About TAMPER Consulting

Established in April 2024, TAMPER Consulting focuses on developing solutions for mobility and safety issues in transportation, and delivering specialised training in traffic safety, driver behaviour, and traffic crash investigation and reconstruction in the Caribbean Region.

TAMPER Consulting is equipped with the requisite technical competencies to address a wide range of needs, offering research, analysis, and consulting services to address policy, planning, implementation and operational issues in transport and mobility, and support the needs of government, industry, academia, or individuals.

The schedule of workshops and other events covers a range of relevant and pertinent topics within the transportation space, with a focus on safety issues, tailored and customised for clients in Jamaica and the Caribbean. Other specialised services include parking surveys and analysis, and traffic impact assessments for large developments.

The conference and symposium are hosted by TAMPER Consulting, which is based in Kingston, Jamaica, and has a core mission to make a positive contribution to traffic and transport safety and operations in the Caribbean and the wider region of the Americas. We believe that it is important to bring the many voices together in an environment where the various perspectives can be shared and appreciated, and the knowledge used to build a better way forward.

Location:
Units 15-16 TAJ Business Centre
105k Red Hills Road
Kingston, Jamaica W.I.

FORMAT

An expert workshop format is proposed, with focus on knowledge exchange between persons within the region as well as those outside.

Under the theme “Understanding the Elements,” the two-day workshop is comprised of four sessions of approximately three-hour duration, each focusing on a different sub-topic relevant to the theme and tailored to address current and emerging issues. Experienced specialists will engage with counterparts and practitioners from the region while leading sessions on various sub-topics.

Including a site visit in the workshop agenda will allow for practical appreciation of the material that may be discussed.

PANELS

Theme/Track	Potential Areas of Focus
Inclusive Transport	Integrated mobility hubs, infrastructure design, economic considerations, technology barriers
Congestion	Reimagining travel behaviour, mitigation and prevention measures, supply chain logistics, public health impacts, economics and productivity
Entertainment	Event mobility, visionary films, motor sports, tourism and in-transit experiences
Regional Connectivity	Logistical barriers, maritime options, air travel, multimodal feasibility
Technology	Smart systems, autonomous vehicles, communication, network controls, real-world applications

PRESENTATIONS

Theme/Track	Potential Areas of Focus
Safety	crash/incident investigation, protective devices, behaviour issues, regulation and enforcement, spatial analysis, speed management, vehicle design
Infrastructure	road and bridge design, ports and transport centres, smart facilities, quality systems, accessibility
Multimodal Systems	interconnectivity, intermodal facilities, logistics, service integration, cooperative operations
Energy	fuel consumption, power generation, electric mobility, travel demand management, system optimisation
Public Transport/Urban Mobility	modal choice, network planning, designing for people, informal systems, micromobility
Resilience and Sustainability	environmental impacts, climate-smart design, hazard mitigation, weather adaptation
Cross-sectoral Linkages	sector interdependence, financing, contribution to productivity (e.g. tourism, agriculture, education, health), public utilities and comminication services
Transport, Access, and Mobility Insecurity	marginalised groups, geographic coverage, off-peak travel, social safety, car-centric systems, gendered mobility, public space hostility, migration

VENUE

The Summit Kingston is conveniently located in New Kingston at 16 Chelsea Avenue, and is accessible from Ruthven Road. As Jamaica's 1st green business and lifestyle complex, this venue hosts flexible work and business spaces, recreational and business events, and is a natural hub for networking that provides both locals and visitors with an authentic taste of Kingston's culture.

ACCOMMODATION

Participants will be responsible for arranging their own accommodation. In New Kingston, there are several hotels within a reasonable distance from the Summit Kingston, and restaurants are accessible on the property and nearby. For convenience, a block of rooms will be reserved at the Hotel Four Seasons, 18 Ruthven Road, which is closest to the event venue.

Notwithstanding, participants should review and consider the available options before making their own hotel arrangements. Other hotels that may be considered are:

• AC Hotel, 38-42 Lady Musgrave Road, Kingston 5
• Courtleigh Hotel & Suites, 85 Knutsford Boulevard, Kingston 5
• Jamaica Pegasus, 81 Knutsford Boulevard, Kingston 5
• Marriott Courtyard Kingston, 1 Park Close, Kingston 5
• R Hotel, 2 Renfrew Road, Kingston 5
• S Hotel Kingston, 1 St. Lucia Avenue, Kingston 5
• Terra Nova All Suite Hotel, 17 Waterloo Road, Kingston 10

TRAVEL

Several airlines offer services to the NMIA in Kingston (KIN) and the SIA in Montego Bay (MBJ) from points across the Caribbean, the Americas, and Europe. The event venue is located in New Kingston, which is about thirty minutes from NMIA and a 3.5 hour drive from SIA. Efficient and reliable options for transfer from either airport are readily available.

Transportation for planned field activities/site visits during the events will be arranged by the organisers.

Attendees and presenters who register and make payment prior to December 31, 2026 will benefit from an Early Bird rate, as set out in the pdf booklet. Regular registration fees for attendees, presenters and students are set out in the table below. On request, a group discount may be applied for delegations comprising not less than 5 persons from any entity.

The registration fee includes refreshments and lunch for participants during the events.

Attendee Type	CTCIS	RTRC	BOTH EVENTS
Attendee	J$85,000 / US$600	J$85,000 / US$600	J$150,000 / US$1100
One-day	J$45,000 / US$350	J$35,000 / US$250	N/A
RTRC Presenter	J$75,000 / US$550	J$35,000 / US$250	J$110,000 / US$800
Student	J$30,000 / US$220	J$20,000 / US$150	J$40,000 / US$300

Abstracts for presentations and posters can be submitted using the portal on the TAMPER Consulting website (www.tamperconsulting.com) or using the Abstract Submission form below. Submissions should include an abstract or concept summary not exceeding 250 words. A detailed abstract (up to 2000 words) may be attached in pdf format.

Early Submission deadline is September 30, 2026
Regular Submissions are expected by November 30, 2026
Draft Programme should be available by mid-December

Queries about submissions should be sent to tamper@tamperconsulting.com, with the subject line being “Abstract Submission” followed by the author/presenter’s name.

Abstract Submissions