The agenda for this year is being finalised but will cover the following topics:
- Zero‑Emission Transition & Decarbonisation
- Whole‑Life Costing & Procurement
- Compliance, Risk & Regulation
- Operational Excellence & Case Studies
- Public vs Private Sector Approaches
- Data, Telematics & Technology
- Community, Sustainability & Service Delivery
- Bus Services Act
- Community Transport Management
Agenda may be subject to change and will be updated regularly
speakers & panel members
Chris Demetriou
Assistant Director of Corporate Fleet, Transport and Accessible Community Transport at Islington London Borough Council
Speaker biography coming soon…
Martin Edgecox
National Fleet Manager at National Highways and Director at Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP)
Speaker biography coming soon…
Jeanette Griggs
National Corporate and Public Sector Manager, BYD
Jeanette Griggs is National Corporate & Public Sector Manager at BYD, leading a growing team of fleet experts working with corporate and public sector organisations across the UK. She specialises in fleet electrification, salary sacrifice, and complex vehicle requirements, including blue light and conversion vehicles. Prior to BYD, Jeanette headed up Volvo Special Vehicles, giving her strong insight into the operational needs of specialist public sector fleets.
Stuart Lovatt
Chairman, TyreSafe
Following a career in the Civil Service Stuart joined TyreSafe as Chairman in September 2022. His appointment supports TyreSafe’s ambition to strengthen its presence in the road safety community and supports the safe system approach by reducing the risk from illegal and unroadworthy tyres in the UK.
Justin Placide (invited)
Head of Net Zero Ministerial Briefing and Fiscal Events,
Department for Energy, Security & Net Zero
Biography coming soon…
Caroline Whitney
England Director/Head of Membership Services, Community Transport Association
Caroline is England Director at the Community Transport Association, leading national work to support and strengthen CT operators across England. She shapes future-focused approaches for the sector, from national transport policy to long-term sustainability, with a strong commitment to championing community transport as part of a fair and inclusive transport system.
event timetable
09:00 Registration, refreshments and networking
10:00 Plenary and Q&A
11:30 Refreshments and networking
12:00 Sessions
12:50 Lunch and networking
13:45 Sessions
14:35 Refreshments and networking
15:00 Session & Chair’s closing remarks
16:00 Conference Close
Please note agenda will be updated regularly, speakers, subject matter and timings may be subject to change
SPONSORS, EXHIBITORS & SPEAKERS FROM
VENUE & TRAVEL
One Great George Street
Set in a magnificent Grade II listed, four-domed, Edwardian building the conference centre is very close to the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and St James’s Park.
Venue Tel: 0207 665 2323
Email: info@onegreatgeorgestreet.com
Website: www.onegreatgeorgestreet.com
Getting there
By London Underground
Both Westminster (Exit 6) on the District, Circle and Jubilee lines, and St James’s Park on the District and Circle lines, are just 5 minutes walk away. For more information, visit the Transport for London website.
Walking Directions from Westminster Tube (exit 6)
When you arrive at the top of the stairs you will be on Whitehall. Turn around (as if you were to walk back down the stairs) you are now facing Parliament Square. Walk around to the right onto Great George Street until you come to two sets of traffic lights. Cross over both and continue walking straight down Great George Street for about 1 minute. One Great George Street is the last building on the corner of Great George Street and Storey’s Gate. The building is also the home of the Institution of Civil Engineers.
Disabled Parking
The nearest Blue Badge disabled parking bay is located on Matthew Parker Street (drive down Storey’s Gate to the west of the venue and take the second right). Alternatively, a little further away, there are bays on Old Queen Street and Queen Anne’s Gate. These Blue Badge bays offer free parking for up to 4 hours between 08.30 and 18.30 Mon-Fri and unlimited parking at any other time. Please see Westminster Council‘s website for further information.
By River
A River Bus Service runs every 20 minutes during peak time from Embankment to Woolwich Arsenal; the nearest pier to us is the London Eye.
By Car
The nearest car parks provided by Q-Park are located in Abingdon Street and on the south side of Trafalgar Square. Limited meter parking is also available in and around adjacent streets. One Great George Street lies within the congestion charging area. For more information, including charges, visit the Transport for London website.
By Bicycle
The nearest TFL bike hire docking station is 0.4miles away on Abby Orchard Street. Click on the Cycle for Hire website and type in our post code SW1P 3AA. If your bike folds our cloak room can hold approximately 5 bikes at one time.
By Rail
London’s mainline stations at Waterloo, Victoria and Charing Cross are minutes away by foot or by Underground. For further information visit the National Rail website.
By Bus
Numerous bus routes pass within a 1-2 minute walk of One Great George Street. Bus routes stopping near Parliament Square include: 3, 11, 12, 24, 53, 87, 88, 148, 159, 211 and 453. For further information visit the Transport for London website.
CONTACT US
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grichardson@publicsectorconnect.org
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