RIA Annual Conference 2023 Promoting the case for rail and investment in uncertain times 1 - 2 November, London
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ABOUT THE CONFERENCE Date and time
Venue
Wednesday 1 and Thursday 2 November 2023
Millennium Conference Centre, South Kensington, London, SW7 4LH
Description RIA's Award-winning Annual Conference is a much-regarded highlight of the UK rail calendar and 2023 will be no exception. RIA members will have the possibility of meeting face-to-face with clients, industry leaders, influencers, international guests and policy makers. This year’s Conference focuses on the theme of “Promoting the case for rail and investment in uncertain times”. Over the space of two days, the programme will combine keynote speeches, panel discussions, interview sessions, spotlight exhibitor pitches and unique networking opportunities.
Conference Host Sam McAlister, TV producer and author For ten years Sam McAlister was the interviews producer on BBC 2’s flagship news programme Newsnight, securing head-to-head pieces with Silicon Valley CEOs, world leaders and Hollywood stars. A former barrister, she turned to journalism after a successful career in criminal law and has since negotiated with everyone from Buckingham Palace to the White House, Facebook to Tesla. Exclusives Sam secured include interviews with Sheryl Sandberg, Justin Trudeau, Bill Clinton, Elon Musk, Benjamin Netanyahu, Trevor Noah, and Eric Schmidt. As well as the subjects themselves she worked closely with journalists like Emily Maitlis, Jeremy Paxman, Evan Davis, and Emma Barnett to brief, write questions and rehearse carefully planned features. Her book Scoops: Behind the Scenes of the BBC's Most Shocking Interviews offers a backstage pass to some of these unforgettable moments. Most notably Sam led negotiations for the ground-breaking interview with HRH Prince Andrew.
DOWNLOAD THE CONFERENCE APP FOR THE LATEST PROGRAMME & SPEAKERS UPDATES: 1. Download Engagefully from your app store or scan the QR code below 2. Search for Railway Industry Association 3. Select RIA Annual Conference 2023 4. Start engaging!
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AGENDA 08:30 Registration, exhibition and welcome coffee/tea 09:15 Annual General Meeting (RIA members only) 10:20 Opening remarks - Hosted by Sam McAlister, TV producer and author •
Darren Caplan, Chief Executive, Railway Industry Association
DAY 1: Wednesday 1 November 2023
10:40 Keynote speech + Q&A session •
Stephen Morgan MP, Shadow Minister for Rail
11:10 Networking break and exhibition
11.40 Keynote speech + Q&A session •
Huw Merriman MP, Rail & HS2 Minister
12:20 Panel Discussion + Q&A: Leadership panel •
CHAIR: Lucy Prior MBE, Business Growth Director, Trough-Tec Systems, a HIRD Group Co and RIA SME Chair
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Beth West, Chief Executive Officer, East West Railway Company
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Emma Porter, Managing Director, Story Plant
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Martin Howell, Director of Transport Markets, Worldline UK&I
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Nick Hughes, Sales Director, Hitachi Rail
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Steve White, Managing Director, Southeastern Railway
13:20 Networking lunch & Exhibitors spotlights •
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14:35 Keynote speech + Q&A session •
Martin Tugwell, Chief Executive, Transport for the North
14:45 Nations & Regions panel + Q&A •
Martin Tugwell, Chief Executive, Transport for the North
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Rupert Clubb, Chief Officer, Transport for the South East
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Shona Clive, Project lead for the Rail cluster project and the Forth and Tay Offshore project, Scottish Engineering, Vice Chair, Women in Rail
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Simon Jones, Chief Executive Officer, Global Centre of Rail Excellence
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Stuart Harvey, Chief Capital Officer, Transport for London
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Vernon Everitt, Transport Commissioner, Greater Manchester
15:45 Networking break and exhibition
16:10 Presentation + Q&A session •
Rufus Boyd, Interim Lead Director, Great British Railways Transition Team
16.50 Keynote speech + Q&A session •
Sir John Armitt CBE FREng FICE, Chairman, National Infrastructure Commission
17:35 Closing remarks 17:40 Networking drinks + cash bar 19:15 Keynote, Dinner and evening entertainment •
Baroness Grey-Thompson DBE, DL, Member of the House of Lords
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00.00 After party drinks + music 03:00 Carriages
DOWNLOAD THE CONFERENCE APP FOR THE LATEST PROGRAMME & SPEAKERS UPDATES: 1. Download Engagefully from your app store or scan the QR code below 2. Search for Railway Industry Association 3. Select RIA Annual Conference 2023 4. Start engaging!
