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We are thrilled to share that the New Zealand Rail Conference 2024 will be held on the 16-17 October at an exciting new venue The Aotea Centre, Auckland.
The New Zealand Rail Conference continues to build in significance and is the key meeting place for the growing New Zealand rail industry.
The 2024 event will provide leading edge content, project and policy updates from key industry speakers, showcase the latest technology and innovation for the industry at the exhibition and facilitate quality networking opportunities to meet with established & new industry contacts.
Mark your calendars to join us in October!
Book your spot early to avoid disappointment. A discounted rate is available for young rail professionals 35 years old and under. See PRICING for eligibility criteria.
Welcoming 2024 Speakers
Hon Simeon Brown
MP for Pakuranga, Minister of Transport, Minister of Local Government, Minister for Energy and Minister for Auckland
Audrey Sonerson
Chief Executive, Ministry of Transport
Nicole Rosie
Chief Executive, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
Peter Reidy
Chief Executive Officer, KiwiRail
Wayne Brown
Mayor of Auckland
Gini Welch
National Manager Rail Safety Regulation, Te Rōpu Waeture, New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
Dean Kimpton
Chief Executive, Auckland Transport
Gwyneth MacLeod
Head of Network Strategy and Investment, KiwiRail
Martin Kearney
Chief Executive Officer, Auckland One Rail
Stacey van der Putten
Director Public Transport & Active Modes, Auckland Transport
Chris Joblin
Director, Ruakura Inland Port
Desley Simpson
Deputy Mayor of Auckland
Dave Christie
Supply Chain Strategy Director, Tainui Group Holdings
Dr Cathy Bebelman
Chief Scientist and Head of Science and Sustainability, Auckland Transport
Samantha Gain
Group Manager, Metlink
Associate Professor Gemma Read
Director, Centre for Human Factors and Sociotechnical Systems, University of the Sunshine Coast
Russell McMullan
General Manager Assurance & Integration, City Rail Link Ltd
Dr Jared Thomas
Pou Whakahaere Hangarau - Whanonga Pūtaioa (Technical Principal – Behavioural Sciences), WSP New Zealand
Jerry Shearman
CEO, Central Economic Development Agency
Stephen Brunell
Programme Performance and Controls Director, City Rail Link Ltd
Rob Murdoch
Deputy Chief Executive, NIWA
Daniel Headifen
Chair, RTSA New Zealand
Colm O’Neill
Alliance General Manager, North Western Program Alliance, John Holland
Jon Knight
General Manager Metros, KiwiRail
Paul Cockerton
Lead Advisor, New Zealand Rail Safety Regulator, Te Rōpū Waeture, New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
Gavin Panter
Chief Operating Officer, Auckland One Rail
Sudha Niles
General Manager Products and Innovation, RISSB
Bobby Fischer
Program Director (Auckland Metro), KiwiRail
Jane Small
Group Manager Strategic Development Programmes and Property, Auckland Transport
Lisa D’Oliveira
General Manager HSQESS, Auckland One Rail
Paul Norman
Rail Construction Safety Case Manager, Link Alliance
Adele Wilson
Chief Customer and Growth Officer, KiwiRail
Will Marson
General Manager, Vadis Geomatics
Nigel Jones
General Manager Supply Chain and Planning, Alliance Group
Gareth Bowen
Export and Logistics Manager, Timberlands
Santiago Aon
Director Global Supply Chain, Fonterra
Ann Tomlinson
Founder, Alium Works & RISSB 2024 Industry Safety Professional of the Year Winner
Doug Johnson
Principal Consultant, Strategic Consulting, Tonkin + Taylor
Mick Spiers
Chief Operating Officer for Rail Infrastructure, Siemens Mobility AUNZ
Rachel Cara
Group Manager, Public Transport Operations, Auckland Transport
Garry Whale
Group Manager Strategic Performance & Property, KiwiRail
Murray Bruges
Director, The Helen Clark Foundation
André Lovatt
Chief Infrastructure Officer, KiwiRail
Anthony McFadden
General Manager, NSW/ACT, QLD & New Zealand, John Holland
Gabriella Solti
Systems Assurance Manager, KiwiRail
Lynne Morton
General Manager Engineering – Infrastructure, KiwiRail
Dr Harm Hauke Ross
Director Mobility Asia Pacific, KfW IPEX-Bank
Paul Kirby
General Manager Regulation and General Counsel, Engineering New Zealand
Jack Bing
Sustainable Value & ESG, KPMG
Lucy Hawcroft
Sustainability Manager (Acting), KiwiRail
2024 Sponsors
exhibitors
Partners
Acceleration Allies
NEW TO 2024 | Count Her In: Achieve a minimum 30% female representation to join our ‘Acceleration Allies’ program
To celebrate the 2024 theme of International Women’s Day, ‘Count Her In: Accelerating Gender Equality Through Economic Empowerment’ Informa will be showcasing the organisations who achieve a minimum of 30% female representation at the NZ Rail Conference with special acknowledgements as ‘Acceleration Allies’. This representation will include speakers, delegates, sponsors and delegates. Join the movement to ‘Count her in’ and enjoy special recognition at the event.
