8 NOVEMBER 2017DAY 1 UKHighwaysROADS FOR A MODERN BRITAIN

Conference facilitator: Richard Westcott, Transport Correspondent, BBC   

SESSION 109.50-10.10 Jim O’Sullivan, Chief Executive, Highways England10.10-11.00 End of RIS 1 and into RIS 2Anthony Smith, Chief Executive, Transport FocusRichard Coates, Head of Performance - Highways, ORRAlasdair Reisner, Chief Executive, Civil Engineering Contractors Association11.00-11.20 Lord Adonis, Chair, National Infrastructure CommissionPresentation with short Q&A11.20-11.50 Break – exhibition and networking

SESSION 211.50-12.10 Major Roads a year on and progress on the Sub-national Transport BodiesTricia Hayes, Director General, Roads, Devolution and Motoring, DfT 12.10-12.20 A perspective from ScotlandHugh Gillies, Director of Trunk Roads and Bus Operations, Transport Scotland12.20-12.40 Unpicking the Infrastructure Investment Strategy and interfaces across the SRN and local and major roads networksRupert Clubb, immediate past president, ADEPTCllr Martin Tett, Leader Buckinghamshire County Council and Chair England’s Economic Heartland12.40-13.00 Panel discussion with Tricia Hayes, Hugh Gillies, Rupert Club, Martin Tett13.00-14.00 Break – exhibition and networking

SESSION 314.00-14.50 Paying for roads— plugging the gap as revenues from fuel duty and road tax collapse Revisiting road pricing and other radical funding models raised by the 2017 Wolfson Prize challenge “better ways of paying for better roads” Doug McWilliams, Deputy Chairman, CEBRJulian Glover, Director, 2017 Wolfson PrizeGary Raccuja, Amey, Wolfson Prize winnerSteve Gooding, Director, RAC Foundation14.50-15.15 Environmental and sustainability perspectives on what we mean by better roadsStephen Joseph, Chief Executive, Campaign for Better TransportDavid Symons, Director of Sustainability, WSP15.15-15.25 Strategy into actionRobert Smithbury, Director, i4intrinsic15.25-15.50 Break – exhibition and networking

SESSION 415.50-17.00 Unlocking the blockers and and encouraging the enablersFacing up to the sector’s big strategic challenges. What are the practical steps needed to overcome the sector’s “elephants in the room”?Procurement Chris Jackson, partner, Burges SalmonChanging the delivery modelSimon Ellison, Highways Director, CostainRisk sharing and supply chain relationshipsDave Wright, Executive Director, Kier HighwaysInfrastructure skillsKeith Waller, Senior Advisor, Infrastructure and Projects AuthorityPowering the grid and distribution network in the face of increasing fleet electrificationDr Phil Coker, School of Construction Management and Engineering, University of Reading

09.00-09.30 Welcome and Opening AddressAndy Street, Mayor of the West MidlandsLord Adonis, Chair, National Infrastructure Commission11.25-11.50 Ready to work on Highways England projectsThe Civil Engineering Contractors Association will launch its brand new Highways Supply Chain toolkit, which has been developed with Highways England and members, to support suppliers seeking to enter or grow their business in the highways sector. Copies of the toolkit will be available for delegates.12.45 Influencing driver behaviourJames Harris, Managing Director, Elgin 13.00 Realising the potential of real time traffic and congestion dataFinlay Clark, UK Country Manager, WazeCindy Visser, Traffic Information Manager, TfLJason Diffenthal, London Streets Traffic Control Centre13.30 The impact of technology on the future SRNChair by Rob Wallis, Chief Executive Officer, TRLMike Wilson, Chief Engineer, Highways EnglandJames Airbib, Co-founder, RethinkxJennifer Schooling, Director of the Cambridge Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction15.25 Road users' expectations: requirements of the network now and in the futureChaired by Anthony Smith, Chief Executive, Transport FocusIan Luckett, Director, Lockets Travel; President, Confederation of Passenger TransportRichard Tilden, Head of Commercial Vehicles, Lex AutoleaseTom Usher, UK Business Development Manager, Europcar15.25 ADEPT Drinks Reception

