M2D Conference 2018, Cambridge. CATS members gave the following talks: 14 June 2018 – Leonard Smith presented ‘Beyond forecasting: using today’s model(s) to forewarn decision makers,’ Abstract; 11 June 2018 – Erica Thompson presented ‘From questions to models to decisions: dialogue to support effective use of simulation modelling,’ Abstract, Talk slides/audio; Ed Wheatcroft ‘Beyond Bayes: utilising yesterday’s forecast,’ Abstract; and ‘Model discrepancy in football prediction,’ Talk slides/audio.