The UITP Australia Roadshow is a three‑city knowledge‑sharing journey bringing global expertise directly to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
Designed to strengthen capability across the region, the Roadshow connects Australian public transport authorities, operators and industry partners with leading UITP Global Committees through a series of workshops, technical visits and cross‑sector discussions.
Across a week in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, participants will explore future‑ready strategies in digital transformation, workforce capability, funding models and multimodal integration.
Supported by UITP’s international network, the Roadshow creates a unique platform for collaboration, practical learning and shared problem‑solving tailored to the needs of Australian cities.
What Will You Learn?
Integrated multimodal planning across bus, metro, light rail and shared mobility
How digital transformation, data governance and cybersecurity are reshaping public transport operations
Global best practice in intelligent operations, automation and predictive maintenance
Funding models and long‑term financial sustainability approaches for transport agencies and operators
Strategies for workforce capability, leadership and skills development
Customer‑centred and inclusive mobility design
Practical insights from technical visits to leading Australian transport infrastructure in each city
Who is it for?
UITP Global Committee members across bus, metro, authorities, IT&I, cybersecurity, HR, economics, light rail and combined mobility
Australian transport authorities and government agencies
Public transport operators across bus, rail, metro and light rail
Industry suppliers, consultants and technology partners working in digital systems, infrastructure delivery and customer experience
Universities, research institutions and innovation partners
Professionals seeking global insights, cross‑sector collaboration and practical strategies for future‑ready mobility
This event is free of charge. However, due to limited capacity, priority will be given to UITP members.
Participants will arrange their own flights and accommodation, and are welcome to join one city or all three. Every city will follow a dedicated agenda, with topics tailored to its local priorities.
Programme
• Welcome & Opening Remarks
• Overview of workshop purpose
• Introduction to the three themes
Theme 1 — Advancing Digital, Secure and Intelligent Public Transport Systems
1) Digital Transformation and Intelligent Transport Technologies: Leveraging data, systems and innovation for modern public transport
2) Digital Asset Management for Tram and Rail: Improving Reliability Through Smart Maintenance Digital twins, predictive maintenance, and data‑driven fleet management
Theme 1 — Advancing Digital, Secure and Intelligent Public Transport Systems
• Strengthening Digital and Intelligent Public Transport: Common Challenges, Practical Solutions and Future Needs
Morning Coffee Break
10:30–10:45
Theme 2 — Building Sustainable, Skilled and Financially Resilient Public Transport Systems
1) Funding and Delivering Major Transport Projects in a Constrained Fiscal Environment
2) Financial Sustainability and Workforce Capability: Foundations for a Resilient Public Transport System
Theme 2 — Building Sustainable, Skilled and Financially Resilient Public Transport Systems
• Co‑Creating Sustainable and Resilient Public Transport Systems: Priorities, Pathways and Practical Actions
Theme 3 — Designing Integrated and Customer‑Focused Mobility Networks
1) Creating a Unified Customer Experience Across Tram, Train and Bus Networks
2) Multimodal Integration Across Tram, Metro, Bus and Shared Mobility: Creating Seamless and Customer‑Centred Journeys for Victoria
Theme 3 — Designing Integrated and Customer‑Focused Mobility Networks
• Building Integrated Mobility Networks: Technical Practices That Improve Customer Experience and Journey Continuity
Theme 3 — Designing Integrated and Customer‑Focused Mobility Networks
From Insights to Action: Priorities for Victoria
Networking Lunch
13:30–14:30
Technical Visit in Melbourne
14:30–17:30
Transfer from Melbourne to Sydney
09:00–12:00
Technical Visit in Sydney
12:00–17:00
• Welcome & Opening Remarks
• Overview of workshop purpose
• Introduction to the three themes
Theme 1 — Advancing Digital, Secure and Intelligent Public Transport Systems
1) Leveraging Real‑Time Data to Improve Network Performance and Passenger Information
2) Modernising City Transport Systems: Aligning Digital Transformation, Data Governance and Intelligent Mobility Technologies
Theme 1 — Advancing Digital, Secure and Intelligent Public Transport Systems
• Digital and Intelligent Mobility for New South Wales: Shared Priorities for a More Connected, Data‑Driven Transport System
Morning Coffee Break
10:30–10:45
Theme 2 — Building Sustainable, Skilled and Financially Resilient Transport Organisations
1) Building Workforce Capability for a Rapidly Expanding Metro and Rail System
2) Aligning Workforce Leadership and Financial Resilience to Deliver a Stronger, More Reliable Public Transport Network Across Greater Sydney
Theme 2 — Building Sustainable, Skilled and Financially Resilient Transport Organisations
• Delivering Reform in a Multi‑Operator Environment: How Can New South Wales Build the Capability and Stability Needed for a Reliable Bus Network?
