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We are proud to invite SWiFT members to join us for
Partnering with Political Leaders: Creating a win-win relationship.
On Wednesday 21st February 2024, SWiFT will hold an executive event at the Auditorium, ARUP.
Navigating politics and engaging political leaders is one of the most important parts of developing your career as well as shaping the future of the rail industry. This session seeks to demystify the political process, explain how to get the most from working with politicians and what the best tools are for creating win-win relationships. This has never been more important in a year of multiple mayoral elections and the most important General Election in a generation.
Hosted by Shamit Gaiger, Managing Director at West Coast Partnership Development, the panel includes:
- Isabel Dedring, Global Transport Leader for Arup – former Deputy Mayor for Transport in London
- Katie Perrior, Founder and Chair of iNHouse Communications – former Director of Communications at No.10
- Trish Ashton, Director Rail and Sponsored Services for Transport for London
17:30 – Arrival networking; welcome drinks and canapes.
18:10 – Guests to be seated.
18:15 – Welcome Address.
18:25 – Panel Discussion, followed by Q&A.
19:45 – Networking and drinks.
21:00 – Carriages.
*please note, timings are subject to change*
Location: Auditorium, Arup, 80 Charlotte Street London W1T 4QS
To book your place at this event please email: swift@womeninrail.org
Please note this event has an 80 person capacity so book now to avoid disappointment.
Venue and catering supplied by ARUP