09.40-10.15 Hosted by INRIXINRIX Roadway Analytics Demo10.40-11.15 Hosted by British Parking AssociationSmarter, better, faster: changing the way parking services are managed and delivered11.35-12.10 Hosted by TRLElectrification of the vehicle fleet and the implications for strategic roads12.25-13.00 Hosted by CostainIntegrating technology into an ageing infrastructure14.00-14.35 Hosted by YottaThe technology behind connected assets14.50-15.25 Hosted by EYCan Infrastructure Intelligence drive a healthier economy?15.45-16.20 Hosted by SwecoPioneering technology to speed up route selection16.35-17.10 Hosted by DynniqOperational approaches to improving air quality: Real-time action for a long-term problem

09.40-10.15 Hosted by Transport FocusLaunching Transport Focus’ road surface quality (RSQ) report10.40-11.15 Hosted by KierCollaboration and supply chain relationships11.35-12.10 Hosted by Bam Nuttall Elimination of process waste to accelerate delivery and improve efficiency12.25-13.00 Hosted by CarillionDelivering Value: a case study from the A1 Leeming to Barton project14.00-15.10 Hosted by ADEPTHighways maintenance funding for local roads15.30-16.05 Hosted by HTMASocio economic benefits from highways maintenance and management16.20-16.55 Hosted by CH2MA customer centric delivery model

10.00-11.15 Contribution of TransportHealth, safety, well-being, air quality and a prosperous economy are increasingly part of the project evaluation conversation. This session will look at how transport contributes to world class infrastructure and servicesChris Young, Chair of CIHT West MidlandsAndreas Markides, President, CIHTPeter Simpson, Senior Asset Manager & Team Leader, Hertfordshire County CouncilMark Sutton, Project Manager, Skanska11.50-13.00Resilience Creating networks that are resilient in all senses of the wordAndrew Hugill, Director of Policy & Technical Affairs, CIHTDavid Smith, Development Director, FM ConwayLila Tachtsi, Service Director Asset Management, Atkins13.15-13.50 Hosted by ACOFindings from the SuDS in Highways Survey14.00-15.15 Delivering for PeopleHow end users’ needs should drive infrastructure and services, understanding and managing demandGinny Clarke, Chair, Learned Society & Technical Strategy Board, CIHTJo Field, Director, JFG CommunicationsLorraine Butler, SMP Delivery Director for Operations, Business Improvement and Change, Highways EnglandMalcolm Bell, Project Manager, Costain Graham Dakin, Construction Programme Manager, Highways England Rachel Ellison, Project Manager, Costain

SAFER HIGHWAYS UK BREAKFAST BRIEFING09.00-10.30Raising standards for work-related road risk in the Highways England supply chainThe Driving for Better Business campaign is a core aspect of the Highways England business outreach programme. This session launches DfBB's new 'Raising the Bar' document covering work-related road risk and explains what it means for Tier 1 contractors and their supply chains.  Scene setting and welcomeSimon Turner, Campaign Director, Driving for Better BusinessRaising standards for work-related road riskLucy Fell, Health & Safety Director, Highways EnglandCompliance with the new initiative on work-related road riskDavid Townsend, Head of Policy and Compliance, Highways EnglandSupply chain case study - good practice from a Tier 2 supplierColin Knight, Head of Fleet Compliance, Clancy GroupPractical fleet compliance in your supply chainMark Cartwright, Head of Vans, Freight Transport Association SAFER HIGHWAYS UKSESSION 111.00-12.15 Making the network safer for contractorsChair: David Gibby, Former President CIHTSafety as the number one priority on the SRNMike Wilson, Chief Highways Engineer, Highways EnglandThe case for creating an independent accident investigation branch for roadsSteve Gooding, Director, RAC FoundationDeveloping an effective safety culture – lessons from railJonny Buckley, Principal Consultant, PA Consulting GroupQ&A

