ITS UK

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 | 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 | 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.
Register here
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 | 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.

Active Travel and Inclusive Mobility Forum
2025-02-12 12:00 - 16:30 | Aurora House, Deltic Avenue Rooksley, Milton Keynes Bucks MK13 8LW, Milton Keynes
Tech, accessibility and active travel
Hear from Milton Keynes Council, CIHT, GoodMaps and Clearview Intelligence
In our first meeting of 2025, the ITS UK Active Travel and Inclusive Mobility Forums are partnering to discuss to what degree ITS solutions can help to address accessibility barriers, with a particular focus on walking.
The meeting will be hosted by ITS UK Members Clearview Intelligence and takes place in Milton Keynes on 12 February.
We’ll hear from:
Adele Wearing of Milton Keynes Council and Kris Beuret of Social Research Associates and ITS UK’s Inclusive Mobility Forum Chair, who will both speak and discuss the problem of missing data for pedestrian bus trips and how this can create opportunities for ITS.
Justin Ward of Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation, (CIHT), who will give a presentation on “Creating a Public Realm for All” which is a report by the CIHT that looks at the challenges involved in achieving accessible transport infrastructure in the public realm and this includes walking.
Neil Barnfather of GoodMaps, who are a provider offering innovative AI-driven indoor navigation, enabling everyone the freedom and autonomy to discover and interact with the world around them.
Finally, Peter Cattell of Clearview Intelligence will cover how we can protect vulnerable road users on the network.
Please register your place below.

AGENDA
12:00
Arrival and Lunch
1.00pm
Welcome & Overview of Day
Nick Lanigan, Managing Director, Clearview Intelligence
1.05pm
Introduction to Active Travel and Inclusive Mobility Forums and Overview of Event
Kris Beuret and Tony Duckenfield, Inclusive Mobility Forum Officers

SESSION 1 – Barriers impacting the accessibility of walking and wheeling
1.10pm
The problem of missing data for pedestrian bus trips and opportunities for ITS
Adele Wearing, Strategic Transport Lead, Milton Keynes Council and Kris Beuret, Social Research Associates
1.40pm
Creating a Public Realm for All
Justin Ward, Head of Policy and Technical Practice, Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation , CIHT
2.00pm
Q&A
2.15pm
Tea and Coffee Break
SESSION 2 – Solutions for improving the accessibility of walking and wheeling
2.30pm
Innovative AI-driven indoor navigation
Neil Barnfather, Chief Commercial Officer, GoodMaps
2.50pm
Protecting Vulnerable Road Users
Peter Cattell, Head of Technical Sales, Clearview Intelligence
3.10pm
Q&A
3.30pm
Event Close

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Annual Conference at Interchange
2025-03-04 | 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 second year and will explore the latest across transport technology, innovation and the future of mobility.
Open to all, the Conference will focus on the theme of: “How to build an integrated transport network?”. The Conference will include a collection of keynotes giving an update on key sectors – road, bus, rail – and a number of panels exploring cross-cutting issues like data and digitalisation, decarbonisation and exports. A full agenda can be found below.
The Conference will bring 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.
Register to attend via the button below. Attendance is free, and gives you access to both days of Interchange. Please use code ITSUK25 where it says “if you have a code please enter it here”.
Register here

Agenda
11.45-12.00 | Welcome
Stuart Scott, Chair, ITS UK | Head of Service — ITS, Mott MacDonald
Max Sugarman, Chief Executive, ITS UK
12.00-12.20 | Keynote: Digitising our road network
Davin Crowley-Street, CDO, National Highways
12.20-13.10 | Digitalisation & Data: How can open and accessible data support an integrated transport network?
Emma Thwaites, Director of Global Policy and Corporate Affairs, Open Data Institute
Sam Rose, Director for Data and Advanced Analytics, Department for Transport
Bradley Taylor, Head of Markets, Ordnance Survey
Dan Clarke, Future Mobility Lead, Cambridgeshire Partnership
Mike Guerin, Head of Business Development, Swarco
Hannah Tune, ITS Development Manager, Transport for Greater Manchester
Chair: Ryan Hood, Digital Highways Leader, Arup
13.10-14.00 | Exhibition
Networking, including keynote in exhibition hall
14.00-14.20 | Keynote: Innovation in rail
Adam Lowery, Technical Director, GBRX
Chair: Richard Carr, Technical Director, Railway Industry Association (RIA)
14.20-15.00 | Decarbonisation: How can technology support a cleaner, greener network?
Heather Foster, New Technologies Lead, Midlands Connect
Eugenia Agell-Bernad, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Campaign for Better Transport
Keith McCabe, Chief Executive Officer, Simplifai Systems
Alice Pleasant, Senior Public Affairs Manager, Lime
Mark Bell, Digital Transformation Lead, Mott MacDona
Chair: Catherine Whitfield, Deputy Group Technical Director, WSP
15.00-15.20 | Keynote: A new moment for the bus sector
Stephen Fidler, Director – Buses, Department for Transport
15.20-15.45 | Exhibition
Networking, including keynote in exhibition hall
15.45-16.15 | The Active Travel Conversation
Darren Capes, ITS Policy Lead, Department for Transport
Julian Scriven, Managing Director, Brompton Bike Hire & Chair, Urban Mobility Partnership
Chair: Caroline Hildreth, Principal – Transport, Netcompany
16.15-16.55 | Going global: How can we boost the uptake of ITS across the world?
Kimmo Ylisiurunen, Head of Cluster, Fintraffic
Sven Aulik, Director – International Partnerships, Fleetguru
Donal Hodgins, Chair, ITS Nationals Network | Head of Sustainable Transport & Traffic, Kildare County Council
Chris Lane, Head of Transport Innovation, Transport for the West Midlands
Miki Szikszai, CEO, Snapper Services
Chair: Neil Levett, Director, Levett Business Services
16.55-17.00 | Closing remarks
Steve Norris, President, ITS UK

