Metro & Me

Capital Law, Cardiff University, JLL, IWA, Arup

In May this year, Transport for Wales confirmed that KeolisAmey had been appointed to design, build and operate the South Wales Metro.
Following this announcement, Cardiff University, Capital Law, the Institute of Welsh Affairs, Arup and other key partners will be hosting The Metro &amp; Me event on Monday 8th October at the Radisson Blu, Cardiff.
This free event will provide a forum to discuss the broader social, community, cultural, environmental, economic and regeneration opportunities - leaning on a <A HREF="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wp569ijNqVZtXL0puPr_YJl1W2JfUUCh/view?usp=sharing" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">collection of thought pieces</A> with contributions from leading academics at Cardiff University, Cardiff Metropolitan University and other key thought leaders in the region. 
Join us to hear from the authors, alongside a variety of stakeholders from industry, civil society and government. With keynotes, panel discussions, case studies and Q&As, the event aims to explore the opportunities and challenges this major infrastructure investment presents for the wider region, including details of what the next phase of Metro is, and who is going to build and operate it.
Click <A HREF="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qQWTPgf57Ux3UeEHcneLVYgQMdLz10dQ/view?usp=sharing" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here </A> to view the full programme. Confirmed speakers include: 
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<LI>James Price - Transport for Wales </LI>
<LI>Colin Lea - KeolisAmey </LI>
<LI>Erin Gill – Arup</LI>
<LI>Chris Sutton, JLL</LI>
<LI>Huw David – Leader of Bridgend Council</LI>
<LI>James Brown – The Urbanist</LI>
<LI>Emma Price – Studio Response</LI>
<LI>Julie Lydon – University of South Wales</LI>
<LI>Chris Nott – Capital Law</LI>
<LI>Mark Barry - Cardiff University </LI>
<LI>Yvette Vaughan Jones – Visiting Arts</LI>
<LI>David Llewelyn – Welsh Government</LI>
<LI>Carole – Anne Davies – Design Commission for Wales</LI>
<LI>Christopher Coppock – RCT Strategic Culture and Arts Executive Sub-Committee</LI>
<LI>Brian Morgan – Cardiff Metropolitan University </LI>
<LI>Mark Hooper – Indycube</LI>
<LI>Kevin Morgan – Cardiff University</LI>
<LI>Wendy Maden – Design Commission for Wales</LI>
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The conference will conclude with a drinks reception to encourage further discussion on the outcomes of the day.
<H4 CLASS="MsoNormal">Though this is a free event, we have a limited number of spaces, so please ensure you register early to avoid disappointment.</H4>
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Cardiff

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