Art of Possible: From The Docks to Drones - Glasgow’s Journey to Smarter Transportation

Event Description

Glasgow has long been a powerhouse of industrial ingenuity. Once dubbed the “Second City of the Empire,” it earned global recognition for engineering excellence—home to world-class shipyards, locomotive manufacturers, and heavy industries that shaped the modern age. The River Clyde launched some of the world’s most iconic vessels, while inventors like James Watt powered the Industrial Revolution and laid the foundations for global mobility.

Today, that same spirit of innovation is driving a new revolution—this time towards a cleaner, smarter, net-zero future. As part of the #Glasgow850 celebrations, this special edition of our award-winning Art of Possible series will explore how Glasgow City Region’s legacy of industrial ingenuity is powering a new era of clean, smart and sustainable transport.

Join our panel of innovators as we explore how emerging technologies are redefining mobility and logistics—making systems smarter and more sustainable. We’ll spotlight cutting-edge innovations in green transport and delve into the infrastructure, investment and cross-sector collaboration needed to scale them.

What to Expect?

🎤 Lightning Talks – Insights from industry pioneers.
💬 Panel Discussion & Q&A – Expert discussion on industry trends, challenges & opportunities — ask your questions during registration or live.

Why Attend?

🤝 Network with top innovators, industry leaders and researchers.
👍 Meet Glasgow's thriving innovation ecosystem.
🎙️ Gain insights from experts shaping #CleanTech and transportation.
🚀 Discover cutting-edge technologies.
🎉 Celebrate #Glasgow850 and the city’s pioneering legacy.

Who is Speaking?

🎤 Dr. Stephen Breslin - Chief Executive, Glasgow Science Centre
🎤 Dr. Duncan Booker - Group Manager (Green Economy, Innovation & International), Glasgow City Council (Chair)
🎤 Dr. Mahmoud Wagih – University of Glasgow & Founder, RX Watt Ltd
🎤 Abdul Waheed – Founder & CEO, HVS (Hydrogen Vehicle Systems)
🎤 Dr. Marco Fossati - Reader in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Strathclyde
🎤 Samira Nadkarni - Head of Communications, Smart Green Shipping (SGS)

Important Stuff

📍 Location: Glasgow Science Centre
📅 Date: Tuesday 14th October
⏰ Time: 2 – 5 PM
🎤 Speakers: Industry experts + networking
🎟️ Tickets: Free

About Art of Possible

Now in its 8th year, this award-winning series connects innovators, creatives, and industry leaders to explore how unexpected tech collaborations drive new ideas and solutions. It’s also an official primer for Scotland’s CAN DO Innovation Summit.