Main Sponsor

Silver Sponsors

Estonian and Finnish ITS Delegation Breakfast
Join ITS Estonia, ITS Finland and ITS UK for a morning breakfast reception, connecting you with professionals across the three countries.
Running from 10am to 11am on Wednesday 5 March (the day after the ITS UK Conference), the Reception will provide the opportunity for UK attendees to meet colleagues from Estonia and Finland who are attending Interchange as a delegation. This is a chance to meet those working in the ITS sector across these markets, and to discuss how the three countries can work together to support better connectivity through technology.
This Reception is open to all – you do not need to be an ITS UK, ITS Estonia or ITS Finland Member to attend.
Please note, to attend this event you will also need a registration for Interchange. Registration for Interchange is free, and available here.

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Women in ITS Group
2025-03-11 09:00 - 10:30 | Online
Join us online via Teams on the 11 March at 09.00am (GMT) for the Women in ITS annual celebration of International Women’s Day 2025.
We will be exploring some key themes including diversity within the ITS sector, how the sector is growing to enhance female leadership and how we can be forward thinking and create the right future environments for a more robust and balanced workforce.
We have some excellent international speakers lined up including, ITS Australia Chief Executive – Susan Harris, winner of the ITS UK Woman of the Year Award Jill Hayden, AtkinsRealis, Miranda Blogg – Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads and Elena Minguet, WSP.
Following presentations from our speakers, there will be dedicated time to ask questions and share your thoughts.
We encourage you to join the webinar for this key date – so please do register your place below.
Register Here
Agenda
09:00am Welcome & Overview of Session
Gemma Tredwell, WITS Forum Chair
09.05am Diversity initiatives for the Australia ITS Sector
Susan Harris, ITS Australia Chief Executive
09.20am
Miranda Blogg, Director of the Cooperative and Automated Vehicle Initiative, Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads
09.35am Diversity statement and the Road to World Congress 2027
Chris Lane, Strategic Head of Transport Innovation, Transport for West Midlands
09.40am My career journey
Jill Hayden, Technical Director, AtkinsRealis, ITS UK Woman of the Year
09.55am Move to Australia in 6 steps … also valid for any goal!
Elena Minguet, Senior ITS Engineer, WSP
10.10am Q&A
10.30am Close

Maritime Forum
2025-03-13 13:30 - 14:45 | Online
The ITS UK Maritime Forum on the 13 March will now be an online webinar held on Teams, rather than taking place in Liverpool. The event will run from 1.30 to 2.45pm as originally planned and will examine synergies between connected and automated technologies in the maritime and and logistics sectors.
We have speakers and insightful presentations from Liverpool John Moores University, National Oceanography Centre, Vivacity and White Willow Consulting to highlight the transformative potential of integrating cutting-edge technologies across these critical sectors to enhance efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability.
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Agenda
1.30pm | Introduction and Welcome from Arup
1.35pm I How the Maritime Forum can support the ITS World Congress 2027
– Andy Graham, White Willow Consulting
1.45pm I The Role of ITS in Enhancing Intermodal Logistics Gateways
Dr. Dimitrios Paraskevadakis, Senior Lecturer and Program Leader, Liverpool John Moores University
2.05pm Vivacity Presentation
2.20pm | Satellite Intertidal mapping in the Mersey and GNSS-IR water level monitoring
– Dr Paul Bell, Principal Research Scientist, National Oceanography Centre
2.35pm | Q&A
2.45pm Event Close

User Behaviour Forum
2025-03-18 10:30 - 15:30 | University of Warwick, WMG 6 Lord Bhattacharyya Way, Coventry CV4 7AL, Warwick, CV4 7AL
Join us on the 18 March at WMG, University of Warwick, as the ITS UK User Behaviour Forum explore how we can be forward thinking and create the right future perspectives into user behaviour on the transport network.
Fully understanding how users interact with transport systems is more crucial than ever. Increasing use of data and insights into the future of travel and, more specifically, the integral role of the individual user have the potential to radically change the way we manage, operate and plan our transport systems.

We have some excellent and forward thinking speakers, DfT Chief Scientific Advisor Sarah Sharples, Department of Transport, Mark Collins, Head of Future Transport at Transport for West Midlands and Sunil Budhdeo, Transport Innovation Manager at Coventry City Council.
For the second half of the event, we plan to run a workshop to provide you the opportunity to have key conversations around these topics and share your ideas.
We expect this to be a highly popular session, so book now to avoid disappointment!

