The 2026 Conference

The Agenda

Transport AI 2026 will show organisations how to unlock the potential of AI in clear steps:

Accessing quality data and creating trustworthy data frameworks
Overcoming barriers to AI adoption
Updating software, infrastructure and applications to meet current and future needs
Attracting AI project management and technical talent
Showcasing today's impactful and successful transport AI use cases

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Why attend Transport AI?

Transport AI UK will provide a one-stop shop for understanding the opportunities and challenges of AI:

a platform for attendees to gain insights on which AI-powered products, services and tools can deliver now to help local authorities and consultants
the AI development curve: how to use AI to add value by time-saving, cost-saving and automating routine tasks
a look ahead to coming innovation: planning an AI readiness strategy
understanding of the resourcing, procurement, human and ethical factors that will underpin the development and take-up of AI across the transport sector

Who you will meet

Transport Planning & Policy Officers
Traffic & Highways Engineers
Chief Information Officers
Chief Digital Information Officers
Information Technology Officers
Directors for Data
Directors of Digital & IT
Cyber Security Officers
Heads of Data

Chief Data Officers
Directors of Analytics
Data Engineers / Specialists / Analysts
Security Engineers
Information Security Analysts
Data Scientists
Heads of Innovation
Chief Innovation Officers
Innovation Managers

And many more...

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programme

30 January 2026 Programme

09:00

Registration opens

09:30

Mercian 1

Morning plenary

Where we are with AI – next steps in the DfT AI ambition plan

Sam Rose OBE, Director of Data and Advanced Analytics, Department for Transport

The State of AI in UK Transport 2025 survey results and case studies

Andrew Browning, CEO, Schemeflow: Managing risk and successful adoption

Speakers joined by an Expert Panel: Adopting AI responsibly to deliver better transport for all

Anna Jordan, Chair, Transport Working Group, Bridge AI and CEO, Alchera Technologies
Representative from Crown Commercial Service
Mike Waters, Chief Technology & Insight Officer, West Midlands Combined Authority

10:45

Mercian 2

Morning Break: Tea & Coffee served

11:15

Mercian 1

Supporting public sector organisations to buy and use AI and transport technology solutions responsibly

Expert panel discussion including:

Peter Lee, Business Development and Consulting Manager - Smart Cities, Digital and Transport, BSI
Bridge AI – Francesca Cesare-Pintorno, Knowledge Transfer Manager, Digital Transport, Innovate UK Business Connect
Mike Waters, Chief Technology & Insight Officer, West Midlands Combined Authority, TfWM
Further panellists to be confirmed....

12:15

Mercian 1

Data session: using AI-ready open transport datasets

Led by:

Stuart Lester, Data Innovation Lead, Transport for West Midlands
Panellists to be confirmed....

13:15

Mercian 1

Connected and Autonomous Mobility in action

Presented by:

Speaker to be confirmed

13:45

Mercian 2

Networking Break: Lunch served

14:45

Mercian 1

Innovation showcase and demo sessions

This afternoon session will offer a fast-moving series of simultaneous discussion platforms for knowledge-sharing, demonstrating tools, products and services, and getting advice from AI experts

Table 1:

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Innovation Room

DfT workshop:
Next steps for AI in the transport sector: From innovation to implementation

Join the Department for Transport for an interactive workshop to help shape next steps for AI in the sector. We’re seeking industry insight to move from innovation to implementation, covering topics such as assurance, skills, regulation, and the AI infrastructure needed to deliver on the promise of AI in the Transport sector.

Facilitated by the DfT team behind June's Transport AI Action Plan

The Rookeries

AI breakout session

By invitation. Details to follow soon.

15:30

Mercian 2

Afternoon Break: Tea & Coffee served

15:45

Mercian 1

Innovation showcase and demo sessions

This afternoon session will offer a fast-moving series of simultaneous discussion platforms for knowledge-sharing, demonstrating tools, products and services, and getting advice from AI experts

Table 1:

Details to follow

Table 2:

Details to follow

Table 3:

Details to follow

Table 4:

Details to follow

Innovation Room

DfT workshop: Next steps for AI in the transport sector: From innovation to implementation

Join the Department for Transport for an interactive workshop to help shape next steps for AI in the sector. We’re seeking industry insight to move from innovation to implementation, covering topics such as assurance, skills, regulation, and the AI infrastructure needed to deliver on the promise of AI in the Transport sector.