UK Light Rail Conference West Yorkshire : 17 - 18 July
The ONLY conference dedicated solely to light rail in the UK.
The 17th Light Rail Conference was a great success. With a sold out exhibition hall, over 55 speakers and a variety of fantastic networking opportunities, it is no wonder that so many companies are already registering their interest for 2024.
After all, our conferences are renowned across the sector for the quality of their speakers. Our 2023 conference featured over 55 speakers from across the light rail industry - from operators, to data analysis to overhead lines.
We can now confirm the dates and times of our next Conference which will be held in the city of Leeds as they start to plan and prepare for their promised new light rail system.
The theme of the conference will be 'Looking to the future' and, as ever, we will be hearing from the key decision makers from all across the industry as we move forward towards a more sustainable future together.
Want to know what you can expect to see and hear in Leeds 2024? Check out the full schedule of our 2023 conference in Newcastle for a taster.
Why hold the 2024 Congress in West Yorkshire?
The Light Rail Conference prides itself as being at the forefront of all things LRT - and this is why we are excited to base our next industry leading conference at, what is soon to be, the newest urban light rail system within the UK.
When the northern leg of HS2 was cancelled. The Government announced that the remaining funding would be placed back into developing better transit links across the North - including providing the funding for a new urban transit system in Leeds.
Be right at the heart of the action by meeting key decision-makers and planners from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority team as they prepare for the launch of their new system.
With key panel debates, meet the buyers networking and many opportunities to place your brand and offering in front of the people that matter, this is a fantastic chance to develop and build new connections and build upon all the potential that a brand new system has to offer!
Exhibit with us!
In 2023, our UK Light Rail Conference exhibition space was a sell-out! All 25 spaces were sold out long before the Conference began and lots of last year's exhibitors are keen to exhibit again!
Our advice? If you want your business, organisation or product to be showcased to the cream of UK Light rail, make sure you register your interest early!
With a variety of stand and stall options available, you will be sure to find just the right one for you....
Who came to the last UK Light Rail Conference?
As you can see, a wide range of organisations, businesses and light rail professionals attend our conferences year after year.
If you want to showcase your brand in the only dedicated light rail congress in the UK, then this is the place to be.
Two days; 55 speakers; two technical tours; a sold-out exhibition in 2023. Read all about it here...
Tramways & Urban Transit, the world's only magazine dedicated to the world of light rail, reported on our 2023 Light Rail Conference including details of the speakers, exhibitions and exclusive networking opportunities.
You can read all about the highlights in our special report offering a full review of the conference
With thanks to our supporters and partners of the 2024 UK Light Rail Conference...
What do our clients have to say about the UKLRC?
“As the premier gathering for the sector, the UK Light Rail Conference gave us the opportunity to share our innovative technologies which are helping to create integrated and sustainable mobility networks around the world, as well as exchanging knowledge with our peers.
“Across a packed schedule, the debate was diverse and engaging and the organisation and networking opportunities were excellent."
Siemens Mobility
"As the sector’s leading annual gathering, the past two days in Gateshead have been very valuable to us in showcasing our own ambitious plans in the North-East, at the same time allowing us to learn from others and share experience as we all strive to create greener, more attractive, more sustainable integrated transport networks.”
Martin Kearney, CEO, Nexus
"The presentations, networking, logistics and atmosphere were excellent. There was common agreement among the participants that the UK Light Rail Conference is one of the best in the industry."
Simcha Orenstein - CTO, Jerusalem LRT Transit Masterplan