SESSION 212.30-14.15 Safety, health and wellbeing for roadworkersChair: Clive Leadbetter, Managing Director, A-one+Tackling road worker abusePat Sheehan, Head of Health and Safety, Colas UK,Tackling mental health in the highways sectorEmma Hughes, Wellbeing Programme Lead, A-one+A step change in road worker safetyAndy Stubbs, Commercial Director, WJHow can technology and innovation make our roads saferRobert Tait, Sales Director, Rennicks UKThe autonomous IPV – taking the roadworker away from dangerPhill Beaumont, Operations Delivery & Compliance Manager, Colas

SESSION 314.30-16.30 Safe working and safety culture in your supply chainChair: Kevin Robinson, Head of Immersive Learning, Turner KenworthyFour friends: a director’s perspective of a fatal incidentMatt Hazleton, Proud to be SafeA real-life perspective on the impact that an accident can have with personal and professional consequences. In conjunction with Jason Anker MBE at Proud 2 Be Safe, Matt’s story has been developed into a unique half-day immersive learning tool.Leading the way in supply chain safetyGlyn Williams, SHEQ Director, ToppesfieldMock Trial: the consequences of cutting cornersTurner Kenworthy with Pump Court ChambersVideo reconstruction and live action drama. Part of an immersive learning engagement experience, the defendants are actors but the scenario and its implications are very real16.30 Conference closes

JACOBS THEATRE

A high-level look at strategic issues

BURGES SALMON STAGE

Industry leaders and policy makers shaping the future

HIGHWAYS UK SUPPER

The Highways UK Supper with CH2M. An informal, fun and convivial conclusion to the hard work of the first day, preceded by open drinks receptions on the exhibition floor hosted by Highways England, ADEPT, CECA and others from 17.10 

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND THEATRE

Learn, meet and engage with Highways England

NORTHERN INNOVATION THEATRE

Transport for the North and Innovate UK join forces to explore how transport innovation can catalyse economic growth across the North

INTELLIGENT INFRASTRUCTURE HUB

Showcasing finalists of the Intelligent Infrastructure Challenge programme

A-ONE+ THEATRE

Ensuring roads are safe to work and travel upon

CARILLION THEATRE

Latest practice and thinking in asset management and maintenance

CIHT THEATRE

Industry briefings from the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation

DYNNIQ DOME

Innovations, applications and latest practice in digital technologies

09.30-12.00 Graduate and Apprentice Conference, an invitation only Highways England event

13.00 – 17.00 Roads Academy – Lego Serious Play Interactive SessionSession focus – The number one problem facing road infrastructure over the next decade. This interactive session demonstrates the immersive tools used in the Roads Academy programmes. Session timings: 13.00 – 14.00 / 14.30 – 15.30 / 16.00 – 17.00

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10.30-11.45 Perspectives on InnovationSession Chair, Chris Jackson, Transport Initiatives Director, CECA NorthPeter Molyneux, Strategic Road Network Director, TfN Paul Campion, Chief Executive, Transport Systems Catapult Richard Marshall, Regional Director, Yorkshire and North East, Highways England Dr Neil Hoose, visiting professor Imperial College & IBI Group12.15-13.00 Environment and Health PanelSession Chair, Lee Omar, Chief Executive, Red NinjaSimon Clouston, Technical Director Sustainability and Energy, WSPBram Miller, Technical Director for Environment & Health, RambollOwen Wilson, Senior Policy and Strategy Officer, TfN14.00-15.00 Multi Modal Travel PanelWays in which innovation in transport can help improve multi-modal and integrated transport Session Chair, Chris Jackson, Transport Initiatives Director, CECA NorthMartin Tugwell, Programme Director, England’s Economic HeartlandJason Pavey, Market Director for Local Transport, AtkinsJonathan Spruce, Head of Strategy and Policy, TfN 15.30-16.30Spatial Planning PanelSession Chair, Lee Omar, Chief Executive, Red NinjaLiz Hunter, Head of Transport Policy, West Yorkshire Combined AuthorityBrian Fitzpatrick, founder, Fitzpatrick Advisory Simon Shapiro, Technical Director, Transport Strategy and Planning, GHD

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Urban (Bristol City and London Air Quality) shortlist presentations:10.30-11.15 (part 1) and 11.45-12.30 (part 2)

