Description

Transforming the Welsh transport network: Improving transport operations and infrastructure to drive connectivity and growth.

Transport-Led Development in Wales returns this year with the latest update on key transport-led projects under development, new areas due to benefit from investment, and discusses future solutions for further unlocking connectivity and growth in the region. Featuring expert insight from the rail, road, port, and bus sectors to define a joined-up transport strategy for all of Wales and promoting connectivity throughout the whole transport network.

Why should I attend?

Attend the 4th Annual Transport-Led Development in Wales Conference to explore the current plans to modernise Cardiff Central and bring together a new central bus station.

The day will also bring the opportunity to address current key development opportunities, including Cardiff Central, the M4 and East Swansea station.

Who will I meet?

• Transport for the Wales and other transport authorities
• Local authorities in Wales
• Transport, planning and property consultants
• Property owners and developers
• Environmental groups and environmental consultancies
• Project management companies
• Bankers and financiers
• Transport, planning and property lawyers
• Rail freight operators and users
• Airports, ports, Highways England

Agenda:

08:45 – Registration and refreshments
09:30 – Chair’s welcome and opening remarks
09:40 – Government Update: Exploring the exciting future for transport in Wales
10:05 – Transport For Wales Update: Transforming the Welsh railway
10:35 – Network Rail Update: Developing a more reliable and affordable railway in Wales
11:00 – Morning refreshments
11:30 – Promoting connectivity in east Swansea through new transport infrastructure
12:00 – Council perspective: The role of transport development and its impact on regional growth
12:30 – Networking lunch
13:30 – Panel Discussion: Investing in a more connected transport network
14:15 – Road Update: Planned improvements and major road project updates
14:45 – Afternoon break
15:15 – Port perspective: Supporting port growth and development while responding to the possible long term impacts of Brexit
15:45 – Integrating smart technology into existing and new transport development
16:15 – Chair’s closing remarks
16:25 – Close of conference and networking drinks
*All sessions include a short Q and A.*

Sponsorship and Exhibition packages are available for this event, more information here.