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23-25 September 2026, Manchester, UK

ICE Resilient Transport 2026

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Keeping the world moving, together, with Resilient Transport

Transport networks around the world are coming under unprecedented pressure.

Ageing infrastructure is under strain. Climate risks are escalating. Budgets tighten as passenger and freight demand skyrocket.

So what can you do about it?

This September, our Resilient Transport conference will bring together experts working on the practical answers to the problems.

By joining them, you’ll play your part in shaping a more resilient future for the sector.

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Keynote speakers

Nicola Bell MBE

Nicola Bell MBE

Chief capital delivery officer National Highways


Programme session: National Highways, resilience and the strategic road network

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Nicola Bell MBE

Nicola Bell has been responsible for major projects at National Highways since July 2022, having joined the agency six years earlier as a divisional director of asset development. Reporting to the chief executive, she oversees the development, sponsorship, delivery and close-out of enhancement and other significant projects across the strategic road network.

Before joining National Highways, Bell was director of highways and transport at West Sussex County Council and head of local infrastructure and street management at Cambridgeshire County Council. She began her career a senior transport planner and programme manager at Argyll and Bute Council. She holds an MSc in Transport Planning and Engineering and Civil Engineering.

Lisa Constable

Lisa Constable

Head of climate change and resilience and adaptation
Network Rail

Programme session: How are asset owners responding to and being proactive in their approaches to resilience?

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Lisa Constable

Lisa Constable leads development of the national strategy and the framework for delivery of climate change resilience and adaptation across regions and national functions at Network Rail. She plays a leading role in building resilience across the wider rail industry, collaborating closely with government, infrastructure managers, train operators and others. 

Constable’s experience in climate change spans 25 years and includes climate risk and adaptation consultancy for private- and public-sector organisations in South Africa and around the world, as well as emissions trading and flooding policy analysis, development and implementation for the UK government.

Seb Dance

Seb Dance

Deputy mayor, transport and deputy chair
Transport for London

Programme session: London - adapting transport networks to meet the challenge of a warmer climate

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Seb Dance

Before joining the Mayor’s team, Seb served as a Member of the European Parliament for London from 2014 to 2020, during which time he was Vice Chair of the Environment Committee, Co-ordinator for the Socialists and Democrats Group on vehicle emissions, and spokesperson for the Socialists and Democrats Group on air quality. He was also Deputy Leader of the European Parliamentary Labour Party.

Prior to being elected to the European Parliament, Seb worked for the charity ActionAid UK, before which he was Special Adviser to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.

As Deputy Mayor for Transport and Deputy Chair of Transport for London, Seb will focus on delivering the Mayor’s transport strategy, ensuring 80% of all journeys in London are on foot, by cycle or public transport by 2041.

Dr Jacob Kam

Dr Jacob Kam

Chairman
MTR Corporation Limited


Programme session: Strategic network resilience - lessons and outlook from MTR

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Dr Jacob Kam

Dr Jacob Kam leads MTR Corporation’s board in ensuring effective management and oversight of the company’s business affairs. Prior to his appointment as chairman in January 2026, he served as chief executive officer, having held various management positions since joining the company in 1995.

Dr Kam is an honorary chairman of the International Association of Public Transport (UITP) and a board/council member of several Hong Kong and international professional, business and community institutions. He is also a chartered member/fellow of professional institutions in engineering, transport and logistics, business management and occupational safety and health, including the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering.

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Why you should attend

From infrastructure director to transport planner, from resilience manager to highways officer - whatever your role in designing and delivering resilient transport, this conference is essential for expanding your expertise.

By joining us at Resilient Transport 2026, you will:

  • Learn practical resilience strategies from 50+ expert case studies
  • Build relationships with transport leaders facing the same operational challenges
  • See resilience and adaptation projects in action.

Don’t miss this opportunity to network with your peers and gain invaluable insights to help future-proof your vital networks.

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Prices

Category Discounted
(until 23 Aug)		 24 Aug - 22 Sept
ICE member £575 £675
Non-member £625 £725
Public sector £345 £345

Prices exclude VAT

Who's coming

Who's coming

Expect senior leaders from organisations like Network Rail, National Highways, HS2 Ltd, MTR corporation and more.

You’ll be in good company, surrounded by global sector experts that have the same goals you do, including:

  • Asset owners and operators
  • National and local government leaders, including keynote speaker Seb Dance, Deputy Mayor for Transport in London
  • Consultants and designers
  • Main and specialist contractors
  • Academics and researchers
  • Innovators and technology providers
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Be part of the ICE Resilient Transport conference:

  • 50+ expert presentations
  • Technical site visits
  • Gala dinner networking
  • Manchester | 23-25 September

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Get your attendance at Resilient Transport 2026 approved faster

Use our customisable email template to clearly communicate the value of attending Resilient Transport 2026 to your manager or team.

The email will help to convince them that your attendance at the conference will benefit your organisation by enabling you to:

✅ Learn practical solutions to today's transport resilience challenges

✅ Bring back actionable ideas you can apply to current projects

✅ Stay ahead of emerging industry trends, policy and best practice

✅ Hear directly from the experts shaping the future of transport

✅ Discover innovative tools, technologies and approaches

✅ Build valuable connections with peers across the sector

✅ Gain insights that can improve performance and reduce disruption

✅ Share key takeaways with your team and wider organisation

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Sponsorship opportunities

Support the event as an exhibitor, promoting your brand and engaging with many of the sector’s leading figures. Find out more by downloading the sponsorship brochure or contacting our sponsorship team, led by Perry James.

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