Delegation to Latvia, Estonia and Finland
2025-11-09 - 2025-11-13 | Various – Latvia, Estonia and Finland
ITS UK Members are invited to join a UK Delegation to Latvia, Estonia and Finland from 10 to 13 November.
Following a successful visit by a Finnish and Estonian delegation to the UK in March 2025, ITS UK will be taking a UK delegation over three days to Latvia, Estonia and Finland from 10 to 13 November. The delegation will provide delegates with the opportunity to meet government bodies, transport authorities and suppliers from across the three nations, through meetings, site visits, networking opportunities and informal events.
Running from 10 to 13 November 2025, the delegation will visit Riga, Tallinn and Helsinki to meet with key transport authorities across the three nations.
The visit itself will involve a mixture of site visits, networking events and briefings in all three countries, concluding with ITS UK taking part in ITS Finland’s National Conference, with speaking opportunities available for the delegation at the event.
Delegates attending will be provided with a unique opportunity to:

Explore the ITS market in this part of the world.
High-level networking opportunities with industry leaders and policymakers in the region.
Site visits to key companies and innovation hubs.
A platform to discuss collaboration, form new business relationships and investment opportunities.

Get involved
To find out more and receive a full proposal and costings for the Delegation, please email Operations Manager Rukshan Soysa at rukshan.soysa@its-uk.org

High Level Itinerary (subject to change)
Sunday 9 November

Flight to Riga (recommended)
Evening Welcome Dinner (to be confirmed)

Monday 10 November

Meeting at Riga City Council
Introduction from ITS Latvia, Latvian Government & representatives from Riga City Council
Lunch in Old Town & walking tour from Old Town to the Ministry of Transport
Meeting with the Ministry of Transport, Ministry for Regional Development and Smart Governance & ATD (the regional Public Transport Authority)
Presentation from Rail Baltica and site tour of Riga Central Station
Travel to Tallin
Dinner with Estonian partners

Tuesday 11 November

e-Estonia Briefing Centre visit and presentations
Government Briefings with Ministry of Climate; Transport Administration; Tallinn Transport Department; Ministry of Regional Affairs (public transport)
Port of Tallinn & City Innovation Option 1: Passenger mobility presentation or Option 2: City of Tallinn’s Innovation Pilot related to real time mobility in port area
Ferry to Helsinki – group activity and early dinner on ferry
Arrival in Helsinki

Wednesday 12 November

Site visit: Kempower Manufacturing Facilities
Tour of Kempower & LUT University Electric Mobility Research Center
Lunch
Site visit: Vuosaari Harbour
Introduction to Harbour logistics and Vuosaari road tunnel repair project
Dinner at Vuosaari Harbour facilities

Thursday 13 November

Site Visit: Private tram tour with HSL (Helsinki PTA) & combined sight seeing
Lunch and networking
ITS Finland Autumn Seminar
Reception
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Freight Forum
2025-11-20 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/London) | Online
This is a reminder to join us online at the ITS UK Freight Forum on 20 November. The session will explore the integral, pivotal role of data within Freight and Logistics.
Data is the backbone of our logistics systems. It drives efficiency, and decision-making across the entire supply chain and is helping the sector move from reactive processes into having a holistic, strategic approach to freight movements. In short, it is changing the very way we move goods and resources around the country.
In this webinar session, the ITS UK Freight Forum are delighted to showcase three presentations based on the “importance of data in freight and logistics”. With input from the Department for Transport (DfT), the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS) and FORS, we will be discussing the importance of freight data by Government departments, enforcement bodies and how data can enable road hauliers to become more profitable and environmentally friendly.
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Agenda
10.00am | Welcome and Introduction
10.05am |The HGV Parking and Driver Welfare Matched Funding Grant Scheme – update of projects and planning interventions
Rachael Quinn, Senior Policy Advisor, Department for Transport and Rob Singleton, Head of Planning, Housing and Transport, Department for Transport
10.35am | Supporting operators in a Changing Landscape
Geraint Davies, FORS Concession Director, FORS
10.50am | Insights Into Combatting Freight Crime
Mike Dawbar, Police Officer, National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service, (NaVCIS)
11.15am I Close