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Agenda
10:30am
Arrivals, tea/coffee and networking
11.00am
Welcome & Overview of Day
Siddartha Khasgtir, User Behaviour Forum Chair, WMG
11.10am
Sarah Sharples, Chief Scientific Adviser, DfT
11.30am
Mark Collins, Head of Future Transport, Transport for West Midlands

11.50am
Roadmap to a Regulatory Framework for Commercial Drones in Urban Environments
Sunil Budhdeo, Transport Innovation Manager, Coventry City Council
12.10pm
National Highways (TBC)
12.30pm
Question and Answer Session
12.50pm
Lunch
1.50pm
Workshop Session
2.50pm
Feedback from the above groups
3.30pm
Closing Remarks and Conclusion
Aston Brand, User Behaviour Forum Vice Chair, AtkinsRealis
3.45pm
Event Close

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Connected Places Summit
2025-03-19 - 2025-03-20 | Convene Sancroft, St. Paul’s Paternoster Square, London, EC4M 7DQ
Connected Places Catapult are back again in 2025, to once again host a two day summit of interactive content, live project showcases, inspiring thought leadership and opportunities to connect with peers from technology, transport, mobility, cities, academia, and Government.

The Connected Places Summit will harness the collective ingenuity, innovation, and collaboration of our community to innovate together – as for innovation to flourish you need to be connected.
You can find out more information and how to register your place on their website here.
A full agenda is also available to view here.
ITS UK are proud supporters of this event. ITS UK members can secure 20% when booking by using a code available on our Members Area here. Please note that tickets are limited to 20 and will expire on 26 February, 2025, so you need to be sure to register before that date.
For all enquiries about this event, please liaise directly with Connected Places Catapult.

Council Meeting
2025-03-25 12:00 - 15:30 | Netcompany, 7th Floor, 33 King William Street, EC4R 9AT, United Kingdom
Please save the date for our next ITS UK Council meeting, which will take place on the 25 March (12-3.30pm) at Netcompany’s offices in London.
The ITS UK Council meetings provide the opportunity to hear from senior industry speakers on a key issue of the day and influence ITS UK’s strategic direction. Taking place quarterly, attendance is open to Executive Members only.
Alongside input from Netcompany themselves, we will have key updates from clients and public sector organisations. To attend, please RSVP to rukshan.soysa@its-uk.org
Agenda
Lunch | 12pm
Welcome and introductions | 1pm
Keynotes | 1.10pm

The latest temporary ITS innovations – Ben Parsons, Business Development Director, SRL
Update from National Highways – Vivi Michalaki, Head of ITS (virtual)

Key Updates from the Nations & Regions | 1.30pm

Innovate UK – Martine Harvey, Innovation Lead
Transport for Greater Manchester – Hannah Tune, ITS Development Manager
Glasgow City Council – Nicola Bell, Group Manager, Traffic and Road Safety (virtual)
Crown Commercial Services – Steve Sopp, Commercial Lead
Transport Scotland – Stephen Davies, National Operations Manager

New Members Spotlight | 2.15pm

Now Wireless – Paul Hudson, Project and Sales Manager

ITS UK Business Plan 2025 Update & Governance Review | 2.45pm
AOB
Close | 3.30pm

Data Forum
2025-03-26 12:00 - 16:00 | WSP Manchester, 8 First St, Manchester, Manchester, M15 4RP
Join us for a Data Forum meeting covering how we can make our Data AI ready. This very topical session will take place on the 26 March 2025 from 12 noon to 4pm at the WSP’s offices in Manchester.
Good quality data is key to applications of AI. Whilst there is an increased focus on how AI can transform how we work, live and travel, the focus on how we ensure we have the right data will become increasingly vital. How can we enhance and work with data to create more opportunities through areas like machine learning, LLM, machine vision and other forms of AI?
In this session we will be sharing the latest from across the industry as well as practical examples and case studies, to show how to make data more suitable. To enable this exploration and discussion, we are pleased to confirm speakers from the Open Data Institute, WSP, Zircon Software, Transport for Greater Manchester, Department for Transport (invited) and a presentation on Kaiasm‘s work with National Highways.
A provisional agenda is available below and we plan to issue a full one with more details very soon but in the meantime please do register your place for this event below.
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Agenda
12:00 Arrivals and Lunch
13:00 Welcome and Introduction
Chris Hutchins-Davies, Technical Director, WSP
13:20 Update from National Highways
Gergely Ruccuja, Principal Product Owner, & JJ van de Vyver, Engagement Manager, National Highways
13:40 Data and AI for policy makers in road safety
Nathan Harpham, Principal Consultant, Agilysis
14:00 Kaiasm’s work with National Highways to build their ontology – an academic angle Liam McGee, Chief Scientist, Kaiasm
14:20 Data Quality: How to future proof your AI and Data Solutions
Peter Overbury, Head of AI, Zircon Software
14:40 Break
15:00 Presentation from Transport for Greater Manchester
Sam Li, Senior Innovation Manager, Transport for Greater Manchester
15:20 Q&A Session
15:40 Closing Remarks and Next Steps
16:00 End of Event

