Overview

The theme for the CIHT North East & Cumbria Future Transport Conference 2024 is "Planning for Future Developments". In three sessions centered around "Policy & Guidance", "Best Practice" and "Innovation and Implementation" we will cover how to plan, design and implement future transport solutions in new developments.

Programme Schedule

08:00 – Exhibition Opens & Breakfast
09:00 – Welcome Address: Joanne Roberts, CIHT NE&C Chair & Neil Johnstone - CIHT Past President
09:30 – Session 1 incl. Q&A – Planning for the Future: recent updates in policy and guidance on transport topics
Scheme Review and Design Assistance Tools – Active Travel England 
The building blocks for a sustainable future - Andrew Dorrian, RTPI
Bringing future transport to the North East - Phil Blythe, Future Mobility, Newcastle University 
10:45 – Break for Tea, Coffee & Exhibition
11:15 – Session 2 incl. Q&A – Securing the Future: 
Public Realm Design Guide for Hostile Vehicle Mitigation - National Protective Security Authority
12:30 – Lunch & Exhibition
13:30 – Session 3 incl. Q&A – Designing and Maintaining the Future: Examples of how local authorities, developers and consultants are delivering schemes across the north east
Tyne Bridge Repairs – Newcastle Council
Tees Valley rail improvements – TVCA
Designing Cities for Women – Rachel Cornfoot & Natalie Gravett-Foyn, Arup
14:45 – Closing Address: Joanne Roberts, CIHT NE&C Chair
15:00 – Conference Closes, Network and Exhibition Continues
17:30 – Exhibition Closes 

Why you can't miss this event

• Excellent CPD and networking opportunity
• Learn about future transport solutions in new developments
• Interactive Q&A with experts

Who is this event for?

Anyone involved or interested in the Highways & Transportation industry.

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Help & Support

For more information, please contact northeastandcumbria@ciht.org.uk. 

Speakers

Session 1 - Planning for the Future - Professor Phil Blythe CBE FREng CEng FCIHT 

About the speaker:
Phil is Professor of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) at Newcastle University where he leads the Future Mobility Group. Phil’s research focus has been in the interface between policy and technology in areas, such as: connected and autonomous vehicles; electro-mobility; decarbonising transport; and age-friendly and accessible transport. Previously, Phil was Chief Scientific Adviser for the UK’s DfT (2015-2021).

In this role at the DfT he provides a challenge function to the Department on the use of science and engineering evidence in policy making and also ensuring the Department is best informed on new innovations and technologies that may impact on the delivery of transport schemes and policy.

He also led the science team that developed the underpinning science advice for the re-start and recovery of UK Transport during the Covid-19 pandemic and was a member of SAGE throughout the emergency. Phil was awarded a CBE in the 2022 New Year Honours for services to Science and Engineering in Transport and Government.

About the subject:
Phil will present an overview of some of the future transport projects currently underway in the North East including three very different automated vehicle projects in Sunderland, around Nissan and in Cramlington as well as some of the underpinning smart traffic management innovations that support the connected and automated mobility agenda.  

The North East is rapidly being seen as leader in Future Mobility innovations, there is an opportunity for the region to capitalise on this to make the us the go-to place to innovate, demonstrate and implement future solutions.

Session 3 - Designing and Maintaining the Future - Designing Cities that Work for Women - Rachel Cornfoot & Natalie Gravett-Foyn

About the subject:
What would cities look like if they were designed for women? Can we create cities that are safer, more inclusive, and equitable for women? How could we achieve this much needed change? Learn more about Arup’s gender-responsive approach to planning and design including a range of case studies and supporting recommendations for city planners, developers, community groups and local authorities.

A full list of speakers will be announced here soon.

To find out more, please contact northeastandcumbria@ciht.org.uk. 

Exhibiting or sponsoring the Future Transport Conference 2024

We’re excited to announce that we have already confirmed a number of speakers and exhibitors for the FT2024 event.

If you are interested in sponsoring the event or if you would like to exhibiting alongside those we already have secured, we have several opportunities for you. The sponsorship and exhibition packages are outlined below. Bespoke packages can by considered, should you not see anything that fits your requirements.

Headline Sponsor

• Positioned as exclusive lead sponsor in this event.
• Company name and logo on all promotional material in lead up to the event to include advertisements in Transportation Professional (dependant on printing schedule), and mentions in all pre-event publicity, including emails to over 700 local CIHT members and coverage on the CIHT website, LinkedIn and all social media channels.
• One full-page advert within conference programme.
• Two complimentary Delegate tickets (valued at £110 +VAT).
• Complimentary Exhibitor Package (as below, valued at £150 +VAT) including one further Delegate ticket (providing three complementary tickets in total as part of this package)
• Your company logo on montage displayed in conference halls, exhibition area and throughout the duration of the event.
• Recognition in opening address and closing remarks from the main stage.
• Opportunity to place promotional items within the delegate pack.
• Your company name and logo featured on the events listing of CIHT NE and Cumbria website including a short company profile (100 words maximum) to convey your chosen key messages.

Cost - £1,000 +VAT (Non-Corporate Partner Price - £1,500 +VAT)

Programme Sponsor

• Positioned as exclusive programme sponsor in this event.
• Company name and logo in a prime position on the cover and within the programme for the event, which will be issued to every attendee, and mentions in all pre-event publicity, including emails to over 700 local CIHT members and coverage on the CIHT website, LinkedIn and all social media channels.
• One full-page advert within conference programme.
• One complimentary delegate ticket to the conference, valued at £55 +VAT.
• Complimentary Exhibitor Package (as below, valued at £150 +VAT) including one further Delegate ticket (providing two complementary tickets in total as part of this package).
• Your company logo on montage displayed in conference halls, exhibition area and throughout the duration of the event.
• Recognition in opening address and closing remarks from the main stage.
• Opportunity to place promotional items within the delegate pack.

Cost - £500 +VAT (Non-Corporate Partner Price - £650 +VAT)

Exhibitor Package (14 out of 20 remaining)

• Minimum 3m x 2m exhibition space (larger areas available upon request).
• One complimentary delegate ticket to the conference, valued at £55 +VAT.
• Company name and logo included in all pre-event publicity, including emails to over 700 local CIHT members and coverage on the CIHT website, LinkedIn and all social media channels.
• One half-page advert within conference programme.
• Access to all event photographs, for free.
• Opportunity to place a promotional item within the delegate pack.

Cost - £150 +VAT (Non-Corporate Partner Price - £200 +VAT)

If you are interested in taking up any of these packages, please contact northeastandcumbria@ciht.org.uk.