TUESDAY 10 JUNE 2025
REGENT'S PARK CONFERENCE CENTRE, LONDON
BREAKING THE MOULD OF CURRENT THINKING
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Future 2050 is a bold new conference, following on from Local Transport Today's (LTT) Deep Thinking Initiative, designed to challenge conventional wisdom and inspire imaginative, future-focused solutions for transport planning and mobility in the UK. LTT in partnership with SYSTRA, will bring together leading thinkers, policymakers, and innovators to explore how transport systems can drive a sustainable, equitable, and thriving society by 2050.
Who should attend Future 2050?
Future 2050 is for everyone shaping, or seeking to challenge the future of mobility, place, and society. If you're ready to think beyond business-as-usual and explore transformative possibilities, this event is for you.
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Senior transport planners looking to influence
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Local and regional authority leaders driving
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Policy advisors and decision-makers seeking radical insights for better outcomes
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Urban designers and place-makers imagining healthier, fairer, and more connected communities
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Mobility innovators and technologists building tomorrow's systems and services
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Sustainability and climate resilience professionals working at the intersection of transport and environment
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Academics and researchers exploring disruptive trends and evidence-based futures
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Private sector leaders exploring next-generation business models, partnerships, and investments
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Infrastructure and transport consultants interested in forward-looking approaches to design and delivery
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Public health professionals linking mobility to wider social wellbeing
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Young professionals and future leaders with bold ideas and a hunger for change
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Campaigners, thinkers, and changemakers passionate about equity, innovation, and long-term vision
Speakers include:
PETER STONHAM
Editorial Director
Local Transport Today
NICOLA KANE
Director
Steer
PETE DYSON
Doctoral Researcher in Transport and Travel Behaviour
University of Bath
LLEWELYN MORGAN
Head of Innovation
SYSTRA
GEORGIA YEXLEY
Founder
Loud Mobility
PETER JONES
Professor of Transport and Sustainable Development
UCL
EIFION JENKINS
Sector Director
SYSTRA
GLENN LYONS
Mott MacDonald Professor of Future Mobility
UWE Bristol
DR COLIN BLACK
TPS Policy Lead - Development Planning
Mayer Brown
ANDREW ARCHER
Director
SYSTRA Ireland
SARAH SHARPLES
Chief Scientific Advisor
Department for Transport
Invited
ADRIAN ULISSE
Global Partnerships Lead
Uber Transit
TOM COHEN
Reader in Transport Policy
University of Westminster
AMY SYKES
Sector Director
SYSTRA
KRIS BEURET
Independent Researcher
ALINA TUERK
Head of Strategy
Transport for London
DAVID CONNOLLY
Director of Low Carbon Mobility
SYSTRA
JOHN DALES
Director
Urban Movement
MARCUS ENOCH
Professor in Transport Strategy
Loughborough University
KATIE HALL
Transport Planning Business Director
SYSTRA
MARTIN CAMPBELL
Digital Innovation Lead
SYSTRA
Event Agenda
09.30
Arrival, Registration and Networking Breakfast
Tea, coffee and pastries served. Connect with fellow delegates ahead of the day.
10.10
Opening Plenary: Welcome and scene-setter
An introduction to the day, its purpose, format and framing.
Peter Stonham, Chairman and Editorial Director, Landor LINKS & Local Transport Today
Announcement of Chatham House Rule in effect
10.50
Thinking differently to change the trajectory
What needs to change about the way we think? What assumptions must be challenged?
Chair: Peter Stonham, Editorial Director, Local Transport Today
Panellists:
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Nicola Kane, Director, Steer
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Prof Glenn Lyons, President, CIHT
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Georgia Yexley, Founder, Loud Mobility
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Tom Cohen, Reader in Transport Policy, University of Westminster
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Dr Colin Black, Mayer Brown; TPS Policy Lead – Development Planning
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Prof Nick Tyler, Director, UCL Centre for Transport Studies
Featuring contributors from the LTT Deep Thinking Initiative and beyond
10.20
The future we cannot surely know
Three presentations offering perspectives on how we might usefully approach an uncertain future.
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Prof Peter Jones, University College London; Member, DfT Science Advisory Council
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Pete Dyson, Doctoral Researcher in Transport & Travel Behaviour, University of Bath
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John Dales, Director, Urban Movement
11.30
Networking Break
Tea and coffee served. An opportunity to reflect and connect.
12.00
Envisioning 2050: Possible futures
A series of provocative contrasting scenarios – from utopian to dystopian – designed to stimulate debate and challenge current thinking.
