Intelligent Mobility Forum
Join us for a day exploring the latest innovations and technology around intelligent mobility!
Join us for the first Intelligent Mobility Forum, a one-day event exploring the use of technology for integrated and inclusive transport.
The Forum is a one-day Conference exploring the latest innovations and technology around intelligent mobility with a particular focus on policy, people, services and innovation. We’ll cover areas like smart ticketing, micromobility, real time passenger information, DRT, journey planning, MaaS and any technological solution that supports more seamless, safer and sustainable travel.
Bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, operators, and technology innovators, the Forum will include keynote presentations, expert panels and interactive discussions, setting out the latest in the Intelligent Mobility space.
The event will take place from 10am to 5pm at the Angel Hotel, Cardiff on Thursday 1 October 2026.
What will be covered?
At the Forum you’ll hear about:
- The latest policy updates from national, regional and local government.
- The latest developments in customer excellence including behaviour, inclusion, and human centred design
- Updates on technological developments and innovations across integrated ticketing, driverless buses, micromobility and demand responsive transport
- Emerging factors impacting this space including AI, societal trends and governance.
- Network with senior stakeholders, policymakers, enforcement professionals and technology providers.
Key information
09:00 – 10:00 | Registration & refreshments
10:00 – 10:20 | Welcome and Introduction
George Lunt, Chair, Intelligent Mobility Forum / AECOM
Theme 1: Policy | Chair: George Lunt, Chair, Intelligent Mobility Forum / AECOM
10:20 – 10:45 | The UK Wide Picture: Better Connected and Delivering the Future of Transport
Nicola Cullen, Deputy Director, Bus Legislation and Franchising, Local Passenger Transport and Inclusion, Public Transport and Local Group, Department for Transport
10:45 – 11:10 | Can Smart Data Support Public Transport
Inka Vann, Smart Data Policy – Head of Transport | Consumer and Competition Policy, Department for Business, Innovation, Science & Trade
11:10 – 11:40 | Refreshment break
Theme 2: Experience – What do Customers Want? | Chair: Claire Williams, WSP
11:40 – 12:00 | What do Customers Want to See
Louise Collins, Director, Transport Focus
12:00 – 12:20 | How we Meet Customer Expectations
(speaker to be confirmed)
12:20 – 12:40 | Delivering Micromobility for Users
Oli Coltman, Programme Manager (Future Transport Zone), West of England Mayoral Combined Authority
12:40 – 13:20 | Panel: How do we Best Deliver for the Customer? Delivering Intelligent Mobility for All
Natalie Jubb, Policy and Public Affairs Lead, Digital Poverty Alliance
Matt Stone, Transport Systems and Technology Manager, Worcestershire County Council
13:20 – 14:20 | Lunch break
Theme 3: Technology – How do we Make Intelligent Mobility Happen? | Chair: Kevin Farquherson, Smartran
14:20 – 14:30 | Fireside Chat – The Future of Smart Ticketing
Trainline Representative and Max Sugarman, Chief Executive, ITS UK
14:30 – 14:50 | Scotland’s Approach to Smart Ticketing
Andrew Seedhouse, Chair, Smart Applications Management (SAM)
14:50 – 15:10 | Launching DRT Without Any Assets
Adrian Ulisse, Senior Mobility Executive, Uber
15:10 – 15:50 | Panel: Moving to Deployment – How do we Get Innovation into Transport?
Dim Hanney, Senior Regional Policy Lead, Lime
Sue Walnut, Head of Technology, WMCA
Gareth Mead, Director of Bus Franchising, South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA)
Michael Wevill, Director, Equal Route Ltd
15:50 – 16:20 | Refreshment break
Theme 4: Looking to the Future | Chair: Jiayu Wu, Royal College of Art
16:25 – 17:05 | Panel: Looking to the Future: What is Next for Intelligent Mobility?
Jeremy Myerson, Professor Emeritus, Royal College of Art
James West, Project Lead, England’s Economic Heartland (The new Bedford investment)
Stewart Fox-Mills, Commercial Transformation Leader, FTR Programme (to be confirmed)
17:05 – 17:10 | Closing remarks
Exhibiting and Sponsorship
Promote your company and showcase your brand at the inaugural Intelligent Mobility Forum. Explore the networking and promotional opportunities available to help raise your company profile and meet your business objectives.
GOLD SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR (1 Available)
£2,750 + VAT | Early bird – deadline: 1 September 2026
£3,000 + VAT | Standard
Includes: Headline Sponsor | Keynote Address | Filmed Interview | Exhibitor Stand – and more!
SILVER SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR (2 Available)
£2,000 + VAT | Early bird – deadline: 1 September 2026
£2,250 + VAT | Standard
Includes: Prominent Sponsor | Short Speaking Slot | Short Filmed Interview | Exhibitor Stand – and more!
BRONZE SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR (7 Available)
£750 + VAT
Includes: Promotion in ITS UK Communications | Exhibitor Stand | Logo on Display Wall
Book your sponsorship slot here
Registration
Registration is free of charge and open to ITS UK members and the public sector. You can register as many colleagues as you wish via the link below.