ITS UK

Executive Dinner with Sarah Sharples
2024-06-26 18:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London)
Each year, ITS UK organises four dinners, exclusively for our Executive Members, providing them with the opportunity to meet with key decision-makers in the transport sector and to discuss key issues of the day in an intimate setting.

As Chief Scientific Advisor, Sarah Sharples provides advice and independent challenge to Ministers and senior officials and ensures the Department’s work is supported by rigorous scientific evidence. Sarah will discuss her key priorities in the role, including the upcoming Transport AI Strategy and the importance of user behaviour in transport.

This event is kindly sponsored by Arup, AtkinsRealis and Egis.

About Sarah Sharples

Professor Sarah Sharples is Chief Scientific Adviser for the Department for Transport. She is a Professor of Human Factors in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Nottingham and from 2018 to 2021 was Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and People.
She has led research in transport, manufacturing and healthcare, and currently leads the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Connected Everything Network Plus.
She founded and is co-director of the EPSRC Horizon Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT), and has led research programmes examining implementation of new technologies in rail, highways and aviation.
She was President of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors from 2015 to 2016.

Interested in attending?
This event is exclusively for ITS UK’s Executive Membership. You can find out more about becoming an Executive Member by emailing us here.

Bridging the Gap: Joint AESIN, ITS UK and TTF Workshop
2024-07-10 11:30 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Online
On the 10th July in Coventry, AESIN, ITS-UK and the TTF are holding a joint workshop, as a follow up to the 2023 “Clash of the Systems” event.
Connected mobility necessitates that we bridge the gap between road infrastructure and the vehicle. In this event, road and vehicle side experts will present their positions as we explore topics including tangible use cases, security, user experience and how we can make it all a reality in the UK.
This is event is aimed at industry stakeholders, academics and researchers looking to contribute and building collaborations in the themed area.
As a special offer, all attendees will be granted free entry to the AESIN conference on 11 July at the British Motor Museum.
(Please note, if you register and fail to attend this workshop, you will be charged the full rate for AESIN conference admission should you attend the conference).
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Agenda
11:30am Arrival and registration
12:00pm Lunch and networking
13:00pm Introduction – AESIN and ITS-UK
13:05pm Presentations: Luca Arnaboldi, Birmingham University, Peter Lockhart, AESIN
13:30pm Workshop session 1 – Use Cases to bring roads and vehicles together
14:15pm Presentations: Invited speakers from National Highways, Beam Connectivity
14:45pm Coffee break
15:15pm Workshop session 2 – Data, connectivity and privacy
15:45pm Wrap up and close

Smart Environment Forum
2024-07-11 12:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Messagemaker, 43 Ormside Way, Holmethorpe, Redhill, RH1 2LG
IoT is playing an increasingly crucial role in the development and evolution of smart cities. By utilising IoT sensors, devices and data, cities can not only improve their infrastructure but also make it a more sustainable and environmentally friendly space for all.
On the 11th July at Messagemaker in Redhill, the Smart Environment Forum will be exploring this topic of IoT and Smart Cities and how we can maximise the technology involved and promote its positive implications within an ITS framework.
We will feature a highly varied line-up including speakers from Galliford Try and Coventry City Council, as well as Richard Gonzalez of Sensor IT and Alistair Gollop, of ITS Now providing their expert insight into IoT and its significance.
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Agenda
12:00 Arrival and Lunch
Welcome and Introduction from hosts, Messagemaker
Danny Adamson, Managing Director, Messagemaker
Artificial Intelligence; Its role in optimising the environment
Nathaniel Taylor, Strategic Development Director, Galliford Try
Leveraging IoT Components for Smarter Traffic Management in Cities
Richard Gonzalez, Director of Sensor IT
Q&A
Smart Cities and IoT – A Local Authority Perspective
Sunil Budhdeo, Transport Innovation Manager, Coventry City Council
Presentation title TBC
Martin Andrews, Head of Product Management, Yunex Traffic
Q&A
ITS and Smart Cities
Alistair Gollop, Founder of ITS Now
BREAK
What’s the future of the Climate and Environmental agenda following the outcome of the General Election?
Chaired by Stephen Hanley, Arup and Keith McCabe, Smart Environment Forum Chair and ITS UK Carbon Ambassador
Discussion – Next steps for the Forum
Led by Keith McCabe
Factory site tour
16.30 Close and Drinks (informal networking, pub nearby)

How to make your ITS UK Award entry shine!
2024-07-26 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Online
This webinar will run through the judging process for the ITS UK Annual Awards, with hints and tips on how to give your entry the best chance of success!

Join us on Friday 26 July for a webinar on how to make your ITS UK Award entry shine!
About the ITS UK Awards
The Awards are prestigious recognition of the best of the sector, showcasing the best of the industry!
Recognising organisations, individuals and projects that have led the way in delivering excellence, the Awards are a highlight of the industry calendar, announced at the prestigious President’s Dinner on 7 November in London.
This year, there are some 17 categories to enter, covering everything from the environment to data and digital services. Nominations are free and any ITS UK member or public sector organisation can enter. Entries close on 2 September 2024.
Find out more here
About this Webinar
During this webinar, we’ll be exploring what it takes to win an ITS UK Award and how to make your entry as effective as possible. We’ll cover:

An overview of the Awards and different categories
The process for entering a nomination
What the judges are looking for, and how to make your entry stand out
We’ll also answer your questions!

