Marketforce to Host Conference on High Speed Rail in the UK

London, United Kingdom, July 09, 2015 --(PR.com)-- With HS2 due to receive Royal Assent by the end of the year, September is the perfect time to reflect on the multiple challenges and opportunities HS2 presents to the transport industry.

The conference’s high-calibre of speakers will deliver invaluable expertise to delegates on how to engage with these exciting new developments with a chance to meet those driving forward the project.

Keynote speaker, Rt Hon Robert Goodwill, will discuss government backing and support for HS2. Beth West, HS2's Commercial Director will also provide details regarding the huge project and how HS2 is hoping to fundamentally change the structure of the industry and get more women into rail and engineering. Senior representatives from Keolis, DB Schenker, SNCF and Network Rail will add to the discussion and assess the key opportunities and challenges HS2 presents to the rail industry.

Here is some feedback from similar events:

"An enjoyable and enlightening event looking strategically at how we develop the rail industry in the future." - Key Accounts & Bid Director, Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited.

"The conference was very informative. It tackled the issues facing the industry." - Head of National Contracts and Business Development, Network Rail.

“Good insight in the way the industry is changing and managing change.” - Head of Marketing, Abellio Greater Anglia.

Please visit the website for more information on the programme and speakers. For any queries call +44 (0)207 760 8699 or send an email at conferences@marketforce.eu.com.