Women in Bus and Coach held its fourth annual summit on Tuesday 6th October 2026 at lead sponsor BT’s state of the art event facility in Snowhill, Birmingham, bringing together industry leaders, stakeholders, frontline operators and advocates to celebrate the remarkable contributions of women in all roles across the bus, coach and community transport sector.
The summit was hosted by Siddy Holloway.
You can watch all the summit presentations below:
Women in Bus and Coach Summit 2026 : Welcome from our Compere and our hosts, BT
Featuring an introduction from Scott Towns, Account Manager – Transport Sector, BT
Women in Bus and Coach Summit 2026: Chair’s welcome
Laura Hadzik, Chair of Women in Bus and Coach welcomes everyone to the Summit.
Women in Bus and Coach Summit 2026: Keynote Speech
Keynote speech from Stephen Lynn, Director, Women in Bus and Coach about Allyship.
Women in Bus and Coach Summit 2026: Keynote speech
Keynote speech delivered by Dr Nicola Millard, Principal Innovation Partner, BT
Women in Bus and Coach Summit 2026: Panel Session: Attracting and Retaining Women
Panel Members:
- Charlotte Beeley, Employment Law Solicitor, JMW
- Dr Nicola Millard, Principal Innovation Partner, BT
- Beulah Da Cunha, Director of Client Partnerhsips, IntSol Recruitment
- Richard Stevens, Managing Director, Go South West
- Matt Goggins, Director of Bus Franchising, South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
Women in Bus and Coach Summit 2026: Innovation in Coach
Featuring Sally Walder, Commercial Director, Roberts Travel Group
Women in Bus and Coach Summit 2026: Keynote & Panel Session: Breaking through the Glass Ceiling
A pre-recorded keynote video from Simon Lightwood MP followed by a panel session featuring Women in Bus and Coach Ambassadors.
Women in Bus and Coach Summit 2026: Changing Perceptions for the Future of Bus
A presentation by Kerri Cheek including a video made in partnership with Transport for London and St John Lawes School students.
Women in Bus and Coach Summit 2026: Panel: Inspiring the Next Generation
A panel featuring:
- Emma Thompson, Chief Executive, Society of Operatoins Engineers (SOE)
- Richard Harrington, Engineering Director, Go-Ahead London
- Nicola Stockdale, Apprentice Bus Driver, Stagecoach
- Kory Virgo, Bus Driver, Metroline and TikTok Influencer
Women in Bus and Coach Summit 2026: Keynote speech, Community Transport
A presentation by Gemma Lelliott, Director, Community Transport Association (CTA).
Celebrating Excellence: Women in Bus and Coach Awards 2026
In a highlight of the summit, the winners of the third Women in Bus and Coach Annual Awards were announced, celebrating outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to the industry. Read more about our winners here.
Women in Bus and Coach Summit 2026: Keynote Speech
Keynote speech by Katie Frost, CEO, Metroline.
Women in Bus and Coach Summit 2026: Announcements
Featuring the following announcements:
- New Mentee Director with Nalisha Fernandes and our new Mentee Director
- Annual Report with Laura Hadzik, Chair, Women in Bus & Coach
- Regional updates (mini-panel) with Kerry Turner, Bobbie Enright, Carole Stevens, Karen Tiley, Sally Walder, Maddy Goodson, Michelle Clarke, Emma Courtier, Lisa Cook and Carol Sim. Facilitated by Tom Cunnington, Director, Women in Bus and Coach
Women in Bus and Coach Summit 2026: Closing Speech
Finally, our closing speech by Laura Hadzik, Women in Bus and Coach Chair.