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Home Office Type Approval Update
2024-08-06 14:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Online
In January, the Home Office held a Call for Evidence to review the Home Office Type Approval process for enforcement technology.
The Call for Evidence, which published its findings in April, seeks to inform a programme of work to review current approaches and implement a more cost-effective and resilient operating model that fosters innovation and delivers robust assurance of equipment. The Call for Evidence summary document can be found here.
This webinar will seek to build on the findings of the Call for Evidence, with the Home Office updating participants on the next steps of the review and seeking to gather views on these next steps from the industry. The webinar will focus on:

Providing a readout from the Call for Evidence
Setting out the improvements process, including both short and longer term changes
A Q&A session for industry to provide their views.

This webinar is being run by ITS UK on behalf of the enforcement technology community. It is open to all – you do not need to be an ITS UK member to attend.
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Delivering Commercial Value Through Procurement Roundtable
2024-09-03 12:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | West Midlands Combined Authority, 10 Summer Lane, Birmingham, B19 3SD
This roundtable is the second in a series exploring how procurement can best be supported in the transport technology industry, organised by ITS UK in partnership with the Crown Commercial Service. The roundtable will explore how commerical value can be delivered through procurement.
Further details will be provided shortly. To register your interest, please email contact@its-uk.org.

Parliamentary Reception
2024-09-04 13:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Parliament, House of Commons, Westminster, London, SW1A 0AA, United Kingdom
Join Intelligent Transport Systems UK for our annual Parliamentary Reception taking place on 4 September in the Terrace Pavilion of the House of Commons from 1 to 4pm.
With the General Election on 4 July, the Reception will provide a great first opportunity to meet with new Ministers and MPs, as well as colleagues, policy makers, stakeholders and industry leaders from the transport technology sector.
We will confirm shortly speakers for the event, with the Transport Minister, Shadow Minister and Party Spokespeople to be invited to take part.
With high demand expected, please register soon to secure a place using the button below.
Further information will be provided in due course and registered attendees will be sent a formal Parliamentary invitation a week ahead of the event.
This event is kindly supported by Mobius Networks.

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Advocacy and Public Affairs Group
2024-09-09 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | AtkinsRealis, Nova North, 11 Bressenden Place, London, SW1E 5BY
The Group provides the opportunity for attendees to hear from a key speakers in covering policy or comms in the sector, followed by an update on ITS UK’s Advocacy & Public Affairs Plan.
This APAG will be the first since the General Election in July, and will provide ITS UK members the chance to input into our engagement activity with the new Government and Parliament. We will also be joined by National Highways Public Affairs team who will update us on their activity ahead of RIS3 and by Local Government Association (LGA) Transport Policy Adviser, Simon Jeffrey.
Agenda
10:00am Opening Remarks & Introductions, Colin Wilson, ITS UK Advocacy and Public Affairs Group Chair
10:10am National Highways Update, Public Affairs Team
10:40am Engaging with Local Government, Simon Jeffrey, Transport Policy Adviser, Local Government Association
11:10am ITS UK Public Affairs Strategy, Eduardo Pitts, Public Affairs & PR Executive, ITS UK
11:30am Q&A & Discussion
12:00pm Session Close
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Road User Charging Forum
2024-09-10 13:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Cottons Centre, London SE1 2QG, SE1 2QG
We’re partnering with University College London to hold a Road User Charging Forum event, marking sixty years since the publication of the Smeed Report. The Smeed Report, led by R.J. Smeed and supported by a team of economists and engineers, was a study that was published into alternative methods of road user charging and commissioned by the UK Government between 1962 and 1964.
This event on the 10 September will take a look back and reflect on 60 years since the Report was published, focusing on some of the major changes involving policy and practice as well as the technological advances and shifting public perceptions around charging for road use. We’ll hear from academia, industry and local authorities before looking at what the future could hold for a national road pricing scheme. Please do register your place as soon as possible, on what promises to be a unique and thought provoking event.
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Agenda

13:00 Doors open, lunch served
13.45 Welcome and Introductions
– Max Sugarman, Chief Executive, ITS UK
– Prof Peter Jones, Professor of Transport and Sustainable Development, UCL
– Representative from Jacobs

13.55 Introduction
– Zeina Nazer, ITS UK Road User Charging Forum Chair
– Louise Lawrence, ITS UK Road User Charging Forum Vice Chair

14:00 60 Years since Smeed – A reflection on road user charging theory, policy and practice then and now
– Prof Emeritus Phil Goodwin, Professor of Transport Policy, UCL and University of West England
– Steven Norris, President, ITS UK & Former Transport Minister

14.30 Advances in technology: International Perspective & Experience
– Luke Normington, Senior Vice President, Neology
– Tim Wray, Sales Director, Kapsch

