THURSDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2026
COVENTRY TECHNOLOGY CENTRE
COVENTRY
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Hosted by:
A new national moment for trams
Time for Trams is a bold new annual gathering for the people shaping the future of urban transport in the UK.
Following the publication of the Department for Transport’s Better Connected Integrated Transport Strategy, Landor LINKS and the Tram Network are pleased to announce Time for Trams 2026.
Time for Trams will highlight the importance of integrated mass transit and a route map to cheaper and quicker delivery that adopts best practice from UK and international exemplars.
This is not just another conference.
It is a rallying point for political leaders, policy makers, investors and delivery experts who recognise that Britain needs to move faster – and think bigger – when it comes to mass transit.
At its heart, Time for Trams is about one question:
How do we deliver new tram networks faster, more affordably, and at scale?
The UK doesn't lack ambition. It lacks delivery at pace.
Time for Trams is about changing that.
Why now?
The UK stands at a critical crossroads.
Cities are under pressure to:
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Deliver housing and unlock growth
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Decarbonise transport at pace
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Improve connectivity and productivity
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Create places people actually want to live in
And yet, delivery of mass transit has been too slow, too expensive, and too fragmented.
Trams and light rail offer a proven solution:
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High-capacity, zero-emission urban transport
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Catalyst for regeneration and investment
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Reliable, legible networks that shape cities
But the question is no longer if we build them.
It's how we deliver them better.
Why attend?
Strictly limited to 200 senior-level attendees, this will be the UK's most focused and influential tram event.
Attend to:
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Hear directly from political leaders driving delivery
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Understand how to cut costs and accelerate timelines
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Learn from UK and European best practice
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Explore new delivery models, funding approaches and technologies
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Build relationships with the people who will shape the next decade of transport investment
This is where decisions, partnerships and momentum begin.
Who it's for:
Time for Trams is designed for those with the power to shape and deliver change:
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Elected mayors, council leaders and senior politicians
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National, regional and local government officials
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Transport authorities and planners
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Engineers, operators and delivery specialists
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Urban designers and regeneration leaders
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Developers, investors and funding bodies
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Policy experts and advisors
If you are responsible for delivering better transport in towns and cities, this event is for you.
Time for Trams – why trams?
Trams are not a nostalgia project. They are a modern, scalable solution to urban mobility.
They:
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Move more people, more efficiently
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Provide certainty for long-term investment
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Integrate seamlessly with wider transport networks
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Support dense, walkable, economically vibrant places
And with new approaches to design and construction, they can now be:
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Faster to deliver
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More affordable to build
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More adaptable to different urban contexts
The UK has the opportunity to deliver a new generation of tram systems, but only if we act differently.
Why Coventry?
Time for Trams launches in Coventry, a city at the forefront of innovation.
Hosted at the Coventry Technology Centre, the home of the Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) programme, delegates will experience first-hand a radically new approach to tram delivery. The event will include an in-depth study tour of the next phase of the CVLR test track, including exclusive access to on-site delivery and engineering teams.
The CVLR project is demonstrating:
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Ultra-light vehicles
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Rapid, low-disruption track construction
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Significantly reduced capital costs
Coventry is showing what's possible when innovation meets ambition.
About the organisers
Landor LINKS
The UK's leading convener of senior transport professionals, with a track record of delivering influential events that shape policy, practice and delivery across the sector.
Tram Network
A new national initiative focused on accelerating the delivery of tram and light rail systems across the UK. It's mission is simple: streamline planning, reduce costs, and unlock delivery at scale.
Together, they bring campaigning energy and delivery expertise
to create a new kind of transport event.
How to get involved
This is a collaborative platform and we want the right voices in the room.
Want to speak?
Share your experience, insights or challenge the sector.
Want to attend?
Join a carefully curated group of senior leaders and decision-makers.
Want to support?
Partner with us to showcase your leadership, solutions and commitment to delivering better transport.
Delegate rates
Public Sector
FREE
50 free places are being provided to attend the inaugural Time for Trams conference. A maximum of one ticket per local authority is allowed…
Programme
Please note programme is currently in development
09.30
Registration
Tea & coffee served in the exhibition area
10.00
Session 1
Further details to follow
11.15
Morning break
Tea & coffee served in the exhibition area
11.45
Session 2
Further details to follow
13.00
Lunch break
Refreshments served in the exhibition area
14.00
Session 3
Further details to follow
15.15
Afternoon break
Tea & coffee served in the exhibition area
15.45
Session 4
Further details to follow
17.00
Event close
Speakers
Speakers will appear here once confirmed
Michael Solomon Williams
Head of External Affairs
Campaign for Better Transport
David Milner
Managing Director
Create Streets
Sponsorship Packages
Gold Headline Sponsor
1 available
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Exclusive headline partner status
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Branding as "Headline Partner" across all event materials, website and marketing
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Opportunity to deliver a keynote or featured speaking slot in the main programme
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Opportunity to chair a session or participate in a high-level panel
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Prominent logo placement on stage set, holding slides and delegate communications
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Hosted VIP speaking opportunity
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Sponsored drinks reception branding
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Branded lanyards for all delegates
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Opportunity to provide thought leadership content pre - and post-event
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Premium tabletop exhibition space in a prime location
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8 delegate passes
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Full delegate list
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Social media promotion before, during and after the event
Silver Sponsors
2 available
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Recognition as Silver Sponsor across website and marketing materials
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Opportunity to deliver a speaking slot or join a panel discussion
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Sponsorship branding associated with a key element (e.g. lunch, networking break or conference materials)
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Logo placement on event signage and holding slides
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3m x 2m tabletop exhibition space
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5 delegate passes
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Inclusion in delegate communications
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Social media mentions in event promotion
Exhibition floorplan
Exhibitors include:
Landor LINKS