The Speaker Lineup Goes Live Soon—Who’s Leading the Conversation?

The speaker panel will be going live soon.

As we finalise the speaker panel, we want to outline our vision ahead of the official announcement—both to share the strategic direction and to engage industry leaders who may wish to contribute.

This event is set against the broader industry imperative: ensuring ETCS business readiness with a sharp focus on train operators' operational and strategic challenges. While ETCS deployment varies across countries, the core challenges—operational integration, driver training, and managing the transition—are universal. This is why cross-border collaboration is essential, enabling operators to learn from both successful implementations and those still navigating the path to deployment.

Even operators who have successfully deployed ETCS Level 2 acknowledge a fundamental truth: technology alone does not guarantee success.

A fully operational system means little if staff are not fully engaged, trained, and confident in its use. What are the real enablers of success?

• Driver readiness—ensuring operators are equipped to manage new safety protocols and operational      procedures.
• Workforce optimisation—aligning staffing structures and competencies with ETCS-driven workflows.
• Frontline buy-in—bridging the gap between technological advancement and human adaptation.

ETCS is Global—See How Your Approach Compares

If you download the agenda, you’ll notice country flags representing many of the sessions. This reflects the industry’s clear interest in hearing from key ETCS markets, including:

🇨🇭 Switzerland
🇫🇷 France
🇩🇪 Germany
🇸🇪 Sweden
🇩🇰 Denmark

Operators from these countries have successfully implemented ETCS and will share lessons on best practices and overcoming implementation challenges.

However, this is not just a European issue.

🌏 ETCS projects are also underway in Australia, New Zealand, and Saudi Arabia, and there is growing interest in Turkey, where feasibility studies are in progress. China is also evaluating future ETCS deployments.

Our vision is to partner with speakers that bring a truly global discussion, ensuring that attendees gain international insights and benchmark their approach against a wide range of operational contexts.

For UK-based speakers, the event is in London—the return on investment for participating is self-evident.

For European operators, we recognise that travel commitments require justification, so we provide:

✅ Full complimentary event passes for speakers.
✅ Generous discounts for their teams to attend

By participating, operators will not only contribute to knowledge-sharing but also gain valuable insights for their own projects—whether in training, business case justification, or operational readiness strategies.

The post-COVID landscape has reshaped how the rail industry approaches events. Every conference must now demonstrate clear value—both in time and investment

This event has been built from the ground up with industry insights, shaped directly by rail operators, infrastructure managers, and decision-makers who understand the complexities of ETCS implementation. The agenda is research-driven, practical, and focused on delivering actionable takeaways.

With financial pressures across the sector, we recognize that every commitment—whether attending or speaking—must be justified.

That’s why this event is structured to deliver tangible benefits, focusing on:

 ✅ Business readiness—ensuring ETCS adoption is seamless and cost-effective
✅ Operational integration—learning from real-world implementations
✅ Emerging technologies—future-proofing strategies for rail operators

For those considering joining, this is an opportunity to be part of a practical, high-impact forum dedicated to preparing the rail industry for the future of ETCS. We look forward to welcoming you to London this July.