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overview
Rail Freight 2026 will highlight the critical importance of rail freight in driving Australia’s economic growth, environmental sustainability, and regional development. Over the past decade, rail freight has contributed to 71% of the national freight task growth, demonstrating its dominance in the freight sector. According to “The Value of Rail 2025”, even a modest 1% shift of freight from road to rail can deliver $80 million in annual savings by reducing crash, emission, and health-related costs. Bringing together industry leaders, operators, policymakers, and innovators, this year’s conference will explore how rail freight can capitalize on growing demand to shape a more sustainable, efficient, and resilient future for freight transportation.
What to Expect
Rail Freight 2026 will explore how the rail freight industry is setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and innovation. The conference will feature:
- Expert panel discussions on the latest trends and challenges in rail freight
- Keynote presentations
- Customer case studies
- Networking opportunities with stakeholders across the rail and logistics sectors
Topics Addressed
- Project updates
- Investment and regulation
- Infrastructure, network utilisation and upgrades
- Capacity and opportunities for growth
- Intermodal freight systems
- Supply chain logistics
- Decarbonisation and sustainability
- Technology and innovation
Join us in Melbourne this July to be part of the conversation driving the future of rail freight in Australia forward.
Abstract Submissions: Rail Freight 2026 Conference
We invite you to:
- Present your thought leadership to an engaged audience.
- Connect with key industry peers and foster collaboration.
- Share innovative ideas and solutions for the future of rail freight.
- Network with industry leaders from across the rail and logistics sectors.
Submissions should be 200-400 words and include your full contact details along with a presentation title, theme, and main findings.
The deadline for abstracts is 7 April 2026
For further information, please contact the General Manager, Tina Karas: [email protected]
Pricing
Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities
Rail Freight Conference 2026 event is the premier platform for advancing innovation, integration, and collaboration within the rail industry. Bringing together key stakeholders, senior decision-makers, and industry leaders from across the rail, freight, and technology sectors, this event offers unparalleled opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing, and business growth.
As a sponsor or exhibitor, you’ll have the chance to showcase your solutions, demonstrate your expertise, and position your brand at the forefront of rail technology and interoperability advancements. This is your opportunity to connect with influential decision-makers, build valuable partnerships, and drive your business forward.
Don’t miss the chance to elevate your company’s profile at Rail Technology & Interoperability 2026!
For a copy of the sponsorship prospectus, including delegate profile information, please email [email protected] or call +61 406 530 043 to explore branding, thought leadership, and exhibition opportunities.
ConnectMe + Streamly
ConnectMe • Networking enhanced
All of our events utilise a bespoke dynamic smartphone app, ConnectMe – which guarantees attendees a premium event experience. Logins are sent prior to the conference commencement allowing you to check who’s attending, schedule in meetings and catch ups, participate in live Q+A and interactive polls, and much more. ConnectMe ensures you never miss a beat prior, during and post event.
Streamly • On-Demand video vault
Streamly is a new video platform from Informa Connect – hosting hours of session recordings from our events and more. Select the Streamly add-on at the checkout to receive year round access to exclusive On-Demand session recordings from all of our related transport events*. Login information will be sent post event. For more information visit our Streamly page.
* Note: In a minority of cases, speakers may request their sessions to be excluded from Streamly access.
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.
when & where
29 - 30 Jul 2026
Park Hyatt Melbourne
1 Parliament Square, off, Parliament Pl
Melbourne VIC 3002
+61 (03) 9224 1234
www.hyatt.com/park-hyatt/en-US/melph-park-hyatt-melbourne
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION RATE
The venue have provided a special event accommodation rate of 20% off the best available rate of the day* for conference attendees at the Park Hyatt Melbourne for the nights of 27-29 July 2026 inclusive.
To book your stay, please follow the below steps:
1. Visit the venue website
2. Click on BOOK and select your date range and guest numbers
3. Under Special Rates, select Special Offer Code
4. Enter Code EVENT
5. Click “BOOK NOW” and your special rates will appear on the rates screen
Alternatively, please contact the Reservations Team on 13 1234 and quote ‘Events Exclusive’.
* Room availability and rates are subject to availability
contact
Still have a question?
Speaking Enquiries
Tina Karas
+61 431 442 504
[email protected]
Marketing & Media Enquiries
Chris Shorthouse
+61 415 047 287
[email protected]
Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities
Sarah Ingram
+61 406 530 043
[email protected]
General Information & Registration
Customer Service
+61 2 9080 4307
[email protected]