Embracing technology, innovation and disruption to meet the evolving needs of Australian commuters will be front and centre of the discussion at Australia’s premier transport summit on Friday 18 August.

The Tourism & Transport Forum in partnership with UITP ANZ will host the 2017 Australian Transport Summit, themed ‘Are we ready? The future of mobility in Australia’, focusing on current and emerging issues facing the Australian transport sector and delegates will hear from leading Australian and international experts and decision makers.

Heading up a stellar list of transport industry leaders will be Gold Sponsor Transdev Australasia’s Chief Executive Officer, René Lalande, who will deliver a keynote address on how the future of transport will be personalised, autonomous, connected and electric.

Among the names discussing how the technological revolution is shaping the transport options of tomorrow will be Transit Systems’ General Manager Business Development, Graeme Legh, Transport for NSW Coordinator General, Sydney Coordination Office Marg Prendergast, and AECOM Chief Digital Officer, Colette Munro.

Leading a panel on the challenges and opportunities in delivering tomorrow’s transport networks will be Sydney Trains Chief Executive Officer, Howard Collins OBE and Keolis Downer Chairman, Leila Frances.

Don’t miss your opportunity to see these outstanding speakers and more. To book your place today or for further information on the 2017 Australian Transport Summit, please click here.