15.00 Charging for road use: what do the public think?
– Silviya Barrett, Director of Policy and Research, Campaign for Better Transport
– Jack Knight, Managing Consultant and Thomas Welborn, Managing Consultant, Stonehaven

15.30 Q&A with speakers (more time for any questions from all the session above)

15.45 Break

16.00 An economist’s perspective

– John Siraut, Chief Economist, Jacobs

16.10 Pricing for a service rather than charging for contributing to a problem?
– Prof Peter Jones, Professor of Transport and Sustainable Development, UCL

16.20 Prospects for a national scheme?
– Steve Gooding, Director, RAC Foundation

16:30 Panel: A national road pricing scheme – Where do we go from here?
– John Siraut, Chief Economist, Jacobs
– Andrew Crudgington, Climate Change Associate, CIHT
– Ben Plowden, Chair of Transport Planning Society
– Steve Gooding, Director, RAC Foundation
– Zeina Nazer, Road User Charging Forum Chair
– Matthew Hills, Transport Strategy and Economics, PwC

17.00 Wrap up
– Prof Peter Jones, Professor of Transport and Sustainable Development, UCL
– Zeina Nazer, Chair and Louise Lawrence, Vice Chair, Road User Charging Forum

17.15 Close
17.15 – 18.00 Drinks and Networking

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ITS World Congress Breakfast Receptions
2024-09-18 08:00 - 2024-09-20 17:00 (Asia/Dubai) | Dubai, World Trade Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
ITS UK is participating in the ITS World Congress, taking place in Dubai from Monday 16th to Friday 20th September.
The event will showcase smart mobility services and ITS deployment, and is expecting around 20,000 visitors.
We will be part of the UK Pavilion organised by Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), on behalf of the Transport Technology Forum, supported by the Department for Transport, Innovate UK and ITS UK.
Find out about the UK pavilion here, located at H7-E15.
Find out more about the Congress

Breakfast Events at the UK Pavilion
During the week, there will be a number of events taking place at the UK Pavilion, including a ‘Meet the ITS Nationals’ Breakfast, organised by ITS UK, on Wednesday 18 September and a ‘Road to Birmingham 27’ Breakfast, organised by West Midlands Combined Authority, on Friday 20 September.
Find out more and register your place below.
‘Meet the ITS Nationals’ Breakfast, 18 September, 10.30am

On Wednesday 18th September, ITS UK will be organising an informal breakfast reception at 10.30am in partnership with the ITS Network of Nationals and their respective delegations.
The ITS Network of Nationals are a collection of some 30 ITS membership organisations from across Europe and beyond, formed in order to ensure that ITS knowledge and information is transmitted to all actors at the local and national level – such as small and medium sized companies – and support ITS promotion from the ground up. Find out more about the ITS Nationals here.
At the Reception, we will hear from ITS UK Chief Executive, Max Sugarman and Donal Hodgins, ITS Nationals Chair, as well as from other ITS Nationals in attendance.
This reception, taking place on the UK stand (booth H7-E15) will be open to all. We do ask you to register to ensure your place is reserved.
Register your place here

‘Road to Birmingham 27’ Breakfast, 20 September, 8.30am

On Friday 20th September, the West Midlands Combined Authority will host a breakfast reception at 08.30am at the UK stand, to kick off the road to Birmingham hosting the ITS World Congress in 2027.
We will hear from Transport for West Midlands, the UK Government and ITS UK about the latest developments for the 2027 World Congress and some insights into what the event will hold.
This reception, taking place on the UK stand (booth H7-E15) will be open to all. We do ask you to register to ensure your place is reserved.
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User Behaviour Forum
2024-09-25 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Online
The next User Behaviour Forum will take place online on the 25 September 2024 from 11am to 12noon.
In this webinar, we welcome ITS UK Members AtkinsRealis who will cover the challenge of accessibility within the Electric Vehicle market, particularly exploring their EV user research data.
This will be followed by a talk by Motability Foundation, a charity that supports accessible transport, who plan to update us with their latest research and insights around how EV charging infrastructure can be made more accessible to users with disabilities.

AGENDA
11:00am | Introduction and Welcome
Aston Brand, User Behaviour Forum Vice Chair
11.05am | Understanding Consumer Barriers to the Electric Vehicle Transition
Matt Smith, Senior Consultant and Francesca Barrick, Senior Consultant, Atkins
11.25am | Innovations in Accessible Transport
Harry Fisher, Innovation Manager, Motability Foundation
11.45am | Q&A & Discussion
12.00pm | Close

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Council Meeting
2024-09-26 12:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | 100 Embankment, Cathedral Approach, Salford M3 7FB, M3 7FB
The third ITS UK Council meeting of the year is set to take place on the 26th September at AECOM’s offices in Manchester.
The ITS UK Council meetings provide the opportunity to hear and influence the direction of ITS UK’s strategic direction as well as to hear from a senior industry speaker on a key issue of the day.
Our Council meetings take place quarterly and attendance is open to Executive Members only. If you would like to register for the meeting please get in touch with Rukshan Soysa, Operations Manager at ITS UK, at rukshan.soysa@its-uk.org
A full agenda will be confirmed and available shortly.

