Participants in the UK Pavilion at next week’s ITS World Congress in Dubai have spoken of their excitement at taking part in the global event, calling it an “invaluable opportunity to forge new business partnerships.”
Eleven small and medium enterprises are exhibiting on the pavilion which is hosted by the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) for the Transport Technology Forum, supported by the Department for Transport, Innovate UK, the Department Business and Trade, and ITS UK.
“Clearview Intelligence is thrilled to be attending the ITS World Congress in Dubai and participating on the UK Pavilion stand,” commented the company’s International Channel Manager Nora Ali. “We look forward to showcasing our innovative road transport technologies on a global stage, networking with international peers, and discovering the latest advancements in intelligent transport systems. This event provides an invaluable opportunity to forge new business partnerships and explore cutting-edge smart mobility solutions, reinforcing the UK’s leadership in transport innovation.”
Clearview is sponsoring the reception being held by the British Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Edward Hobart on Thursday 19 September at 1.30pm. It’s one of a number of events taking place on the stand, along with an afternoon tea, official launch of the Birmingham World Congress 2027 and breakfast with the ITS Nationals network of ITS Associations across Europe, hosted by ITS UK.
They’re joined on the stand by AGD Systems, ANGOKA, Aurrigo, Immense, Neology, Nicander, Now Wireless, Starling Technologies, Westcotec and Zenzic. All participants have an extremely cost-effective way to participate, providing an opportunity to showcase their innovations in road transport technology to more than 15,000 attendees.
Other comments from delegates include how the event helps them showcase cutting-edge innovation, collaborate, showcase expertise and further a journey of internationalisation.
“We are proud to be able to offer so many SMEs the opportunity to be part of the UK Pavilion and therefore the ITS World Congress,” commented LCRIG Director Kerry Winstanley, who’s organised the stand on behalf of the Transport Technology Forum. “We found our participants at the ITS European Congress in Lisbon all achieved real value from being on the UK Pavilion, which is why the vast majority are joining us again in Dubai, and I look forward to watching them build new partnerships and business opportunities next week.”
All members give their reactions below.
AECOM
“AECOM is excited to be part of the UK pavilion and attending this flagship ITS event in Dubai. As AECOM is a global consultancy, our UK delegation will be supported by ITS and Transportation experts from across all regions of the globe and we are looking forward to meeting clients, partners and collaborators to share knowledge, ideas and opportunities.”
Lee Street Director & Head of Technology Services, AECOM Transportation Europe
AGD Systems
“Participating in the ITS World Congress alongside the Transport Technology Forum presents a fantastic opportunity to highlight AGD’s traffic technology. We look forward to work together with our UK colleagues to showcase the finest British innovations to the global stage.”
Kieran Corbally, Senior Commercial Manager
ANGOKA
“The ITS World Congress is where top innovators, vendors, operators and thought leaders on intelligent transport systems and connected autonomous mobility come together. ANGOKA’s machine identity & security solutions sit at the heart of this innovation and emerging digital infrastructure. The UAE has proven to be a leader of innovation adoption for connected autonomous mobility and smart cities and will be a superb base for ANGOKA’s larger expansion plans into the Middle East Region.”
Steve Berry, Executive Chairman & Co-Founder
Aurrigo
“Aurrigo eagerly anticipates our return to the ITS World Congress, joining the UK pavilion to spotlight our advancements in automated technology. Since our impactful meeting with Changi Airport Group at the 2019 event, they’ve become a pivotal partner, driving transformative changes in the aviation industry alongside us.”
Tenille Houston, VP Public Relations and Communications
Clearview Intelligence
“Clearview Intelligence is thrilled to be attending the ITS World Congress in Dubai and participating on the UK Pavilion stand. We look forward to showcasing our innovative road transport technologies on a global stage, networking with international peers, and discovering the latest advancements in intelligent transport systems. This event provides an invaluable opportunity to forge new business partnerships and explore cutting-edge smart mobility solutions, reinforcing the UK’s leadership in transport innovation.”
