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In 2020, the RISSB Rail Safety Conference will explore the theme, ‘How Safe is Safe Enough?’
Across Australia, rail is experiencing record investment with the implementation of current technologies and the growth in new infrastructure and services. Ensuring the safety of all working and using rail in times of growth and demand requires innovation, collaboration and leadership.
Returning to Sydney, Rail Safety, now in its 20th year, will showcase the industry’s range and depth of capabilities by featuring a new, interdisciplinary and interactive format.
As part of this revitalisation, attendees will hear from experts and safety professionals from across the Australian and international rail sectors in a comprehensive 2-day conference featuring case studies, best practice insights and innovative risk management strategies.
The NEW FORMAT will feature:
- Plenary sessions each morning including keynotes, thought provoking presentations and panels such as the popular ‘Ask the Regulator’ session
- Concurrent streams on the afternoon of Day One focusing on key safety issues such as track worker safety, RLX , contractor management and systems safety assurance
- The option to tailor your knowledge with the selection of site visits or workshops on the afternoon of Day Two
Keynote Speaker: Captain David Evans
Captain David Evans has more than 40years’ flying experience and accumulated in excess of 23,000 hours in the air. For 25 of those years David has been a Check and Training Captain with Qantas on the international fleet and he has qualified in “Air Accident Investigation” and “Human Factors”. In 2010 he was the Check Captain on board the Qantas QF32 during an “uncontained engine failure” resulting in serious damage to the almost brand new A380. Captain David Evans will share the real value of human factors in helping us to make the right decisions when things go wrong.
Networking remains a priority and we are delighted to be holding the conference dinner at the Australian National Maritime Museum.
CONFERENCE DINNER
CONFERENCE DINNER – 27 October 2020 | Australian National Maritime Museum
Safety will travel from shore to ship at this year’s Rail Safety dinner at the Australian National Maritime Museum. Starting with a pre-dinner exploration of the gallery and exhibition, guests will enjoy the museum’s stunning waterfront location on Sydney Harbour while sharing safety learnings and lessons with colleagues. Engage, discuss and debate about our past and our future.
Open exclusively to conference delegates, be sure to join us in a night of relaxed networking for one of the true highlights in the rail industry calendar.
Australian National Maritime Museum
2 Murray Street, Darling Harbour
Sydney New South Wales 2000
With the easing of restrictions and the continual improvement in the Australian situation regarding COVID-19, we have rescheduled the RISSB Rail Safety Conference to 27-28 October 2020 at the Aerial UTS Function Centre in Sydney. All registrations have been transferred to the new date. If you have any queries, please contact our Customer Service team on 02 9080 4307 or email info@informa.com.au
The event will be accessible live at the venue on the day or via a webcast and interactive meeting rooms.
agenda
pricing
speakers
Deborah Spring
Chair, RISSB
Michelle Nation
General Manager Zero Harm and Rail Safety, Transport and Infrastructure, Downer Group
Allan Spence
Head of Corporate Passenger and Public Safety, Network Rail
John Langron
Rail Safety Manager, Sydney Metro
Sandra Wilson-Ryke
SQE Director, Keolis Downer
Dr Tim Kuypers
Principal, Walbrook Partners
Damien White
Executive General Manager – Inland Rail Integration, Australian Rail Track Corporation
Steve Jones
Executive Director, Safety, Sustainability and Environment, Sydney Metro, Transport for New South Wales
Scott Cornish
Executive General Manager, Safety, Risk and Assurance, Queensland Rail
Catherine Baxter
Chief Operating Officer, Metro Trains Melbourne
Carolyn Walsh
Chair, National Transport Commission (NTC) and Chief Commissioner, ATSB
