Date/Time
Date(s) - October 15 2021
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Location
Hilton London Canary Wharf
SPEAKERS
HOST: Roger Ford
Industry and Technology Editor, Modern Railways
Roger is probably best known for his authoritative column ‘Informed Sources’ in the monthly trade and technical magazine Modern Railways. ‘Informed Sources’ is noted for its in-depth analysis of railway technical, commercial and policy issues.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Robert Ampomah
Chief Technology Officer, Network Rail
Robert has over 25 years’ experience in the rail industry, starting his career as a graduate civil engineer, and has gained a wealth of experience in a number of technical and managerial roles within maintenance, operations management and engineering functions with Balfour Beatty and Network Rail. He has been involved in delivering key performance, safety and innovative engineering solutions on the UK main line networks to improve passengers’ experience.
Robert now heads up the Technology team in Network Rail, focusing on creating the structure, energy and throughput of innovation and legal compliance to improve the railway’s efficiency and all aspects of railway performance, safety, environment and resilience. He is a passionate promoter of developing and introducing new technology and working collaboratively with industry partners in the UK and on EU wide programmes, including engaging and learning from different sectors. He is also a keen supporter of the environment and tackling climate change.
SCHEDULE
The schedule for the 2021 awards will be confirmed nearer the event.
THE AWARDS
The 4th Friday Club’s annual event celebrating the best in railway innovation takes place each year. The 2021 awards will be the 23rd for the longest standing award scheme in the industry.
This is an event to celebrate the achievements of those companies and individuals who are pushing the industry forward by developing innovative ideas.
AWARD CATEGORIES
Entries in the Railway Innovation Awards are assigned to one of these categories:
• Environment and sustainability
• Passenger experience
• Cross-industry partnership
• Operations and performance
• Engineering and Safety
• People, skills and diversity
• Small-scale project
• Major project
Winners of the Railway Industry Innovation Awards are presented with a fine cut glass engraved vase from Dartington Glass.