Executive Dinner with Vernon Everitt
2024-09-26 18:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London)
Each year, ITS UK organises four dinners, exclusively for our Executive Members, providing them with the opportunity to meet with key decision-makers in the transport sector and to discuss key issues of the day in an intimate setting.

Vernon Everitt advises the Mayor of Greater Manchester on developing an integrated public transport network for the region alongside more active travel facilities. From 2007 to January 2022 Vernon was Managing Director for Customers, Communication and Technology at Transport for London. At the dinner, Vernon Everitt will set out his priorities for a more integrated transport system for the city and the role of technology in supporting it.

This event is kindly sponsored by Arup, AtkinsRealis and Egis.

About Vernon Everitt

With over 40 years’ experience across the finance, transport and technology sectors, Vernon is the Transport Commissioner for Greater Manchester. He advises the Mayor on developing an integrated public transport network for the region alongside more active travel facilities.
From 2007 to January 2022 Vernon was Managing Director for Customers, Communication and Technology at Transport for London. Vernon’s focus was on putting customers at the heart of transport strategy and operations, including how integration of services and technology and data can deliver better journeys. He led the successful pan Government and transport industry marketing and communications strategy for the London 2012 Olympic Games, the largest ever integrated campaign of its kind.
Vernon has also worked at senior level at the Financial Services Authority and the Bank of England in a variety of banking, regulatory, corporate and communications roles. He is also a senior advisor to the consultancy Teneo, and chairs the National Grid ESO Technology Advisory Council. He joined TfW as a Non-Executive Director in September 2019.

Interested in attending?
This event is exclusively for ITS UK’s Executive Membership. You can find out more about becoming an Executive Member by emailing us here.

Smart Data Roundtable
2024-10-03 12:00 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Provided on registration
ITS UK and the Open Data Institute (ODI), one of the country’s leading data organisations, are organising a roundtable on smart transport data, taking place on 3 October from 12pm – 3pm.
Earlier this year, the then-Government set out the Smart Data Roadmap, listing a number of key sectors where it believed smart data could have a significant benefit. Transport was listed as one of the industries where a new approach to smart data could lead to better information and greater access to the transport network. Following the Roadmap’s publication, the new Government published a Digital Information and Smart Data Bill to enable new innovative uses of data to improve people’s lives.
At this Roundtable, ITS UK and ODI will be looking to explore the role of smart data in a transport context. We will share learnings from other industries where smart data has progressed and discuss what a smart data approach could mean for transport providers and suppliers, the Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) sector and the wider transport network. The roundtable will gather key industry leaders from transport and data, in what will be a fantastic opportunity to exchange ideas and shape a united vision for the transport technology industry.
This event is for Executive Members only – to secure a registration link, please email contact@its-uk.org.

Highways UK
2024-10-16 - 2024-10-17 | NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
Highways UK brings together everyone involved in planning, developing, managing, maintaining, and future-proofing the nation’s roads networks and takes place at the NEC in Birmingham on the 16-17 October.
This is a free to attend exhibition hosting over 375 exhibitors from across the globe, featuring new ways of thinking and novel partnerships to generate solutions.
ITS UK is a partner for this event and will have a stand at the exhibition (TBC). Please get in touch directly with Highways UK to find out more about this event.
More information is available here.

Inclusive Mobility Forum
2024-10-22 14:00 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Online
Disruption is a challenge that the transport network will continue to encounter across nearly all modes of travel. How we react during these periods, and what we do to minimise the impact on those travelling, is critical. Yet, for those with disabilities and special access needs, disruption can be even more intense and frustrating.
The Inclusive Mobility Forum will hold a webinar, on the 22 October, where we will explore the specific issues disabled travellers face during disruption and discuss how a more strategic adoption of ITS can help overcome these challenges, ensuring a more efficient and reliable service for everyone.
We’ll hear from experts from across different modes and ask how transport technology can support those with accessibility needs when their journey doesn’t go as planned.
We encourage you to register via the button below.
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Agenda
2.00pm| Introductions, Welcome & Scene Setting
Kris Beuret and Anthony Duckenfield, Inclusive Mobility Forum Officers
2.10pm | Communicating change to customers
Claire Walters, Chief Executive, Bus Users UK
2.25pm | Looking after customers with special needs during rail disruption
Elizabeth Gilliard, Consultant, First Rail Consulting Services
2.40pm | Highlighting disruption in the National Accessibility Strategy
Helen Dolphin, Accessibility and Inclusion, Great British Railways Transition Team
2.55pm | Q&A & Panel Session focusing on the solutions to disruption
– Dan Taylor, Accessibility Lead, Transport Focus
– Tony Duckenfield, Managing Director, Beyond Logic
– Stephen Howes, Transit Partnerships Lead, UK and Ireland, Uber
– Ann Frye, Director, Ann Frye Ltd.
Key questions that will be considered during the panel:
1. How can Information Technology help to overcome the effects of disruption on people with a disability?
2. How can we improve the interaction between Information Technology and people (staff and travellers),and in doing so increase the adoption of IT solutions?
3.25pm | Next steps & close

Active Travel Forum
2024-10-30 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Join the Active Travel Forum on 30 October to explore the future of the kerbside.