Advocacy and Public Affairs Group: Autumn Budget Deep Dive
2025-11-28 14:00 - 15:30 | Online
The Advocacy and Public Affairs Group (APAG) is the ITS UK group for all things politics, policy and communications. It provides the opportunity for members to hear and engage with key speakers covering policy or comms in the sector, followed by an update on ITS UK’s Advocacy & Public Affairs activity.
This session will be scrutinising the Autumn Budget, examining what it means for the UK, businesses and the transport and transport technology sectors. Members will hear from transport public affairs expert, Jo Field. Jo is the Founder and Chief Executive of JFG Communications – a dedicate transport public affairs agency. She will provide an overview of what the Chancellor’s decisions could mean for the transport sector as a whole.
Her section will be followed by ITS UK Public Affairs & PR Executive, Eduardo Pitts, who will give his thoughts on what the budget might mean for the transport technology sector more specifically, before covering an update on ITS UK’s Public Affairs & PR activity.
Register
Agenda
2:00pm | Welcome and Introduction
Max Sugarman, Chief Executive, ITS UK
2:05pm | What does the budget mean for the UK and transport?
Jo Field, Chief Executive, JFG Communications
2:25pm | The Autumn Budget and transport technology
Eduardo Pitts, Public Affairs & PR Executive, ITS UK
2:40pm | Q&A and discussion
3:00pm | ITS UK Public Affairs Update
Eduardo Pitts, Public Affairs & PR Executive, ITS UK
3:15pm | Q&A
3:30pm | Close

Executive Update
2025-12-02 10:00 - 16:00 | etc venues, Chancery Lane 50-52 Chancery Ln, London, England, WC2A 1HL
Please save the date for our next ITS UK Executive Update which will take place on the 2 December fron 10am to 4pm at Amey’s offices in London.
These meetings, exclusively for our premier Executive Group of members, provide the opportunity to hear from senior industry speakers on a key issue of the day, public sector and client organisations and to feed into ITS UK’s strategy and direction. Attendance is open to Executive Members only.
We are pleased to confirm Elena Gillies from the Centre for Connected & Automated Vehicles (CCAV) as our keynote for the day who will speak on delivering the future of connected and automated mobility.
An agenda is available below.
If you are an Executive Member and you wish to register your place for this meeting, then please contact rukshan.soysa@its-uk.org and do indicate, if you want to attend in person or online.
Following the Executive Update, there will be our Executive Dinner in Parliament. To find out more about this event, please see the event link here.
Agenda
10am | Coffee & Refreshments
11am | Welcome and Introductions
Catherine Whitfield, Chair, ITS UK
11.05am | Welcome from Hosts
Rodney Moffett, Business Director, Amey
11.10am | Keynote: Delivering the future of Connected & Automated Mobility
Elena Gillies, Head of Automated Vehicles Act Implementation, and DVSA Sponsorship, Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV)
11.40am | Updates from Industry

Nicola Bell, Glasgow City Council
Robert Vermeer, Innovate UK
Mark Collins, Transport for West Midlands
Irfan Shaffi, Transport for London
Philip Robinson, Department for Infrastructure (Northern Ireland)
Stephen Davies, Transport Scotland

1pm | Lunch
2pm | Introduction from new Executive Members

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2.30pm | ITS UK Update
Max Sugarman, Chief Executive, ITS UK
3.30pm | Networking
4pm | Event Closes

Keynote
Elena Gillies, Head of Automated Vehicles Act Implementation, and DVSA Sponsorship, Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV)
Elena Gillies is Head of Automated Vehicles Act Implementation for the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV). Elena started her career at the Wellcome Trust, a global health research charity, before moving to Public Health England’s Parliamentary team, various private office roles at the Department for Education and rail reform roles at the Department for Transport. Elena completed her Policy Fellowship with the Royal Academy of Engineering while leading policy development of the authorisation of self-driving vehicles.

