Everybody has good conversation in them and a fantastic story to tell. What is yours?

 

The ‘Listening Pod’ is a new project which sets out to capture the real conversations going on among professionals working in the infrastructure sector; conversations which need to be heard.

 

The project is hosted by the drainage specialist ACO and is being launched at the Highways UK event at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre, which takes place on 16 and 17 November. Join in the conversation on stand C07.

 

Participants are encouraged to share their views on topical issues and discuss the challenges and opportunities that you face every day in the infrastructure sector.

 

“The Listening Pod recognises no hierarchy or seniority but simply sets out to hear the views of real people on real topics,” a spokesman for ACO says. “The conversation you have at the event could be between friends or colleagues, between rivals or partners or simply be with a stranger.”

 

Those who come along will be invited to suggest new ideas or discuss issues facing the sector. “They could be things that excite, delight and inspire you, or frustrate and annoy you. All views are different and all views are valid,” the spokesman adds.

 

“Your conversation might be in response to a specific question relating to an issue of the moment, or about a general issue which is having an impact on the industry. Or you might choose to simply reflect on a relationship that is underpinned by your work in the industry. As so often happens with conversations they might start out on one topic and end up on another.

 

“Infrastructure is about networks and ultimately the network of people whose conversations help decide the future of infrastructure. If you don’t have a conversation partner we can find you one and if you are not sure what you want to discuss we can help with ideas.

 

“All we really need is you and the fantastic stories that you have to tell. Come and give the Listening Pod a try.”