CPT Scotland Conference and Dinner 9-10 September 2024

 

 

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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