Innovation in rail isn\u2019t confined to individual projects or technologies, it is a system-wide challenge that touches on skills, sustainability, digital transformation, and customer experience. This event, the final in our Skills Beyond Scale series, will explore how rail can think and act systemically to deliver long-term resilience and adaptability.<\/p>\n
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Rail Innovation Group are delighted to welcome Dr Tilly Collins, Deputy Director at Imperial College London\u2019s Centre for Environmental Policy, as keynote speaker. With a focus on sustainable urban areas and how interconnected systems can promote greener, more liveable cities, Dr Collins will offer a fresh perspective on how rail can embrace innovation at scale.<\/p>\n
A panel discussion with industry and skills leaders will follow, examining how rail can embed innovation across the whole supply chain. The session will close with Q&A and networking.<\/p>\n
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Agenda:<\/p>\n
14:00 \u2013\u00a0Arrival, Refreshments, and Opportunity to view demo materials from partners
\n14:30 \u2013 Welcome and Opening Remarks
\n14:45 \u2013 Keynote Presentation: Dr Tilly Collins, Deputy Director, Centre for Environmental Policy, Imperial College London
\n15:15 \u2013 Panel session: Innovation for Net Zero<\/p>\n
Topics: Skills for system-wide innovation; Rail within urban systems; Adoption of AI and digital tools; Sustainability drivers; Customer experience as a systems issue; Policy and investment context.<\/p>\n
16:00 \u2013 Audience QA
\n16:15 \u2013 Networking Reception
\n17:30 – Close<\/p>\n
About the Keynote Speaker<\/p>\n
Dr Tilly Collins, Deputy Director, Centre for Environmental Policy, Imperial College London<\/p>\n
Imperial College London is a leader in climate and transport research. Dr Tilly Collins describes her \u201ccore loves\u201d as Sustainable Urban Areas, i.e. how green space, appropriate construction and short-chain urban systems can promote sustainability in cities and will offer a perspective on innovation as a system-wide challenge.<\/p>\n
About Skills Beyond Scale<\/p>\n
The Rail Innovation Group\u2019s latest report: Skills Beyond Scale reviews the skills base within our community of startups and small digital companies, highlighting the pivotal role that our members play in harnessing innovation to develop solutions for the future of rail. The report shows that these enterprises are already leveraging advanced technologies, including AI and data analytics to develop cutting-edge digital solutions, transform customer experiences and enhance operational efficiency. This is the third of a series of events delivered in partnership with Ovinto.<\/p>\n
Driving Operational Efficiency in Rail Logistics through Innovation
\nSpace-Enabled Digitalisation
\nSmart Technologies for a Green (Rail) Future<\/p>\n
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