Why you should attend

• Hear from top-flight speakers and industry professionals.
• Join change makers and see how you can help change the world of highways and transportation.
• Training and CPD all in one place.
• Get a head start and understand the future direction of the industry and how it will impact you and your employers.
• Fast-track your knowledge and boost your skills so you can contribute even more to the future growth of your company.

Why your company needs you to attend

• Get the inside track on emerging trends and innovations from experts in the areas that matter most to your company
• Gain insights and best practice which will supercharge the efficiency, effectiveness and economy of your company’s plans
• Get ahead of the competition as you discover what is on the horizon for the industry and what can be done to succeed
• Enable your company to demonstrate their support of future skills and young professionals

Speakers include:

• Karen McShane, President, CIHT
• Paul Campion, Chief Executive, TRL 
• Adam Amos, Deputy Head of Digital Lab, National Highways on Digital for Customer (DfC) - one of three interconnected programmes under National Highways’ Digital Roads strategy.
• Stuart Lester, Head of Transport Data, TFWM on Pyramid of Capabilities - building the cloud foundation for geospatial, digital twin and AI.
• Dr Isobel Wilson, Policy Advisor – Transport Technology, CIHT on the role of data and artificial intelligence in achieving transport decarbonisation.
• Dr Francis Tong, & John Hamilton Aston University on West Midlands Freight Analysis and Key Data Gaps 

Panel Discussion

• Using data, artificial intelligence and innovation – what is needed to support the professionals of the future

Breakout Sessions and Workshops

• Navigating the Future: AI-Driven Sustainability in UK Transportation
• Charging for road use – what is the future of mobility pricing  
• Uncertain AI Futures: A futures and Foresight Workshop

Don't just take our word for it.....

I had a great day at the Emerging Professionals Conference. All the speakers gave interesting talks on topics that differed to what I do on a day to day basis. I also had the chance to meet other emerging professionals and learn what their job involves. It was interesting to see that even though we all work in the same industry, the scope of what we all do at work is so varied.

— Jemima Odom

The Emerging Professionals Conference is an excellent opportunity to network and collaborate with colleagues at similar stages in their careers, to discuss current and future trends within the industry. Focusing on an audience of emerging professionals allows everyone, regardless of experience, to feel confident participating and gain real value from the speakers and breakout sessions. I would recommend this event to anyone working within the industry who is eager to attend a well run, informative and engaging conference within Highways.

— Sam Lovett

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Get involved 

Speaking opportunities: If you are interested in speaking at the CIHT Emerging Professionals Conference 2024, please contact the team on conferences@ciht.org.uk 

Help & Support

If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact the CIHT Conferences & Events Team on +44 (0)20 7336 1555 or conferences@ciht.org.uk