AWCC 2026: Keynote Speakers
The 2026 conference theme is Pathways of Least Resistance. This theme explores the mental, physical and social barriers to faster, safer and healthier journies. The program is yet to be finalised, but our first keynote has been confirmed:
Ian Walker
Ian Walker is Professor of Psychology and Head of the School of Psychology at Swansea University and specialises in psychology and behaviour in the areas of transport, energy and water. Ian has a long-standing interest in choices and behaviours around sustainable active travel.
His work on motonormativity – the shared bias that prevents us from judging motorised transport rationally – challenges some of the current thinking of travel behaviour change and provides insights that could lead to better programmes and outcomes. Ian has worked with national governments and local authorities, industry, research centres and advocacy bodies. He has appeared on podcasts and media programmes to talk about his work – and his endurance cycling!
Ian will help us rethink the resistance to travel change and better understand people’s thinking, to influence and advocate more effectively for better street outcomes and higher levels of active travel.
