2026 National Road Safety Conference
Timings & Itinerary
The conference will start at 10:30 on 24 November and finish no later than 15:30 on 25 November. Click here for more details about timings etc.
Please note, this page is under development
Confirmed sessions
Children & road safety education in schools
This session will seek to answer the age-old question: how can we get road safety education more valued in schools & colleges?
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Autonomous & connected vehicles
With Waymo planning to launch driverless taxis in London in September 2026, autonomous vehicles have the potential to change the face of road safety, and be the next frontier of Vision Zero.
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Funding for, and delivery of, road safety services
How are road safety teams delivering services in the face of a constantly changing political environment and competing demands on budgets and resources?
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Cycling
This session explores the latest challenges, opportunities and interventions to support safer cycling.
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Public health and fitness to drive
This session explores the vital link between public health and fitness to drive, examining how physical and cognitive conditions can affect driving ability.
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Illegal and anti-social use of e-scooters and e-bikes
As the popularity of e-scooters and e-bikes continues to grow, this session will explore the increasing challenges posed by their illegal and anti-social use, examining emerging trends, enforcement considerations and potential solutions to help prevent the issue from escalating further.
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Also on the agenda
The 2026 National Road Safety Conference agenda will also comprise the following sessions, across its main and fringe agendas, covering:
Keynote presentations
Presentations from key stakeholders
Safe System, Vision Zero
Practical examples, from here in the UK and abroad, from road safety teams/partnerships that have embarked on their Vision Zero journey.
Illegal and anti-social use of e-scooters, and (to a lesser extent) e-bikes
While this is already a developing issue, it may escalate significantly in the future.
Powered two-wheeler riders
Presentation covering practical solutions to educate riders and contribute toward road danger reduction and Vision Zero targets.
Speed
How do we address the issue of speed: how do we make road users slow down?
Other topics
The following topics will also be covered on the agenda: young and novice drivers, SCP services and mobility scooters.
For more information please contact Nick Rawlings by email.