Chair:
Presenters:
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David Connolly, Director of Low Carbon Mobility, SYSTRA
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Llewelyn Morgan, Head of Innovation, SYSTRA
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Andrew Archer, Director, SYSTRA Ireland
Further thoughts on potential future scenarios:
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Kris Beuret, Director, Social Research Associates
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Prof. Marcus Enoch, Professor in Transport Strategy, Loughborough University
13.00
Midday reflection from the Chair
A quick synthesis of the morning's discussion ahead of lunch.
13.00
Lunch Break
Buffet lunch served. Informal networking and discussion encouraged.
14.00
Breakout Workshops: Getting there – The Path to 2050
Collaborative sessions exploring how we might arrive at (or avoid) the future scenarios discussed.
Workshop prompts include:
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How confident are we in knowing where we are heading (score out of 10)?
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What are your greatest fears or red flags about the 2050 future?
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What would be your most desirable 2050 future?
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What tools and techniques exist to achieve desirable outcomes or prevent undesirable ones?
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How can we ensure your most desirable outcome is delivered?
Facilitators include:
- Katie Hall, Transport Planning Business Director, SYSTRA
- Amy Sykes, Sector Director, SYSTRA
- Eifion Jenkins, Sector Director, SYSTRA
- Martin Campbell, Digital Innovation Lead, SYSTRA
- Duncan Irons, Transport Planning Market Director, SYSTRA
- Adrian Ullisse, Global Partnerships Lead, Uber
Further faciliators TBC
Delegates will be pre-assigned to one workshop group.
15.30
Afternoon Refreshment Break
Tea, coffee and cakes served.
16.00
Plenary: Big ideas to take away – feedback and forward thinking
Key insights from each group shared and reflections.
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Audience Q&A and group discussion
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Final interactive visual vote: have perspectives shifted on the most likely future?
17.00
Defining future for strategic planning
Bringing together the day’s key insights to shape future-ready planning and strategy
Panellists Incude
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Sarah Sharples, Chief Scientific Adviser, Department for Transport (invited)
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Alina Tuerk, Head of Strategy, Transport for London
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Prof. Marcus Enoch, Professor in Transport Strategy, Loughborough University
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Martin Campbell, Digital Innovation Lead, SYSTRA
Concluding visual vote:
Have perspectives shifted on the most likely future
17.45
Conference close
18.00
LTT Summer Reception
Relaxed networking with food, drinks and music in a beautiful summer setting. An opportunity to unwind, reflect, and connect with fellow change-makers.
21.30
Reception close
AN EVENING TO SPARK NEW IDEAS, FRESH THINKING AND FUTURE-SHAPING CONVERSATIONS
TUESDAY 10 JUNE 2025
REGENT'S PARK CONFERENCE CENTRE, LONDON
18.00 - 21.30
Join us for the LTT Summer Reception – a relaxed, high-level networking event designed to keep the big ideas flowing long after the daytime discussions end.
Held in a beautiful outdoor setting with drinks, food, music, and curated conversation, the reception offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow change-makers, visionaries, and leaders in transport, planning, and policy. Whether you're continuing the debate from earlier in the day or joining us just for the evening, this event is a chance to exchange ideas, reflect on the future, and build valuable new relationships in an informal, inspiring atmosphere.
What to expect:
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A vibrant crowd of transport thinkers, innovators, and decision-makers
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Delicious food, drinks, and ambient music in a summer setting
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Thought-provoking "conversation starters" to keep the ideas flowing
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Light-touch provocations or mini "fireside chats" with guest contributors
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The perfect space to recharge, reconnect, and reimagine what comes next
Who should attend?
This event is ideal for professionals who thrive on ideas and dialogue. Whether you're a senior policymaker, private sector leader, creative planner, academic, or activist, the LTT Summer Reception offers inspiration, insight, and meaningful connection.
Partnership packages
Silver Sponsor
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10 tickets to the conference and Summer Reception for staff, clients or guests
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Branding on the Future 2050 website and all email marketing
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Opportunity to display roller banners at the Summer Reception and conference
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Option to join a panel discussion and lead a breakout session
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Full page advert in event pack
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Dedicated social media spotlight
Bronze Sponsor
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5 tickets to the conference and Summer Reception
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Recognition as a Bronze Sponsor across the website, marketing materials and event collateral
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Social media spotlight in the lead-up to the event
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Leaflet drop at the conference
Hosting Package - (10 tickets)
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10 tickets to the conference and Summer Reception - perfect for hosting clients & colleagues
£1,750 + VAT
Hosting Package - (5 tickets)
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5 tickets to the conference and Summer Reception - perfect for hosting clients & colleagues
£1,000 + VAT
Networking Drinks Sponsor
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Labelled as the official Drinks Sponsor for the Summer Reception
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10 tickets to the Summer Reception
For further details and to book a package, contact Jason Conboy on: 020 7091 7895
or email: jason@landor.co.uk