Booking is now open to join us at the 46th annual CPT Scotland Conference which will return to the Glasgow Hilton, G3 8HT on Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th September, and include a dinner on the evening of Monday 9th September.
The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Getting Priorities Right’. We will consider how we make the case for the prioritisation of bus and coach, both in terms of road space allocation and political decision making.
Monday 9th September 1200-1700
Networking Lunch and Registration: 1200-1300
Prioritising Partnership: 1310-1400
Last year's Conference theme was Progress through Partnership, however just 2 months later the Bus Partnership Fund was paused. This session will revisit partnership, looking at best practice and what we can do to improve partnership working.
Paul Walker: National Bus Strategy Delivery Manager, Portsmouth Council
Fiona Doherty: Managing Director, Stagecoach West Scotland & CPT Scotland Chair
Kirsty Chalmers: Programme Manager for the Bus Partnership Fund, Aberdeen City Council
Prioritising Integration: 1400-1440
While not a new idea in Scotland, integrated public transport has been back in the spotlight following the publication of the long-awaited Fair Fares Review in March. So what are the next steps? evolution or revolution?
Steve Broadley: Lead - UK, Norway and Ireland, FAIRTIQ
Dr Andrew Seedhouse: Chairperson, NSTAB
Prioritising Sustainability: 1510-1550
Coach travel can be a key element of sustainable tourism. How do we help grow this in Scotland?
Phil Smith: Coaching Manager, CPT
David Haas: Ward Manager, Inverness City, Highland Council
Pete Smith: Operations Manager, Radical Travel
Rona Wallace: Senior Manager, Business Growth & Development, Intermediary Marketing, VisitScotland
Prioritising Markets: 1550-1615
The past 5 years have highlighted how much geo-political events can impact the sector from the pandemic and global cost of living crisis to the invasion of Ukraine and the conflict in Gaza. With increasing uncertainty in the world it has never been more important to look at the big picture when considering how Scotland's fleet will be powered in the coming years.
James Spencer: Managing Director, Portland Fuel
Prioritising Choice: 1615-1655
Following on from the previous session on factors impacting fuel/electric markets, the panel will discuss the variety of options available to operators, including their limitations.
Alison Edwards: Policy and External Relations Director, CPT
James Spencer: Managing Director, Portland Fuel
Keith Bradbury: Co-founder, Ember
Martin Dean: Managing Director, UK Regional Bus, GoAhead
Monday 9th September - Conference Dinner 1900-2300
Drinks Reception: 1900-1945
Black-tie Dinner: 2000-2300
Tuesday 10th September 0900-1400
Registration: 0900-0930
Prioritising Policy: 0945-1015
The Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity, Jim Fairlie MSP, will speak about the Scottish Government's approach to bus and coach.
Prioritising Evidence: 1015-1100
CPT commissioned two pieces of research this summer, notably an update on our 2017 Trends in Scottish Patronage, this session will present the results of that research and what it means for the sector.
Gerard Whelan: Director, KPMG
Prioritising Politics: 1130-1200
With the UK General Election behind us and a Scottish Election on the way, how does a Labour Government impact transport policy in Scotland?
Moray MacDonald: Managing Director, Instinctif Partners
Prioritising Passengers: 1200-1250
Franchising continues to dominate public transport discussions, and was the main focus of Labour's manifesto commitments in relation to bus. As things progress across the UK the panel will give insight on the varying approaches being taken.
Paul White: Director, CPT Scotland
Paul Lynch: Managing Director, Stagecoach London & CPT President
Jamie Ross: Director of Transport, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
Joan Aitken OBE: bus user
Networking Lunch: 1300-1400
If you would like to discuss any partnership or sponsorship opportunities or have any other questions we’d be pleased to hear from you at conference@cpt-uk.org or on 0131 260 5107.
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