Theme 3 — Designing Integrated and Customer‑Focused Mobility Networks
1) Designing Seamless Multimodal Journeys for High‑Growth Corridors
2) Advancing Multimodal Integration in NSW: Shared Priorities for Inclusive Mobility and Seamless Travel Across Modes
Theme 3 — Designing Integrated and Customer‑Focused Mobility Networks
• Multimodal Integration for NSW 2035: Co‑Creating New Partnerships That Support Inclusive, Connected and Customer‑Focused Mobility
Theme 3 — Designing Integrated and Customer‑Focused Mobility Networks
From Insights to Action: Priorities for Australian Cities
Networking Lunch
13:30–14:30
Technical/Cultural Visit in Sydney
14:30–17:30
Transfer from Sydney to Brisbane
09:00–13:00
• Welcome & Opening Remarks
• Overview of workshop purpose
• Introduction to the three themes
Theme 1 — Advancing Digital, Secure and Intelligent Public Transport Systems
1) Modernising Queensland’s Transport Network Through Digital Transformation, Better Data Practices and Intelligent Mobility Technologies
2) Cyber‑Secure Mobility for Queensland: Integrating Digital Transformation, Strong Data Foundations and Intelligent Transport Technologies
Theme 1 — Advancing Digital, Secure and Intelligent Public Transport Systems
• Securing Queensland’s Digital Transport Future: How Partners Can Strengthen Data, Technology and Network Resilience Together
Afternoon Coffee Break
14:30–14:45
Theme 2 — Building Sustainable, Skilled and Financially Resilient Transport Organisations
1) Preparing a Future‑Ready Workforce for Brisbane Metro and Bus Network Reform to Meet the Demands of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games
2) Workforce Capability and Financial Sustainability: Key Enablers of a Resilient and High‑Performing Public Transport System for Brisbane
Theme 2 — Building Sustainable, Skilled and Financially Resilient Transport Organisations
• Future‑Ready Workforce and Sustainable Funding: Key Enablers of a Resilient and High‑Performing Public Transport System Across All Modes in Brisbane
Theme 3 — Designing Integrated and Customer‑Focused Mobility Networks
1) Integrating Brisbane Metro with Bus and Rail for a Cohesive Network
2) Building an Inclusive Multimodal Mobility System for Queensland: Partnering to Improve Intermodal Connections and Deliver Seamless, Customer‑Centred Journeys
Theme 3 — Designing Integrated and Customer‑Focused Mobility Networks
• Connecting Queensland Smoothly: Creating Easy, Inclusive and Joined‑Up Journeys Across Our River Cities and Coastal Corridors
Theme 3 — Designing Integrated and Customer‑Focused Mobility Networks
From Insights to Action: Priorities for Australian Cities
Networking Dinner
18:30–20:30
Technical/Cultural Visit in Brisbane/Gold Coast
09:00–17:00
Speakers
More speakers to be added soon!
Joan Maria BIGAS
Chair of UITP Public Transport and Mobility Authorities Division; Director of Mobility Transport and Sustainability
Area Metropolitana de Barcelona (AMB)
Spain
Civil engineer by Catalonia Polytechnical University. Postgraduate studies in economy, business and urban management.
With more than 30 years of experience in the transportation and mobility sector.
Since 2015 is the Director of Mobility, Transport and Sustainability Division in the Barcelona Metropolitan Area, which involves 36 municipalities, with competences in the subway network, taxi and more than 2000 buses, carrying more than 650 million passengers per year.
Member of the UITP Bus Committee and Vice Chair of Organizing Authorities Committee.
