Rikesh set up and is accountable for TfL’s engagement with market innovators including start-ups, SMEs, R&D institutes, accelerators, venture capitalists and large corporates. This eco-system works with TfL to define clear problem statements, engage with the most innovatssdddive companies from across the world, curate and incubate the best ideas and then scale them to support the delivery of the Mayor of London’s Transport Strategy.

Rikesh was previously responsible for TfL’s world leading open data strategy and set up a digital and data partnerships function.

Kim is a highly experienced Strategy and Planning Manager, specialising in Transportation and a wider interest in the sustainable expansion and development of Smart Cities. She has over 25 years in transport planning, project delivery, policy formation and high-level strategy, as well as working at an operational level managing the delivery of specialist passenger transport services.

Paul Campion has been the CEO of the Transport Systems Catapult (TSC) for 21 months. The TSC, now part of the newly-formed Connected Places Catapult, was formed to grow the UK economy and jobs by supporting companies bringing innovative products and services to market that will improve the way that people and goods move around our world. Before he joined the catapult Paul worked in IT transformation and is fascinated by the ways in which technology can enable a better world, and how we can prevent all the things that stop that happening.

Lauren Carmedy is a Business Consultant within Fujitsu’s Consultancy and Professional Services Practice currently working with High Speed Rail 2. As our population grows and cities become more connected we need to be considering all methods, models and technologies to help manage some of the challenges we face – this is why Lauren is so passionate about Urban Mobility, as it impacts and benefits us all.

Simon is accountable for the delivery of technology solutions to address the transport needs of one of the largest city’s in Europe. During his time at TfL Simon has rolled out the world’s largest Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) and provided RTPI for 19,000 bus stops across London on roadside signs, the internet, SMS and via an Open Data interface to over 300 independent smartphone apps. He is currently developing a common framework for delivering three major technology programmes for Surface Transport.

Noemi has been in the Wireless Telecom industry for over 15 years. In her previous work, she led technology projects that focussed on technical-commercial features and business initiatives. Noemi is responsible for ensuring underlying infrastructure and connectivity requirements are considered when implementing new urban innovations.

Rabih Arzouni is the Chief Technology Officer for Fujitsu's Transport sector, and part of the Digital Technology Services division. In his role, Rabih is responsible for the technology strategy and vision for major dedicated transport accounts such as TfL and HS2, empowering them to be effective in the digital age by utilising emerging technologies.

Arielle is a researcher with extensive experience in community engagement and trialling innovative methodologies. With a particular interest in the socio-cultural impacts of smart city development, Arielle works on the public engagement and customer research aspects of DG Cities' projects.

Robin Gissing is an Innovation Technologist (and armchair futurist) at Heathrow Airport, working in the Innovation & Automation Team. This team looks at the near, mid and further away technologies that could and should be utilised at the airport going forwards. Robin’s role sees him performing various trials around the airport of new & emergent technology. A recent trial saw a week-long implementation of a driverless bus around the Heathrow HQ car park, sharing the road with live car park traffic. He also engages with academic institutions both locally and internationally to work on and solve business challenges at the airport.

Johannah Randall is HS2 Head of Stations, leading all aspects of the customer proposition, operation and maintenance for HS2 and non-HS2 stations. This includes the development of user needs for the specification of customer facilities and services to meet the requirements of the HS2 Service Prospectus through to the operation and management of the stations in 2026.

Johannah has worked in transport for 20 years covering a range of roles for airlines and rail operators including leading the development of King’s Cross Station for East Coast. Prior to HS2 she worked at the Department for Transport in rail franchising and policy development leading in areas such as accessibility, innovation and sustainability.

Johannah graduated in International Relations and Politics from the University of Staffordshire.

Rabih Arzouni is the Chief Technology Officer for Fujitsu's Transport sector, and part of the Digital Technology Services division. In his role, Rabih is responsible for the technology strategy and vision for major dedicated transport accounts such as TfL and HS2, empowering them to be effective in the digital age by utilising emerging technologies.