Executive Dinner in Parliament
2025-12-02 18:00 - 22:00 | Parliament, House of Commons, Westminster, London, SW1A 0AA, United Kingdom
ITS UK’s Executive Dinner Programme provides a set of four dinners over the course of the year, exclusively for our Executive Membership, offering the opportunity for around 30 senior representatives from these organisations to hear from a key decision maker on their priorities and aims going forward.
The last Executive Dinner of the year will bring Executive Members together with Parliamentarians and policy makers in Parliament. The Dinner will look at how the sector can deliver the Government’s vision for an integrated transport network, including how data and technology can create more seamless journeys for end users.
We offer one place per Executive Member on a first come, first served basis. To register your interest, please email contact@its-uk.org.
With thanks to our sponsors:

EV Infrastructure Roundtable
2025-12-09 10:00 - 12:30 | Workspace, Fleet Street, 154-160 Fleet Street, London, EC4A 2DQ, United Kingdom
As the UK shifts rapidly towards zero-emission vehicles, the availability of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure is becoming ever more critical. Without a comprehensive network of chargers (both on-site at depots and accessible to the public), the UK’s ambitions for net zero transport will not be possible.
As part of ITS UK’s partnership with the Crown Commercial Service, this roundtable will explore how public sector and corporate organisations are procuring EV charging infrastructure and preparing their fleets for net zero. The roundtable will bring together those looking to electrify their fleets with Government, ITS UK members and the wider sector to explore how the industry can drive forward decarbonisation.
The roundtable will take place at the Workspace Offices in Fleet Street from 10am to 12.30pm. The address is 154-160 Fleet Street, London EC4A 2DQ
Register here
Places will be provided on a first come, first served basis, with an option for in-person or online attendance.
In partnership with:

Agenda
9.30am | Registration and Networking
10am | Welcome and Introductions
Max Sugarman, Chief Executive, ITS UK
Steve Sopp, Senior Category Lead, Crown Commercial Service
10.10am | Background, case studies and best practice in EVCI
Aaron Berry, Deputy Head, Office of Zero Emission Vehicles
Martin Edgecox, National Fleet Manager, National Highways
10.45am | Sector Review: Intiatives and collaboration opportunities
Max Sugarman, Chief Executive, ITS UK
11.15am | Coffee and Tea Break
11.30am | SWOT / Challenges and Opportunities Workshop
12.10am | Sector Priorities
Steve Sopp, Senior Category Lead, Crown Commercial Service
Sagar Mody, Head of Commercial, Local EV Infrastructure, Department for Transport
12.50am | Q&A, next steps and close
Max Sugarman, Chief Executive, ITS UK

Workshops on the NAO study on innovation in transport
2026-01-13 13:00 - 15:00 | National Audit Office, 157-197 Buckingham Palace Road,, London, SW1W 9SP, United Kingdom
The National Audit Office (NAO), the UK’s independent public spending watchdog, has launched a value for money audit into innovation support for the transport sector.
With the Department for Transport (DfT) increasing its spending on research and development over the coming years, having spent around £250 million in 2024-25, the NAO will be exploring whether DfT’s approach to innovation in transport is delivering value for money. The study will include its main arm’s-length bodies, who also manage innovation funds, as well as the full range of levers to support innovation, including grant-giving, but also policy, regulation, and facilitating collaboration.
You can find out more about the study here.
Workshops
ITS UK members from the private sector are invited to a workshop to feed in your views on how the DfT can better support innovation in transport.
Taking place on 13 January 2026, from 1 to 3pm, at the NAO’s Offices in London, this event offers the opportunity to share your experience of DfT-funded innovation grants, on DfT’s innovation policy and how the Government can work to support greater innovation in the sector.
During the event we will run two workshops – one for micro and small business members and one for medium to corporate members. Members will be split by their membership type. You can join the event in-person or online.
The full list of questions for the sessions and an agenda will be shared ahead of the workshops.
Register here

Executive Dinner with Toufic Machnouk
2026-01-14 18:30 - 22:00 | De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, 61-65 Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5DA, United Kingdom
Join us for the first Executive Dinner of 2026, with Toufic Machnouk of Great British Railways X

ITS UK’s Executive Dinners are a series of events, exclusively for our Executive Membership, where we invite you to meet with senior decision makers and policy leaders across the transport and technology sectors to discuss key issues in an intimate setting.
On 14 January, we will be holding our first Executive Dinner of the year with Toufic Machnouk, Managing Director of Great British Railways X (GBRX), the new innovation agency for the railway sector. Set up over the last two years, GBRX is working to advance the adoption of innovative technology across track and train, improving how the railway works for people and developing the skills for a more sustainable future.
Toufic will speak about his vision for the railways, how AI and the better use of data can support a more effective system and how the industry can enable a more joined up and efficient transport network through technology.
Please note, this event is open to one representative per Executive Member, on a first come, first served basis. If you are an Executive Member, the main contact within your organisation will be emailed with an invitation. If you are not sure who your main contact is, please email us at contact@its-uk.org
With thanks to our sponsors:

Speaker
Toufic Machnouk
Managing Director, GBRX
Toufic Machnouk is managing director of GBRX, the strategic innovation body established to pioneer breakthrough technologies and innovations that solve some of the sectors most intractable modernisation challenges. Prior to this, he created and led the industry partnership for digital railway, where he mobilised the largest strategic partnership in the sector to deliver a multi-billion pound investment portfolio.

