IRF Statutory Meetings & Seminar

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1 Preliminary Programme IRF Statutory Meetings & Seminar April Paris, France Organised by: In cooperation with: 1

2 General Information 16 th April Venue information: IRF Statutory Meetings, IRF Committees and IRF Dinner will take place at: Maison de la Chime Address: 28, rue Saint-Dominique PARIS Metro : Line 8 and 3 (Invalides) or line 12 (Assemblée nationale) 17 th April Venue information: The Seminar is being organized in cooperation with the Fédération Internationale de l'automobile (FIA). FIA is hosting the event at their renowned Headquarters in the heart of Paris. FIA Address : 8 Place de la Concorde, Paris, France Metro: Concorde Registration & logistics (including visa support): Mrs. Lydia Scotto lscotto@irfnet.ch Tel

3 Introduction The IRF Geneva Programme Centre is inviting you to a two-day event in Paris, France, on 16 and 17 April Combining IRF Statutory meetings on Wednesday 16 April with a Seminar on Road Safety, sustainable Development & Financing on Thursday 17 April, in cooperation with the Fédération internationale de l'automobile (FIA). The IRF and FIA will bring together key players in the road industry and mobility in the majestic city of Paris. Wednesday 16 April morning will be dedicated to the IRF Statutory meetings, open to IRF members only. In the afternoon, the IRF Committee on Road Financing & Economics, the Road Safety Group of Experts and the ITS Policy Committee will be convened. The Committees meetings will be open to IRF members and non-members. They represent a unique opportunity to discuss on-going developments in these fields and to exchange with peers. Thursday 17 April will feature a Seminar addressing the topics of Road Safety, Sustainable Development & Financing. Organised in collaboration with FIA (Fédération Internationale Automobile), the seminar will look into PPPs for road safety, the role of technology and education in reducing fatalities, financing mechanisms for sustainable and safe road networks development and maintenance, implications of the new EU Concession Directive, the Safer Road Investment Plans, and much more. Event Features Keynote presentations From high level specialists to introduce each session. The presentations will focus on practical solutions based on proven experience. IRF Committee meetings IRF s technical committees on ITS, Road Financing and Road Safety will meet to discuss plans and progress. Open to IRF-members and non-members. Networking Opportunities Coffee breaks, lunches and a dinner have been planned for delegates to develop contacts and personal connections with peers, clients and speakers. On-line Proceedings Presentations, pictures and conclusions of the Seminar will be available on-line. 3

4 Preliminary Programme Wednesday 16 April :30-10:45 Meeting of the IRF Executive Committee & Board of Directors (Members only) 10:45-11:05 Welcome Coffee 11:05-12:45 General Assembly Meeting (Members only) 12:45 13:45 Lunch Break 13:45-17:00 IRF Committees Meetings* : Road Financing & Economics Committee ITS Policy Committee Group of Experts on Road Safety 17: Joint Wrap-up of Committees Meeting 18:00-19:00 Break 19:30 IRF Networking Dinner** * The delegates to the Conference are cordially invited to attend the Working Group Meetings as per their interest, pose any issues for brainstorming and interact with the Group. ** Networking Dinner will offer a unique opportunity to private sector participants to meet with Government Officials from various countries, besides other stakeholders. 4

5 In cooperation with: Thursday 17 April 2014 Seminar Road Safety, Sustainable Development & Financing 9:00-9 :30 OPENING SESSION Welcome Mr. Jean Todt (invited) President, Fédération internationale de l'automobile (FIA) Mr. Eric Le Corre Director and Group Corporate Vice President, Michelin Theme Address Mr. K. K. Kapila, Chairman, IRF (GPC) 9 :15 Inaugural address Ms. Susan Pikrallidas, FIA Secretary General The Post 2015 agenda: sustainable development and transport. Questions Dr Adnan Rahman, Director, Cambridge Systematics 9:30-11:00 SESSION I Safe and Sustainable Roads for Development Chair: Dr Adnan Rahman, Director, Intern. Div., Cambridge Systematics Prof. José Viegas, Secretary-General, International Transport Forum A pan-european/global view on Safe & Sustainable Roads. Mr. Gary Forster, Chief Executive, TRANSAID Transport solutions to improve access to basic services and economic opportunity in developing countries. (invited) Mr. Gerard Waldron, Managing Director, Australian Road Research Board Implementing the safe system approach: ARRB Road Safety Manuals. 11 :00 TEA BREAK 5

6 11:30-13:00 SESSION II Using Technology and Education to Improve Road Safety Chair: Mr. Jeffery Witte, Executive Director, AMEND Mr. Luca Pascotto, Global Public Policy Manager, FIA Improving road safety through technology: user requirements, education and awareness. Mr. Richard Harris, Solution Director International Transportation and Government, Xerox PPP in road safety ITS model for developing countries with accountable checks and mechanisms to bring down fatalities in absolute numbers. Mr. Franck Amalric, Directeur Général; MEDUSIMS Education for trauma care professionals via virtual simulations. 13:00 LUNCH 14:00-15:30 SESSION III Financing Safe and Sustainable Roads Chair: Mr. David Stuart Watt, President Roads Australia Mr. John Dawson, Chair, International Road Assessment Programme The Safer Road Investment Plans business case and potential of pay-forsuccess bonds. Mr. Arnaud Hary, Head of Concessions and Sustainable Development Division, SANEF Financing of inter-urban motorway and express ways in France: the implications of the new EU Concession Directive. Mr. Philip Wijers, Director Government Affairs, GATSO Implementing a traffic enforcement system: challenges & solutions 15:30-16 :00 Wrap-up Mr. Eric Le Corre, Director and Group Corporate Vice President, Michelin Conclusions Mr. K. K. Kapila, Chairman IRF 16:00 TEA 6

7 About the organisers Established in 1948, the International Road Federation (IRF) is a membership-based organisation, representing leading corporate and institutional players drawn from the road infrastructure sector worldwide. Its mission is to promote the development of roads and road networks that enable access and sustainable mobility for all. Its approach is centred on key strategic components of knowledge transfer & information sharing, connecting people, businesses and organisations and policy & advocacy. As a notfor-profit organisation, based in Switzerland, IRF provides a neutral and global platform for the entire road infrastructure sector.. More information on As the governing body of motorsport worldwide and the representative of 60 million road and track users from over 230 member clubs, the Fédération Internationale de l Automobile is the global motoring organisation. At the heart of the FIA's mobility principles is the desire to promote freedom of mobility and to protect the interests of consumers when travelling, taking into account environmental impact, safety concerns and related social and economic factors. On issues such as safety, mobility, the environment and consumer law the FIA actively promotes the interests of motorists at the United Nations, within the European Union and through other international bodies. The FIA also pledges to facilitate the effective exchange of information and best practice. More information on FIA: 7