Dinner at the Roundhouse Thursday October 19 2023
The Rail Industry's favourite networking evening was another huge success!
Mainspring's 'Dinner at the Roundhouse' is a chance for the biggest names in the rail industry to gather together and celebrate the last twelve months, forge new connections and look forward to the future.
It could not be a more exciting time to be in Derby as it was recently announced as the location for the new Great British Railways HQ. This will bring a plethora of economic and social benefits to the city and the entire East Midlands.
Returning as our keynote speaker in 2023 is Andrew Haines. As both the CEO of Network Rail and the GRTT, he is uniquely placed to provide all the latest updates and crucial information relating to the project and its progress. As well as this, we are honoured to reveal that Councillor Baggy Shanker, the leader of Derby City Council, will also be sharing his views on the positive economic impacts that these changes will have on Derby and the East Midlands itself.
Celebrating collaboration and innovation, Dinner at the Roundhouse brings together operators, manufacturers, constructors, consultants and partners from across the supply chain with national and local politicians to discuss the opportunities that the future can bring. So make sure that you are a part of it by ensuring your place at the very heart of the action as Derby takes its place at the very heart of the Railways.
Who attends?
Policymakers - Train Operating Companies - Rolling Stock Manufacturers - Leasing and Maintenance Companies - Rail Industry Suppliers - Construction Companies - Infrastructure Commissioners and Suppliers - Rail Promoters - Consultants - Local and National politicians - Local Authorities - Legal and Financial Organisations - Research Institutes - Safety and Regulatory Bodies - Network Operators - Academia
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Our 2022 and 2023 keynote speaker: Andrew Haines - CEO of Network Rail and CEO of the Great British Railways Transition Team.
Dinner at the Roundhouse will be back in 2024. Watch this space...
Our 2024 event is currently under construction.
If you wish to become involved as a table host, guest, sponsor or even speaker, do let us know...
We were delighted that Andrew Haines agreed, once again, to be our headline speaker for the event in 2023 in his role as not only the CEO of Network Rail but also as the CEO of the Great British Railways Transition Team.
It is not just about the party however - it is also a time for the rail community to show off its generosity. To date, we have raised over a quarter of a million for our chosen charities and, with your help, we hope to raise much much more! Last year, our guests' donations allowed one of our charities, The Royal School of the Deaf Derby, to complete work on their school library. We could not be prouder to help support them and their students through the medium of our events.
UPDATE: Read all about the effect that the money raised in our 2022 event has had on the school in our latest blog post and support the school through our silent auction which will be held live on the night!
2023's Dinner at the Roundhouse was not only our biggest event yet but was also a rousing success!
Read just a sample of the feedback we receieved this year...
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We thoroughly enjoyed another brilliant DATR last night. It is always a fantastic opportunity to connect with clients and meet new names in the UK Rail Sector and this year was no exception.’
TXM
Another fantastic evening at Dinner at the Roundhouse 2022, great to be able to meet up with industry friends face to face. Thanks to everyone who attended on behalf of Ford & Stanley Group, you made it one to remember. We will be looking forward to many more events throughout the year!
(Ford and Stanley) Freddie Matthews Team Manager Rolling Stock
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