Dinner
NZ RAIL CONFERENCE DINNER
17 October 2024 | Aotea Centre, Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland | 6:30pm – 10:30pm
Commencing with pre-dinner drinks at 6.30pm, join us to relax and network with industry peers in a convivial atmosphere. The evening will provide the perfect opportunity to be informed and inspired.
This unique networking function includes presentation of the TrackSAFE Foundation NZ Award for Safety Leadership as well as the presentation to the winners of the Next Generation Conference Scholarships.
Attendees must register to attend the conference as well.
This event will sell out so be sure to book your place!
DINNER MC
Michele A’Court’s journey in the entertainment industry began in the 1980s when she first came to the nation’s attention as the host of the popular children’s television show “What Now”. This initial exposure set the stage for a prolific career in television, radio, and live performances. Over the years, Michele has become a household name in New Zealand, recognised for her sharp wit, insightful commentary, and engaging stage presence. In the 2022 New Year Honours, she was recognised for her services to the entertainment and comedy industries and was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM).
TrackSAFE NZ Safety Leadership Award
Help recognise a safety leadership champion
Do you know someone who has shown significant safety leadership in the New Zealand rail industry? Do you believe their efforts and achievements should be celebrated?
Nominations are open for this year’s TrackSAFE NZ Safety Leadership Award, and are due by Friday, 27 September 2024.
Finalists are selected against the following criteria:
- Sustained contribution to railway safety over a significant period, such that it positively influences rail safety in New Zealand
- Exceptional, measurable improvement in safety within an organisation
- Leadership in promoting and encouraging safety values across New Zealand’s rail industry
- Significant leadership in safety for a railway project, activity or major event
- Contribution of a safety innovation which has resulted in a sustainable rail safety improvement
Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities
The New Zealand Rail conference, exhibition and networking functions offer unparalleled opportunities to reach key industry stakeholders, senior decision-makers and customers from the ANZ region.
Don’t miss the opportunity to share your expertise and showcase your products, services and solutions at this established industry gathering.
Contact Sarah Ingram for a copy of the sponsorship & exhibition prospectus today!
Sarah Ingram
+61 406 530 043
Sarah.Ingram@informa.com
Next Generation Conference Scholarships
Congratulations to the winners of the Next Generation Conference Scholarship for the New Zealand Rail Conference 2024:
We’re delighted to be supporting the winner’s professional development and sharing their innovative ideas bringing greater awareness to the benefits of the rail industry across NZ.
Shirley Chen, Graduate Rail Engineer, Arup NZ
Lucia Boyes, Rail Franchise Coordinator, Auckland Transport
Will Penrose, Technical Sales Engineer, Vossloh Australia
Gabrielle Murphy, Civil Engineer, Aurecon New Zealand
Molly Zhang, Civil Engineer, Aurecon New Zealand
Brandan Misa, Graduate Engineer, KiwiRail
Matthew Harland, Graduate, KiwiRail
Liam Kelly, Graduate Electrical Engineer, KiwiRail
Zara Collings, Sustainability Associate, KiwiRail
Benjamin Love, Junior Rail Industry Consultant, Railize
Oscar Harry, Graduate Engineer – Train Control Systems and Network Communications, DT infrastructure
Matthew Edwards, Graduate Engineer, SYSTRA ANZ
WINNERS WILL RECEIVE:
- Complimentary attendance to the New Zealand Rail Conference
- Opportunity to network with industry representatives
- Certificates of acknowledgement presented at the conference dinner
- Professional profiles on the dedicated ‘Next Generation Hub’ on the event app
NZ Young Rail Professionals Forum
Diverse careers in rail
Do you want to create a diverse, rewarding and long-term career in rail?