The next online session of the Active Travel Forum will take place on the 30 October 2024 from 11am to 12noon.
In this webinar, we will unpack the future strategies of kerbside management through both a private sector and local authority lens, exploring how digital technology is changing how the kerb is managed.
We will hear from Southwark, who will provide a local government perspective on the evolution and future direction of kerbside management and strategy, as well as ITS UK Member Grid Smarter Cities, who will give details on the future of their kerbside strategy. Also featured will be Oliver Parsons-Barker from Deloitte, providing their insight into the future of kerbside management.
Agenda
11:00am | Introduction and Welcome
George Beard, Active Travel Forum Vice Chair
11.05am | Southwark Kerbside Strategy – Challenges in Urban Environments
Richard Wells, Group Manager, Southwark Council
11.20am | The Future of Kerbside Management
Oliver Parsons-Baker, Senior Manager – Transport and Mobility, Deloitte
11.35am | Manging the Use of Kerb Space in Practice
Laura Jacklin, Director of UK Sales, Grid Smarter Cities
11.50am | Q&A
12.00pm | Close
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President's Dinner and Awards
2024-11-07 18:15 - 23:00 (Europe/London) | SW7 4LH, 4-18 Harrington Gardens, South Kensington, London, SW7 4LH
The ITS UK President’s Dinner returns for 2024 on 7 November and is one of the main industry events of the year. Featuring the ITS UK Awards, the Dinner showcases the very best of the intelligent transport sector, including the innovation, expertise and dynamism of organisations and individuals across the industry.
The Dinner is a celebration of all the organisations, individuals and projects that have delivered for the UK and is attended by key clients and decision makers from a variety of organisations. It is a perfect opportunity to network, meet friends old and new, over a luxurious evening in the heart of London.
The Awards will take place at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel, a leading conference hotel, located in the heart of the Kensington area. The venue is ideal for the national celebration of a key sector for the UK. The evening will begin with a drinks reception at 6.15pm, before guests are invited to join us for a lavish three-course meal and awards ceremony.
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Freight Forum
2024-11-12 12:00 - 16:15 (Europe/London) | WSP Mailbox, Wharfside St, Birmingham, B1 1RQ
We’re pleased to announce that the ITS UK Freight Forum will meet at the WSP Mailbox in Birmingham on the 12 November to discuss rail freight and intermodal operations.
Chaired by our newly appointed Freight Forum Chair, Matt Lott of WSP, we will welcome some high profile speakers across the freight industry including Go Link, Rail X, Hull University and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT).
An agenda is below and we encourage you to register your place as soon as possible on what promises to be an excellent event.

Agenda
12:00 I Lunch
13.00 I Introductions from the Freight Forum Officers & WSP
Matt Lott, WSP and ITS UK Freight Forum Chair
13.10 I Go Link: How to make Express Rail Logistics work
Adam Parkinson, Founding Director, Go Link
13.25 I How technology can make the Rail industry more efficient
Steve Freeman, Co-Founder and Chairman, Rail X
13.40 I The Barriers to Rail Freight
Ralph Goldney, Managing Director, Rail Freight Consultancy
13.55 I Update from CILT and a multi-modal perspective
David Turner, Deputy Chair, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
14.10 I Q&A and discussion
14.30 I Break
14:45 I Examples of technology use, data simulation and digital twins in the rail industry
Andy Hepworth, Account Director, Sopra Steria
15.00 I Using data and journey modelling for better rail freight
Barrie Louw, Systems and Operations Manager, Hull University
15:15 I Update from FORS
Geraint Davies, FORS Director
15.30 I Q&A
15.45 I Panel Discussion
16.15 I Close of Event

AI and Automation Industry Roundtable
2024-11-18 12:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | TBC
This roundtable is the third and final in a series exploring how procurement can best be supported in the transport technology industry, organised by ITS UK in partnership with the Crown Commercial Service. The roundtable will explore how AI, data services and automation can be delivered through procurement.
Further details will be provided shortly. To register your interest, please email contact@its-uk.org.

Executive Dinner with Hugh Gillies
2024-11-19 18:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London)
Each year, ITS UK organises four dinners, exclusively for our Executive Members, providing them with the opportunity to meet with key decision-makers in the transport sector and to discuss key issues of the day in an intimate setting.

Since March 2016 Hugh Gillies has been part of Transport Scotland’s senior management team with day to day responsibility for the operation and maintenance of Scotland’s trunk road network (TRN) and in delivering the Scottish Government’s road policy objectives. At the dinner, he will discuss his priorities for Scotland’s road network, including the importance of technology in supporting decarbonisation, safety and a more efficient network.

This event is kindly sponsored by Arup, AtkinsRealis and Egis.

About Hugh Gillies

Hugh has over 30 years’ experience in roads and transportation. Prior to joining Transport Scotland he had a diverse career which took him north and south of the border while working in both the private and public sectors. He is a graduate of Edinburgh Napier University, a Chartered Civil Engineer, a Transport Planning Professional and a member of the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation.

