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ITC examines the impact of AI on our transport systems
In partnership with Eversheds Sutherland the ITC held a successful Summer Discussion Dinner on 30th June 2026. The event explored the wide-ranging impacts of AI on transport, and guests heard expert perspectives from Max Sugarman from ITS UK, and Shashi Verma from Transport for London. An excellent and wide ranging discussion was held afterwards chaired by ITC trustee Dom Lacey.
ITC explores long-term rail strategy
The ITC held a successful Spring Discussion Dinner in partnership with Eversheds Sutherland on 14th April 2026. The event explored the role of and priorities for rail in a long-term transport strategy, and guests heard expert perspectives from Steve Allen from CPCS UK, and David Hoggarth from Transport for the North. An excellent and wide ranging discussion was held afterwards chaired by ITC trustee Sarah Kendall.
ITC debates new aviation technologies
The ITC was delighted to host its Winter Discussion Webinar on the 3rd March, exploring the policy impacts of new aviation technologies. Guests heard insights from an expert panel, including Mark Bentall (Airbus), John Strickland (Cranfield University) and Sophie Lane (Aviation Technology Institute). A summary report on the event can be found here.
ITC debates the impact of Robotaxis
The ITC held a successful Autumn Discussion Dinner in partnership with Eversheds Sutherland on 19th November 2025. The event explored how the rise of Robotaxis will impact travel behaviour and policy, and guests heard expert perspectives from Ed Davison from Uber UK, and Elena Gillies from the CCAV. An excellent and wide ranging discussion was held afterwards chaired by ITC trustee Dominic Lacey.
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The policy and regulatory challenges arising from New Aviation Technologies
The ITC is delighted to be holding our 2026 Annual Dinner on Wednesday 2nd December at the House of Lords kindly hosted by our Patron and former Secretary of State The Lord McLoughlin CH. This event will review the achievements of the past year and is by invitation only for ITC supporters. If you would like more information please contact the events team.
Autumn Thought Leadership Dinner
In partnership with Eversheds Sutherland, the ITC will be holding our Autumn Thought Leadership Dinner on Monday 9th November This event will explore whether the energy grid is well positioned to cope with net-zero transport electrification plans. Guest speakers will include Professor Mike Kelly FRS (University of Cambridge), Tone Langengen (Tony Blair Institute) and Ben Brown (Eversheds). The dinner is invitation only but if you would like to be considered for a place please contact office@theitc.org.uk .
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