Thursday 16 April 2026 | 15 Hatfields, London SE1
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Car Parks 2026 is the UK’s premier conference and exhibition dedicated to the design, construction, operation, maintenance and future of parking structures.
Taking place at 15 Hatfields, London SE1 on Thursday 16 April 2026, the event brings together industry leaders, innovators and practitioners to explore the key opportunities and challenges facing car parks today and tomorrow.
Car parks play a vital role in supporting local economies, unlocking destinations and enabling safe, efficient movement in urban environments – while adapting to the rapid rise of electric vehicles, active travel options and smart technology.
Across the day you’ll hear topical presentations, expert panels and practical case studies, take part in interactive sessions and connect with peers and solution providers in the exhibition showcasing the latest products and services.
Who should attend
Car Parks 2026 is essential for professionals across the lifecycle of parking infrastructure, including:
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Car park operators and facility managers
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Architects, engineers and planning consultants
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Land owners and property developers
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Real estate investors
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Retail, commercial and mixed-use destination managers
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Transport and mobility service operators
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Construction and refurbishment specialists
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Parking technology and EV charging providers
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Structural, fire safety and facility experts
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Local authority leaders and transport planners
Whether you're responsible for delivering new car parks, managing existing assets, or shaping policy and strategy, this event offers the insights and connections you need to succeed.
Why attend
At Car Parks 2026 you will:
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Stay ahead of industry trends –
hear from expert speakers on design innovation, safety, user experience and future-ready parking -
Explore practical solutions –
case studies and panels focus on real-world challenges including EV integration, adaptability and retrofit -
Network with peers –
meet senior delegates from both public and private sectors and discover new partnerships -
Explore the exhibition –
connect with leading suppliers, tech innovators and service providers shaping the future of parking
Key themes
Expert panels and sessions at Car Parks 2026 will address challenges and opportunities, including:
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Car park design and structural systems
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Managing car parks effectively
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Enhancing customer experience
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Planning and development
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Renovation and refurbishment
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Inspections and maintenance
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Exterior design
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Vehicle circulation, signage and wayfinding
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Pedestrian safety
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Disabled parking provision
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Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure
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Payment systems and digital services
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Designing out crime and enhancing safety
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Parking enforcement
These themes reflect both the evolving role of car parks and the practical strategies needed to deliver assets that are future ready and value driven.
Programme
Programme currently in development
09.00
Registration
Tea & coffee served in the exhibition area
09.45
Session 1: The right spaces for your places
Car parks are evolving. Rather than just being places to store vehicles, the next generation of parking facilities will be user-friendly and safe places where you can re-charge electric cars, pick up online purchases, store your stuff, catch a bus, hire bikes, grab a coffee or have a business meeting.
The opening session of CAR PARKS 2026 will provide advice and insight on how to design, build and transform parking facilities that meet the future needs of drivers, businesses and communities.
Keynote: Practical plans can turn into wins for car park operators
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Russell Simmons, Managing Director, Stripe Consulting
Car parks: An architectural perspective
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Abu Aktar, Architectural Designer, Stripe Consulting
Rejuvenating city centre parking: Assessments and project planning
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Hugo Fernandes, Senior Structural Engineer, Stripe Consulting
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Enrico Tomasi, Technical Director, Stripe Consulting
10:45
Morning break
Tea & coffee served in the exhibition area
11.15
Session 2: Save our car parks!
CAR PARKS 2026 will discuss the inspection, maintenance and renovation of car parks – and look at what to do when structures that approaching what appears to be the end of their operational lives. But is demolition the inevitable outcome when a car park is old?
Chair: Russell Simmons, Managing Director, Stripe Consulting
Effective approaches to protecting parking structures
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Dr Steve Holmes, Head of Technical, Sika
Corrosion control for car parks
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Ryan Williams, Director, Concrete Preservation Technologies (CPT)
Life Care Plans for car parks
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Harry Smith, Senior Technical Manager, Stripe Consulting
Repair. Refurbish. Replace. Redevelop. Repurpose.
Seeking solutions for problematic car parks
Deck collapses… closures… legal disputes… site sales… demolitions!
Many ageing multi-storey car parks are now approaching what appears to be the end of their operational lives, leading to worries about their structural safety. But is demolition the inevitable outcome when a car park is old?
This interactive discussion will explore how to decide a way forward with problematic multi-storey car parks. Drawing on real world scenarios, it will explore whether is it better to partially close, repair, fully refurbish, or wiser to demolish and the replace problem car parks.
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Andrew Potter, Director, Parking Perspectives
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Graham James, Technical Director, Parking Perspectives
13.00
Lunch break
Tea & coffee served in the exhibition area
14.00
Session 3: Secure and accessible parking
CAR PARKS 2026 will look at the latest developments in designing out vehicle thefts and reducing the fear of crime among members of the public.
