Make sure that you have 6-7 October and 4-5 December free in your diary for two Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) conferences with significant content aimed at those working in local authorities. Both of these events also offer opportunities to interact with engineers and technical strategists, share ideas and build new partnerships.
RTIC 2014
Road Transport Information and Control: Better Transport through Technology
6 - 7 October 2014. America Square Conference Centre, London, UK
The IET and ITS(UK) joint task force handbook Local Authority Guide to Emerging Technology will be launched with a special session at RTIC 2014. Contributors include Alan Stevens, Chief Research Scientist and Research Director, TRL and Darren Capes, City of York.
RTIC 2014 also offers you the opportunity to hear the very latest research in road transport and traffic management engineering, with technical sessions on multi-modal & public transport, environment & sustainability, connected & autonomous systems, travel information, network management & control strategies and influencing drivers.
Graham Hanson, Department for Transport will give a Keynote Address about the DfT’s role in making UK road management the envy of the world. You will also hear from John Polak, Head of the Centre for Transport Studies, Imperial College and Stephen Norris, former Minister for Transport in London.
Local authority staff attending RTIC 2014 benefit from a special rate of £99 – download the booking form to claim your place!
Future Intelligent Cities
Cities in transition – realising the value of engineering
4 – 5 December 2014. Prospero House, London, UK
Rapidly increasing urban populations put pressure on local services –but wherever your local authority is on the journey towards improving sustainability, Future Intelligent Cities will help you learn from others who are already employing innovation to solve some of these challenges.
This 2-day conference will tell inspiring stories of technology being employed to ensure citizens’ changing needs are addressed in a holistic, effective way which suits them as well as cash-strapped local governments attempting to achieve more for less!
· If you work in transport and traffic management you will want to hear the sessions on An Integrated Low Carbon Transport System and Policy Led Traffic Management for the Smart Thinking City
· If you’re involved with energy efficiency and low carbon solutions you need to know about Localised Energy Systems and Smart Heat Networks
· If you’re a decision-maker or planner uncertain of the benefits of Future Intelligent City schemes, you’ll be interested in Liveable Cities and The Social and Human Value of Technology in Transforming Lives
· All local authority employees will be interested in the case studies Sustainable Glasgow and Public engagement in Future Cities
Future Intelligent Cities costs just £150 to attend for the two days - making it excellent value for everyone!
