RIA Annual Conference 2023

About the RIA Annual Conference 2023
"Promoting the case for rail and investment in uncertain times"

'To say genuinely, I thought it was a great conference – very impressive line up of speakers with senior figures across the industry and a diverse group of organisations in the room. The content was spot on – has helped me / Trainline hugely with our advocacy plans and I met some great people. Also, thoroughly enjoyed the dinner!'

Lucy Harper, Trainline 

Date and time

Wednesday 1 and Thursday 2 November 2023

Venue

Millennium Conference Centre
4-18 Harrington Gardens
South Kensington
London
SW7 4LH

Description

RIA's Award-winning Annual Conference is a much-regarded highlight of the UK rail calendar and 2023 will be no exception. RIA members will have the possibility of meeting face-to-face with clients, industry leaders, influencers, international guests and policy makers.

This year’s Conference focuses on the theme of “Promoting the case for rail and investment in uncertain times”. Over the space of two days, the programme will combine keynote speeches, panel discussions, interview sessions, spotlight exhibitor pitches and unique networking opportunities.

Last year's Annual Conference saw a number of senior players across UK rail and beyond taking part, including:

• Rail Minister Huw Merriman MP
• Anit Chandarana, Lead Director, Great British Transition Team
• Andrew Haines OBE, Chief Executive, Network Rail 
• Shamit Gaiger, Managing Director, West Coast Partnership Development (WCPD), Shadow Operator, HS2 
• Mark Thurston, Chief Executive, HS2
• Sir Peter Hendy CBE, Chairman, Network Rail 
• Kate Nicholls OBE, CEO, UKHospitality 
• John Larkinson, Chief Executive Officer, Office of Rail and Road (ORR)
• Andy Lord, Interim Commissioner, TFL
• John Dickie, Chief Executive Officer, London First
• Maria Machancoses, Chief Executive Officer, Midlands Connect
  

Use our RIA Event App for updates on the programme, speakers as well as for connecting with
delegates, view the delegate list, taking notes, giving feedback and more. Start exploring the App today!

Instructions:

1. Download Engagefully in Apple or Google Play app store/Scan the QR code
2. Search for Railway Industry Association
3. Select the RIA Annual Conference 2023
4. Start selecting your sessions, the exhibitors you would like to visit and preparing your
agenda for the day.

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If you have any enquiries about the conference:
• Contact the Events team via [email protected] or 020 7201 0777