A whirlwind of unique TDM learning

ACT's TDM Delegation has returned from the UK, and they have ideas buzzing and new strategies to share. After insightful meetings, venue visits, and networking socials, we've come back with connections and expertise that will come in handy for large-scale event planning. Whether you're prepping for the Olympic Games, FIFA World Cup, concerts, other sporting events, or gatherings of a similar size, we've got takeaways that will help you prepare. 

In addition to a dedicated track at ACT's TDM Forum, the association will be compiling documents with key takeaways from the trip. These resources will be exclusively available to our members, and we're thrilled to have brought you a souvenir from our trip across the pond!

Stay tuned for more from this unforgettable hands-on learning opportunity. In the meantime, be sure to check out the slideshow below with some photos and highlights from our learnings.

We'd like to give a big shout out to our friends at Modeshift, the organization we partnered with to make this trip possible. Their collaboration and partnership contributed to this trip's success. Thank you to the many member of their team who met with our delegation, helped arrange meetings, and hosted us for a fun and collaborative social event. 

Thank you to the following individuals and organizations for welcoming the delegation and sharing key insights:

• Modeshift 
  • Jon Foley, Director & Co-Founder, In the Round and Executive Board Member
  • Nick Butler, Chief Operating Officer
  • And the rest of the Modeshift team
• Wembley Stadium 
  
  • Tom Legg, Head of External Operations, the Football Association
• Transport for London
  
  • Ceri James, Communications & Engagement Specialist
• Great Western Railway 
  • Dan Panes, Head of External Communications
• Olympic Park 
  • Suki Kalirai, Chair 
  • Shazia Hussain, CEO 
  • Peter Swordy, Director of Health & Safety 
  • Mark Camley, Executive Director of Park Operations and Venues 
  • Ed Stearns, Director of Communications, Marketing and Strategy 
  • Sara-Ellen Williams, Head of Events 
  • Ruth Lin Wong Holmes, Head of Landscape and Public Realm
• Major Events International (MEI)
  • Dennis Mills, CEO
• You. Smart. Thing
  • Simon Grieve, Channel Partnership Director
• Bristol Sports
  • Peter Smith, Head of Change and Sustainability
• Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
  • o    Neil Huddart, Stadium Transport Delivery Team
    o    Richard Serra, Property Director
    o    David Knolls, Communications Manager
• All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
  • Matthew Crawcour, Head of Championships Development
  • Hattie Park, Head of Sustainability
• Department of Transport, UK
  • Ellen Cumber, Senior Policy Advisor
• Steer
  • Lisa Martin, Director, Steer
• Transport for Greater Manchester
  • Steve Gilholme, Head of Events
• Manchester City Football Club
  • Rachel Hayward, Senior Traffic & Transport Manager

Thank you to our event supporters and sponsors!

Scroll through a few photos below from the delegation!

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