February 16 2023
- Conference and flagship industry dinner returns on 30 March in Birmingham following three-year hiatus
- Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill and Shadow Transport Minister Simon Lightwood MP amongst VIP speakers with more to follow
- Book now for conference, annual dinner, sponsorship and exhibition opportunities
The UK’s leading Bus and Coach Conference is being held at the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham on the 30th and 31st March at no cost to CPT members.
This year’s thought leading two-day event brings together operators, suppliers, key stakeholders and Government Ministers and officials. This is to discuss the important issues facing the industry from regulatory reform, new markets and technology to workforce retention and recruitment.
Keynote speakers and panelists already confirmed include Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill who will share his thoughts on how the sector can learn from rail, Department of Transport Directors Stephen Fidler and Jessica Matthews who will lead discussions on decarbonisation and accessibility, as well as Simon Lightwood MP, Shadow Bus Minister, who will outline what a Labour Government could bring to the sector.
Graham Vidler, CPT’s Chief Executive said:
“I can’t wait to welcome the CPT family to our 2023 UK Bus and Coach conference, a chance for us to define the direction of travel for our crucial sector.
“Members can enjoy free access to the two-day conference packed with unmissable VIP keynote speeches, hot topic and future looking panel debates and hard-hitting Q&A sessions.
“To avoid missing out, anyone interested in attending the conference, our coveted Annual Dinner or sponsoring the event should visit our website at www.ukbuscoachconference23.co.uk
In addition, CPT has announced the long-awaited return of the Annual Dinner on the evening of the 30th March, after a three year break. Considered to be the sector’s networking event of the calendar year, the Dinner is exclusively available to CPT members, with tickets on sale for a three-course meal, drinks reception and evening entertainment.
Sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities are also available for both the Conference and Dinner via the CPT website.
Notes to editors:
- Non-CPT members who would like to attend the Conference can contact jody.mcbrien@cpt-uk.org
- Registrations are now open for the Conference and prospective delegates can book via the CPT Website.
- Tickets for the Annual Dinner are also available and can be purchased via the CPT Website.
- Sponsorship opportunities for both the Conference and Dinner are available and enquiries can be made via the CPT Website.
- The draft Conference programme will be updated in the coming weeks as more speakers and panellists confirm.
- CPT is the trade association for the bus and coach sector, with around 900 members.
