Wednesday, March 11, 2026

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Rongomātāne Plenary Hall

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Transportation Group awards Greg Ellis, MC and Mark Gregory, Chair, Transportation Group Best Abstract Best Young Author, sponsored by NB Consulting. Presented by: Neil Cree, NB Consulting Conference Paper that best aligns with the theme Highly Commended Think Piece Paper Best Think Piece Paper Highly Commended Practice Paper Best Practice Paper, sponsored by NB Consulting. Presented by: Neil Cree, NB Consulting Highly Commended Research Paper Best Research Paper, sponsored by Sidra Solutions Best presentation, sponsored by Moddex. Presented by: Birch Raikes, Moddex Best Conference Paper overall, sponsored by NZAA. Presented by: Simon Douglas, NZAA Best contributor to Roundabout Conference awards Presented by Greg Ellis, MC, Paul Barker, President, Trafinz and Mark Gregory, Chair, Transportation Group People’s Choice Award: Oral People’s Choice best award: Poster People’s Choice best award: Rapid-fire People’s Choice best award: Learning Café People’s Choice best award: Soapbox Winner of exhibitor quiz The conference concludes with a panel discussion bringing together senior voices from across policy, safety, delivery and leadership to reflect on the key themes of the past three days. Chaired by Greg Ellis, the panel features Paul Barker, Kenn Beer, Mark Gregory, Peter McKennie, Pippa Mitchell, and George Weeks. Together, they will reflect on what has been heard and discuss what needs to change to deliver safer, more resilient transport systems, leaving delegates with clear takeaways and a forward-looking call to action.