Several influential transport professionals gave key note presentations.

Paul Anderson, until recently Chief Operating Officer of the Bangkok Transit System, reported on the role of advanced ticketing systems in improving public transport operation and financial outcomes.

Alan Hoffman, the founding principal of The Mission Group, a strategic planning firm specializing in innovation in the areas of transportation and urban development based in San Diego California, spoke on his experience on transit planning and land-use integration.

Bruno Wildermuth of Singapore having been closely involved in the development of Singapore and Hong Kong’s public transport including ticketing systems provided his views on where public transport in major cities should be headed.

Other speakers included:

Lisa Berrie, of TransLink, discussed the special challenges faced when developing branding and marketing plans for public transport in a low frequency environment.

Dr Sara Cheung of Hong Kong discussed the importance of branding and marketing for public transport operators. She has advised public transport operators in China including Hong Kong, Taiwan and Thailand.

Trevor Crotch-Harvey, Senior Vice President for Innovision Research & Technology plc UK reported on the business case for low cost smart ticketing.

Dr Glen D'Este and David Overington, consultants, discussed what information is optimal for planning and operating a transit system and the role of smart card based ticketing systems.

Greg Ellis, TransLink, described the development of smart card ticketing in South East Queensland and its role in supporting the development of integrated public transport.

Luke Franzman, General Manager, TransLink presented on the options considered for the creation of a regional transit authority for South East Queensland and the implementation of the current TransLink.

Professor Sigurd Grava, Professor of Urban Planning, Graduate School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation, Columbia University, USA, made a presentation contrasting international experience in land use and transport development with that occuring in Australian cities.

Barry Gyte, Managing Director, GCI Pty Ltd, and Ken Deutscher, Manager, Transport and Traffic Branch, Brisbane City Council, reported on latest developments in Manchester UK where both have been working on Quality Bus Corridors and associated integrated transport activities.

Voradej Harnprasert, Director Integrated Planning Division, Planning Bureau, Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning, Ministry of Transport, Thailand spoke on
plans for the One Ticket and rail mass transit plans for Bangkok.

Ray Kinnear, Director for Public Transport Planning, Department of Infrastructure, Victoria discussed how integration can be developed within a franchised public transport system.

Peter O'loughlin, of TransLink, described TransLink's approach to developing and implementing a public transport network plan in South East Queensland.

Frits Olyslagers, Director, Transtech Engineering Pty Ltd of Australia, asks if integrated public transport is so important why is integration so often poorly addressed. He then gave advice on how to design and deliver transit integration in a modern urban environment.

David Panter, Business Development Manager ITS, Technisyst, summarised the key learnings from 10 years of bus Real Time Passenger Information systems and how systems and signs can be expected to develop over the next decade.

Mel Pecen, financial executive of Grenda Group, spoke on the challenges of development of the Group's Transport Information Management System and its integration with their other operational software. Grenda Group, is one of Australia's largest bus businesses. They provide passenger transport in several states (under various names) and the group includes Volgren, the major bus body builder.

Silvester Prakasam of Singapore’s Land Transport Authority in his role as Head of Automatic Fare Systems for public transport reported on almost three years of operation of Singapore’s ez-link ticketing system.

Junji Shibata, PCI Consultants, Japan, spoke on new developments in bus and public transport infrastructure.

John Stott, Chairman of the New South Wales (NSW) Public Transport Ticketing Corporation, and former head of the NSW State Transit Authority, also spoke on their integrated ticketing plans and bus reform.

Heather Webster, Executive Director, South Australia Public Transport Board provided an update on developments in Adelaide.

Over 20 international and regional speakers were invited to present, many representing regional and international rail and public transport systems.