Nora Ali, International Channel Manager
Immense
“Immense are proud to be demonstrating our streamlined impact assessment solutions on the UK Pavilion. We provide accessible tools to deliver insights and outcomes across the transport sector. The ITS World Congress gives us the opportunity to showcase our cutting-edge simulation, data processing and ‘digital world’ assets to a global audience as we seek to make on-demand transport modelling and assessments a positive enabler for low carbon, low impact transport and infrastructure systems.”
Robin North, CEO
Neology
“Once again, Neology are proud to be supporting the UK Pavilion at an ITS Congress event. The effort and visibility to connect businesses, foster the opportunities for UK Exports and build relationships to solve the challenges within the ITS Marketplace is hugely beneficial to Neology, new partners and Customers.”
Luke Normington Senior Vice President – EMEA
Nicander
“We are thrilled to be part of the UK delegation, offering our cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions to the broader industry. At Nicander, we are dedicated to providing intelligent transport systems and asset management solutions that enhance efficiency and deliver exceptional value to our clients. We look forward to collaborating and showcasing our expertise at this prestigious event.”
Sam Brierley Business Development Manager
Now Wireless
“Being chosen to exhibit on the UK Pavillion at the ITS European Congress in Lisbon last year enabled us as a company to demonstrate successful communications, AQ, JourneyTime sensors, and an AI data platform to a market outside of the UK. We had a successful time promoting the company, building new relationships with the other companies on the UK Pavillion, and also allowed us to be a part of something bigger than ourselves, representing SME businesses in the UK. Continuing the journey with the UK Pavilion at the ITS World Congress in Dubai allows us to build on the relationships already made, and also to explore a whole new global market. One in which we are excited to expand into.”
Paul Hudson, Project and Sales Manager
Starling Technologies
“Starling’s mission is to revolutionise pedestrian safety by creating dynamic pedestrian crossings that reduce the risk of collisions or near-misses allowing pedestrians, vehicles and cyclists to safely and efficiently share the streets by making towns and cities safer and more attractive for all. Starling prioritises the safety of pedestrians to make our towns and cities safer and more positive places. Starling runs a real time analysis of all street users, applies localised safety rules and then actuates existing signalling systems. We aim to reduce the number of accidents and near misses by creating a more efficient flow of traffic and pedestrians. This provides the owners and operators of our cities and towns and their amenities with safer streets and public spaces.”
Andrew Caleya Chetty, CEO
Westcotec
“We are thrilled to be exhibiting at the ITS World Congress as part of the UK Pavilion in Dubai to further our journey of internationalisation. Our intelligent traffic and road safety products are Made In Britain accredited, with innovation being at our forefront. We have been industry pioneers in the UK for over 23 years, which is why the entire team are behind the firm to enable distribution of our products with unparalleled quality across the globe. Please come for a chat during the event with myself and my colleague Will Spinks to find out what we can offer, and to hear about the distribution options we are exploring”.
Olly Samways, Sales Director
Zenzic
“The Zenzic team is thrilled to support TTF’s work and stand in Dubai, to further demonstrate our commitment to collaboration and fostering innovation in the field of smart mobility. Participating in this edition will provide Zenzic with an opportunity to engage with the international community and showcase the Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) ecosystem, including Deployment and Supply Chain projects. We are looking forward to the event and building valuable connections that contribute to our goal of making the UK a leader in the self-driving revolution, with the goal of ensuring a safer, more secure, sustainable, and inclusive transport future.”
Mark Cracknell, Programme Director
Intelligent Transport Systems UK
“The ITS World Congresses are always fantastic events and are a great way to showcase the UK sector to the world. We’re very excited to be joining the Transport Technology Forum’s UK pavilion alongside a number of ITS UK members and partners.”
Max Sugarman, Chief Executive
The UK delegation to the Congress has benefitted from funding support from the TTF, which is supported by the Department for Transport and Innovate UK, who are also represented on the Pavilion.
The ITS World Congress takes place between 16 and 20 September at the Dubai World Trade Centre, United Arab Emirates.
(Picture shows stand at 2023 ITS European Congress in Lisbon)
