YoRIC networking event

YoRIC Networking – Thursday 27 November 5pm-7.30pm

George Hudson Room, West Offices

You’re invited to our latest York Rail Innovation Community event.

Our last event in July was a huge success bringing together people from companies across the city to connect, share insights, and explore potential collaborative opportunities in a relaxed setting.

This informal get together will include a few presentations, a chance to ask questions and also plenty of opportunities to network.

The agenda for the latest YoRIC event is:

• 5.00–5.30pm     Arrival & refreshments
• 5.30–5.50pm     David Skaith, Mayor YNY Combined Authority
• 5.50 - 6.10pm     Metro Dynamics-York Central - Establishing a RailTech Cluster
• 6.10 - 6.30pm     Northern Trains- Ticketing Pilot early results
• 6.30 - 6.50pm     Arup - TRU Huddersfield Viaduct Span 1
• 6.50 - 7.10pm     Scott Heath BEM, Hitachi Rail – Working with MSMEs.
• 7.10 - 7.30pm     Networking   
• 7.30 - Onwards     York Tap – informal networking continues

Why Meet Up?

In a dynamic industry like ours, fostering strong local connections can bring significant benefits. This meet-up offers a chance to:

• Network: Build relationships with peers from other rail companies in the area.
• Share Knowledge: Discuss common challenges, share best practices, and learn from each other's experiences.
• Explore Collaboration: Identify areas where we might work together on projects, innovations, or community initiatives, ultimately benefiting the wider rail network and our shared customers.

We believe that by coming together, even informally, we can strengthen our collective presence and impact in York's vibrant rail sector. We're excited about the prospect of bringing the York rail community closer and look forward to hearing from you.