Overview

The themes of this conference are a fairer, greener and connected North East & Cumbria based on the respective North East, Tees Valley and Cumbria Local Transport Plans. These three themes will be represented in three session over the course of the day in addition to a keynote speaker (TBA).

• Fairer North East & Cumbria presentations will be based around equality, diversity and inclusion within our transport systems;
• Greener North East & Cumbria presentations will be focused around transport decarbonisation; and
• Connected North East & Cumbria presentations will be focused around developing integrated transport networks.

Programme Schedule*

*Subject to change

Why you can't miss this event

• Excellent CPD and networking opportunity
• Learn about new local transport plans and their implications
• 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

A full list of speakers will be announced soon.

Exhibiting or sponsoring the Future Transport Conference 2026

We’re excited to announce that we have already confirmed a number of speakers and exhibitors for the FT2026 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 (dependent 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 £175 +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 (2 available)

• Positioned as a 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 £175 +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 - £416.67 +VAT

Exhibitor Package

• 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 - £175 +VAT

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