DFTO GROUP CONFERENCE 2025
20-21 January 2025
Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, Manchester
Welcome to the registration page for the DFTO Group Conference 2025.
This two-day conference will bring together over 300 senior leaders from DFTO, LNER, Northern, Southeastern, and TransPennine Express, as well as key stakeholders from across the industry.
Hear from leaders and colleagues about pressing issues, including
- Ways to improve and deliver a better service and experience for passengers
- How to become the exemplars of common ownership; unlocking barriers to delivery and establishing leadership of the railway as SGBR
- Ways to work with stakeholders, including regional mayors, on devolution, integration and effectively establishing GBR
- What to expect from the Public Ownership Programme and supporting new TOCs as they embed into DFTO and GBR
- Opportunities to network and share best practices with colleagues across our operators
I am delighted to invite you to the DFTO Group conference 2025; our annual event which brings together the Senior Leadership Teams across our operators and wider stakeholders.
This is a key opportunity to meet colleagues and discuss how we can continue to improve the customer experience, attract more passengers to rail, unlock barriers to delivery and guarantee the future affordability of the railway.
I look forward to seeing you.
Robin Gisby
Chief Executive
This is a key opportunity to meet colleagues and discuss how we can continue to improve the customer experience, attract more passengers to rail, unlock barriers to delivery and guarantee the future affordability of the railway.
I look forward to seeing you.
Robin Gisby
Chief Executive
For further information or any special requests, please do not hesitate to contact us at DFTO@firstevent.co.uk
Agenda
DAY ONE
Networking Dinner
6:30 PM onwards
Opening the conference with an informal networking evening allows you to connect with peers and colleagues in a relaxed and vibrant atmosphere. Enjoy a three-course dinner, followed by engaging conversations that lay the groundwork for an exciting day ahead.
DAY TWO
Conference Day
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Join senior leaders from across the industry for a full day of thought-provoking discussions, presentations, and collaborative workshops. This will be a fantastic opportunity to explore key industry developments, share insights, and contribute to shaping the future of rail.
