31 October 2012, 09:00-17:00 -

World Road Association Congress 2012 'Maximising growth through transport: how to gain the benefits'

World Road Association Congress events offer excellent expert insight on a relevant issue and are fairly unique events in the annual UK transport calendar as they draw in international expertise. Feedback on past Congress events has been very positive.

The event will focus on financing transport schemes, the latest thinking in evaluation and how to make the case and insight into delivery. Senior government officials will be in attendance and will provide introductions to the sessions on financing, making the case and on delivery.

Venue:

Marriott Hotel, 
Mill Lane
Cardiff,
Wales
CF10 1EZ
United Kingdom

Timings:

Opens at 09.00 with start at 09:30

End 16:30

The draft programme is as follows: Congress 2012 programme this is subject to change.  A final programme will be sent with the joining instructions.

Bookings:

To book a place, please download the booking form and return to: justin.ward@ciht.org.uk

WRA UK Congress 2012 booking form

Speakers include:

• Frances Duffy, Director of Welsh Government Transport Department
• Derek Turner, Director Network Delivery and Development and Deputy Chief Executive, Highways Agency
• Dr Andrew Murray, Director of Network Services Roads Service Northern Ireland
• Graham Hughes, Service Director, Cambridge County Council
• Simon Pilkington, Director, Price Waterhouse Coopers
• Tony Porter, Director Opus
• Karl Johnston, Head of Road and Rail Economics Transport Scotland

Costs:

 

Congress (Technical Committee representatives/students) £40 + VAT

Congress (WRA UK member/CIHT member/ Local Authority/University staff) £150 + VAT

Congress (All other categories) £200 + VAT

 

If you are interested in attending the Dinner the night before, please click here for information on the event.

For all enquires:

• E-mail: justin.ward@ciht.org.uk
• Telephone:  0207 336 1584