{"id":4238,"date":"2024-01-22T03:36:52","date_gmt":"2024-01-21T17:36:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=4238"},"modified":"2024-01-22T03:36:52","modified_gmt":"2024-01-21T17:36:52","slug":"rail-business-daily-becomes-media-partner-for-inaugural-connected-places-summit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=4238","title":{"rendered":"Rail Business Daily becomes media partner for inaugural Connected Places Summit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.railbusinessdaily.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rail Business Daily<\/a> is delighted to have joined forces with <a href=\"https:\/\/cp.catapult.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Connected Places Catapult<\/a> as a media partner for its inaugural hybrid summit.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/cp.catapult.org.uk\/summit\/connected-places-summit-2024\/?utm_source=web&amp;utm_medium=news&amp;utm_campaign=rbd&amp;utm_id=cpsummit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Connected Places Summit<\/a>, which takes place on March 20 and 21, will feature two days of interactive content, live project showcases, inspiring thought leadership and opportunities to connect with peers from technology, transport, mobility, cities, academia and government.<\/p>\n<p>Among the speakers are Sir John Armitt CBE, Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission; Vernon Everitt, Transport Commissioner for Greater Manchester Combined Authority; and Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, Chair of Network Rail. Attendees following the rail sessions will also hear from the Catapult\u2019s Ecosystem Director for Rail and Stations, Dr Alan Peters; Network Rail\u2019s Accessibility and Inclusion Strategy and Policy Lead, System Operator, Natasha Marsay; and the Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation\u2019s Naomi Arblaster, amongst many others.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cp.catapult.org.uk\/summit\/connected-places-summit-2024\/?utm_source=web&amp;utm_medium=news&amp;utm_campaign=rbd&amp;utm_id=cpsummit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tickets are on sale now for the hybrid event<\/a>, which will take place at 22 Bishopsgate in London.<\/p>\n<p>Dean Bruce, Managing Director of Rail Business Daily, said: \u201cThis is going to be a fascinating event, bringing the industry together and providing a platform to innovate and collaborate. I\u2019m pleased to be involved in helping to bring the event and the discussions taking place to the attention of the rail community through our PR abilities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Connected Places Catapult is the UK\u2019s innovation accelerator for cities, transport and place leadership. It provides impartial \u2018innovation as a service\u2019 for public bodies, businesses, and infrastructure providers to catalyse step-change improvements in the way people live, work and travel. The Catapult works to connect businesses and public sector leaders to cutting-edge research to spark innovation and grow new markets. It runs technology demonstrators and SME accelerators to scale new solutions that drive growth, spread prosperity, and reduce carbon emissions.<\/p>\n<p>Alan Peters, Ecosystem Director for Rail and Stations at Connected Places Catapult said:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to have Rail Business Daily as a media partner for the very first Connected Places Summit. For professionals in the rail industry, the Summit offers an opportunity to see examples of innovation brought to life, engage with industry peers, and encounter ideas from other sectors. I hope many of you are able to join us either in person or online for what is shaping up to be an unmissable event.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cp.catapult.org.uk\/summit\/connected-places-summit-2024\/?utm_source=web&amp;utm_medium=news&amp;utm_campaign=rbd&amp;utm_id=cpsummit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for more details or to book tickets.<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rail Business Daily is delighted to have joined forces with Connected Places Catapult as a media partner for its inaugural hybrid summit. 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