SafetyTech Forum
https://www.ltiuk.com/Join us for the inaugural SafetyTech Forum, a one day event exploring the future of technology that supports…
https://www.ltiuk.com/Join us for the inaugural SafetyTech Forum, a one day event exploring the future of technology that supports safer travel for all.
The Forum is a one-day Conference exploring the latest innovations and technology supporting safety on all modes of transport.
Bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, operators, and technology innovators, the Forum will include keynote presentations, expert panels and interactive discussions, setting out the latest in the safety tech space.
The event will take place from 10am to 5pm at the Leonardo Royal Hotel, Birmingham on 28 May 2026. We’ll be holding a site visit the day before, on Wednesday 27 May 2026, to National Highways Development Centre.
What will be covered?
At the Forum you’ll hear about:
- The latest policy updates around the Road Safety Strategy and its impact on the sector
- The latest developments in areas like Home Office Type Approval and enforcement tech
- Updates on technological developments and innovations supporting the safety of all on the transport network
- Practical examples of best practice, implementation and innovation from across the transport network
- Network with senior stakeholders, policymakers, enforcement professionals and technology providers
Key information
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Agenda
09:00 – 10:00 – Registration | refreshments | exhibition viewing
10:00 – 10:15 – Welcome & introduction
Max Sugarman, Chief Executive, ITS UK
10:15 – 10:25 – Overview of the ITS World Congress 2027, Birmingham
Jordan Cowley, Business Development Executive, West Midlands Combined Authority
10:25 – 10:45 – Achieving the Government’s New Road Safety Targets – a Hope in Hell, a Wing and a Prayer or a Big Opportunity for the ITS World?
Steve Gooding, CEO, RAC Foundation
Theme One: Enforcement
10:45 – 11:10 – Innovation in Road Policing
Matt Willmot, Coordination and Tasking Lead – RPIP Op Topaz / NPCC Roads Policing Portfolio, Lancashire Police
11:10 – 11:15 – The Use of Noise Cameras for the Management of Excess Noise from Nuisance Vehicles
Reuben Peckham, Chartered Acoustic Engineer & Director, Intelligent Instruments
11:15 – 11:45 – Refreshment break | exhibition viewing
11:45 – 12:05 – Update on HOTA Review
Stew Laing, Global Product Manager, Yunex Traffic
12:05 – 12:45 – Panel Discussion: How do we Utilise Enforcement to Deliver Safer Roads
Michael Kirsch, Product Development Director, Jenoptik
Reuben Peckham, Chartered Acoustic Engineer & Director, Intelligent Instruments
Stew Laing, Global Product Manager, Yunex Traffic
Matt Willmot, Coordination and Tasking Lead – RPIP Op Topaz / NPCC Roads Policing Portfolio, Lancashire Police
12:45 – 13:45 – Lunch break | exhibition viewing
Theme Two: Prevention
13:45 – 14:05 – Safety Advice to inform the RIS3 Efficiency Review
Thomas Fleming, Founder & Managing Director, Thomas Fleming Transport Consulting Ltd
Ben Johnson, Independent Transport Consultant / Founder of Flux Transport
14:05 – 14:25 – Achieving Zero Road Deaths in Helsinki
Johnny Ojeil, Global Lead, Urban & Transport Planning, Ramboll
14:25 – 14:45 – Scotland’s Strategy for Road Safety
George Henry, Head of Unit for Road Policy & Safety | Roads Delivery and Operations, Transport Scotland
14:45 – 15:00 – How to Improve Vulnerable Road Users Safety Using Intelligent Transport Systems – Focus on LiDAR Sensors
Zeina Nazer, Co-Founder, CITIES FORUM
15:00 – 15:30 – Refreshment break | exhibition viewing
15:30 – 16:00 – Panel Discussion: How do we Support More Effective Safety on the Road Network?
Jamie Hassall, Executive Director, PACTS
Kaarina Ruta, Senior Policy Officer (Transport), Welsh Local Government Association
Gareth Evans, Director of Strategy & Business Development (EMEA), HAAS Alert
George Henry, Head of Unit for Road Policy & Safety | Roads Delivery and Operations, Transport Scotland
Theme Four: Protecting Vulnerable Transport Users
16:00 – 16:25 – Protecting Women and Girls on Public Transport
Professor Andy Newton, Criminology and Policing, Nottingham Trent University
16:25 – 16:35 – How do we Make Streets Safer for Active Travel?
Joss Winter, Inspector, Active Travel England
16:35 – 17:15 – Panel Discussion: How Do we Ensure our Public Transport Network is Open and Safe for All?
Rebecca Miller, Director for England, Bus Users Group
Matthew Woolley, Product Manager, Vivacity
Professor Andy Newton, Criminology and Policing, Nottingham Trent University
Joss Winter, Inspector, Active Travel England
17:15 – 17:25 – Closing remarks
Registration
Registration is free of charge and open to ITS UK members and the public sector. You can register as many colleagues as you wish via the link below.
Exhibiting and Sponsorship
Promote your company and showcase your brand at the inaugural SafetyTech Forum. Explore the networking and promotional opportunities available to help raise your company profile and meet your business objectives.
GOLD SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR
£3,250 + VAT | 1 Available
Includes: Headline Sponsor | Keynote Address | Filmed Interview | Exhibitor Stand – and more!
SILVER SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR
£2,250 + VAT | 1 Available | 1 Sold!
Includes: Prominent Sponsor | Short Speaking Slot | Short Filmed Interview | Exhibitor Stand – and more!
BRONZE SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR
£750 + VAT | 1 available | 6 sold!
Includes: Promotion in ITS UK Communications | Exhibitor Stand
Book your sponsorship slot here
Pre-Forum Site Visit to National Highways Development Centre
27 May 2026 | 11am to 2pm
The day before the SafetyTech Forum, we will be hosting a site visit to National Highways’ Development Centre on Moreton on Marsh.
The Centre is a realistic on-road, roadside and training environment. It is a test facility is designed to reduce development risks and support design, prototyping, testing, development, validation, certification and training. The sites focus is to advance research and innovations though Technology Readiness Levels to derisk introduction onto the strategic and major road network.
The Centre includes a four lane carriageway, designed for conducting road trials with 400m of marked lane length, allowing vehicle speeds up to 70 mph.
The site visit will include a tour of the site, highlighting some of the key technological developments there and plans for its future use as a hub for industry innovation.
The address of the site is: The National Highways Development Centre, c/o The Fire Service College, London Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0RH
Attendees will need to make their own travel arrangements to and from the site.