Interested in attending?
This event is exclusively for ITS UK’s Executive Membership. You can find out more about becoming an Executive Member by emailing us here.

Early Careers and Women in ITS Forums
2024-11-20 11:00 - 15:15 (Europe/London) | Yunex Traffic, Sopers Lane, Poole, Dorset Poole BH17 7ER, Poole, BH17 7ER
The Early Careers Forum and the Women in ITS Forum will be holding a joint meeting and will take place on the 20 November 2024, in Poole, hosted by ITS UK Member Yunex Traffic.
Starting at 11am, we will be discussing how we can continue to encourage further inclusivity and inspire diverse career pathways as we take an in-depth look into different facets of career development.
We will hear from our hosts Yunex Traffic, followed by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, after which we will hear from our 2023 ITS US Essay Competition winners, who will share some of their reflections and thoughts in the time since they won the Award. Beckie Faulkner, WSP and Vice Chair of the WITS Forum will present a WSP led project on career pathways and finally Adie Saunders will be outlining the 7 Pillars Programme.
And to round off the day, we will be given a tour of Yunex’s fantastic site in Poole – a great opportunity to see ITS in action!
We encourage you to register your place for what promises to be an excellent day of great content and networking!
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Agenda
11:00am | Introduction and Welcome
Ashik Nazar, Early Careers Forum Chair; Gemma Tredwell, Women in ITS Forum Chair; & Max Sugarman ITS UK Chief Executive
11.15am | Introduction to Yunex UK and Poole site & Women @ Yunex network
Gavin Trimnell, Sales Director, Yunex Traffic and Sue Jennings, Business Excellence Manager, Yunex Traffic
11.45am | Insights on Inclusivity and Career Development from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council
Michelle Fillingham, ITS & Traffic Signals Team Leader, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council
12.00pm | Lunch
1.00pm | Career Pathways
Beckie Faulkner, Women in ITS Forum Vice Chair, WSP
1.20pm | Reflections from our 2023 Essay Competition Winners including Q&A
Alison Gibson, Clearview Intelligence (Early Careers Winner) and Anesu Jaharu, University of Cape Town (Student Apprentice Winner)
1.50pm | 7 Pillars Programme
Adie Saunders, Founder, Yes You Can Training
2.20pm | Closing Remarks and next steps for Forums
Gemma Tredwell and Ashik Nazar, Forum Chairs
2.30pm | Yunex Traffic site and factory tour
3.30PM | Close

Make the Most of your Membership
2024-11-21 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Join ITS UK for an overview of the opportunities and benefits of membership at this one hour webinar on 21st November.

Whether you’re a seasoned ITS UK member, or new to the organisation, this session will run through the member services we provide and will look at practical steps you can take to make the most of your membership, such as accessing the Members Area, signing up to mailings and events, and how to use ITS UK to promote your news and updates.
There will also be the opportunity to ask questions and have your queries answered by the ITS UK team.
Agenda
11am Overview of ITS UK, its aims and objectives
Rukshan Soysa, Operations Manager
11.10am Member Services, Members Area and News Service
Priscilla Ross, Membership Executive
11.20am Events, Export Promotion and Forums
Rukshan Soysa, Operations Manager
11.30am Q&A
12pm End

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Maritime Forum
2024-12-03 14:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Online
We’re pleased to announce an online session for the Maritime Forum taking place on the 3 December 2024 from 2pm to 3pm.

In this webinar, we will explore the intricacies of ITS solutions by land and sea by looking at the importance of data verification and complex systems validation and how this enables digitalisation and autonomy to be scaled. By connecting marine transport with landside mobility interfaces, we can demonstrate the role ITS can play in enabling harmonious integration.
Three speakers will cover the above points providing examples of integration, first from an AI perspective and then both from a national and international angle.

AGENDA
2:00pm | Introduction and Welcome Tim Morris, Maritime Forum Chair
2:05pm | The Growth of AI and Autonomy in the Maritime sector
Mark Warner, Content and Communications Director, Lloyd’s Register
2.15pm | Lessons from the Baltic states on the role of autonomous waterborne transport in future logistics solutions
Heiti Mering, Founder and Lead Partner, Digital Logistics Centre of Excellence
2.25pm | Marine and Landside integration in action – the Portsmouth ferry project
George Brown, Owner and Principal, KL Systems
2.35pm | How can tech growth forge greater interoperability between shippers across the land and sea divide?
Nick Chubb, Founder, Thetius
2.45pm | Q & A
3.00pm I Close

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Council Meeting
2024-12-04 12:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Temple Point Redcliffe Way Redcliff Bristol BS1 6NL
Our next ITS UK Council will take place on the 4 December (12-3.30pm).
Please note, we have had a change of venue and will now be meeting at National Highways’ offices by Bristol Temple Meads train station in Bristol.
The address is –
1 Temple Point Redcliffe Way Redcliff, Bristol, BS1 6NL
The ITS UK Council meetings provide the opportunity to hear and influence ITS UK’s strategic direction as well as to hear from senior industry speakers on a key issue of the day. Taking place quarterly, attendance is open to Executive Members only.
Alongside input from National Highways themselves who will be giving our keynote presentation of the day, we also currently have speakers confirmed from Transport Wales, Innovate UK, Crown Commercial Service, UK Space Agency and Transport for Greater Manchester.
A full agenda can be found below.

