Jacob is Manager of Planning & Delivery at Christchurch City Council, where his teams are responsible for planning and delivering over a $100m of Transport Capital Projects every year, as well as managing nearly $5bn of transport assets. Is a regular runner and cyclist, and has two Primary School aged children who love using their bikes to get about.

Jillian Frater is Research Fellow at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury Simon Kingham is a Professor of Geography at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, from where is seconded to Te Manatū Waka | Ministry of Transport as their Kaitohutohu Matua Pūtaiao | Chief Science Advisor.

After being on the 2Walk and Cycle committee for the last five conferences, Jillian has stepped up to be the conference convenor for 2024. She is a researcher at the University of Canterbury and is also a keen cyclist. In 2016, she completed a PhD on adolescents and cycling to school and is also a cycle advocate. She has completed numerous cycle touring trips with her family over the years and continues to dream up future trips.

Mike Davidson is a former Christchurch City Councillor (2016 to 2022). During this time, he was the chair of the Urban Development and Transport Committee and championed the major cycleway routes programme in Ōtautahi-Christchurch. Mike helped to keep the cycleway programme on track and was a strong advocate for cycling in Ōtautahi-Christchurch.

I’m Lily, for the past three years I’ve been studying Geography and Geology at the University of Canterbury. During my studies, I discovered an interest for transportation, particularly active modes like cycling. Currently, I am doing a summer internship at the Wellington City Council, working in the transport and infrastructure department. In my spare time I love to go on walks and bike rides around the city. I am keen to make positive changes to the community which will also benefit the environment while reducing carbon emissions.

Simon Kingham is a Professor of Geography at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, from where is seconded to Te Manatū Waka | Ministry of Transport as their Kaitohutohu Matua Pūtaiao | Chief Science Advisor.