Freight Forum
2025-04-22 11:00 - 14:30 | Welch’s Transport Depot, Welch’s Transport, Moorfield Road, Cambridge, CB22 4PS
Technology and the route to freight decarbonisation
Join ITS UK’s Freight Forum on 22 April as we explore how developments in technology can support the decarbonisation of the sector.
Transport accounts for 28% of the UK’s total domestic emissions. Of these, road vehicles were the primary source, with heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) contributing 17% and light vans 16% of all transport emissions.
Technology has a major role to play in supporting the decarbonisation of the freight sector, whether through greater efficiency of operations, new fuels or reducing the number of journeys required.
The Freight Forum will explore these issues at their next meeting. They will be visiting Welch’s Transport in Duxford, Cambridge, with the meeting involving a depot tour and presentations from alternative fuel infrastructure providers, fleet decarbonisation consultants, freight media and the FORS scheme.
Join us for what is set to be a fascinating day exploring the future of freight!
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Agenda
11.00am | Arrivals and networking
11.30am | Site tour
12pm | Lunch
1pm | Welcome from Forum Chair Matt Lott
1.15pm | Beyond the Electric Fleet Building a Sustainable Transport Ecosystem Through Energy Innovation
Chris Welch, Managing Director, Welch’s Transport
1.30pm | What are the policies and strategies that can help with HGV decarbonisation
James Nankivell, Associate Director – Freight and Fleet Project Manager, WSP
1.45pm | Helping fleet operators along the road to net zero
Glen Davies, Technical Director, FORS – Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme
2pm | Launching a national network of clean, multi-energy hubs in the UK
Kaisa Chodurek, Director of Business Development, AEGIS
2.15pm | Q&A with Panel
2.30pm | Close

Future of Rail: Integrated Transport
2025-04-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Manchester Conference Centre, Sackville St, Manchester, Sackville Street, Manchester, M1 3BB
ITS UK is partnering with the Railway Industry Association and Campaign for Better Transport to host the Future of Rail: Integrated Transport.
Integrated transport networks are continuing to grow across the country. Rail and light rail are a key part of this, but buses and active travel also play an important role. This event will look at rail as part of a system, and how this system can come together to drive economic and social benefits.
ITS UK will hosting a panel on the day on the role of Mobility as a Service within an integrated transport system. A full agenda will be published in due course.
This event is part of RIA’s Future of Rail series leads and shapes the national debate on the future of the rail sector, marking RIA’s 150th year, and the 200th anniversary of the railway.
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ITS UK members can secure free tickets to this event. To do so, you will need to input a code at checkout. To receive the code, please email contact@its-uk.org
Agenda
10:00 – Registrations and Networking
11:00 – Morning session
Welcomes:

Richard Carr, Technical & Innovation Director, RIA
Max Sugarman, CEO, ITS UK
Ben Plowden, CEO, Campaign for Better Transport (Event Chair)

Keynote: Department for Transport (TBC): The Integrated National Transport Strategy
Keynote: Nicola Kane, Director, Steer: What does vision-lead planning mean for the railway industry?
Panel Discussion: Success, strategies and goals for integrated transport

Jo Clayton, Head of Planning and Placemaking, Active Travel England
John Birtwhistle, Head of Policy, First Bus
Richard Marwood, Bus Programme Director, Transport for Wales
Dave Haskins, Strategic Head of Major Projects, West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Network Rail – speaker TBC

Keynote: Vernon Everitt, Transport Commissioner for Greater Manchester
12:45 – Networking Lunch
13:45 – Afternoon Session
Panel Discussion: The role of MaaS in an integrated transport system (Chaired by ITS UK)

Jorgen Pedersen, Total Transport Consultants
Adrian Ulisse, Transit Partnerships Lead – Global, Uber
Erika Vincent, CEO, MaaStran
Liv Walker, VP Operations, CityMapper
Chair: Max Sugarman, Chief Executive, ITS UK

Panel Discussion: The wider benefits of Integrated Transport

Andrew Bradley, Net Zero Travel and Transport Lead, NHS England
Clare Kingswood, Policy & Commercial Development Director, First Group
David Carter, Projects Director, Systra
Harry Gray, Steering Group Member, Walk Ride GM
Michael Solomon Williams, Head of Campaigns, CfBT

16:00 – Event close

Early Careers Drinks Reception
2025-05-15 18:30 - 21:00 | Marlin, Marlin, Waterloo 111 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7HR, United Kingdom
Join us for an evening celebrating early career professionals in ITS!
Open to all – including both early careers professionals and those more experienced in their career – the event is our annual celebration of emerging ITS professionals and the impact they make on the sector.
Starting from 6.30pm, the Reception will provide a chance for you to meet with other early career professionals in an informal setting. There will be opportunities to network, hear from industry leaders and find out more about ITS UK’s plans for early career professionals!
Plus, at the Reception, we’ll be revealing the winner of the annual Essay Competition, where we invite young professionals to submit a 1,500 word essay, with the chance to win £500! Find out more about the Competition here.

