Highlights Of The Program
2 days business program:
Learn from real-world case studies by industry leaders.
SHOWCASING INNOVATION:
Discover the latest technology and techniques from across the industry.
leaders talk:
Hear from top-level experts about how to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.
MULTIPLE STREAMS:
A business program that is multi-disciplinary, giving you a broad view of the industry.
SMART TECHNOLOGIES:
Explore the latest smart and AI-driven solutions, and see how they can be used in your business.
roundtable discussion:
Join talks with industry peers. Share ideas, make connections, and find new partners.
Program 2026
DAY 1 :
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2026
08:00 - 08:50
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
08:50 - 09:00
OPENING ADDRESS
09:00 - 09:30
RESERVED PRESENTATION
09:30 - 09:55
INDUSTRIALIZING RAIL MRO – LEAN DIGITAL AND SCALABLE OPERATIONS
Volker Hildebrand
Porsche Consulting
- Exploring how Lean methods and digital tools can streamline rail MRO workflows at scale
- Reducing non-value-adding activities while improving maintenance flow and operational consistency
- Enabling harmonized maintenance networks that increase throughput, productivity, and execution reliability
09:55 - 10:00
Q&A SESSION ON INDUSTRIALIZING SCALABLE DIGITAL RAIL MRO
10:00 - 10:30
SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
- Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
- Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
- Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues — don't forget your business cards!
10:30 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON RAIL FLEET MAINTENANCE
11:30 - 11:55
RAILGHOST – REVOLUTIONIZING AUTONOMOUS RAIL CAR INSPECTION
Adam Franco
Wabtec Corporation
- Examining how autonomous robotics and AI modernize manual rail yard inspections
- Analyzing safety, productivity, and throughput gains from automated inspection workflows
- Reviewing Wabtec Corporation’s phased roadmap toward scalable, fully automated rail yard operations
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON THE FUTURE OF AUTONOMOUS RAIL YARD INSPECTION
12:00 - 12:25
MODERNIZING MAINTENANCE THROUGH DIGITAL TOOLS FOR RELIABILITY AND COST CONTROL
Michael Walsh
MBTA
- Unifying cross-functional data systems to achieve lifecycle maintenance visibility and cost control
- Harnessing real-time remote asset monitoring to enable data-driven decision-making in vehicle maintenance
- Visualizing integrated maintenance data to improve reliability and strengthen financial forecasting
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON DIGITAL TOOLS FOR RAIL MAINTENANCE MODERNIZATION
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH & VISITING THE RAIL FLEET MAINTENANCE EXHIBITION
13:30 - 14:00
PANEL DISCUSSION ON RAIL FLEET MAINTENANCE
14:00 - 14:25
HOW NETWORK RAIL USES PREDICTIVE AI FOR A SMARTER RAILROAD
Keith Sheardown
Network Rail Consulting
- Tracing Network Rail’s AI and predictive maintenance evolution
- Integrating reliability-centered maintenance with digital tools and data
- Delivering measurable outcomes while advancing the AI journey
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCING AI IN RAIL RELIABILITY
14:30 - 14:55
BEYOND PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE: AI FOR FRONTLINE TEAMS
Zacharie Esmili
Quintess AI
- Transforming rail maintenance by closing gaps in tribal knowledge and logs
- Empowering rail maintainers with voice AI for guided repairs and close-outs
- Strengthening rail fleet diagnostics through cumulative job data capture
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON SCALING VOICE AI FOR MAINTENANCE TEAMS
15:00 - 15:20
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:20 - 15:50
PANEL DISCUSSION ON RAIL FLEET MAINTENANCE
15:50 - 16:15
RAIL MAINTENANCE CYCLE EXTENSION USING HDPE INCLUSIONS FOR SUBGRADE IMPROVEMENT
Bruce Bush
Geopier
- Detailing how HDPE GeoSpike inclusions reinforce weak rail subgrades while maintaining active rail operations
- Investigating how load arching mechanics reduce settlement and improve long-term railway track stability
- Highlighting cost-effective installation methods that minimize downtime while supporting heavy railway loads
16:15 - 16:20
Q&A SESSION ON RAIL SUBGRADE IMPROVEMENT USING HDPE INCLUSIONS
16:20 - 16:45
TRANSITIONING TO PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE IN LEGACY RAIL
Ron Navas
CRBS
- Assessing rail maturity on the DIPF Curve to define next steps
- Clarifying the true PdM value beyond hype and legacy practices
- Building a culture, tools, and targets for data-driven rail maintenance
16:45 - 16:50
Q&A SESSION ON NAVIGATING THE SHIFT TO RAIL PDM
16:50 - 17:20
RESERVED PRESENTATION
17:20 - 18:20
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2 :
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
08:00 - 08:30
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
08:30 - 08:40
OPENING ADDRESS
08:40 - 09:10
PANEL DISCUSSION ON RAIL FLEET MAINTENANCE
09:10 - 09:35
CYBER-PHYSICAL RAIL – SECURING THE MAINTENANCE ECOSYSTEM
Maureen McWhite
4Gen Consulting Services
- Exposing cyber risks across rail IoT, diagnostics, and vendor portals
- Demonstrating how breaches can distort data, alerts, and parts workflows
- Implementing a rail cyber readiness plan for resilient fleet operations
09:35 - 09:40
Q&A SESSION ON PROTECTING RAIL MAINTENANCE FROM CYBER THREATS
09:40 - 10:10
RESERVED PRESENTATION
10:10 - 10:30
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
10:30 - 11:00
PANEL DISCUSSION ON RAIL FLEET MAINTENANCE
11:00 - 11:30
RESERVED PRESENTATION
11:30 - 12:00
RESERVED PRESENTATION
12:00 - 12:15
FEEDBACK AND RAFFLE DRAW
12:15 - 12:30
CLOSING REMARKS
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH
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