Digital Transport Forum
Digital Transport Forum 2026 in partnership with Salesforce.
Join us for the inaugural Digital Transport Forum, a one day event exploring the use of data and AI, cybersecurity, digital twins, the internet of things and the latest in digital tech in transport.
The Forum is a one-day Conference exploring the latest in digitalisation across transport modes.
Bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, operators, and technology innovators, the Forum will include keynote presentations, expert panels and interactive discussions, setting out the latest in digital transport.
The event will take place from 10am to 5pm at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Liverpool City Centre, on 15 July 2026.
What will be covered?
At the Forum you’ll hear about:
- The latest policy updates following the publication of the Transport Data Action Plan.
- The latest developments in areas like digital twins, smart data, AI and cybersecurity.
- Updates on technological developments and innovations covering the digitalisation of transport
- Updates from leading government and public sector organisations, including major client bodies.
- Network with senior stakeholders, policymakers, transport authorities and technology providers
Key information
Sponsors
Gold
Bronze
Agenda
08:45 – 09:45 Registration | refreshments | exhibition viewing
09:45 – 09:55 Welcome & introduction
Ryan Hood, Digital Highways Leader, Arup & Chair, Digital Transport Forum Committee
09:55 – 10:10 Speaker/title to be confirmed
Salesforce
10:10 – 10:35 Utilising AI to Support Transport in the Liverpool City Region
Tiffany St James, Chief AI Officer, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
10:35 – 11:00 An Overview of the Transport Data Action Plan
Robyn Brass, Operational Researcher, Data Transformation Lead, DIPAD, Department for Transport
11:00 – 11:30 Refreshment break | exhibition viewing
Theme 1: Making Better Use of Data | Chair: Matt Kendrick, Theoremus
11:30 – 11:55 Delivering a National Digital Twin Programme
George Economides, Head of Digital Twins, Department for Transport
11:55 – 12:20 Update on Smart Data for Transport
Matthew Coleman, Head of Smart Transport Data, Department for Transport
12:20 – 12:45 Quantum Technologies in Transport
Martine Harvey, Digital Transport Innovation Lead, Innovate UK
12:45 – 13:25 Panel Discussion: Delivering Better Transport Through Open Data
Jez Smith, Rail Data Marketplace Lead, Rail Delivery Group
Paul Chandler, Head of Digital – Traffic and Technology, Department for Transport
Kamran Ashraf, Head of Digital Lab, National Highways
Miranda Sharp, Founder, Metis Digital
13:25 – 14:25 Lunch break | exhibition viewing
Theme 2: Utilising AI and Automation | Chair: Andy Hamer, Simplifai
14:25 – 14:35 Quick Fire Session 1: Aviation
Kate Rawlings-Brown, Director of Enterprise & Business Architecture and Technology Strategy, Manchester Airport Group (Invited)
14:35 – 14:45 Quick Fire Session 2: Rail
Sarah Schlobohm, Director of AI Incubator Accelerator, GBRX
14:45 – 14:55 Quick Fire Session 3: Ethics and Standards
James Cruddas, Technical Director, Informed Solutions
14:55 – 15:05 Quick Fire Session 4: Urban Transport
David Watts, ITS Strategic Delivery Manager, Transport for Greater Manchester
15:05 – 15:45 Panel Discussion: Demystifying AI: How is AI Being Used in Transport?
Kate Rawlings-Brown, Director of Enterprise & Business Architecture and Technology Strategy, Manchester Airport Group (Invited)
Sarah Schlobohm, Director of AI Incubator Accelerator, GBRX
James Cruddas, Technical Director, Informed Solutions
David Watts, ITS Strategic Delivery Manager, Transport for Greater Manchester
15:45 – 16:15 Refreshment break | exhibition viewing
Theme 3: IoT, Digital Connectivity and Cybersecurity | Chair: Betty Helienek, WSP
16:15 – 16:40 Digital Connectivity
Karen Cleale, Head of Customer Delivery, Vodafone
16:40 – 17:20 Panel Discussion: Cybersecurity: Is the Sector Prepared?
James Morris, Director, CSBR
Peter Simm, Strategic Business Manager, Mobius Networks (Invited)
Emyr Thomas, National Highways (Invited)
17:20 – 17:30 Closing remarks
Exhibiting and Sponsorship
Promote your company and showcase your brand at the inaugural Digital Transport Forum. Explore the networking and promotional opportunities available to help raise your company profile and meet your business objectives.
GOLD SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR – SOLD!
£3,000 + VAT
Includes: Exclusive headline Sponsor | Keynote Address | Filmed Interview | Exhibitor Stand – and more!
SILVER SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR
£2,250 + VAT | 1 Available
Includes: Prominent Sponsor | Short Speaking Slot | Short Filmed Interview | Exhibitor Stand – and more!
BRONZE SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR – 1 SOLD!
£750 + VAT | 6 available
Includes: Promotion in ITS UK Communications | Exhibitor Stand
Book your sponsorship slot here
ITS UK Annual General Meeting
ITS UK will hold its AGM after the Digital Transport Forum, from 5.30pm to 6.30pm.
The AGM will cover the key business of the organisation, including an update of 2025 activity, an overview of the Business Plan and confirmation of accounts. There will also be the election of Board Directors.
Please note, for the AGM, an option to join online will be available – please select this at registration.
Agenda
5pm | Doors Open
5.30pm | AGM begins
- Introduction, Chair of Intelligent Transport Systems UK
- Report to the AGM, Chief Executive of Intelligent Transport Systems UK
- Apologies / Note of Attendance
- Minutes of the 32nd AGM, 17 July 2025, London
- Update and election of the Company Directors of ITS UK
- Adoption of the Accounts of ITS UK for the year to 31 December 2025
- Any other business
6.30pm | Close
Please note, by registering above, you will only be registering for the AGM. You will need to register separately if you wish to attend the Digital Transport Forum or Project ROUTE Kick-off Celebration.
Register here
Project ROUTE Kick-off Celebration
Project ROUTE – a new collaboration between ITS UK and Digdata – aims to respond to the digital skills challenge in transport by opening up real pathways into data roles for young people.
Following the launch at the ITS UK Annual Conference, Project ROUTE will be holding a kick-off event for partners of the programme and key stakeholders, with the aim of celebrating the launch of the initiative.
Join us for an evening celebrating young people in the sector – and the upcoming work Project ROUTE will be doing to engage emerging talent in digital and data roles in transport!
If you’re interested in Project ROUTE, find out more here!
Doors will open from 5.45pm with a formal start at 6.30pm. Drinks and canapes will be served throughout the evening.
Register here
Please note, by registering above, you will only be registering for the Reception. You will need to register separately if you wish to attend the Digital Transport Forum or AGM.
Please note, there are three registration links:
Digital Transport Forum – 9.45am to 5.30pm
Registration is free of charge and open to ITS UK members and the public sector.
ITS UK Annual General Meeting – 5.30 to 6.30pm
Registration is open only for ITS UK members.
Project ROUTE Kick-Off Drinks Celebration – 6.30 to 9.00pm
Registration is open to all.