Informa and the RTSA are hosting a NZ Young Rail Professionals Forum to find out how today’s industry leaders have achieved success as they share their tips on how to be a driving force in shaping the future of rail.
The forum is open and free for all young rail professionals aged 35 years and under. Attendees are required to register in advance.
Moderated by: Jaco Vorster, Technical Principal – Track Lead, WSP
Jarryd Sisley, General Manager Engineering & Assets, Auckland One Rail
Jessica Anderson, Pre-Contracts Manager, John Holland
Sanmit Kaimal, Field Asset Engineer, KiwiRail
Paul Silveri, Rail Signalling Engineer, WSP
Christina Hawk, Engineering Civil Sector Manager, KiwiRail
Held alongside the 2024 NZ Rail Conference, the forum will take place during the NZ Rail Exhibition Networking Drinks at the Aotea Centre on the evening of 16 October 2024. Following the industry panel discussion focusing on diversity and pathways to rail careers, attendees will have the opportunity to join the Exhibition Networking Drinks function and exchange learnings and experiences with a diverse mix of industry representatives from across the Tasman.
The forum will discuss the role young professionals will play in shaping the New Zealand Rail industry and building a long-term future for rail and the people that work within it.
Where: Aotea Centre, Auckland, 50 Mayoral Drive, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
When: Registration from 5.45pm for a 6.00pm start.
*Registrations for the NZ Young Rail Professionals Forum have now closed.*
Sponsors Corporate Profile
John Holland is a leading provider of end-to-end rail and transport solutions in Australia and New Zealand. From designing and constructing transport networks to operating them, they’re transforming the way people travel and providing better connections.
Every day, more than one million passenger journeys are taken on John Holland networks. Their long-standing experience in mass transport means they know how to put together the right solution – from start to finish. Focused on the future of transport, they innovate today for the best outcomes tomorrow – from digital engineering and digital asset management, to targeting zero-emission transport modes.
Our expert rail team in New Zealand work collaboratively with our customers to add value beyond the design and construction phase of a project, investing in training and development for local people, and working with the community to create a positive and lasting legacy.
As a leader in intelligent transport solutions for more than 175 years, Siemens Mobility is constantly innovating its portfolio. Its core areas include rolling stock, rail automation and electrification, a comprehensive software portfolio, turnkey systems as well as related services. With digital products and solutions, Siemens Mobility is enabling mobility operators worldwide to make infrastructure intelligent, increase value sustainably over the entire lifecycle, enhance passenger experience and guarantee availability. We have been in Australia & New Zealand for more than 150 years, employs over 600 people from 41 different nationalities with offices in all major capital cities and manufacturing sites in Melbourne and Perth. Siemens aims to be the first major industrial company to achieve a net-zero carbon footprint by 2030 and a partner in Australia’s first carbon neutral rail infrastructure project.
2023 Event Highlights
Event Images
Below is a slide show of images from the 2023 New Zealand Rail conference.
To view all images across the two day event, view our Flickr album.
Event Code Of Conduct
We want everyone who comes to our events to have a great experience. This code explains our expectations and rules, which includes general good practice behaviour, and how to report anything witnessed or experienced that goes against them. Read our Event Code of Conduct here.
Sustainability
Our Commitment to Sustainability
In Australia, we are committed to running our events in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Across Informa Connect we are focusing on the short and long-term sustainability impacts we have on customers and colleagues alongside the communities we work in.
We recognise that it’s not just about the way we produce our events and products but recognising that we have a role to play in providing a space to work in partnership together with our markets to inspire the sustainable development of the industries we serve.
To read more on our latest sustainability reports and Faster Forward initiatives – click here.
when & where
16 - 17 Oct 2024
Aotea Centre, Auckland
50 Mayoral Drive, Auckland CBD,
Auckland 1010, New Zealand
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contact
Still have a question?
General Information & Registration
Customer Service
+61 2 9080 4307
info@informa.com.au
Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities
Sarah Ingram
+61 406 530 043
Sarah.Ingram@informa.com
Speaking Enquiries
Kate Twentyman
Senior Conference Director
Kate.Twentyman@informa.com.au
Marketing & Media Enquiries
Paul O’Connor
+61 2 9080 4336
paul.c.oconnor@informa.com