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ITS European Congress
2025-05-19 - 2025-05-21 | Fibes – Conference and Exhibition, Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones Sevilla, Seville, 41020, Spain
Join ITS UK at the ITS European Congress in Seville!
The ITS Congresses bridge the worlds of mobility, technology, and innovation, gathering experts, policymakers, and stakeholders from industry and academia to advance the intelligent transport systems (ITS) field. Recognising that mobility challenges transcend borders, these Congresses address not only local and national concerns but also global ones, fostering a worldwide dialogue on smart mobility solutions.
Organised by ERTICO every two years in Europe, and every third year in the EMEA region for the ITS World Congress, these events lead the charge in global ITS collaboration and innovation.
The event will take place in Seville, Spain.
The UK Pavillion
ITS UK will be in attendance and supporting the UK pavilion, which will be delivered by the Transport Technology Forum.
SMEs wanting to be involved in showcasing their products in Seville need to contact LCRIG. There will be a cost to participating, and companies must commit to having someone on stand when the exhibition is open.
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ITS Nationals Breakfast
ITS UK are once again organising a breakfast for the ITS Nationals on the UK Pavilion at the European Congress in Seville, taking place on Tuesday 20 May from 10.30am to 11.30am.
The Breakfast will provide the opportunity for the ITS Nationals to introduce themselves, and to give a short overview of the ITS sector in their respective country. There will also be a welcome from ITS Nationals Vice Chair Marc Verhage and an overview of the ITS World Congress in Birmingham 2027 from Chris Lane of Transport for West Midlands.
ITS Nationals signed up to attend include:

Markus Wartha, President, ITS Germany
Mihai Niculescu, Director General, ITS Romania
Marc Verhage, Chief Executive, Connekt (ITS Netherlands)
Max Sugarman, Chief Executive, ITS UK
Aysel Kandemir, President, ITS Turkiye
Hanne Nettum Breivik, CEO, ITS Norway
Martin Russ, Managing Director, Austria Tech (ITS Austria)
Jorge Pinho de Sousa, President, ITS Portugal
With more to come!

The event will take place at the UK Pavilion (B1) on Tuesday 20 May 2025, 10.30am – 11.30am. It is open to all, but we encourage you to register to give us an idea of numbers
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Traffex 2025
2025-05-21 - 2025-05-22 | Judds Ln, Coventry CV6 6GE, Coventry RICOH Arena, CV6 6GE
Traffex is the a leading event for the highway, roads and traffic management industry that takes place at CBS Arena Coventry.
It brings together a senior audience of engineers, infrastructure professionals, policymakers, and suppliers to explore the latest innovations in road safety, construction and maintenance, traffic management and technology.
ITS UK will be present at the event and you can locate us at Stand F7.
We will also be speaking at the following:
Keynote Panel: Integrated Transport Strategies: How Can ITS Help Join the Dots?
10am, Thursday 22 May | Management and Mobility Theatre
Presentation: What Next for Noise Cameras?
12pm, Thursday 22 May | Safety and Sustainability Theatre

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Enabling Multi-Modal Journeys: A DfT - ITS UK Joint Workshop
2025-06-03 10:30 - 15:00 | Royal Armouries Museum, Royal Armouries Museum, Armouries Drive, Leeds, LS10 1LT, United Kingdom
The Integrated National Transport Strategy will be published this year and set the long-term vision for transport in England, focusing on how transport should be designed, built and operated to better serve all people who use it.
The Strategy will focus on the role transport plays in enabling access to opportunities including education and jobs, and support the devolution agenda and the creation of great places by setting out how local leaders will be enabled to deliver good transport that is right for their communities.
Alongside this, the Department for Transport are developing a Data Action Plan which will show how data can enable an integrated transport system. It will set out actions required to ensure transport data can support modal integration and deliver more accessible transport.
Data will play a critical role in achieving this. Often, it’s the journeys across different modes or regions that struggle to provide customers with clear information that helps improve their experience. Creating a more seamless flow across operators will be vital in delivering a truly integrated transport network.
Following a series of external engagement events, the Department for Transport and ITS UK are working together to run a workshop focused on how data can support multi-modal journeys.
The workshop will centre on key case studies developed by DfT and will ask participants to explore how applications of data can help in making the journeys described within the case studies more seamless.
This event is open to all (you do not need to be an ITS UK member to attend), with DfT and ITS UK welcoming the following:

National, regional and local transport authorities
Transport operators and suppliers
Technology providers and consultancies
User groups and representative bodies

We encourage those attending to be ready to input into the workshops over the course of the day. A full agenda and case studies will be shared with delegates ahead of the event.
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This is a joint event organised by:

