The former Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, and the Secretary General of the Department of Transport, Ken Spratt, are just two of the high-profile names that will address Engineers Ireland’s Transportation Society Seminar on 6 March. The seminar, entitled 'Momentum in a Time of Transition: Vision & Learnings in Transportation', will delve into the transformative forces reshaping transportation and explore the vision required to build a resilient and future-proof system.
Other speakers announced for the event include Billy Hann, CEO of Dublin Bus; Aisling Dunne, Head of Public Policy at Bolt; Andrew Ebrill, Head of Public Transport Investment and Policy at the Department of Transport; Cathal Masterson, Director of Commercial Operations at Transport Infrastructure Ireland; Ronan McEnroe, Senior Engineering Inspector at Transport Infrastructure Ireland; Dr Niamh O'Reilly, Lecturer in Geographic Science at Technological University Dublin; Aoife O'Grady, Head of Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland; and Chantelle Smith, National Access and Mobility Manager at Vision Ireland.
Chaired by Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor at the Sunday Independent and regular contributor to programming on RTÉ, BBC, Virgin Media, and Newstalk, the seminar will hear from leading experts on the complex challenges facing transportation, such as the decarbonisation of transport, the future role of shared mobility, and insights into the latest trends in the sector.
The seminar will also share case studies that demonstrate the successful implementation of new technologies and ways of attracting investment through targeted transport strategies, as well as offering practical guidance on how to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing environment. This event is essential for anyone involved in shaping the future of transportation in Ireland.
Speaking about the seminar Damien Owens, Director General of Engineers Ireland, said: “Transport is responsible for around 21% of our greenhouse gas emissions in Ireland, and radical rethinking on how we approach mobility will be required if we are to reduce the environmental impact of this sector. This event brings together some of Ireland’s foremost leaders in transportation and is sure to provide actionable insights and vital information for all attendees.”
Tickets are available here
Seminar programme
The seminar will be divided into three sessions, each comprised of presentations followed by a Q&A panel.
- Chair: Geraldine Herbert, Journalist and Broadcaster
- Opening remarks: Damien Owens, Director General, Engineers Ireland
- Keynote speaker: Ken Spratt, Secretary General, Department of Transport
- Eamon Ryan | Former Green Party Leader and Minister for Environment, Climate, Communications and Transport
- Ronan McEnroe, Senior Engineering Inspector | Transport Infrastructure Ireland
- Dr Niamh O'Reilly, Lecturer in Geographic Science | Technological University Dublin
- Aoife O'Grady, Head of ZEVI | Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland
- Aisling Dunne, Head of Public Policy | Bolt
- Chantelle Smith, National Access and Mobility Manager | Vision Ireland
- Andrew Ebrill, Head of Public Transport Investment and Policy | Department of Transport
- Cathal Masterson, Director of Commercial Operations | Transport Infrastructure Ireland
- Billy Hann, Chief Executive Officer | Dublin Bus
Continuing Professional Development (CPD): This is a CPD event with 7 CPD award hours. Book your place at this insightful and engaging event here or contact the CPD Training Team on 01 665 1305 or email cpdtraining@engineersireland.ie