Transport AI
2026-01-30 | Birmingham Conference & Events Centre, Hill Street, Birmingham, B5 4EW, United Kingdom
AI and the future of transport technology
Transport AI 2026, the third event in this popular series, will bring together public and private sector professionals to showcase the latest developments in artificial intelligence (AI) for the transport and planning sectors.
​It will reveal the results of the first comprehensive Transport AI sector readiness survey, carried out by Landor LINKS and partners, and outline the direction of travel for local government and transport authorities, consultants and suppliers.​
The new venue in Birmingham will offer a large and comfortable space for showcasing and demonstrating the tools, products, services and use cases for AI across local government and transport authorities.
ITS UK is a partner for this event and members can receive discounted tickets when registering.
Call for Papers
We want you to help us shape the event. Please send us your ideas and suggestions for presentations, demos and workshops (250 words max) by 31 October 2025.
Submit a Paper
State of AI in the UK Transport Survey
This survey – designed for local government, consultants, engineers and suppliers – forms part of the first State of AI in UK Transport Report, produced by Landor LINKS – the results will be shared at the Transport AI 2026 conference in Birmingham on 30 January. All responses will remain confidential and results will be reported in aggregate. A digital copy of the final report will be shared with all respondents.
The simple questions collect data on the current and planned use of AI – including types of AI, use cases, skills & training and resource / funding – for transport and planning professionals across the UK.
Take the Survey

Register here

Annual Conference at Interchange
2026-03-03 - 2026-03-04 | Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill Street, Manchester M2 3GX, Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill Street, Manchester, M2 3GX
ITS UK’s Annual Conference returns for its third year to Interchange, this time taking place across the two days of the event.
The ITS UK Annual Conference has become a key event in the industry’s calendar. Open to all, the Conference brings together transport authorities, technology providers and industry leaders across all modes to discuss how we can create a more joined-up, seamless, safer and greener transport system.
If you would like to find out more, including sponsorship opportunities, please email Andrew Dowding at Andrew.Dowding@MeetingsofMinds.co.uk

Register here

UK Pavilion at Intertraffic
2026-03-10 - 2026-03-13 | RAI Amsterdam, RAI Amsterdam Europaplein 24, Amsterdam, Amsterdam, 1078 GZ, Netherlands
Intertraffic Amsterdam is one of the leading global business and government gatherings on smart mobility, infrastructure, traffic management, road safety and parking. With over 30,000 traffic technology and mobility professionals in attendance, Intertraffic is one of the major international events of the transport technology calendar.
Find out more about Intertraffic here.

The UK Pavilion
In 2026, for the first time, ITS UK will be hosting a UK Pavilion at the show.
The Pavilion will be made up 10 member companies on a 48 sqm space. The Pavilion will be located at booth 02.118 in Hall 2, located to other country delegations such as Connekt (ITS Netherlands) and Business France.
The Stand will provide each participant company with:

Access to the entire show floor and the 4 day Summit programme
Use of the ITS UK Stand and immediate area.
An individual booth with TV screen and lockable counter desk to share your content, branding, logo and to conduct business.
Support and guidance from the ITS UK team in helping you to make the most out the show.
All activity stages in various halls including Intertraffic hub and media lounge
Promotion on social media and ITS UK’s website before, after and during the show.
A briefing webinar ahead of the show, run by ITS UK.

ITS UK will also be looking to arrange events and networking opportunities around the event, such as a UK drinks reception. These further opportunities will be confirmed closer to the time.
Confirmed Participants include:

AECOM
Agilysis
Alchera Technologies
Clearview Intelligence
Navtech Radar
Neology UK
Starling Technologies
Transport for West Midlands

Get involved
Booths are already filling up fast – with only three slots left. If you would like to find out more, please contact Operations Manager Rukshan Soysa at rukshan.soysa@its-uk.org.

