Javaid Amin - CEO and Managing Director at Visionary Consulting and Professional Advisors (VC-PA) Ltd 

Javaid, a Chartered Civil Engineer and Fellow of ICE, CIHT, and APM, brings over 30 years of expertise in delivering highways, rail, and infrastructure megaprojects worldwide. As a specialist in Project & Programme Management, PMO, Risk Management, Commercial and Contract Administration, he has led complex infrastructure programmes, including High Speed 2 (HS2) and Expressways & Motorways in the Middles East, South Asia and in UK.

Beyond engineering, Javaid is firmly committed in promoting and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in the industry. Passionate about advocating for women in engineering and mentoring underrepresented professionals, he actively champions environments where talent thrives, irrespective of background. Through leadership and engagement, Javaid empowers the next generation of engineers, ensuring workplaces embrace collaboration, innovation, one team approach and respect culture.

Teresa Hyleton - Regional Director Waterman Aspen

Teresa is the East Midlands Regional Director for Waterman Aspen, currently seconded to Leicestershire County Council supporting them with the delivery of their Major Infrastructure Projects. With extensive experience in highway design and delivery across both public and private sectors, she has witnessed significant innovations, particularly in digital advancements that enhance processes and colleague safety. She has seen the focus shift from merely offsetting our environmental impact with current schemes to actively improving the environment to mitigate the effects of past developments and has seen the number of women in the industry grow, bringing a different culture to the engineering office and construction site environments.

Despite her 20 years of experience, Teresa remains committed to continuous learning. She continues to contribute to robust infrastructure and mentor emerging engineers. For Teresa, this field is more than just a career; it is a means of empowerment to shape the future.

Dr. Guilhermina Torrao - Lecturer in Transport, Aston University

Dr. Guilhermina Torrao is a Lecturer in Transport at Aston University, with expertise in travel behaviour and impact assessment. Her research focuses on integrating emerging transport technologies to promote sustainable and inclusive mobility. She explores the effectiveness of future mobility solutions and urban interventions in driving behavioural change, improving air quality, enhancing road safety, and increasing accessibility.

Dr. Torrao is passionate about designing healthier, safer, and more liveable cities through the promotion of sustainable transport and active travel. Her work places a strong emphasis on addressing the mobility needs of diverse user groups, including children, older adults, women, and individuals with disabilities.

Her research also breaks new ground in investigating the gender gap in the acceptance of autonomous vehicles, offering novel insights into how national and cultural contexts shape these differences. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates technology, transport planning and human behaviour to support the development of equitable and future-ready transport systems.