Date
7 July 2016
Time
08:30 – 13:30 and 12:30 – 16:30
Location
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), Ansty Park, Coventry, CV7 9JU.
Organisers
Rail Alliance
The event
“As the rail sector’s largest dedicated b2b networking organisation, the Rail Alliance is all about bringing customers, suppliers and supply chain opportunities together and supporting its members. HS2 is a long-term supply chain opportunity for UK plc and we are committed to actively supporting HS2 and its SC engagement programme.” Colin Flack, CEO, Rail Alliance.
Please note, due to the popularity of this event, the Rail Alliance will now hold a morning and afternoon session, repeating the agenda.
| TIME | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:30 | Registration, Refreshments and Exhibition |
| 09:30 – 09:35 | Introduction and Housekeeping |
| 09:35 – 09:45 | Welcome Address |
| 09:45 – 10:05 | HS2 Supply Chain Opportunities An update on the scale, timing and opportunities this mega-project will present, outlining what HS2 will be buying and how they will procure materials and services. |
| 10:05 – 10:25 | HS2 Supplier Requirements and Guidance HS2 will offer practical guidance on how businesses can best prepare to meet the criteria for upcoming supply chain opportunities. Topics include: – Health and Safety – Building and Information Modelling (BIM) |
| 10:25 – 11:30 | In Conversation with HS2 During this panel discussion and Q&A session, HS2 will examine the critical factors surrounding supply chain procurement including Skills, Education and Employment, the National College for High Speed Rail, Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), Community Relations, Health and Safety and Environmental Sustainability. |
| 11:30 – 13:30 | Networking Lunch and Meet the HS2 Team |
Booking and further information
To register, visit the HS2 Roadshow 2016 website.
