West Midland Transport Conference at Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham
Birmingham: Invergold Associates Ltd CEO Charlie Ahmed proudly hosted its highly successful sold out Transport Conference at Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham, focusing on road traffic safety and compliance within the transport sector the theme being saving lives reducing fatalities and protecting vulnerable road users.
Attended by industry leaders, fleet operators, and transport managers, the event provided essential updates and expert insights into maintaining compliance with transport regulations. Moderated by Andrew Drewary – Road safety specialist in collision/incident investigation. Distinguished speakers from various fields, including the Traffic Commissioner, transport lawyers, and industry experts, Miles Dorrington – Traffic Commissioner for the West Midlands, David Somers FCILT – Managing Director Road Skills Online Ltd, Charlotte Le Maire – Founder & Partner Criminal & Regulatory, Beverley Bell – CBE, Rob Beckers – Police Officer, Lai Wangs – Principal Route Engineer in Network Rail, Glen Davies FCILT – Managing Director – The Driver Handbook, Phil Breen – DVSA, Mark Cartwright FCILT MARRM MAFP – Head of Commercial Vehicle Incident Prevention (National Highways Agency), Mark Hemans – Consultant in the Investigations Group at TRL, David Cooper FCILT, MIRTE, MSOE, MInsTA, MIMI – Roller Brake Tests, Darren Divall -Regional Road Safety Manager, Transport for West Midlands, Laura Hadzik – Partner, Head of Commercial Road Transport at JMW Solicitors LLP, Caroline Hicks: Head of the Enforcement Regulatory Services and Transformation and other addressed critical issues such as operator compliance, road safety, vehicle maintenance, and the latest legal updates.
A highlight of the conference was the mock prosecution, featuring a real barrister and an ‘operator,’ demonstrating the legal implications of non-compliance.
Attendees earned 6 hours of CPD for professional development. In addition to knowledge-sharing, the event offered excellent networking opportunities, with delegates engaging in discussions about best practices, industry trends, and collaboration in transport safety.
The conference concluded with a feedback session, where delegates shared their experiences and rated the quality of the presentations. Attendees praised the event’s organisation, speaker quality, and its relevance to current transport challenges.
Report by S M Irfan Tahir Photojournalist / Member National Union of Journalists (NUJ) Great Britain.