This session will set out the future of the SAFER PARKING SCHEME, PARK ACCESS and APPROVED MEET & GREET OPERATOR (AM-GO) accreditations.
Chair: Anjna Patel MBE, Trustee, Disabled Motoring UK
Moving forward: The Safer Car Parks scheme
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Michael Brooke, Deputy Chief Executive, Police Crime Prevention Initatives (Police CPI)
Access for all: The future of accessible parking
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Graham Footer, Chief Executive, Disabled Motoring UK (DMUK)
The panel will discuss and answer questions about how the suite of PARK MARK, AM-GO, PARK ACCESS and PARK ACCESS EV accreditations will evolve now that they are to be administered by Police CPI.
Session 4: Thinking space – Smarter car parks
Technology is transforming parking. For drivers, payment apps, online booking and in-car guidance services are making car parks more customer-friendly. For operators, number plate recognition cameras, cashless payment services, energy management systems and data-rich reporting enhance operational efficiency and enable informed business planning.
Chair: Mark Moran, Editor, Parking Review & EVolution
Intelligent, informed, data-driven decisions
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Chris Newman, Chief Executive, ScanNeo
Solar car ports: Bright thinking for car parks
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Shaun Wightman-Smith, Business Development Manager, RenEnergy
15.15
Afternoon break
Tea & coffee served in the exhibition area
15:45
Session 5: Charging ahead – EV infrastructure
CAR PARKS 2026 will look at how car parks are playing a central role in the transition to electric vehicles, and explore the challenges and opportunities this ‘rEVolution’ presents.
This session will look at issues including:
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Trends in electric vehicle use and ownership
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Planning, procuring and operating EV charging in car parks
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Accessible chargepoint provision (PAS 1899:2022)
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Designing car parks for heavier electric vehicles.
Chair: Manny Rasores, Parking & eMobility Consultant, Mr Parking Consultancy
Presenters include:
Providing public EV charging facilities
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Tom Gallagher, Head of Parking (Interim), Ealing Council
The business of charging electric vehicles
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Lucy Day, Senior Account Manager, Believ
A weighty issue: Designing for electric vehicles
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Chris Whapples, Car Park & Structural Consultant, Stripe Consulting
16.45
Conference close
Speakers
MARK MORAN
Editor
Parking Review
- Programme architect
ANDREW POTTER
Director
Parking Perspectives
DR STEVE HOLMES
Head of Technical
Sika
MICHAEL BROOKE
Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Police CPI
HUGO FERNANDES
Senior Structural Engineer
Stripe Consulting
ABU AKTAR
Architectural Designer
Stripe Consulting
RUSSELL SIMMONS
Managing Director
Stripe Consulting
GRAHAM JAMES
Technical Director
Parking Perspectives
CHRIS NEWMAN
Chief Executive
ScanNeo
LUCY DAY
Senior Account Manager
Believ
RYAN WILLIAMS
Director
Concrete Preservation Technologies (CPT)
MANNY RASORES
Parking & eMobility consultant
Mr Parking Consultancy
HARRY SMITH
Senior Technical Manager
Stripe Consulting
ANJNA PATEL MBE
Trustee
Disabled Motoring UK
TOM GALLAGHER
Head of Parking (interim)
Ealing Council
SHAUN WIGHTMAN-SMITH
Business Development Manager
RenEnergy
GRAHAM FOOTER
Chief Executive
Disabled Motoring UK
CHRIS WHAPPLES
Car Park & Structural Consultant
Stripe Consulting
Exhibition opportunities
Car Parks 2026 provides your company with the perfect opportunity to carefully target the marketing of your products and services to those within the smart city planning, active travel, intelligent mobility and parking sectors.
To participate in this sector-defining event contact Jason Conboy on: 020 7091 7895 or email him here
3m x 2m Exhibition Stand
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3m x 2m open space exhibition area supplied with table, chairs, wi-fi and power supply
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Company profile, including logo and 250 word profile on the event website
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Up to 3 delegate places for staff, colleagues and guest invitations
£1,750 + VAT
2m x 2m Exhibition Stand
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2m x 2m open space exhibition area supplied with table, chairs, wi-fi and power supply
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Company profile, including logo and 150 word profile on the event website
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Up to 2 delegate places for staff, colleagues and guest invitations
£1,400 + VAT
Supporter Package
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Company logo as 'Supporter' on the event website, in all advertisements and communications (print and digital)
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Inclusion in the programme, with a speaker or session chair (to be discussed with programme manager)
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3m x 2m open space exhibition area supplied with table, chairs, wi-fi and power supply
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Company profile, including logo and 250 word profile on the event website
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Up to 10 delegate places for staff, colleagues and guest invitations
£2,750 + VAT
