Collaborative Conversations East Midlands: The Future in Motion

Collaborative Conversations East Midlands: The Future in Motion realiza-se a 11 de novembro de 2026, Bonington Gallery, em Nottingham.

This event will examine how collaboration across disciplines and organisations is essential to delivering successful transport solutions and creating thriving, connected communities. Professor Sarah Sharples CBE FREng, Vice-President and Dean of Science and Engineering at the University of Manchester, will chair the event, bringing her extensive expertise to guide the conversation. The session will begin with a keynote address from Rachel Fisher, Chief Executive of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), setting the scene for a discussion on the challenges and opportunities facing the sector. Attendees will hear firsthand from experts behind some of the UK's most ambitious transport and regeneration projects, gaining valuable insight into the opportunities, challenges and collaborative approaches driving successful delivery, including: Clare Maltby , Head of Transport Strategy at EMCCA, who will explore transport strategy development from the perspective of both a Local Transport Authority and a Mayoral Strategic Authority, with a particular focus on the development of the first Local Transport Plan for the East Midlands region . David Strassburg MCIOB FCCA , Associate Director (Transportation) at Egis in the UK, who will discuss the Midlands Metro Alliance and the collaborative approach required to deliver major transport infrastructure projects. Paul Seddon MBE , Strategic Director - Planning Transport & Regeneration at Nottingham City Council who will provide insight into the Greater Broad Marsh Regeneration Project , exploring the challenges and opportunities involved in transforming one of the region's most significant regeneration programmes. Georgia Collard-Watson, BSc (Hons), DipArch, RIBA, ARB , Associate Principal at Grimshaw, who will present on the Waterloo Station Masterplan , sharing lessons learned from delivering large-scale, integrated transport and place-making projects. The presentations will be followed by a 'question time' style panel discussion exploring how professionals from different disciplines and sectors can work together to deliver sustainable transport solutions and create better outcomes for communities. The event will conclude with audience Q&A, providing delegates with the opportunity to put their questions directly to the panel and contribute to the conversation. Agenda 09:30 Attendee Arrival and refreshments 10:00 Panel Debate and Q&A 12:00 Close Speakers Keynote Speaker: Rachel Fisher - Chief Executive of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). Event Chair: Sarah Sharples CBE FREng Vice President and Dean of Science and Engineering, at the University of Manchester Panellists : Clare Maltby , Head of Transport Strategy at EMCCA Paul Seddon MBE, Strategic Director - Planning Transport & Regeneration at Nottingham City Council Georgia Collard-Watson, BSc (Hons), DipArch, RIBA, ARB , Associate Principal, Grimshaw. Co-chair of the Architects’ Mental Wellbeing Forum David Strassburg MCIOB FCCA , Associate Director (Transportation) - Egis in the UK To ensure you are catered for on the day, please book your place through the website, selecting your membership institute. By booking for this event, you agree to share your details with CIOB and your associated institute. Please note this event is for over 18s only. This unique event is brought to you by the leading professional bodies in the built environment; The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Landscape Institute (LI), Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). CIOB, ICE, LI, RIBA, RICS and RTPI represent a combined membership of over 360,000 skilled professionals. We develop, maintain and export professional services and standards, as well as accredit university courses across the globe. Together, our members make a vital contribution to the global success of the UK construction industry – a sector worth over £100 billion to the UK economy. This learning activity can contribute to your annual CPD return and should be logged accordingly. Contact Georgina Floyd Member Services and Events Coordinator - Midlands gfloyd@ciob.org.uk How can we help you get the most out of this event? We want to ensure accessibility for all of our members. Please contact us in confidence prior to attendance and we will do our best to answer any questions and support any additional needs you may have.