Agenda
12pm I Lunch
1pm I Welcome and introductions
Keynote
– National Highways Update, Vivi Michalaki, Head of ITS
Key Updates from the Nations

Innovate UK – Martine Harvey, Innovation Lead (virtual)
UK Space Agency – Laura Bealin-Kelly, Unlocking Space for Business Senior Project Lead (virtual)
Transport for Greater Manchester – Hannah Tune, ITS Development Manager (virtual)
Welsh Government – David Denner, Highways Technology Manager
Crown Commercial Services – Steve Sopp, Commercial Lead

New Members Spotlight
– Agilysis – Richard Owen, CEO
– Kainos – Steffen Lydum, Account Lead (virtual)
Update on ITS UK Business Plan
AOB
3.30pm I Close

Parliamentary Dinner on Rural Mobility
2025-01-21 18:30 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Parliament, House of Commons, Westminster, London, SW1A 0AA, United Kingdom
On 21 January, ITS UK will host a Dinner in Parliament exploring how transport technology can support rural mobility, particularly in the area of Demand Responsive Transport (DRT).
Hosted by Transport Committee member Alex Mayer MP, the dinner will explore:

How the transport technology industry addresses better rural mobility;
The role of Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) services, with examples from across the country of how DRT is improving rural connectivity;
The importance of integrating transport services more effectively;
The role of the upcoming Integrated Transport Strategy; and
The role of regulation, including removing VAT on DRT services using smaller vehicles.

The session will bring together policymakers, including MPs and Peers from across Parliament, alongside local authorities, DRT providers and industry leaders.
The Dinner comes following the announcement of the Transport Select Committee inquiry into buses, which includes specific questions around DRT, smart ticketing and bus innovations.
This roundtable is sponsored by Via Transportation.

If you would like to attend, please email us directly at contact@its-uk.org. One place is offered per member representative on a first come, first served basis.

Future Transport Forum
2025-01-22 - 2025-01-23 | Novotel Southampton 1 W Quay Rd Southampton SO15 1RA United Kingdom, Southampton
The transport sector is on the cusp of significant change, driven by the need to decarbonise, level up access to mobility services, optimise the use of public streets and spaces and make transport networks more efficient.

The way we travel is also changing. Technology and innovation are blurring the distinctions between different types of vehicles and services, and increasing automation is providing new opportunities and challenges.
The Future Transport Forum 2025 by Landor Links and taking place on 22-23 January 2025 in Southampton, will showcase the technologies and solutions that are being piloted and refined on the ground in the UK’s Future Transport Zones and beyond.
ITS UK is a partner for this event, and would recommend contacting the Landor Links team directly for further information.
For more information including the conference programme, please visit the Future Transport Forum website here.
To book your place click here.

Workshop on the Integrated National Transport Strategy
2025-01-28 09:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Railway Industry Association, Kings Buildings, 16 Smith Square, London, London, SW1P 3HQ, United Kingdom
In November, the Government launched its plan to develop an Integrated National Transport Strategy (INTS), which will set the long-term vision for how transport should be designed and delivered in this country. Delivering an effective, efficient and integrated transport system, that meets local, regional and national needs will play a vital role in delivering the missions of this government.
A Call for Ideas is currently live and will remain open until 11:59pm on 20 February 2025, offering an opportunity for organisations and individuals to have their say on what should be considered as part of the development of the INTS. To support this, ITS UK will be holding a workshop on 28 January, with representation from the Department for Transport, particularly to explore areas around technology and data.
We will be joined by the Integrated National Transport Strategy Director, Danny Williams, who will share current thinking on the Government’s vision, before running a workshop to get members’ views.
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Agenda
9am | Arrivals and networking
9.30am | Welcome and introduction
Max Sugarman, ITS UK Chief Executive
9.35am | Welcome from Hosts
James McGowan, Public Affairs & PR Director, Railway Industry Association
9.40am | Presentation: What is the latest on the Integrated National Transport Strategy?
Danny Williams, INTS Director, Department for Transport
10am | Warm Up/State of Play
What do we already know about the role that technology and data play in an integrated transport system?
10.15am | Overcoming Barriers
What are novel/innovative ways to overcome the barriers to an integrated transport system?
11.15am | Roles and Responsibilities
What role can the Department for Transport play in smoothing the path to achieve an integrated transport system from a data and technology perspective? What role do other organisations need to play?
11.55am | Closing remarks and next steps
Max Sugarman, Chief Executive, ITS UK
12pm | Lunch served in café area

