Pre-conference in-depth learning sessions – Tuesday 2 May
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Registration and morning coffee for both sessions is at 08:30 and sessions will conclude at 17:00. Lunch, morning and afternoon tea provided. Choose between:
In-depth learning session A: How to optimise safety outcomes when there is a mix of self-driving/traditional cars
This practical and collaborative session is tailored for key stakeholders from a broad range of industries with a special interest in what new policy, infrastructure and technology is needed to maximise the safety outcomes of self-driving vehicles. During the session they will discuss how to prepare for the introduction of self-driving cars in a safe way so that the full benefits of self-driving cars can be realised.
Key topics and takeaway skills/benefits:
- Analysing the main safety concerns surrounding self-driving cars
- Addressing how to avoid accidents caused by automated vehicles due to unnatural behavior
- Examining the role policy makers, manufacturers and software designers in the public and private sector
- Identifying cyber security vulnerabilities and how to manage possible threats
- Analysing the role of new infrastructure and policy in addressing safety concerns
Facilitators:
Alex Harrington
Chief Operating Officer
The Warren Centre
In-depth learning session B: Guiding smarter city infrastructure planning to accommodate a transport revolution
The session is tailored for stakeholders in both the public and private sector who will have a role in the planning and development of smart infrastructure investments to accommodate the deployment of CAV’s, to gain insights into how self-driving vehicles will radically change city design and to explore their effects on urban infrastructure with a real case study of designing Newcastle as a driverless city.
This session provides a platform for urban leaders, planners and providers to anticipate and analyse the impacts of self-driving vehicles, develop enabling legislation and plan appropriately in order to gain maximum economic and social benefits from emerging technology.
Key topics and take away benefits;
- Addressing the ecosystem of interactions between infrastructure, connectivity and autonomous vehicles
- Determining implications on city design and planning to enable adoption
- Understanding the economic benefits of developing smart cities that are prepared for the introduction of driverless vehicles
- Designing Newcastle as a driverless city
- Developing the steps to progression and implementation
- Reviewing the main challenges and how to overcome them
Facilitators:
Edward Blakely
Founder and Chair
Cities Leadership Institute (former FCC)
Katherine O’Regan
Strategic Advisor, Board Member,
Cities Leadership Institute (former FCC)
Dr Nathaniel Bavinton
Smart City Coordinator
City of Newcastle