Are we ready? The future of mobility in AustraliaFRIDAY 18 AUGUST 2017
Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney

THURSDAY 17 AUGUST
Cocktail Reception – Ashurst, Sydney

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About

The Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) in partnership with the International Association of Public Transport Australia/New Zealand (UITPANZ) are delighted to present the 2017 Australian Transport Summit.

The Australian Transport Summit, now in its sixth year, is a not-to-miss event, providing a unique platform for transport professionals to engage with international and Australian political leaders, industry executives, thought-leaders and key decision makers within the transport industry.

The 2017 Australian Transport Summit, themed Are we ready? The future of mobility in Australia will be held on Friday 18 August at the Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney. The Summit will commence with an Opening Cocktail Reception held on Thursday 17 August at Ashurst Sydney with special guest speaker, Lucy Hughes Turnbull AO, Chief Commissioner, Greater Sydney Commission. The Summit will focus on current and emerging issues facing the Australian transport sector and hear from leading Australian and international experts and decision makers on the topics of:

  • A vision for the future: Building cities that work
  • Infrastructure delivery – Mobilising to deliver tomorrow’s transport networks
  • Digital disruption: Embracing technology and new service delivery models to meet customer needs

The Summit will also provide attendees with an unrivalled opportunity to engage and connect with industry leaders, network with peers from across Australia and to generate new business opportunities and partnerships.

With thanks to our sponsors

Program

Welcome Cocktail Reception | Thursday 17 August 2017 | Venue: Ashurst Sydney
TimeSpeakers
6.00pm – 7.30pmWelcome cocktail receptionLucy Hughes Turnbull AO | Chief Commissioner | Greater Sydney Commission
Australian Transport Summit | Friday 18 August 2017 | Venue: Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
TimeSpeakers
8.00am – 10.45amConference registration: refreshments served
Conference OpeningMargy Osmond | Chief Executive Officer | Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF)
Message from the Chairs Ian Dobbs | Chairman | UITPANZ
Katie Lahey AM | Chairman | Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF)
Opening AddressHon Paul Fletcher MP | Minister for Urban Infrastructure
Panel DiscussionBuilding cities that work. The importance of public transport to the future of Australian cities.
Moderator: Jenny Wiggins | Australian Financial Review
Sarah Hill | Chief Executive Officer | Greater Sydney Commission
Neil Scales OBE | Director General | Department of Transport and Main Roads
Emma Thomas | Director General | Transport Canberra
Jeroen Weimar | Chief Executive Officer | Public Transport Victoria
Judi Zielke | Deputy Secretary | Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development
Keynote AddressTransforming the NSW transport network to meet the mobility challenges of the future.
Tim Reardon | Secretary | Transport for NSW
Panel DiscussionDelivering major projects in today’s hyper-partisan political climate.
Moderator: Janine Perrett | Sky News
Hon Peter Beattie AC | Chairman, Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation
Hon Nick Greiner AC | Former Premier of New South Wales
10.45amMorning Tea
Keynote AddressThe Future of Transport P.A.C.E (Personalised, Autonomous, Connected and Electric).
René Lalande | Chief Executive Officer | Transdev Australasia
Panel DiscussionEmbracing technology, innovation and disruption to meet the evolving needs of Australian commuters.
Moderator: Mark Streeting | Partner | L.E.K Consulting
Graeme Legh | General Manager Business Development | Transit Systems
Michael McGee | Chief Executive Officer | Transit Australia Group
Colette Munro | Chief Digital Officer | AECOM
Marg Prendergast | Coordinator General, Sydney Coordination Office | Transport for NSW
Mike Rowe | Vice President, Expert Sales | Mastercard
Case StudyThe benefits of integrated public transport networks.
Campbell Mason | Chief Executive Officer | Keolis Downer Hunter
Panel DiscussionDelivering tomorrow’s transport networks. Challenges and opportunities for decision makers.
Moderator: Robert Williams | Partner | PwC Strategy&, Transport Sector Leader
Brian Brennan | Managing Director | Transdev Sydney
Howard Collins OBE | Chief Executive Officer | Sydney Trains
Leila Frances | Chairman | Keolis Downer
Clare Gardiner-Barnes | Deputy Secretary, Freight, Strategy and Planning | Transport for NSW
1.00pmSummit Luncheon
1.40pm – 3.30pmKeynote AddressThe future of mobility in Singapore. How the Singapore Land Transit Authority has embraced technology and innovation in the transport sector.
Jeremy Yap | Deputy Chief Executive, Public Transport, Policy and Planning | Singapore Land Transport Authority
Keynote AddressThe next steps in the ride-share revolution. How Lyft is changing the way we connect.
Emily Castor | Director of Transportation Policy | Lyft
Panel DiscussionDigital disruption and the future of mobility: International lessons for Australian decision makers.
Moderator: Margy Osmond | Chief Executive Officer | Tourism & Transport Forum
Dr Simon Barrett | Senior Partner & Chairman | L.E.K Consulting
Rachel Botsman | Specialist, Non-Executive Director | NRMA
Emily Castor | Director of Transportation Policy | Lyft
Jeremy Yap | Deputy Chief Executive, Public Transport, Policy and Planning | Singapore Land Transport Authority
3.30pmSummit Close