Enforcement Forum
2025-06-05 12:00 - 16:00 | Jacobs, Cottons Centre Hay's Lane, London, SE1 2QG, United Kingdom
Join ITS UK’s Enforcement Forum in London on 5 June as we explore the range of approaches and technologies that can be used to achieve compliance – from automated enforcement, through to awareness campaigns and initiatives that members of the public can get involved with.
Hosted by ITS UK Members Jacobs, this will be a great opportunity to also network and engage with industry leaders, as we hear from the following organisations during the session: the Home Office, Road Safety Support, Westcotec, Keele University, Agilysis and Crown Commercial Service.
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Agenda
12pm | Lunch
12:45pm | Welcome from Forum Officers
Geoff Collins, Chair & Jamie Hassall, Vice Chair
12:50pm | Welcome from Jacobs
1.00pm | The use of enforcement technology with multiple workstreams
Steve Callaghan, Technical Support & Calibration Laboratory Manager, Road Safety Support
1.25pm | Educating drivers to enhance Enforcement: A smarter Approach to road safety
Chris Spinks, Managing Director, Westcotec
1.50pm | How can journey cam technology be used most effectively by the police to reduce road offending and improve road safety
Helen Wells, Senior Lecturer in Criminology, Keele University
2.15pm | Enforcement and roads policing in the safe system: Engaging with the evidence to inform effective strategies
Samuel Scott, Senior Consultant, Agilysis
2.40pm | Break
3.00pm | An Update on Home Office Type Approval (HOTA) on Road Traffic Law Enforcement Devices (RTLED)
Shaam Pindoria, Science & Technology Assurance Programme Lead, Home Office and Sarah O’Rourke, Home Office
3.15pm | An Update from Crown Commercial Services
John Woolcock, Commercial Manager, Crown Commercial Services
3.30pm | Panel Discussion
4.00pm | Closing remarks and event close

Maritime Forum
2025-06-10 11:00 - 15:30 | Peel Ports, Maritime Centre Port of, Seaforth, Liverpool, Liverpool, L21 1LA
The next ITS UK Maritime Forum event takes place at Peel Port (Port of Liverpool), on 10 June, focusing on the International Maritime Organisation’s proposals for a net-zero framework for shipping. The event will look at what the implications are for ports, and the transformative power of AI and automation to accelerate a green transition for the maritime industry.
Innovation is progressing at a rapid pace, and coherent frameworks and development pathways will be needed to maximise return on investment and set a technology trajectory capable of meeting global decarbonisation ambitions for shipping.
This event will delve into the key policy issues, and look at how cutting-edge technologies can enhance planning, resilience, and adaptability in the face of fluctuating geopolitical and environmental changes.
Join us to network, learn, and be part of the conversation shaping the future of global shipping. The event will also include a private tour of the Port and a chance to see marine operations in action!

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Agenda
11am | Welcome from Chair
Tim Morris, Arup
11.10am | Welcome and Overview from Peel Ports
Julie Rimmer, Technology and Automation Transformation Director, Peel Ports
11.30am | Navigating Maritime Innovation in the Liverpool City Region
Paul Tallon, Innovation Manager, Mersey Navigating Maritime Innovation Initiative
11.50am | Smart Mobility in a Maritime Environment
Paul Rizos, Business Analyst, Darwin
12.10pm | Lunch and Port Tour
2.30pm | The Maritime Accelerator Programme
Richard Holland, Head of Maritime, Connected Places Catapult
2.50pm | The impact of optimising efficiency in supply chain on reducing maritime GHG emission
Professor Thanh Nguyen and Dr. Dimitrios Paraskevadakis, Liverpool John Moores University
3.10pm | Closing Remarks
3.15 | Event Close
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Parliamentary Reception
2025-06-17 14:00 - 17:00 | Parliament, House of Commons, Westminster, London, SW1A 0AA, United Kingdom
ITS UK’s annual Parliamentary Reception is back, taking place on Tuesday 17 June 2025 in the Terrace Pavilion of the House of Commons, from 2 to 5pm.
With an Integrated National Transport Strategy and Road Safety Strategy in the pipeline, various new bills and legislation regarding the bus and rail sector, and a Spending Review ongoing, the Reception will be the perfect opportunity to hear from Ministers, MPs and Peers on their latest priorities for the transport technology sector.
Speakers
We look forward to be joined by policy makers from across the main political parties, including:
– Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood MP
– Shadow Transport Minister Lord Moylan
– Paul Kohler MP, Liberal Democrat Transport Spokesperson
Registration
This event is currently only open to ITS UK Members. Please login below to register your place. You can find instructions on how to login or register for an account here.
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Not a member? Get in touch at contact@its-uk.org

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This year, the Parliamentary Reception will take place before the MOVE trade show at the Excel in London, providing a fantastic opportunity to meet and network before the show. MOVE is one of the world’s leading tech mobility events, and this year will take place from 18th to 19th June. Find out more here
Attending MOVE provides parliamentarians and ministers with exclusive access to cutting-edge innovations and industry trends, empowering them to shape policy on the future of technology, sustainability, and economic growth while expanding their networks with key decision-makers and thought leaders. We believe it’s crucial for public sector voices to be central to the conversation, which is why MOVE is offering public sector employees complimentary access to the event. Register for a complimentary pass here.
If you are not public sector, you are welcome to use the discount code ITS30 at checkout to claim 30% off MOVE tickets. These can be accessed here.

