Thursday 11th December 2014

11:45 for 12:00 start (duration: 1 ½ hours)

at:
Boardroom
St James’ Buildings
85 Oxford St
Manchester M1 6ET

Speakers:
Steven Holcroft
Liverpool City Council

Jordy Van Kujik
Chief Operating Officer, Redninja Studios Ltd

Kevin Toye
Principal Transport Consultant, AECOM

The rapid evolution of transport technology, from current semi-autonomous to driverless vehicles, to data capture from smart devices will considerably uplift our intelligence and understanding of the transport system. UK Government is keen to take the lead on Smart Cities whilst also supporting growth within a digital economy. Innovate UK (an executive non–departmental public body, part funded by BIS and DfT), are tasked to facilitate and encourage innovation across many fields including Transportation.

Presentations at this event will set out the key trends and opportunities within the UK transportation market, setting out areas to be explored further and highlighting implications for the profession. Liverpool City Council, AECOM, Redninja Studios Ltd will present current working within Smart Cities. including demonstration examples of a Smart University Campus Wayfinding project and other transport innovation.

Presentations will be followed by a question and answer session.

We look forward to seeing you there - lunch will be provided.

TfGM require that all attendees register for the event in advance (places are limited).

Log in to the ICE page and register your place online at: http://www.ice.org.uk/Event?ID=3185
 
If you have problems with booking, contact Pauline Arundel on pauline.arundel@ice.org.uk