The Belfry Hotel, Cambourne, CB23 6BW.
CIHT East of England are delighted to announce the return of their annual conference and awards for 2023, on 23 October 2023 at The Belfry Hotel, Cambourne, CB23 6BW.
This year will see the combination of the annual conference and awards, with the awards being announced at this years conference.
The aim of the conference is to emphasise the urgency of achieving net zero and provide insight into regional solutions for developing a more sustainable and low carbon future. It will be a thought-provoking day of learning and will be an opportunity to network with other professionals within the sector.
We will be joined by experts within highways and transportation who will present a range of initiatives for addressing the climate emergency.
The conference is approved for CPD by CIHT and will account for a total of 5 hours of CPD.
UPDATE: The awards dinner has been removed from the schedule, this does not affect the conference programme which remains as scheduled. The winners of the CIHT East of England Awards will be announced at the conference.
Individual tickets can be bought for the conference - these are split by CIHT member and non-member options.
For any queries please contact regions@ciht.org.uk
The theme is “Race to Net Zero” and the aim is to emphasise the urgency of achieving net zero and provide insight into regional solutions for developing a more sustainable and low carbon future. It will be a thought-provoking day of learning and will be an opportunity to network with other professionals within the sector.
We will be joined by experts within highways and transportation who will present a range of initiatives for addressing the climate emergency.
Our sponsorship and exhibitor packages have now sold out.
Sponsorship - £1,500 (including VAT) - SOLD OUT
This includes:
Prominent corporate branding on all conference advertising
• Prime exhibitor space at the venue
• Five free conference tickets for you and your clients
• Two tickets to a three-course private pre-event dinner held on the evening of the 22nd October 2023.
Exhibitors - £750 (including VAT) - SOLD OUT
This includes:
• Prominent exhibitor space at the venue
• Two free conference tickets
Key Note Speaker: - Hannah Staunton, Head of Communications at East West Rail
Hannah’s decade in communications spans a wide range of industries and projects, always with a large element of infrastructure and the built environment. She is passionate about conducting meaningful and impactful conversations with local communities, and has lead consultations for King’s Cross Station, Gatwick Airport and the Earls Court Redevelopment. She is now Head of Communications at the East West Railway Company.
Session 1: The Net Zero Challenge
09:30 - Welcome from CIHT East of England
09:40 - Key Note Speaker: - East West Rail – Hannah Staunton
10:00 - CIHT Presidential Address
10:40 - Panel Q&A
11:00 - Refreshments and Networking
Session 2: CIHT East of England Awards 2023
11:15 Awards ceremony and announcement of award winners
Lunch – 12:30 – 13:30
Session 3: Net Zero- Transport, Mobility and Regional Plans
13:30 - Active Travel in Spain – Jose Almendros
13:50 - Demand Management – Where do we go next? Mehmet Ahmet
14:10 - Transport East - Andrew summers
14:50 - Panel Q&A
15:05 - Refreshments and Networking
Session 4: Embedding carbon in scheme development
15:35 - Christopher Erhard - Milestone
16:00 - GCP – Cambourne to Cambridge - Jo Baker
16:20 - The Levelling Up Agenda - PSQ - Arup/Milestone – Arthur Smart
16:40 - Panel Q&A
17:00 - Closing Address - CIHT Chair
The East of England Awards 2023 are the chance to showcase your excellence, celebrating the very best the region offers across the key areas of highways and transportation. They are open to everyone: members and non-members; small and large organisations; public, private and third sector. The Awards recognise the outstanding contribution that good projects and people make to our daily lives.
You can view the East of England Awards page for more information and information on how to enter.
The East of England Awards dinner will be held in the evening, following the days conference. You will be able to enjoy and evening of dining, speeches and the announcement of the regional award winners.
Tickets are available for individuals at £100 per person (incl VAT) or at tables of eithers persons at £800 (incl VAT).
Please get in touch with regions@ciht.org.uk if you have any queries about booking.
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