National (Highways England and Transport Scotland) shortlist presentations14.30-15.15 (part 1) and 16.00-16.45 (part 2)

10.00-12.00 Qualifications Surgery11.00-12.00 How to become a STEM AmbassadorDeborah Sims, Chair, CIHT Careers Toolkit Steering Group14.00-16.00 CIHT hosted apprentice workshops and networking sessions

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Conference facilitator: Richard Westcott, Transport Correspondent, BBC

09.30-09.55 The evidence base - DfT's Transport Infrastructure Skills Strategy and sizing up the highways sector skills gap Phil Ellis, Capacity and Capability Manager, Highways EnglandCatherine de Marco, Deputy Director Infrastructure Skills, DfT09.45-10.15 Why diverse organisations achieve better resultsAndrew Marcinko, Work and Organisational Psychology Department, Aston University10.10-10.25My journey: how greater inclusion and diversity is key to triggering a positive step change in the industryDuncan Elliott, Managing Director, Highways, Carillion10.25-11.20 The business drivers for investing in skills, talent and diversitySan Johal, Executive Director Human Resources and Organisational Development, Highways EnglandDarren James, Infrastructure Managing Director, CostainVip Gandhi, Vice President for Transportation, UK and Ireland, JacobsNick James, Partnerships Director, CITB11.20-11.45 Exhibition and networking11.45-12.35 Procurement and other levers to influence supply chain behavioursDavid Poole, Executive Director, Commercial and Procurement, Highways EnglandMark Lomas, Head of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, HS2Loraine Martins, director of diversity and inclusion, Network Rail12.35-12.50 My story: What we mean by good design and how that underpins efforts to improve the sector’s image and ability to attract a bigger and more diverse talent base Sadie Morgan, founder dRMM and NIC Commissioner12.50-14.00 Exhibition and networking14.00-14.15Connecting new groups to construction careersA briefing on BuildingPeople, a new disruptive and integrated solution to reducing skills shortages, increasing diversity and maximising economic and social value across the built environment.Rebecca Lovelace, Chief Executive, BuildingPeople14.15-15.05 Broadening the pool, increasing employee opportunities and developing talentTed Miller, Head of Learning and Resourcing, HEVicki Worthington, Head of HR - Highways, KierLiz Garvey, HR Director, FM ConwayKaren Wright, Learning and Development Manager, Hanson15.05-15.30 Exhibition and networking15.30-16.00 Demystifying the Apprenticeship levyKeith Smith, Director of Funding and Programmes, Education & Skills Funding Agency Charlotte Potter, Talent Specialist, Highways England16.00-17.00 Future skills and the changing skills needsGlenn Lyons, Professor of Transport and Society, UWE Lesley Waud, Market Director, Strategic Highways, AtkinsPhil Clifton, Executive General Manager – Highways, Balfour BeattyMark Mamone, Chief Technology Officer, SercoSue Percy, Chief Executive, CIHT

09.10-09.25Speaking with one voice to promote an environment in which the highways sector can flourish.Philip Hoare, European Managing Director for Transportation, Atkins10.00-10.45 Going electric: what are the infrastructure challenges and opportunities of EVs? A five year forecast on the impact of electric vehicles on transport infrastructure and an assessment of the associated challenges and opportunities.Moderated by Ross Fairley, Partner, Burges Salmon13.00-13.45 Challenging ideas on the future of mobilityJames Nicholson, UK Automotive lead, EYRussell Phillippe, Technologist and FuturistNeil Conway, Chief Executive UK Operations, emovisAndy Pascoe, Business Development Director, McLaren Applied Technologies14.00-14.20Autonomous Vehicles: What are the roadblocks?Discover what steps must be taken across transport and infrastructure ecosystems to make autonomous vehicles a reality on our roads. Charlie Henderson, Global Roads Lead, PA Consulting Group14.30-14.50UK AutodriveAn update on an ambitious three-year project that is trialling the use of connected and self-driving vehicles on the streets of Milton Keynes and CoventryTim Armitage, Director, Arup and lead on UK AutoDrive Project15.00-15.20Smart Mobility Living Lab: LondonSmart Mobility Living Lab: London is brand new and ambitious UK Government - Industry collaboration to create a world-leading, real-world test environment for the development of future mobility solutions. This session will cover the importance of real-world CAV test beds in demonstrating and evaluating the use and performance of CAV technology, and the creation of business models to shorten the timescales of bringing new products and services to market.Iwan Parry, Strategic Partnering, TRLAarti Gupta, Senior Investments Manager, CostainPeter Shearman, Concept Development Leader, Cisco CREATE15.30-15.55 Project briefing: Stonehenge TunnelPhil McMahon, Inspector of Ancient Monuments, Historic EnglandPhillip Morris, Senior Project and Stakeholder Manager (South West Infrastructure), National TrustNeil MacNab, Heritage Lead, AmWDerek Parody, Project Director A303 Stonehenge, Highways England15.55-16.20 Project briefing: Lower Thames CrossingSession led by Rob Audsley representing Lower Thames Crossing’s senior project team