MOVE
2025-06-18 - 2025-06-19 | MOVE, Excel, 1 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
Join ITS UK at MOVE, the leading trade show for mobility and transport technology.
Taking place from 18 to 19 June at the Excel in London, MOVE unites OEMs, government, fleets, micromobilities, utilities, energy providers, start-ups, investors, tech and media. The show is focused on brinnging together the entire mobility ecosystem, focusing on tech, innovation, and transformation.
Getting involved
ITS UK will be participating in the show. We can be found at Stand 119, with the full exhibition plan available here.
We will also be taking part in two panels at the show:
– Using connected tech to improve road-traffic safety, Theatre 1, 19 June at 12.05pm
– Connecting underserved communities: the latest in demand responsive transit and BRT, Theatre 3, 19 June at 3.45pm
ITS UK members can secure 30% off their ticket. To secure your discount code, please email contact@its-uk.org when booking here. Please note, public sector attendees can register for free.

ITS UK is holding its annual Parliamentary Reception the afternoon before MOVE, on 17 June. This is free for Members – find out more here.

AESIN Conference
2025-06-19 | British Motor Museum, Banbury Road Gaydon, Lighthorne Heath, Warwick, CV35 0BJ, United Kingdom
The AESIN Conference celebrates the UK’s leading automotive electronics organisations and showcases advancements in automotive technology.​ As a partner of ITS UK, members can secure an exclusive 2-for-1 ticket to the Conference through their ITS UK membership!
About
AESIN has been at the forefront of advancing and promoting the automotive electronics and software systems industry for over a decade, and they will be commemorating their continued success with a conference that you won’t want to miss.
The Conference will look to the future of the automotive electronics industry, with inspiring keynote speakers, technical presentations, and engaging panel discussions. It will take place at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon, Warwickshire, which holds the world’s largest collection of historic British cars, with over 300 cars on display from the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust and the Jaguar Heritage Trust.
Watch a video of last year’s Conference here.

Secure a 2-for-1 ticket
ITS UK members can benefit from an exclusive 2-for-1 ticket offer. To secure this offer, please go email contact@its-uk.org to secure the code.
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ITS North: Inaugural Meeting
2025-06-24 11:00 - 14:00 | TVCA, Teesside International Airport, Teesside Airport Business Suite, Darlington, DL2 1NJ, United Kingdom
Join us at Tees Valley Airport for a kick-off meeting of a new group, dedicated to supporting ITS in the North of England.
How can technology support a safer, greener, better connected and efficient transport network in the North of England? Following requests from a number of members, ITS UK is exploring the creation of an ITS North regional group, dedicated to supporting the roll out of transport technology in the region.
Join us on 24 June from 11am to 2pm for an inaugural meeting at Tees Valley Combined Authorities’ (TVCA) offices in Tees Valley Airport. The meeting will include an update from TVCA, before moving to a discussion about the establishment of an ITS North group.
By attending, you’ll receive insights from a key transport authority in the region and you’ll be able to provide your input and ideas into the new Group!
Agenda
11am | Doors open and networking
11.30am | Introductions and overview of the day
Max Sugarman, Chief Executive, ITS UK
11.40am | Presentation from the Tees Valley Combined Authority
Andrea Reacroft, Digital Transport Programme Delivery Manager, TVCA
12pm | Regional and Devolved Nations: ITS UK’s Proposed Approach
Max Sugarman, Chief Executive, ITS UK
12.15pm | What ITS North could look like
Stuart Wilson, Head of ITS Consultancy, Nicander
12.30pm | Discussion around (with working lunch):
– Do we need an ITS North group?
– What should it aim to achieve?
– What roles, responsibilities and resources are required?
1.45pm | Actions and next steps
2pm | Close

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Women in ITS
2025-06-24 12:00 - 15:30 | WSP Manchester, 8 First St, Manchester, Manchester, M15 4RP
Join us on 24 June in Manchester at WSP’s offices, as the Women in ITS group celebrate International Women in Engineering Day, a day that focuses on providing female engineers around the world with a more visible profile and encourage more young women and girls to take up engineering careers.
We will be exploring some key themes around female leadership, including presentations on a dedicated female leadership initiative at a large consultancy, as well as technical insights from the public sector.
We have some excellent speakers lined up from TRL, National Highways and Transport for Greater Manchester with more invited.
Following presentations from our speakers, there will be dedicated time to ask questions and share your thoughts.
A working agenda is available below with further details to come. We encourage you register your place below, to avoid missing out on attending this exciting event!
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Agenda
12:00 noon
Arrival and Lunch
13:00 Welcome & Overview of Session
Gemma Tredwell, WITS Forum Chair
13.05 Introduction from WSP
13.15 Women in Leadership at TRL
Karla Jakeman, Director of Grant Funding, TRL
13.35 Insights into Transport for Greater Manchester
Maggie Carter, Head of Development and Implementation, Transport for Greater Manchester
13.55 Presentation to be confirmed
Emyr Thomas, Chartered Engineer, National Highways (invited)
13.55 Q&A
14.20 Safety Moment and Reflection
Beckie Faulkner, Forum Vice Chair, WSP
14.30 Break
15.00 Presentation to be confirmed
Rachael Quinn, Strategy & Industry Advisor, ITS UK
15.20 Closing Remarks
15.30 Event Close

