Digital Roads of the Future Research Showcase 2024
Welcome to the Digital Roads of the Future Research Showcase 2024!
| Time | Activity | Space |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 | Showcase opens, tea & coffee on arrival | The Keynes Library foyer, Cambridge Union |
| 9:30 - 10:00 | Welcome & Introductions with Dr Diarmuid O’Brien, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Innovation at the University of Cambridge and Professor Ioannis Brilakis, Academic Lead For the Digital Roads of the Future Initiative. | The Keynes Library |
| 10:00 - 11:15 | Digital Roads of the Future Initiative Research developments and progress with Academic Lead Prof Ioannis Brilakis, Technical Director Dr Lavindra de Silva, and Senior Project Manager Dr Nevena Vajdic | The Keynes Library |
| 11:15 - 11:30 | Break | Fairfax Rhodes Reading Room |
| 11:30 - 12:45 | Thematic Research discussions with Academic Leads across Digital Twins, Data Science, Smart Materials, Automation & Robotics, and Sustainability | The Keynes Library |
| 12:45 - 15:00 | Research Poster session & buffet lunch. A chance to really deep dive into the research with Researchers across the Digital Roads of the Future Initiative. | Fairfax Rhodes Reading Room |
| 15:00 - 16:30 | Future Challenges and Opportunities. | The Keynes Library |
| 16:30 - 17:00 | Move to The Chamber, refreshments and photoshoot | The Chamber |
| 17:00 - 18:30 | The Digital Roads of the Future Debate 2024: Road Infrastructure: This house believes Digitalisation is the most effective pathway to Net-Zero | The Chamber |
Logistics
If you are travelling on foot or by public transport, the Cambridge Union provides excellent travel directions here
If you are travelling by car, we would recommend parking at the Madingley Park and Ride, and alighting the Park and Ride bus at the Bridge Street stop, just a minute from the venue.
Alternatively, the Castle Hill car park is the nearest car park, it is a 10-15 minute walk down Castle St/Magdalene St/Bridge St to the venue.
There is no parking available at the Cambridge Union. If you require an accessible parking spot, please contact us. We are limited in availability, and they will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. Thank you for your understanding.
If you have any questions, please email us at drf-initiative@eng.cam.ac.uk