10.15-10.45Let's talk New MobilityHosted by WSP11.20-11.55UK’s first real-world operational trial of platooning vehiclesHosted by TRL12.10-12.45Cooperative technologies - Empowering the urban traffic operatorHosted by Dynniq13.50-14.25Unlocking benefits and opportunities through digital asset managementHosted by Atkins14.40-15.15Innovation 2050 - A digital future for the infrastructure industryHosted by Balfour Beatty

10.15-10.50The Whole Client Service - meeting the changing demands of the highways service?Hosted by Arup11.20-11.55Does a strategic approach to asset management make a difference?Hosted by Mott MacDonald12.10-12.45Equality, diversity and inclusion: our journey to becoming a leader in diversityHosted by Carillion13.50-14.25Beyond conventional asset dataHosted by TRL14.40-15.15Innovative engineering techniques for road pavementsHosted by Tensar15.45-16.20Mobile tech for asset managementHosted by HRS Services16.35-17.10Innovative and sustainable geosynthetic drainage used in highway engineering, earthworks and structuresHosted by ABG

10.00-11.10 Session 1: Accessibility – making better placeA showcase for the winners of the CIHT 2017 Streets & Places Award and the CIHT/Costain 2017 Sustainable Transport AwardChris Young, Chair of CIHT West MidlandsAndrew Hugill, Director of Policy & Technical Affairs, CIHTEmma Taylor, Principal Consultant, Integrated Transport PlanningJames Beard, Technical Specialist in Economic and Social Development, Mott MacDonald12.00-13.20 Session 2: Professional development and skillsA showcase for the winner and highly commended entries to the CIHT/Colas 2017 Skills AwardChaired by Sue Percy, Chief Executive, CIHT13.20-14.20 Session 3: Corporate Partner lunchtime receptionIncluding launch of CIHT’s new professional development schemeChaired by Sue Percy, Chief Executive, CIHT

14.40-16.00 England’s Economic Heartland update briefingMartin Tugwell, Programme Director, James Golding-Graham, Innovation Lead Officer, EEHSteve Kent, EEH Delivery Partner Liaison

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND THEATRE

Learn, meet and engage with Highways England

DYNNIQ DOME

Innovations, applications and latest practice in digital technologies

CARILLION THEATRE

Latest practice and thinking in asset management and maintenance

CIHT THEATRE

Industry briefings from the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation

9 NOVEMBER 2017DAY 2 UKHighwaysROADS FOR A MODERN BRITAIN

BURGES SALMON STAGE

Industry leaders and policy makers shaping the futureJACOBS THEATRE

The business case for investing in skills, diversity and training together with the practical how-to of developing a strategic talent pipeline

HIGHWAYS PEOPLE

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Regional (England’s Economic Heartland and Transport for the North) shortlist presentations09.30-10.15 (part 1) and 10.30-11.15 (part 2)