Executive Dinner with Anne Shaw OBE
2025-06-25 18:30 - 21:30 | Birmingham, Birmingham
ITS UK’s Executive Dinner Programme provides a set of four dinners over the course of the year, exclusively for our Executive Membership, providing 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 first Executive Dinner of the year will include Guest Speaker Anne Shaw OBE, Executive Director at Transport for the West Midlands. Anne was appointed Executive Director of TfWM in 2022 and is Deputy Chair of the Urban Transport Group. She led on the development of the ground-breaking Regional Transport Coordination Centre (RTCC) to oversee the West Midlands road, rail, bus and tram networks. First opened in 2020 it played a crucial role in traffic and transport management during the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. In June 2023, Anne was been recognised with an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours list in recognition of her work on the Commonwealth Games.
Anne will speak to Executive Members about transport priorities for the West Midlands, the work of the Combined Authority in transport technology – including the Future Transport Zone programme – and how the region can work with the sector to support better connectivity. She will also discuss the upcoming ITS World Congress, taking place in Birmingham in 2027.
We offer one place per Executive Member on a first come, first served basis. To register, please email contact@its-uk.org. Details of the venue will be shared with registrants.
With thanks to our sponsors:

About Anne Shaw OBE

Anne Shaw has worked in local government since the early 90’s, pursuing a career that helped to improve people’s lives. Starting as a junior technician at Birmingham City Council, she progressed through various roles to become Assistant Director of Transportation, responsible for policy, strategy and delivery.
Anne later secured a role at Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) in 2017 as Director of Network Resilience, where she has delivered a unique service keeping residents, businesses and visitors informed of transport disruption, helping them to plan journeys and keep moving, as well as preparing the transport operation to support the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. It was for this work that Anne was awarded an OBE as part of the King’s Birthday Honours List in 2023.
Anne was appointed Executive Director of TfWM in 2022 and is Deputy Chair of the Urban Transport Group.

Active Travel Forum
2025-06-26 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
How do we solve an issue like active travel data?
On Thursday 26 June, from 10 to 11.30am, the ITS UK Active Travel Forum will be holding a webinar focusing on how we solve challenges around data for active travel.
This webinar will focus on some of the opportunities and challenges with an excellent line-up of speakers from Active Travel England, Transport for London, See.Sense and Vivacity.
Increasingly, the active travel industry needs to identify demand for infrastructure, ensuring urban spaces are designed to support sustainable, long-term growth in walking, wheeling and cycling, while protecting vulnerable road users; and evaluate the success of active travel schemes – understanding their real-world impact and informing their return on investment.
Yet, a key challenge with these activities is the lack of high-quality, in-depth data on active travel participation, safety, accessibility, interactions between different types of road users and the impacts of infrastructure design on these factors. How do we ensure we have the right data, at the right quality and have the means to use it to inform decisions?
This session will explore some of these challenges and a number of solutions that are being developed and implemented. Following presentations from our speakers, there will be dedicated time to ask questions and share your thoughts.
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Agenda
10am | Welcome from Chair
George Beard, Head of New Mobility, TRL
10.05am | Presentation title TBC
Michael Barratt, Construction Advisory & Innovations Manager, Transport for London
10.25am | Data challenges faced by local authorities and how Active Travel England is addressing them
Chris Stewart, Director of Data and Analysis at Active Travel England
10.45am | Data Insights to support infrastructure design and investment
Irene McAleese, Co-founder and CSO, See.Sense
11.00am | How AI powered sensors can deliver valuable insights on Active Travel
Shane Foley, Head of Growth and Partnerships, Vivacity
11.15am | Q & A & Discussion
11.30am | Close

Advocacy and Public Affairs Group
2025-07-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Railway Industry Association, Kings Buildings, 16 Smith Square, London, London, SW1P 3HQ, United Kingdom
The Advocacy and Public Affairs Group provides the opportunity for attendees to hear from key speakers covering policy or comms in the sector, followed by an in-depth update on ITS UK’s Advocacy & Public Affairs Plan, and a dive into ‘what’s next?’ for our lobbying activity.
In this session, ITS UK will provide a mid-year update on a busy six months representing the sector which has included multiple parliamentary events, a host of consultations, a select committee hearing, and several meetings with senior politicians. Furthermore, we’ll be welcoming the Department for Transport’s Head of External Affairs, Sam Blainey, who will be speaking to members in an intimate setting about how to best engage with DfT.
This is a hybrid meeting, with options to join in person or online.
Agenda
10:30am | Opening Remarks & Introductions, Max Sugarman, Chief Executive ITS UK
10:40am | Engaging with the Department for Transport, Sam Blainey, Head of External Affairs, DfT
10:50am | Sam Blainey Q&A & Discussion
11:20am | ITS UK Public Affairs Strategy, Eduardo Pitts, Public Affairs & PR Executive, ITS UK
11:35am | Q&A & Discussion
12:00pm | Session Close

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