CEO of AMB Informació i Serveis S.A., a public company providing ITS projects and information about PT services.
Jeffrey SIM
Group Chief Executive Officer of SBS Transit. and Chair of UITP Asia-Pacific Urban Rail Platform
Singapore
Mr Jeffrey Sim Vee Ming is the Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SBS Transit.
A Fellow of the Institution of Engineers, Singapore, (IES) Mr Sim is a member of its Transportation Standards Committee. He is Chief Expert of Rapid Transit Systems for World Skills Singapore and chairs the National Workplace Learning Certification Award Committee.
Globally, he is the Chairman of the UITP Asia-Pacific Urban Rail Committee, the UITP National Ambassador for Singapore, and is a member of the UITP Policy Board.
Recognised for his thought leadership, Mr Sim is a C-Suite in Residence at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) where he contributes strategic perspectives and insights about urban transport issues to faculty and students, influences curriculum development and nurtures young talent to advance the future of mobility. He also serves on the Advisory Board of SUTD’s Engineering Systems and Design pillar as well as on the National University of Singapore’s (NUS) Mechanical Engineering programme, the Singapore Institute of Technology’s Engineering Systems programme and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) Asia.
For his leadership, he was honoured with the Top CEO Award in 2026 by Influential Brands. In 2025, he was conferred the Impact Leader Excellence Award at the Sustainability Impact Awards organised by The Business Times and UOB for his leadership in environmental stewardship and corporate sustainability and the Medal of Commendation at the NTUC May Day Awards, in recognition of his efforts in championing the welfare and well-being of employees.
Mr Sim holds a Bachelor (Honours) and a Master of Engineering from NUS as well as a Master of Arts (with distinction) from Massey University, New Zealand. He has also attended executive management programmes conducted by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy and the NUS Business School, as well as the Advanced Management Programme conducted by INSEAD.
Sue Chan is the Head of UITP Australia and New Zealand, bringing over 17 years of senior management experience in the transport and consulting sectors. Before rejoining UITP, she served as the Chief Operating Officer at the Public Transport Association Australia New Zealand (PTAANZ). Prior to relocating to Australia, Sue held the position of Head of UITP Asia-Pacific for seven years, where she successfully managed the UITP Asia-Pacific Committee and its sub-committees. This role involved overseeing members from transport authorities, operators, and suppliers across 12 countries. During her tenure, she grew the Asia-Pacific office into the regional office with the largest number of members outside Europe.
Sue has developed strong, lasting relationships with key transportation operators, government authorities, international institutions, and universities across both the Asia-Pacific and ANZ regions. A seasoned professional, she excels at leading teams to deliver exceptional outcomes, particularly in policy and strategy development, business development, stakeholder engagement, and project management.
Earlier in her career, Sue held senior roles at several international transport consulting firms. She led teams of internal consultants and external contractors, successfully completing various global transport planning and traffic engineering projects. Fluent in six languages/dialects, including English, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, and Hokkien), Malay, and Indonesian, Sue can navigate diverse cultural and business environments with ease.
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Sue Chan is the Head of UITP Australia and New Zealand, bringing over 17 years of senior management experience in the transport and consulting sectors. Before rejoining UITP, she served as the Chief Operating Officer at the Public Transport Association Australia New Zealand (PTAANZ). Prior to relocating to Australia, Sue held the position of Head of UITP Asia-Pacific for seven years, where she successfully managed the UITP Asia-Pacific Committee and its sub-committees. This role involved overseeing members from transport authorities, operators, and suppliers across 12 countries. During her tenure, she grew the Asia-Pacific office into the regional office with the largest number of members outside Europe.
Sue has developed strong, lasting relationships with key transportation operators, government authorities, international institutions, and universities across both the Asia-Pacific and ANZ regions. A seasoned professional, she excels at leading teams to deliver exceptional outcomes, particularly in policy and strategy development, business development, stakeholder engagement, and project management.
Earlier in her career, Sue held senior roles at several international transport consulting firms. She led teams of internal consultants and external contractors, successfully completing various global transport planning and traffic engineering projects. Fluent in six languages/dialects, including English, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, and Hokkien), Malay, and Indonesian, Sue can navigate diverse cultural and business environments with ease.
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