The ever-popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium is proving more popular than ever this year, with bookings running at double the rate they were this time last year.
The Symposium, at its new home of the Royal Armouries in Leeds this September, brings together the private and public sector for a series of learned presentations and speeches, an exhibition of the latest signals-related technology, and plenty of networking.
As well as a new location, with more opportunities for exhibitors and enhanced networking evenings, the event also includes a new addition to the programme, “Signallers’ Question Time” where local authorities get a chance to ask leading industry experts to help with specific challenges or issues they are having.
There are more than 20 learned papers from industry experts this year, including five sharing real-life experiences in boosting active travel on the road network. Papers also cover, among other things, new signal timing technology, bus prioritisation and lessons learned from Traffic Signals Obsolescence Grant funding. The keynote address will be from Steve Gooding, the Director of the independent research charity the RAC Foundation, Chair of the Transport Technology Forum and a former Director General at the Department for Transport.
“As years go by, the interest in presenting paper increases with more emphasis on sharing best practice and the innovation on show at the exhibition is up to the minute, so we probably shouldn’t be surprised at the spike in interest,” commented JCT Director John Nightingale (pictured) who hosts the event. “However, it’s always heartening to see people as committed to joining us as we are committed to putting on a great event. I would encourage those who want to join us in September to please sign up now, because then they’ll be able to take advantage of our preferential rates for hotel rooms, which will make their attendance even more cost-effective.”
In order to support knowledge sharing among more people, the Symposium is offering 70% off tickets for up to three Early Careers Professionals from any organisation to attend the Symposium and Exhibition. That means they pay £120 each (full terms and conditions are on the JCT Symposium Website). For the first time, industry professionals can also join the flagship gala dinner without needing to be a delegate, for the price of just £100.
“This is the 30th Symposium, and the booking numbers prove we’re more relevant and vital than ever,” commented JCT Director John Nightingale, who organises the event. “Traffic signals remain the best way to manage traffic in our towns and cities, and are key to encouraging active travel and public transport use too, and ours is the one event in the calendar that concentrates on best practice in the industry, sharing solutions and solving problems, which I guess is why our attendance numbers are rising.
“We never rest on our laurels, though, which is why we have added in popular elements such as our keynote speaker slot, and this year are bringing Signallers’ Question Time to offer authorities answers from the industry’s leading consultants, all as part of their ticket price.”
The exhibitors who have signed up so far for the event are (in alphabetical order) AGD Systems, ARTSM, Austar Lighting Shanghai, Coeval, CT Technology, FLIR Systems, ITS UK, Kapsch, NAL, NOW Wireless, PTV, RTEM, Sensys Networks, Simplifai Systems, Smartmicro UK, SRL, Starling Technologies, SWARCO, Telent Technology Services, Traffic Group Signals, TRL Software, TRP, VivaCity, Westcotec and Yunex Traffic.
This year’s JCT Traffic Signals Symposium on 24 and 25 September features two days of academic presentations alongside the exhibition and the two evening networking events. It is preceded on 23 September by the MOVA Users Group and a combined booking can be made for both events.
To join local authorities, academics and suppliers at the event, click here to sign up.
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