Graham Bradshaw
Director of Special Projects, Transport for NSW
Peter Doggett
Chief Operating Officer, ONRSR
Jamie Dean
Assurance & Improvement Manager Country Regional Network, John Holland
Daniel Upton
Manager Continuous Improvement | Zero Harm, Metro Trains Melbourne
Lyndal Gibbs
Group Manager Health Safety & Environment, VicTrack
Julie Bullas
Executive Director, Policy, Reform and Stakeholder Engagement, ONRSR
Simon Vaux
Director, Digital Engineering, Transport for NSW
Jesse Baker
General Manager - Safety & Innovation, Rail Industry Safety & Standards Board
Dean Matthews
Executive General Manager - Safety and Environment, V/Line
Paul Murray
Project Manager, ACRI
Alex McGrath
Group Manager, Signals Track & Power & Group Manager, Innovation Technology, VicTrack and Darren Quinlivan, General Manager Risk, Metro Trains Melbourne
Alexandra Culloden
Corporate Affairs & Projects Manager, TrackSAFE Foundation
Mike Aviet
General Manager, Rail Programs, RISSB
Tilo Franz
General Manager, Operations & Maintenance, Canberra Metro Operations (CMET)
Paul Nheu
Systems Assurance Manager, Digital Systems Program, Transport for NSW
Celeste Young
Research Fellow, Victoria institute of Strategic Economic Studies, Victoria University
David Bainbridge
General Manager Risk Safety & Environment, Australian Rail Track Corporation
Kieran MacKenzie
CEO, Innovation Engineer, Laing O’Rourke
Ryan Mort
Senior Manager Rail Safety & Accreditation, Queensland Rail
Rachel Wood
Lead Investigator - Rail Safety, Transdev Auckland Andy Strivens, Operations Standards Manager, Transdev Auckland
Jonathan Carroll
Manager Safety, Aurizon
Tim Procter
Senior Consultant, Indec Consulting
Russell McMullan
General Manager (Acting) – Operations and Assets, City Rail Link Project
Ryan Martin
Principal Driver, Metro Trains Melbourne & Joey Anca, Human Risk Manager Metro Trains Melbourne
Guy Widdowson
Compliance & Investigations Manager Safer Rail, New Zealand Rail Safety Regulator, Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency
Graham Jackson
Director, Safety, Transport for NSW
Sue McCarrey
Chief Executive, Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR)
Simon Foster
Executive Director, Technical, ONRSR
Associate Professor Anjum Naweed
CQUniversity
David McMah
General Manager Train Service Delivery, Queensland Rail
Craig Dance
General Manager – Safety Risk and Assurance, V/Line
Bill Palazzi
Director, Palazzirail
Stewart Haycock
Business Improvement Officer, Australian Rail Track Corporation
Dr Neil Robinson
Consultant and Director, RGB Assurance
Event images
View images taken on Day One of the RISSB Rail Safety Conference 2018
Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities
The 2020 RISSB Rail Safety Conference will bring together government bodies, railway operators, engineers, project managers and industry experts and stakeholders from across the rail safety spectrum.
To showcase your services, expertise and product to the rail safety professionals and decision makers to this established industry gathering, contact Sarah Ingram, Sponsorship & Exhibition Sales Manager, Sarah.Ingram@informa.com or +61 406 530 043.
Blog articles
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Asset leasing in rail – what are the safety concerns?
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Mixed signals: SPAD-risk management and mitigation from the Network Controller perspective
The term ‘SPAD’ (signal passed at danger) is often considered the ‘Voldemort’ of the rail industry. It represents one of the sector’s most ominous safety concerns, given the potential for high consequence accidents, loss of life, and severe reputational damage to the offending organisation. SPAD violations have been attributed to… Read more >>
when & where
27 - 28 Oct 2020
Aerial UTS Function Centre, Sydney
Aerial UTS Function Centre
Building 10, Level 7,
235 Jones Street, Ultimo, NSW, 2007
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contact
Still have a question?
Tina Karas
+61 2 9080 4408
tina.karas@informa.com.au
Sarah Ingram
Sponsorship Manager
+61 406 530 043
Sarah.Ingram@informa.com
