the Government driving forward rail reform and developing plans for further devolution, sub-national transport bodies are perfectly positioned to bring together local, regional and national government, to help deliver a better integrated transport network for the future”.
“Delivering Transport Priorities in the East” – The new Government has set a fast pace for change, with a clear set of priorities for transport, focused on bus, rail and greener transport, greater integration, and geared towards boosting economic growth, decarbonisation and social inclusion. But how can this be delivered in places outside of large Metro areas, like the East of England?
This keynote presentation from Andrew Summers, Chief Executive of Transport East, will examine these challenges through the lens of the recently published Transport Strategy for the East, exploring the evidence base and initiatives underway in the region, to provide the audience with insights to help progress this agenda across other parts of the country.
Last year’s edition featured keynotes from EEH Managing Director, Naomi Green (above), DfT’s Head of Mobility and Passenger Experience, Meera Nayyar, and TfL’s Head of Technology and Data – Transport Services (Seconded), Charul Gupta.
TRANSPORT Smart Class, London & South East England 2024 will provide a fresh take on how to deploy the latest digital technology-enabled solutions, data-driven strategies, policies and best practices to tackle transport and mobility challenges faced by London, its hinterland, burgeoning smart city-regions of the South East and East Anglia, and beyond, and deliver a transport system that will allow passengers and citizens to travel efficiently, safely and with minimal impact on the environment.
In addition to our inspirational keynotes, the event will also feature:
- Rapid fire innovator presentations delivered by technology experts and thought leaders on behalf of Spare Labs (Antoine Lunet), Sustrans (Alison Litherland) and VivaCity (Shane Foley), each addressing a priority transport and mobility innovation topic and associated areas of application. Click on the event website link for presentation previews!
- Q&As after each keynote and innovator presentation.
- Deeper-dive roundtable sessions with speakers and specialists to help hone delegates’ smart strategies and address some of their specific transport and mobility challenges.
- Further networking opportunities with peers and pioneers over breakfast, drinks and cooked lunch, and all at no charge!
Qualifying delegates include commissioning, procurement, trialling, partnering and policy leads, senior influencers, strategic decision makers, programme managers and planners from local authorities (e.g. city, borough, metropolitan, district and county councils); public transport operators; regional transport partnerships, sub-regional transport bodies, combined authorities, integrated transport authorities and passenger transport executives; highways authorities and road operators; government and supporting national transport agencies; non-governmental organisations; fleet operators, parking operators, prime contractors etc.
The number of seats at a Smart Class is capped and we’re already at full delegate capacity for TRANSPORT Smart Class, London & South East England 2024, but you if you REGISTER TODAY we can add you to our waiting list and let you know if a space becomes available before October 10th .
Alternatively, appropriate stakeholders can REGISTER HERE to secure a free place at TRANSPORT Smart Class, Wales & West of England 2024 and join us in Cardiff on December 5th for what promises to be another insightful half-day of collaboration and knowledge exchange!
Innovators! Like to book an innovation sponsorship slot at TRANSPORT Smart Class, London & South East England 2024 or sponsor one of our other events?
A limited number of solution vendors can participate at a Smart Class in an “Innovation Sponsor” capacity, and this opportunity is also available to innovative consultancies! We’ve room to accommodate for one last innovation sponsor at next Thursday’s Transport Smart Class in London and also have a few slots available at our Wales & West of England edition on Dec 5th.
Check out our Event Sponsorship page for full details on “Smart Class Innovation Sponsorship Packages” or contact us by phone or e-mail if you’d like to discuss these remaining 2024 sponsorship options further, and/or 2025 opportunities, with a member of our team.
Peruse our Testimonials page, the Smart Class event pages on our website and “Retrospective Round-ups” published on the Smart Classes Knowledge Base for feedback from previous delegates, sponsors and supporters! Browse individual Smart Classes from our Events Schedule & Archive.
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