Speakers

Dr Simon Barrett

Dr Simon Barrett

Senior Partner & Chairman | L.E.K. Consulting
Hon Peter Beattie AC

Hon Peter Beattie AC

Chairman | Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation
Rachel Botsman

Rachel Botsman

Specialist, Non-Executive Director | NRMA
Brian Brennan

Brian Brennan

Managing Director, Transdev Sydney
Emily Castor

Emily Castor

Director of Transportation Policy, Lyft
Howard Collins OBE

Howard Collins OBE

Chief Executive | Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink
Ian Dobbs

Ian Dobbs

Chairman | UITPANZ
Hon Paul Fletcher MP

Hon Paul Fletcher MP

Minister for Urban Infrastructure
Leila Frances

Leila Frances

Chairman | Keolis Downer
Clare Gardiner-Barnes

Clare Gardiner-Barnes

Deputy Secretary, Freight, Strategy and Planning | Transport for NSW
Hon Nick Greiner AC

Hon Nick Greiner AC

Former Premier of New South Wales
Sarah Hill

Sarah Hill

Chief Executive Officer | Greater Sydney Commission
Lucy Hughes Turnbull AO

Lucy Hughes Turnbull AO

Chief Commissioner | Greater Sydney Commission
Katie Lahey AM

Katie Lahey AM

Chairman | TTF
Rene Lalande

Rene Lalande

Chief Executive Officer | Transdev Australia
Graeme Legh

Graeme Legh

General Manager, Business Development | Transit Systems
Campbell Mason

Campbell Mason

Chief Executive Officer | Keolis Downer Hunter
Michael McGee

Michael McGee

Chief Executive Officer | Transit Australia Group
Colette Munro

Colette Munro

Chief Digital Officer | AECOM
Margy Osmond

Margy Osmond

Chief Executive Officer | TTF
Janine Perrett

Janine Perrett

Sky News
Marg Prendergast

Marg Prendergast

Coordinator General, Sydney Coordination Office, Transport for NSW
Tim Reardon

Tim Reardon

Secretary, Transport for NSW
Mike Rowe

Mike Rowe

Vice-President Expert Sales | Mastercard
Neil Scales OBE

Neil Scales OBE

Director-General | Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads
Mark Streeting

Mark Streeting

Partner | L.E.K. Consulting
Emma Thomas

Emma Thomas

Director General, Transport Canberra and City Services
Jeroen Weimer

Jeroen Weimer

CEO, Public Transport Victoria
Jenny Wiggins

Jenny Wiggins

Australian Financial Review
Robert Williams

Robert Williams

Partner, Strategy& Transport Sector Leader
Jeremy Yap

Jeremy Yap

Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Public Transport, Policy and Planning | Singapore Land Transport Authority
Judi Zielke

Judi Zielke

Deputy Secretary, Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development

Venue

Four Seasons Hotel

199 George Street
Sydney NSW 2000

www.fourseasons.com

The best located five-star luxury hotel in Sydney’s CBD, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney places you among the city’s vibrant shopping and business precincts and next to popular The Rocks district and Circular Quay, overlooking Sydney Harbour.

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