This is being held in Manchester - 3rd October to 6th October
Transport Fringes include (amongst Others)
The Rail Interview
3rd October 2021
17:30 - 18:45
Derby Suite, The Midland
A one-to-one interview with the Secretary of State for Transport, to discuss the Government’s priorities for rail. Sponsored by Alstom, Angel Trains, Atkins, Porterbrook, Siemens and VolkerWessels.
Speakers
- Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP, Secretary of State for Transport
- Gwyn Topham, Transport Correspondent, The Guardian
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The Maritime Reception
3rd October 2021
19:30 - 20:45
Derby Suite, The Midland
Come and join us for a ‘tot’ of rum as we talk about the tremendous opportunities for our maritime nation.
Speakers
- Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP, Secretary of State for Transport
- Chris Shirling-Rooke MBE, Assistant Chair, Maritime UK
Back on Track: How can transport connectivity support levelling up?
4th October 2021
A private Onward dinner to discuss how transport connectivity can support levelling up. Kindly supported by West Coast Partnership. By Invitation only.
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The Rail Debate: How Can The Value Of Rail And Industry Reform Deliver For Britain Post-Pandemic?
4th October 2021
12:30 - 13:45
Derby Suite, The Midland
Join the fringe to hear from senior industry and political speakers on the vital role rail can play in supporting the nation’s recovery post- pandemic and how rail reform can deliver the biggest changes for the industry and its customers in a generation.
Speakers
- Chris Heaton-Harris MP, Minister of State for Transport
- Andy Bagnall, Director General, RDG
- Andrea Green, Business Development Director, Costain
- Claire Walker, Co-Executive Director, BCC
- Daniel Bond, Head of Political Engagement, Dods Group (chair)
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The Aviation Interview
4th October 2021
17:30 - 18:45
Derby Suite, The Midland
Aviation is facing its biggest crisis, with international travel facing major restrictions. This event will discuss how it can emerge from Covid, working with Ministers to ensure air travel can resume safely, whilst agreeing a framework for the future, where aviation can continue to provide for Britain but sustainably and within a net-zero world.