Programme

Album Conference 2018

Our conference theme this year is “Driving Stability out of Uncertainty”. At the conference you will hear from a variety of engaging speakers on topics such as:

  • The Buses Bill
  • Franchising
  • Implications for Insurance
  • Ticketing Technology
  • Low Emission Zones

Monday 14th May 2018 – Golf Day

09:00 Depart the Marriott Hotel, Glasgow for Golf Day
09:45 Arrive at The Carrick, Cameron House, Alexandra, G83 8QX
10:00 Hot Roll / Breakfast at The Carrick
11:00 Shotgun Start
13:00 Halfway Snacks
15:30 Golf concludes
16:15 Depart The Carrick to travel back to The Marriott Hotel
18:15 Depart The Marriott to Custom House Quay, Greenock
19:30 Dinner Cruise on the Clyde Clipper, with Golf Prizes announced. The main sailing area is the Firth of Clyde, taking in many picturesque routes including the Kyles of Bute, Tighnabruiach, Loch Long, Loch Goil, Carrick Castle, Rothesay, Dunoon
22:45 Depart Greenock to return to The Marriott Hotel

Tuesday 15th May 2018       

07:00 Exhibition Areas open for Set Up
10:00 Registration Opens, Exhibition Opens, Tea and Coffee
11:00 ALBUM Executive Meeting in Waverly Suite
12:00 Lunch
13:00 Conference Opens with Opening Address by Ralph Roberts
13:15 Colin Robertson, Chief Executive Officer, Alexander Dennis – Manufacturing in Uncertain Times
13:45 James Backhouse, Director, Solicitor at Backhouse Jones – Franchising and its Implications
14:15 James Carney – Update on Last Years’ Conference
14:45 Exhibition and Trade Stands, Tea & Coffee
16:30 Exhibition Closes
18:30 Buses Depart Marriott Hotel for Cameron House Hotel
19:30 Round the World BBQ & Entertainment at The Boathouse, Cameron House
23:00 Depart Cameron House to return to The Marriott Hotel
00:00 NightCap at The Marriott

Wednesday 16th May 2018       

09:00 Opening Address with Ralph Roberts
09:15 John Clarfelt – What Does the Future of Ticketing Look Like?
10:00 Andy Eastlake Managing Director, LowCVP – Low Emission Zones
10:30 Tea and Coffee
11:00 Mark Prowting Account Director (Willis Towers Watson Land Transportation Practice) – Insurance in a Changing Environment
11:30 Exhibition and Trade Stands
12:00 Lunch
13:00 Exhibition and Trade Stands
16:00 Exhibition and Trade Stands Close and Dismantled
16:00 ALBUM AGM in the Waverly Suite
18:00 Pre Dinner Drinks in the Clyde Suite
19:00 Gala Dinner, with entertainment, in the Clyde Suite
00:00 NightCap at The Marriott