Keynote Stage

09.30-09.45

Welcome

Rachel Skinner, chair Interchange Steering Committee

09.45-10.05

Getting cities moving: unlocking the power of transport to boost regional growth

The NIC has called for a widening and deepening of devolution and targeted investment on major public transport schemes for city regions to improve economic growth. Hear more about the Commission’s analysis for prioritising urban transport investment and its recommendations on delivering this in a constrained public spending environment.
Kate Willard, National Infrastructure Commissioner

10.05-10.25

Delivering change: a view from Manchester

Greater Manchester’s Transport Commissioner sets out plans and progress on improving and integrating the city’s transport offer to deliver a joined up, sustainable, resilient and affordable transport system that enables the Mayor’s wider economic, social and environmental goals.
Vernon Everitt, Transport Commissioner, Greater Manchester Combined Authority

10.25-11.05

Devolution: driving seamless integrated transport

Devolution has a significant role in promoting integrated transport systems by allowing transport investment decisions that are better aligned with the specific needs and priorities of local and regional communities. Our expert panel look at how devolution can help to unlock and accelerate the pursuit of seamless integrated transport and its critical role in the country’s levelling up agenda.
Moderator: Marverine Cole, Broadcaster and Journalist
Panel:
Cllr Bev Craig, Leader, Manchester City Council
Henri Murison, CEO, Northern Powerhouse Partnership
Vernon Everitt, Transport Commissioner, Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Kate Willard, National Infrastructure Commissioner

11.05-11.20

Growth, goals and green: the crucial role of innovation in delivering strategic transport priorities

The climate crisis and covid recovery means we have no choice but to set ourselves highly ambitious goals. More than ever, it’s crucial that the transport sector is open to innovation and collaboration. Hear how TfL is looking to engage the wider eco-system to accelerate innovation.
Thomas Ableman, Director of Strategy & Innovation, Transport for London

13.05-13.30

Transport as the key to people-centric, accessible, and sustainable urban spaces

The design and efficiency of transportation systems shape the accessibility and livability of a place. Effective transport systems contribute to vibrant, connected communities by enhancing accessibility and mobility. Well-planned infrastructure accommodates the diverse needs of people, ensuring convenient and efficient travel, economic growth, social opportunity and environmental sensitivity.
Anne Shaw, Executive Director, Transport for the West Midlands
Paul Wilson, Chief Business Officer, Connected Places Catapult

13.30-13.50

Transport as an opportunity to enhance people’s lives

The government’s recent promotion of brown field sites for housing raises interesting questions about the relationship between communities and transport. On a positive note, it should promote the integration of communities and public transport infrastructure helping create a greener economy in step with demand. But to achieve this outcome we need to shift the debate from the narrow channel of political statistics to a wider discussion about the nature of the cities that we live in and the communities that we want to create. This is a not a debate about transport modes but a vision that provides a positive statement about the environmental objectives, economic performance, and the quality of life that we lead.
Matthew Butters, Director, Pascal+Watson

15.20-15.40

Cyber secure by design – who should be asking the “what if”?

The transition from mechanical to digital systems is leading to a significant increase in the ways that integrated transport systems, users and vehicles need to communicate, creating a range of new threats and risks that can compromise safe and secure operation – and could hold back our transition to net zero. From a client and operations perspective who needs to be asking the 'what if' so trust is engineered from day one?
Richard Barrington, Director, Smart Cities and Land Mobility, Angoka

17.15-19.30

Networking and drinks reception in exhibition hall including:

17.15-17.30

Google Cloud AI Announcement

17.30-18.00

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester