HS2: Beyond Curzon Street and Interchange (SOLD OUT)

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Join the Centre for the New Midlands for the next of our key conversations; HS2: Beyond Curzon Street and Interchange.

When HS2 is discussed, much of the focus is understandably on the two big stations being developed and the cost of the project.

This event is designed to explore with our delegates what else is already happening with HS2 across the region to transform lives, infrastructure and connectivity – how can everyone touch, taste and feel the impact of HS2.  The session will also explore where the further/future opportunities are to ensure the region maximises the opportunities of the nation’s biggest project in a generation.

This event has been generously sponsored by AtkinsRéalis and West Coast Partnership Development.

the format:

4.30pm – 5.15pm           Registration and networking

5.15pm – 5.25pm           Welcome and introductions,

Suzanne Virdee (our event host) and Sandeep Shingadia FCILT (Director of Strategic Partnerships and Integration, Transport for West Midlands)

5.30pm – 6.05pm           'Journeys and Homes' panel discussion (chaired by Suzanne Virdee)

Panel: Shamit Gaiger OBE (Managing Director, West Coast Partnership Development), Huw Edwards (Delivery Director, Stations, HS2 Ltd), Nicola Fleet-Milne (Chair, Colmore BID & Owner/Founder, FleetMilne) Craig Wakeman (Head of HS2 & Strategic Partnerships, Transport for West Midlands)

6.10pm – 6.45pm           'Jobs and Growth' panel discussion (chaired by Suzanne Virdee)

Panel: Mike Batheram (Market Director for Local Transport, AtkinsRéalis), Cllr Jim O'Boyle (Cabinet Member for Jobs, Regeneration and Climate Change, Coventry City Council), Natalie Penrose (Director of Stakeholders, Skills and Inclusion, HS2 Ltd), Hari Sothinathan (Partner, Deloitte LLP)

6.45pm - 6.50pm             Closing remarks (Sandeep Shingadia FCILT (Director of Strategic Partnerships and Integration, Transport for West Midlands)

6.50pm – 8pm               Drinks Reception and Hot Buffet served

8pm                              Close

Following the session, a hot buffet will be served for our delegates.  The event will close at 8pm.

OUR SPEAKERS: 

Please click here to view further information on our speakers.  We are delighted to be welcoming such experienced and knowledgeable speakers to our event and thank all of our panellists in advance for helping us to shape the conversation for the region.

OUR SPONSORS:

'At AtkinsRéalis, we provide end-to-end transport advisory services for combined authorities and city regions across the UK.

From advising on funding and finance through feasibility, business case and optioneering, we plan and design strategies that enable our clients to deliver sustainable, integrated transport systems to realise the economic, health, environmental and social benefits from better connected communities.  From active travel to Mass Transit and Rail, we create long-term, collaborative relationships with our clients and partners to shape the future of transport and reimagine infrastructure.

Together, we’re engineering a better future for our planet and its people'.

West Coast Partnership Development (WCPD) is the Shadow Operator for HS2 and customer champion. It works in partnership with the Department for Transport, HS2 Ltd and Network Rail to design and mobilise the new high-speed rail services.

This includes making recommendations on both high-speed service specification, use of released capacity, fares, the customer experience, and the design of the new high-speed trains and stations coming into service with the opening of HS2. Crucially, we are designing an integrated rail network not only delivering new high-speed services, but also reshaping the intercity services to the regions along the West Coast Main Line corridor.

Our aim is to deliver a service that sets new standards for customer experience in rail. We will deliver integrated, accessible, low-carbon, high-speed journeys that bring people and communities closer together and which helps to drive growth, jobs, and housing.  

WHERE IS STEAMHOUSE?

You can find STEAMhouse at: Belmont Row, Birmingham, B4 7RQ (Further information on the venue and how to find it is available by clicking here).

BY TRAIN

• New Street Station (approx. 0.7 miles, 13 min walk)

BY CAR

• Car parking available in the nearby Millennium Point Car Park which is a 2min walk from the STEAMhouse building

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