The Road to D-TRO Conference
2025-02-03 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | IET Austin Court, Austin Court, 80 Cambridge Street, Birmingham, B1 2NP, United Kingdom
The Digitalisation of Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) offers a generational opportunity to change the way we manage the roadside. Whilst many TROs are published as paper documents by traffic authorities, the signing of the Automated Vehicles Act 2024 into law means that all authorities will soon need to have their TROs in digital formats, with a single data standard that can be shared with the Department for Transport.
This provides an major opportunity to change the way our roadside works. It will mean easier consultations for the public, quicker processes for approvals and a more flexible system that can meet the changing policy needs of local authorities.
The Road to D-TRO Conference, sponsored by Causeway Technologies, will explore the current state of play, provide examples of those local authorities who have already made the move across to digital, and ask ‘what next?’ for D-TROs and the management of the road.
We’ll hear from Government, local authorities, suppliers and key decision makers to get their perspective on how we can best utilise D-TROs to support a greener, safer and more efficient road network.
This event is open to all and free to attend – simply register via the link below. By registering, you consent to have your details shared with Causeway Technologies.
What to expect at this event?

Learn from your peers and hear from key industry voices, including the DfT.
Gain expert insights into the D-TRO requirements.
Participate in workshops designed to help you unlock the full potential of digital traffic orders for your community.

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With thanks to Sponsors:

Where do you currently stand on D-TROs?
As part of the event, Causeway Technologies are gathering views on current levels of awareness from Local Authorities regarding D-TROs. Fill in Causeway’s survey here.

Agenda
10am | Arrivals, breakfast and networking
10.30am | Welcome and Overview of the Day
Max Sugarman, Chief Executive, ITS UK
Nick Smee, Director of Infrastructure, Causeway Technologies
10.45am | Keynote: The Government’s Vision for Transport Technology
Anthony Ferguson, Deputy Director, Traffic Technology, Department for Transport
11.10am | An Update on D-TROs
Paul Chandler, Head of Traffic Management Digital Services, Department for Transport
11.20am | Collaborating for Success: Customer and DSP Insights from the D-TRO Beta
Eliza Shaw, Product Manager, Causeway Technologies
11.30am | Q&A: Where are we with the Digital Traffic Regulation Orders?
Paul Chandler, Head of Traffic Management Digital Services, Department for Transport
Eliza Shaw, Product Manager, Causeway Technologies
Gareth Tilley, Principal Consultant, PA Consulting
Ian Walker, Consultant Engineer, City of Wolverhampton Council
11.50am | Refreshments and Networking
12.10pm | Case study from Cambridge County Council

12.30pm | Lunch
2pm | Workshops. Delegates will have the choice of one of three:
1. Data-Driven Success: Laying the Foundation for Digital TROs
Help highway authorities understand key considerations when assessing the quality of their data and define a clear pathway for achieving compliance with DfT’s requirements. Includes practical frameworks, case studies and audience Q&A.

2. Integration in Action: Unlocking the Power of D-TRO for Smarter Journeys, Parking, and Beyond
Demonstrate how becoming D-TRO ready sooner rather than later, can unlock transformative benefits for highway authorities and the public. Participants will learn how Digital Solution Providers can partner to improve parking enforcement, empower smarter journey planning, and enable better collaboration with works promoters. Includes practical examples and actionable steps plus audience Q&A.

3. Taking Control: Preparing for Moving Traffic Order Enforcement
Guide participants through the process of evaluating and adopting moving traffic order enforcement powers to improve road safety and reduce congestion effectively. Includes practical insights into assessing network readiness, navigating legislative requirements, and implementing enforcement technologies with real-world examples and best practices plus Q&A.
2.45pm | Feedback on Workshops
3pm | A look to the future: What is next for D-TROs?
Sally Kendall, Head of Streetworks Policy, Department for Transport
Dominic Paulo, Senior Director, EMEA – Public Sector, INRIX
John Cooper, Senior Engineer, Department for Transport
Gary Payne, Principal Parking & TRO Officer, North Northamptonshire & West Northamptonshire (Kier)
Mike Potter, Head of Commercial, AppyWay
3.40pm | Closing Remarks
Max Sugarman, Chief Executive, ITS UK
3.45pm | Close

Transport AI 2025
2025-02-05 | Manchester Conference Centre, Sackville St, Manchester, Sackville Street, Manchester, M1 3BB
Following the very successful inaugural Transport AI 2024, the Transport AI 2025 conference returns on 5 February 2025 in Manchester.
Transport AI 2025 will bring together public and private sector professionals to discuss the latest developments in artificial intelligence (AI) as they relate to transport and planning across the Government’s five missions – and its Artificial Intelligence Opportunities Action Plan.
Transport AI 2025 will cover AI innovation in these areas:
• Road (bus, DRT, cars, vans and HGVs, cycling, scooting, shared vehicles, CAVs, freight)
• Rail (train, metro, light trail, high speed rail, tram, freight)
• Air (drones, net zero flight, logistics)
• Place (pedestrians, high streets, urban realm, inclusivity, green and blue spaces)
Find out more information here
The Call for Papers is already open and find out how to submit here.
ITS UK is a partner for this event, which is organised by Landor Links. If you have any queries, please reach out to the event organiser.
