School Transport Safety Conference Asia 2019
Time & Location
About the Event
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THE AGENDA
SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER 2019
5:00-7:00 PM
Networking Session
Join us at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel for an evening of wine, cheese, and industry networking.
MONDAY 21 OCTOBER 2019
8:30 AM
Meet & Greet
Registration, refreshments and networking.
9:00 AM
Welcome
Michael Drake, CEO Cognita Asia |
Karmjit Singh, CILTS Chairman.
9:20 AM | GUEST OF HONOUR
Ministerial Address
Singapore school transport policy, scope and responsibilities.
9:40 AM | KEYNOTE SPEECH
Journey Toward Zero Harm
Challenges and outlook for the US’s drive toward safer school transport.
10:10 AM | KEY OPINION LEADER
Childhood Injury Prevention
Unbiased local trends in school transport injury statistics, and the long term human and economic impacts.
10:40 AM
Panel Discussion
Key Opinion Leaders | Moderated by Karmjit Singh, CILTS Chairman.
11:10 AM
Networking Break & Refreshments
Tea, coffee and light bites.
11:40 AM |KEY STAKEHOLDER
Challenges in Grassroots Compliance to World Class Standards
12:00 PM |KEY STAKEHOLDER
Low Cost, High Volume Child Transport
Unique challenges safely transporting children in large scale, low cost operations.
12:20 PM |KEY STAKEHOLDER
Implementing a School Bus Safety Program
A Singapore international school case study in mandatory child safety restraints; from challenges to implementation.
12:40 PM |KEY STAKEHOLDERS
Panel Discussion
Key stakeholders, including bus operators | Moderated by Edward Lau, WiLAT SG Advisor.
1:10 PM | INDUSTRY SHOWCASE
Lunch'n'Learn
Feel free to enjoy a series of short, informative presentations from industry solution providers.
2:20 PM |ENABLER
Driver Fatigue Advancements
A case study in the use of new technologies and their possible applications in the school transport industry.
2:40 PM | ENABLER
Tracking School Buses in Real Time
Practical applications of near field technology and GPS to the school transport industry.
3:00 PM | ENABLER
Vehicle Safety and Crash Performance
Vehicle safety considerations regarding minibuses and vans used for school transport in Asia.
3:20 PM | ENABLER
Safety Restraint Systems
Understanding and overcoming challenges in child restraint systems available in Asian school transport vehicles.
3:40 PM | ENABLER
Emerging Trends in Academia
What’s new in the academic space and its possible applications in the school transport industry.
4:00 PM |ENABLERS
Panel Discussion
Enablers | Moderated by Edward Lau, WiLAT SG Advisor.
4:30 PM
Round-Up
Summary of actions, working groups, goals | Edward Lau, WiLAT SG Advisor.
4:50 PM
Closing Address
Karmjit Singh, CILTS Chairman.
ACCOMMODATION
Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel
392 Havelock Road, Singapore 169663
Ph: +65 6733 0880
Superior single room, $230++ SGD per night.
Superior twin room, $250++ SGD per night.
Room rates include unlimited internet access and complimentary daily buffet breakfast for one person.
Additional breakfasts can be arranged at $20++ SGD per person per day.
Stamford American International School will run a complimentary shuttle from the Grand Copthorne to the conference venue. This is only available for guests who book accommodation through the conference.