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09:00 Registration, exhibition and welcome coffee/tea 10:00 Opening remarks 10:05 Keynote speech + Q&A session • Claire Mann, Managing Director, South Western Railway
DAY 2: Thursday 2 November 2023
10:35 Panel Discussion + Q&A session: Market outlook • Andy Bagnall, Chief Executive, Rail Partners • Chacasta Pritlove, Head of Transport, Google • Colette Carroll OBE, Managing Director, Transportation AtkinsRéalis • Jonathan Edwards, EMEA Market Development Leader, GHD • Maggie Simpson OBE, Director General, Rail Freight Group • Mike Hyde, Chief Data Officer, Trainline 11:35 Networking break and exhibition 12:00 Panel Discussion + Q&A: International Opportunities for the UK supply chain • CHAIR: Kirsty Dias, Managing Director, PriestmanGoode • Corin Wilson, Director, Trade & Investment (Hong Kong), Department for Business & Trade • David Camerlengo, Senior Trade & Investment Commissioner, Australian High Commission • Eoin Gillard, Assistant Director, National Transport Authority • Helena Matos, Senior Project Manager, Infraestruturas de Portugal 13:00 Networking lunch and exhibition •
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14:00 Keynote speech + Q&A session • John Larkinson, Chief Executive Officer, Office of Rail and Road 14:45 Fireside chat • Andrew Haines, Chief Executive, Network Rail and Great British Railways Transition Team Lead 15:20 Closing remarks • David Tonkin, Chairman, Railway Industry Association Agenda as of 26/10
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EVENING PROGRAMME Agenda: 17:45
Networking drinks
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Networking dinner
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Welcome Host - Sam McAlister, TV producer and author
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Guest Speaker - Baroness Grey-Thompson DBE, DL
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Evening Entertainment - Miss Kiddy & the Cads
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DJ
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Carriages
Guest Speaker:
Baroness Grey-Thompson DBE, DL, Member of the House of Lords Tanni Grey-Thompson is renowned for her achievements as an athlete, and is a multi-gold medal winner in Paralympic sport. She competed for Wales at five Paralympic Games and three Commonwealth Games, winning 16 medals, including 11 gold medals, and holding over 35 world records. Born in Cardiff, she started wheelchair racing at the age of twelve, and joined Bridgend Athletic Club at the age of fifteen. She studied at Loughborough University, gaining an honours degree in Politics and Social Administration, and has been an independent cross-bench member of the House of Lords since 2010. Tanni combines a wealth of experience as an elite athlete with personal experiences of working as a development officer and a talent pathway coach. She is currently the chair of UK Active (until June 2022), a trustee of the Commonwealth Sports Foundation, and an ambassador for UNICEF. As Chair of Sport Wales, Tanni will be accountable to the Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport for Sport Wales’ performance and for the delivery of strategic priorities. Developing and maintaining a close relationship with the Deputy Minister and key members of the Welsh Government is a crucial part of the Chair’s role.
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DINNER Selection of Bread and Butter
Starter Roasted Seasonal Vegetables Tart, with goat cheese, red onion compote (V)(DF)
Main Pan Fried Beef Filet, horseradish mash, broccoli, glazed shallot, heritage carrot, red wine sauce (GF)
Dessert Trio of chocolate mousse, mango puree Tea and Coffee
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ENTERTAINMENT Miss Kiddy and the Cads Straight from the red carpet and onto the stage, Miss Kiddy and the Cads bring you your favourite hits wrapped in highclass glamour and decadent sass. They entertain and dazzle the most discerning and style-conscious audiences across the world with the glitz, the extravagance, and the jazzy sounds of classic era Hollywood. Miss Kiddy and her Cads have entertained audiences all over the world: from London to New Delhi, and from Yorkshire to Bangkok. Since forming in 2016, they have brought their soldout show at Leicester Square Theatre, Pizza Express in Soho, the fabulous Crazy Coq’s as well as a special album launch at the worldfamous Ronnie Scott’s. You may have caught their performance jumping off your screens on ITV’s This Morning and Loose Women.
DJ/Producer Kruel Intentions International DJ/Producer Kruel Intentions from London, UK Known for playing high energetic sets all across Europe. Kruel Intentions have played for some of the biggest brands in London including Abode, Lock n Load, Lovejuice, Moondance, COGO, Audiowhore and more. They have had the pleasure in playing as some of the biggest clubs in the UK such as Ministry of Sound, E1, Brixton Academy, Electric, Scala, Fire & Lightbox and more! Outside of the UK, he has been spreading himself even further afield to play some of Europe’s hottest summer locations, from Ibiza’s ‘es paradise’ and ‘Ocean Beach Club’ to the Marbella super-club Mirage for the ‘Kinky Malinki’ brand and the popular Lovejuice pool parties at Sisu. You can catch them hosting their very own weekly show each and every Saturday midnight till 2am on Select 94.4 FM.
Rail Aid Auction The Rail Aid Auction in aid of Railway Children is live. Check out the lots and start bidding! https://2023.railwayball.co.uk/ Scan the QR code to participate
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EXHIBITION SPOTLIGHTS DAY 1
Exhibition Spotlights Day 1 COMET: 13:30 – 13:40 IPS Designs & Consultancy: 13:40 – 13:50 Dura Composites: 13:50 – 14:00 Complete Cyber: 14:00 – 14:10 Natural Cement: 14:10 – 14:20
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Exhibition Spotlights Day 2 Phoenix Contact: 13:05 – 13:15 One Big Circle: 13:15 – 13:25 Cordel: 13:25 – 13:35 Rail Data Marketplace – Rail delivery Group: 13:35 – 13:45 Route Reports: 13:45 – 13:55 Please note this is subject to change
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SPONSORS We thank our Platinum Sponsor
We thank our Gold Dinner Sponsor
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We thank our Silver Lunch Sponsor
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