PACTS held its Spring Conference 2024 on March 11th, 2024, at Aviva, focusing on the critical role of technology in improving road safety. The event brought together experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss how technological advancements can contribute to the Safe System, maximizing the impact of resources through data-driven insights and innovative solutions.
PACTS expressed its gratitude to all attendees, both in-person and online, who participated in discussions regarding technological advancements in road safety. Special thanks were extended to the speakers, Aviva for hosting the event, and the Department for Transport (DfT), UK, and National Highways for their support.
The conference featured a range of presentations and discussions. Key sessions included:
- Safe Vehicles: How can vehicle technology make roads safer?
- Safe Roads & Roadsides / Safe Speeds: How data-driven solutions can transform Road Safety
- Safe Road Users: How policies, technology, and enforcement can promote Safer Road User Behaviour
- Pre- and Post-Collision: How can technology predict, prevent, and respond to road crashes?
Recordings of the conference sessions and speaker presentations are available.
Ministerial Opening Remarks – Lilian Greenwood MP
Shaping the Future: How vehicle technology enhances safety, Richard Cuerden, TRL Using Technology to Identify and Prioritise Interventions, Suzy Charman, Road Safety Foundation What is the role of insurance products in encouraging safer road uses?, Katy Simpson, Aviva Can data predict road collisions?, Lorna Payne, Aisin Mobility Truck Safe: Process and Ratings and Future Development, Matthew Avery, Euro NCAP National Highways: New ways to manage road hazards, Alex Weedon, Catapult Seatbelts & Mobile phones, Geoff Collins, Acusensus Using technology and AI to assess large networks, Richard Owen, Agilysis Bus Safety – Implementing Technology to Reduce Casualties, Alix Edwards, Apollo Vehicle Safety The Role of Technology in the Delivery of the Safe System, Michael Vardi, Valerann AI supporting collision prevention, Brett Gascoine, Samsara How can Technology inform travel choice so more people choose safer and greener options?, Beckie Faulkner, WSP Honda and Vision Zero, Patrick Keating, Honda *Future technologies: the risks to vehicle safety, Tom Leggett, Thatcham
Access the digital programme from the Conference.
