PIONEERING TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND R&D IN THE TRANSPORT SECTOR
The Technical Conference will spotlight cutting-edge engineering, innovation, and research shaping the transport sector. Built on peer-reviewed submissions, it showcases pioneering projects and technologies with practical applications across rail, freight, and mobility.
By highlighting solutions that improve efficiency, resilience, and passenger experience, the programme connects technical expertise with industry needs.
With contributions from engineers, project leaders, and innovators worldwide, the Technical Conference provides an essential forum for advancing knowledge, exchanging best practice, and driving smarter, more sustainable transport systems.
Global Rail Technical Conference in numbers:
- 60+TechnicalSessions
- 15+TechnicalCategories
- 60+Speakers
- 10+Committee Members
2025 TECHNICAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
Vice President - Rail
AECOM
Head of Research and Innovation
UIC (International Union of Railways)
Head of Research and Development
Etihad Rail
Chair
The Rail Innovation Group
Global Director of Intercity Transport
Egis
VP PMC & Rail Practice Lead, Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA)
Parsons
Chief Operating Officer
Greyhound
Vice President and Global Market Director for Transport Planning
Jacobs
Managing Director, APAC Region
Arup
Founder & CEO
Fletch Rail Advisory
Director
Monash Institute of Railway Technology, Monash University
Technical & Innovation Director
Railway Industry Association (RIA)
Consultant
MG Consult
Associate Professor, Program Director, Railway Systems Engineering and Integration
University of Birmingham, Dubai Campus
TECHNICAL CONFERENCE THEMES
PROJECT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
ASSET AND LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT
INTERMODAL OPERATIONS
SIGNALING AND COMMUNICATIONS
SEAMLESS PASSENGER MOBILITY
END-TO-END SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT
DIGITALISATION AI AND AUTOMATION
ROLLING STOCK INNOVATION
SAFETY AND SECURITY
URBAN PLANNING AND TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT
HIGH SPEED RAIL
