CCAT’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), held on 13 May 2026, highlighted a period of significant stakeholder growth, national influence and strategic evolution for the organisation, with members reflecting on a transformative 18 months for Australia’s connected and automated transport sector.
The AGM brought together representatives from government, industry, research and community organisations across Australia, reflecting CCAT’s increasingly broad and diverse stakeholder network. Attendees included leaders from transport agencies, local government, research institutions, infrastructure organisations, advocacy groups and technology companies, underscoring CCAT’s growing role as a national convenor and trusted voice in future transport policy and collaboration.
In his Chair’s Report, Ian Webb reflected on the success of the National Future Transport Summit, describing it as a defining milestone for both CCAT and the broader national conversation around connected and automated transport. Held in September 2025, the Summit brought together more than 130 organisations and 170 delegates to develop a shared blueprint for Australia’s transport future. Importantly, participation extended well beyond the traditional transport and technology sectors, with strong involvement from disability advocates, community organisations, recreational road users and public interest stakeholders.
The Summit resulted in 14 nationally agreed recommendations focused on improving safety, productivity, sustainability and accessibility outcomes through connected and automated transport technologies.
The Chair noted that the Summit outcomes reinforced the importance of ensuring future transport technologies deliver broad public value and equitable community outcomes, while also positioning Australia to respond proactively to emerging global transport trends.
Executive Director Rahila David outlined how CCAT has evolved significantly over the past four years, transitioning from a primarily infrastructure-focused implementation body into a broader national platform for policy development, international engagement and system-wide thought leadership.
Over the past 18 months, CCAT has substantially expanded its activities and national engagement, including:
CCAT has also updated strategic framework, placing stronger emphasis on thought leadership, public engagement and international collaboration to support the deployment of connected and automated transport.
Importantly, the organisation’s focus is increasingly centred on the users and beneficiaries of transport systems — not solely the transport and technology sectors themselves.
A key outcome of the AGM was the election of four new Board members whose appointments further strengthen CCAT’s national influence, diversity of expertise and cross-sector leadership capability.
The newly elected Board members are:
Emma Foley, Managing Director, Uber Australia and New Zealand
Manuel Gonzáles Arrojo, Managing Director, SICE Australia and New Zealand
Susan Harris, CEO, ITS Australia
Michael Hopkins, CEO and Commissioner, National Transport Commission
Together, the new Board members bring deep expertise in transport technology deployment, intelligent transport systems, infrastructure operations, national regulation and policy reform, further strengthening CCAT’s role as a collaborative national platform connecting government, industry, research and community stakeholders.
The AGM also acknowledged the leadership and support of outgoing Board members Dustin Adderley from Transurban, Evan Walker from Transport for NSW and Dennis Walsh from the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.
Members discussed CCAT’s future growth and sustainability, with the organisation continuing to explore opportunities to expand membership, strengthen partnerships and develop new initiatives that support long-term financial sustainability and national impact.
The AGM reinforced that CCAT is entering a new phase as a nationally connected platform focused on maximising the benefits of connected and automated transport for all Australians.
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