Decarbonising Transport Awards 2026
2026-03-27 | Royal Lancaster, Lancaster Terrace, London, W2 2TY, United Kingdom
Decarbonising Transport and achieving net zero is the biggest challenge facing the transport industry.

The Decarbonising Transport Awards by Landor Links recognise the individuals, teams, partnerships and innovations that are providing genuine leadership and unwavering efforts to reduce carbon across the transport industry. The awards provide inspiration, best practice and tangible benefits to the wider sector as well as recognise the achievements of those that are going the extra mile.

Taking place at the 4-Star Royal Lancaster London Hotel on 27 March 2026, The Awards Ceremony, organised by Landor LINKS, will welcome over 300 experts from across the transport industry.
Find our More Here
How to Enter the Awards
I’m delighted to let you know that entries for the Decarbonising Transport Awards 2026 are now open.
Is your organisation leading the way in transport decarbonisation? Enter now and gain national recognition for your team’s leadership and innovation in delivering low-carbon transport projects.
Submitting your entry takes just 10-15 minutes and gives you a great opportunity to recognise your work to create cleaner, fairer, and more sustainable transport.
Enter Here
ITS UK are pleased to be a partner for this event.

Parliamentary Reception
2026-06-16 14:00 - 17:00 | Parliament, House of Commons, Westminster, London, SW1A 0AA, United Kingdom
ITS UK’s annual Parliamentary Reception will take place on 16 June 2025 in the Terrace Pavilion of the House of Commons, from 2 to 5pm.
Each year, the Reception offers the opportunity for members to meet with policy makers, Parliamentarians and Ministers, to discuss the future of transport technology over a delicious cream tea overlooking the Thames and city of London.
Speakers
We will be inviting a senior Government Minister, alongside transport spokespeople from the main Westminister parties.
Registration
Registration will open in due course for members to sign up. Not a member? Get in touch at contact@its-uk.org
Headline Sponsor

Transport Tech Showcase at Labour Party Conference
2026-09-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Clockwise, Edward Pavilion, Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool, Clockwise, Edward Pavilion, Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool, L3 4AF, United Kingdom
Experience the journeys of the future
ITS UK will return to Labour Party Conference for the second Transport Tech Showcase, a special Labour Party Conference reception to showcase the latest technology delivering improvements across all modes of transport.
This hands-on event will showcase practical, deployable innovations from organisations across the sector, including tech that is transforming the way we manage and experience transport, from smart traffic management and digital ticketing to connected vehicles and real-time information services.
It’s an opportunity to see, up close, the innovations that will help decarbonise our transport network, make journeys safer and more accessible, and deliver better experiences for the travelling public and communities around the country.
Attended by senior political leaders, local leaders, transport authorities, and industry partners, this reception will be the perfect opportunity to explore how the UK can build on its world-leading expertise to deliver the next generation of smarter, safer, and more integrated transport.
This event will take place outside the secure zone. You will not need a Conference pass to access it.
Get involved
Join us as a Headline Supporter or Exhibitor. To get involved, email Eduardo Pitts at eduardo.pitts@its-uk.org
Registration will open in due course.

Transport Tech Showcase at Conservative Party Conference
2026-10-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Birmingham, Birmingham
Experience the journeys of the future
ITS UK will return to Conservative Party Conference for the second Transport Tech Showcase, a special Conference reception to showcase the latest technology delivering improvements across all modes of transport.
This hands-on event will showcase practical, deployable innovations from organisations across the sector, including tech that is transforming the way we manage and experience transport, from smart traffic management and digital ticketing to connected vehicles and real-time information services.
It’s an opportunity to see, up close, the innovations that will help decarbonise our transport network, make journeys safer and more accessible, and deliver better experiences for the travelling public and communities around the country.
Attended by senior political leaders, local leaders, transport authorities, and industry partners, this reception will be the perfect opportunity to explore how the UK can build on its world-leading expertise to deliver the next generation of smarter, safer, and more integrated transport.
This event will take place outside the secure zone. You will not need a Conference pass to access it.
Get involved
Join us as a Headline Supporter or Exhibitor. To get involved, email Eduardo Pitts at eduardo.pitts@its-uk.org
Registration will open in due course.
