Ian Coddington is a seasoned professional currently serving as Jacobs National Highways Client Account Lead. With a strong background in innovation and infrastructure, Ian has been instrumental in driving forward projects that enhance digital connectivity and sustainable transportation. His expertise in client management and project leadership has made him a key player in the industry, consistently delivering impactful results. Ian’s dedication to improving public infrastructure and his collaborative approach have earned him recognition and respect in his field.

Steve Erdal is the co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Wordnerds, a flexible AI-powered customer feedback analysis platform offered standalone or as a managed service.

With a background in Corpus Linguistics, Steve has been dealing with the problem of understanding language at scale for over ten years. Wordnerds unites AI experts, data scientists, linguists and customer feedback experts to deliver next level understanding of customer feedback.

In his spare time, Steve enjoys getting things off high shelves and being hopelessly outwitted by his two children.

I am Head of Growth at Low Carbon Materials (LCM), a green tech start-up/SME and Earthshot Prize Finalist (2022). We manufacture carbon negative aggregates to enable reduced embodied carbon in high emitting construction materials including asphalt and concrete. Net zero asphalt and concrete are a reality!

I have been with LCM since November 2022. Before that I was a Professor of Chemistry at Durham University, where I had been an academic for 29 years.

Gary Bray is a dynamic and results-driven business leader with extensive experience in transformative technology companies in the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) industry. As the Commercial Director at Roadside Technologies, he specializes in delivering next-generation sensor technology across multiple market verticals, driving business growth and stakeholder engagement at the highest levels. With a strong background in mobility, infrastructure, and connected technologies, Gary has held key leadership roles at both multinational organisations and technology start-ups, spearheading multimillion-pound projects and shaping business strategy. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Highway Engineers and holds an MSc in Civil Engineering. Passionate about innovation and sustainability, Gary is dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge solutions for a smarter and more connected future