SME Group
On 15 October from 13:00-16:00 the third SME Group event of the year is being held in London, with speakers from clients, Tier 1s, and business experts.
This event will be preceded by a networking lunch with the RIA Board.
Agenda
13:00 | Networking lunch with the RIA Board
14:00 | Panel Discussion - How SMEs can best engage with the market
- Chair: Catherine Leech, RIA SME Chair and Managing Director, Anturas Consulting
- Noel Travers, Chief Executive Officer, Buckland Rail and Chair of the Railway Industry Association (RIA)
- Kelly Warburton, Chief Operating Officer, Global Centre for Rail Excellence
- Rob Morris, Joint Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director - Rail Infrastructure, Siemens Mobility
14:45 | SME Spotlight - Andrew Hutton, Non-Executive Director, Assisting Success
15:00 | Break
15:15 | RIA Update and Discussion - Catherine Leech, RIA SME Chair and Managing Director, Anturas Consulting and Dominic Poole, Policy Executive, Railway Industry Association
15:30 | HS2 Project Update and SME Strategy - Matt Denham, Procurement and Supply Chain Director, HS2
16:00 | Event close
For more information, please contact Policy Executive Dominic Poole at [email protected].
About RIA Member Interest Groups
Member Interest Groups (MIGs) are specialist events run by RIA to support our members' diverse interests across the rail sector.
Focusing on key areas such as rolling stock, signalling, electrification, environment and sustainability, data and AI, and much more, MIGs provide a platform for learning, discussion, and knowledge-sharing. These half-day, members-only events are hosted across the UK within RIA’s Nations & Regions network, giving members the opportunity to connect on topics essential to their business.
Each MIG features expert speakers from leading organisations, including Network Rail Routes & Regions, Train Operating Companies, Devolved Authorities, Local Transport Bodies, and Major Rail Projects, as well as from the supply chain—from Tier 1 suppliers to SMEs.
Members may also host these events, showcasing their facilities and capabilities to the RIA community.
MIGs address crucial topics, including regulatory updates, standards, new practices, and innovative technologies that impact our members’ operations. However, the primary purpose of MIGs is networking: they are an invaluable chance for members to build connections, share insights, and strengthen collaborations within the rail industry.