Focusing on ‘corporate governance and directing safely in challenging times’, the 2009 Rail Industry Conference, which takes place on 24 November at Glaziers Hall, London, brings together many of the industry’s leading names to share best practice and find solutions to common safety problems.

Louise Ellman MP, the chair of the Transport Select Committee, will be giving the keynote address, while attendees will also get to hear from special guest speaker Dr Pete Waterman OBE, the former record producer, who’ll be speaking about the need to preserve skills by developing a national skills academy.

Other speakers include:

• Ian Prosser, director of rail safety, and Anna Walker, chair, Office of Rail Regulation
• Lawrence Waterman, head of health and safety, Olympic Delivery Authority
• Anders Lundstrom, head of safety unit, European Railway Agency
• Terry Morgan, chairman, Crossrail
• Colin Wheeler, chair, Rail Industry Contractors Association

Chair of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Railway Group – who organise the conference – Iain Ferguson said: “The rail industry has made big advancements over recent years and conferences like this one aim to ensure that we continue to improve on health and safety issues. We’ve got many examples of best practice to share, and the Rail Industry Conference provides the platform to do this.

“What is critical, however, is that industry leaders keep their on the ball to ensure we maintain an efficient and safe rail network. Our conference aims to reinforce this message, while also giving industry stakeholders the opportunity to make new contacts and hear about some of the work that’s being undertaken in our sector.”

To book your place, please contact Kirsty Eaton on 0116 257 3378 or email kirsty.eaton@iosh.co.uk Tickets cost £155 + VAT for IOSH members and £185 + VAT for non members.