13.00-13.40Panel discussion. Aligning the civil engineering and digital technologies mindsetsMark Garrity, Strategy, Sales and Marketing Director, Thales Ground Transportation Systems UKDaniel Ruiz, Chair, Transport Technology Forum James Bulleid, Divisional Technology Director – Infrastructure Division, CostainRachel Skinner, Head of Development, WSP and Vice President, ICE14.00-14.10 Peter Mildon, Vivacity Labs, one year on… Hear about the progress made over the last 12 months from the winner of the 2016 Intelligent Infrastructure Hub Award14.10-14.40 The 2017 IIH Awards and judges’ reflections

NORTHERN INNOVATION THEATRE

MORNING INNOVATION BRIEFINGS8.30-10.00 Breakfast and meet the TfN teamPeter Molyneux, Strategic Road Director, TfNKaren Sanderson, Roads Project Manager, TfNAlastair Richards, IST Programme Director, TfNOwen Wilson, Senior Policy and Strategy Officer, TfNSHORT PRESENTATIONSmart Innovation as an Enabler for GrowthAlastair Richards, IST Programme Director, TfN10.00-11.00How can intelligent mobility enable a sustainable, resilient and inclusive economyChair: Chris Jackson, CECA NorthToby Hiles, Director Strategic Development, Transport Systems CatapultNick Anderson, Representing Innovate UK’s Transport Innovation ProjectJim Hammond, Head of Government Services, Satellite Applications Catapult

AFTERNOON13.30-17.00Construction (NSAfC) Annual Conference. By invitationCITB is hosting this year’s NSAfC conference as part the Highways UK programme. This 9th annual event will bring together contractors and clients from across a wide range of skills academy projects. Delegates will receive updates on NSAfC and the wider employment and skills issues, celebrate some of this year’s successes and build on networking opportunities

A-ONE+ THEATRE

CHARM project briefing, joined up journeys, WRA seminar

CHARM09.00-10.30New functions for Road Traffic Management CentresKey findings from the EC funded CHARM PCP project in which Highways England with Rijkswaterstaat in The Netherlands investigated potential innovations in traffic management by creating new functions for Road Traffic Management Centres.

BIG DATA AND JOINED UP JOURNEYS11.30-12.45Panel discussion on how big data could impact the future of joined up journeys, what this means for reducing emissions and ensuring safety. Join Thales, Reconnections Magazine and a panel of industry experts as they explore the findings of a specially curated ‘hackathon’ that looks at exactly these questions and more.Confirmed panel members: Mark Garrity, Shane O’Neill, Derek Turner and Peter Molyneux, chaired by John Bull

WORLD ROAD ASSOCIATION SEMINAR14.00-14.25 Scene settingIntroduction to WRA (UK) and the scope of the seminar. Session Chair Andrew Boyle, Chairman, WRA (UK)SESSION 114.25-15.50 Unexpected Infrastructure FailureLessons learnt from the sudden and unexpected cracking which closed the Forth Road Bridge in December 2015Session Chair Graham Pendlebury, Director of Local Transport, DfT & UK “First Delegate” to the World Road Association 2017Hugh Gillies, Director of Trunk Roads, Transport ScotlandAnthony Concannon, Principal Consultant - Infrastructure Resilience, Atkins15.50-16.15BreakSESSION 2 16.15-16.35 Unmanned Aerial VehiclesUK perspectives on the use of dronesSession Chair Andrew Boyle, Chairman, WRA (UK)Steve Berry, Head, Highways Maintenance, DfTSESSION 316.35-17.00WRA Asset ManagementLila Tachtsi, Director, Atkins and UK representative on WRA Asset Management Technical Committee

INTELLIGENT INFRASTRUCTURE HUB

Showcasing finalists of the Intelligent Infrastructure Challenge programme

10.00-12.00 Qualifications Surgery11.00-12.00 How to become a STEM AmbassadorCarol Haynes - CIHT Professional Development Officer12.00-12.30Addressing the highways sector skills gapMarcus Haddrell and Deviant Gupta, EY14.00-14.45 Future SkillsNeil Brayshaw Director of Technical Training, NCHSR (National College for High Speed Rail)14.00-16.00 CIHT hosted apprentice workshops and networking sessions

NEXT GENERATION ZONE

Workshops, networking and inspiration

13.00-16.00 Engagement Council Meeting. Invitation only.