Connected Places Summit-Transport-track

Transport sits at the heart of thriving places, connecting people to opportunity, goods to markets, and ideas to impact. At the Connected Places Summit, explore how infrastructure, innovation, and inclusion intersect to shape the future of mobility. From net zero transport systems and active travel to the role of AI, automation, and data in shaping smarter, greener networks. This is where policy meets pilots, where startups meet cities, and where big challenges meet bold ideas.

Expect cutting-edge insights from local and global leaders working across rail, road, aviation, and maritime.

Explore how integrated systems, intelligent transport, and connected infrastructure are transforming mobility for the better.

Whether you're designing the future of rail, decarbonising freight, or reimagining the passenger journey, the Summit will connect you to the people, knowledge, and collaborations that drive real-world change.

Join us at the intersection of transport and transformation and help shape how we move tomorrow.

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Attending in 2026

Speakers confirmed for 2026:

Andy Lord

Commissioner

Transport for London

Charlotte Hills

Head of Innovation

HS2

Graham Goswell

Rail Systems Operations Director

Worldline

Huw Edwards

Director of Stations & Placemaking

HS2

John Murphy

Head of Accessibility, Accessible & Inclusive Trave

Department for Transport (DfT)

The Connected Places Summit brings together the correct people to discuss how the country drives forward infrastructure, energy transition and mobility and how we align the ecosystems needed along with like-minded people that want to make it happen..."

Hitachi Europe

..It was a standout event — impressively delivered and genuinely valuable. It brought together all the key players from government, client organisations, and the supply chain — from major contractors to emerging innovators. There was a discernible buzz throughout the day with time spent between speaker sessions spent in productive conversation.  It feels like a central fixture in the innovation calendar..."

HS2

Tracks

Transport

From clean energy and future fuels to next-generation infrastructure and connected systems, the Transport Track explores how innovation is transforming the way we move people and goods. Featuring a showcase of pioneering SMEs, this track highlights the technologies driving decarbonisation, resilience, and growth across the UK’s transport sector.

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Construction and local growth

This track explores how digital planning, modern infrastructure, and innovation are reshaping the built environment. Showcasing SMEs on their scale-up journey and real-world success stories like the West Midlands demonstrators, we’ll spotlight how innovation in construction and place-making drives productivity, sustainability, and economic growth across the UK.

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Data infrastructure

Data is the backbone of the UK’s future infrastructure. This track explores how data sharing, digital connectivity, and advanced analytics are enabling smarter decision-making, stronger resilience, and more efficient delivery across transport and construction. Featuring a showcase of pioneering SMEs, we’ll highlight the innovators turning data into real-world impact, building the foundations of a more resilient, connected, and competitive UK.

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Pitch & partner

Where the brightest innovators shaping the future of transport, construction, mobility and data take centre stage. In this fast-paced, interactive showcase, cutting-edge SMEs and scale-ups will pitch breakthrough solutions to real-world industry challenges, from greener mobility to smarter infrastructure.

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Attending in 2026