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RISSB Rail Safety Conference

Ensuring safety continues to lead the way in a challenging regulatory environment

13 – 14 May 2025 | Swissôtel Sydney

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Early Bird rate expires on 14 March 2025 // See Pricing Below

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During times of change and uncertainty, prioritising safety is crucial. Recommended changes to the National Rail Safety Law have signalled a renewed call for a shared vision on rail safety and collaboration is essential to provide this direction.

Bringing together operators, manufacturers, contractors and government stakeholders, the 25th RISSB Rail Safety Conference 2025 will feature keynotes, case studies and interactive industry panels to showcase and explore the best practices shaping the changes, challenges and opportunities ahead.

Taking place on the 13-14 May 2025 at the Swissotel Sydney, join us at the only rail safety conference in Australia and New Zealand, where you can leverage the collective insights of esteemed industry experts and leaders on the path to greater collaboration and harmonisation that prioritises safety.

Register your interest to be kept in the loop with program developments.

Key topics to be discussed include:

  • Rail safety case studies
  • Safety regulation
  • Harmonisation
  • Innovation and technology updates

Program features include:

  • CEO Panel
  • Safety Leaders’ Panel
  • Chief Engineers’ Panel
  • The return of the popular Mock Trial

Call for Papers Closed
Thank you to everyone who shared case studies, project updates and practical solutions by submitting a paper that details the results, learnings and actionable outcomes of your improved processes, innovation and/or research. Authors will be notified of acceptance from February 2025.

Speakers

Jim Betts

Secretary, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts

Michael Hopkins

Chief Executive Officer, National Transport Commission

Wayne Johnson

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, ARTC

Damien White

Chief Executive Officer, RISSB

Melanie Mackie

Head of Operations Standards, ARTC

Dr Christian Christodoulou

Director Engineering, Transport for NSW

Louise Cook

Manager Surface Investigations, Transport Accident Investigation Commission, New Zealand

Lisa D’Oliveira

General Manager HSQESS, Auckland One Rail

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exhibitors

Pricing

Packages Price
Two Day Conference$2795$2395+GST Early Bird Rate Early Bird Rate
Two day conference - Young Rail Professionals$1,397.50$1,197.50+GST Early Bird Rate Early Bird Rate
Virtual Pass$1995$1595+GST Early Bird Rate Early Bird Rate
Virtual Pass - Young Rail Professionals$997.50$797.50+GST Early Bird Rate Early Bird Rate
Extras Price
Dinner Ticket - Standard Pass $275+GST
Dinner Table of 10 - Standard Pass $2750+GST
Dinner Ticket - RISSB Members $220+GST
Dinner Table of 10 - RISSB Members $2200+GST
Packages Price
Two Day Conference$2236$1916+GST Early Bird Rate Early Bird Rate
Two day conference - Young Rail Professionals$1118$958+GST Early Bird Rate Early Bird Rate
Virtual Pass$1596$1276+GST Early Bird Rate Early Bird Rate
Virtual Pass - Young Rail Professionals$798$638+GST Early Bird Rate Early Bird Rate
Extras Price
Dinner Ticket - Standard Pass $275+GST
Dinner Table of 10 - Standard Pass $2750+GST
Dinner Ticket - RISSB Members $220+GST
Dinner Table of 10 - RISSB Members $2200+GST

Event Pricing

  • Early Bird rate expires on 14 March 2025
  • Standard rate from 15 March 2025

 

Young Professionals rate (Under 35)*
Informa and RISSB are delighted to offer reduced registration fees to young rail professionals, aged 35 years old and under on 13 May 2025, to attend this year’s conference.

Note: To be eligible for this rate, please provide your date of birth in the comments section under ‘Complete Delete Details’. You will also be required to provide ID on the day of the event.

Awards Dinner

RISSB Rail Safety Conference Awards Dinner: 13 May 2025

Join us to celebrate industry’s achievements and commitment to safety, excellence and innovation.

Separately bookable, the Awards Dinner is open exclusively to speakers, sponsors, award finalists and conference attendees.

2025 RISSB Rail Safety Awards

The RISSB Rail Safety Awards are designed to recognise and celebrate individual and company safety achievements in the rail industry and promote diverse thinking, excellence and innovation for the betterment of rail. Established in 2022, RISSB Rail Safety Awards are open to any individual working in the rail industry, or an organisation operating in, or affiliated with, rail in Australia and New Zealand.

AWARD CATEGORIES:

  • Safety Leadership Program
  • Frontline Worker Safety Initiative
  • Community Safety Initiative
  • Emerging Leader
  • Industry Safety Professional of the Year

AWARD TIMELINE:
Nominations open – Monday, 25 November 2024
Nominations close – Friday, 28 March 2025
Winners announced – Tuesday, 13 May 2025 at the Rail Safety Conference Awards dinner

To nominate, visit the RISSB website here

Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities

The 2024 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.

2024 Event Photos

RiSSB-2024-1060

To view all images across the two day event, view our Flickr album.

NEW FOR 2025: NEXT GENERATION CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIPS

Do you have an idea that could disrupt, improve or positively impact the future of rail safety in Australia and New Zealand?

We invite all rail sector personnel aged 30yrs and under to submit their innovative idea for the chance to win one of 10 scholarships to attend the RISSB Rail Safety conference and Awards dinner in Sydney.

In 200-300 words describe your idea, concept or hypothetical, outlining benefits or impact on the industry. Your idea may relate to any aspect of rail safety, from skills and training to standards, technology or asset maintenance.

WINNERS WILL RECEIVE:

  • Complimentary attendance to the Two-Day RISSB Rail Safety Conference
  • Profile raising promotional activities
  • Certificates of acknowledgement – to be presented at the RISSB Rail Safety Conference Awards Dinner

KEY DATES:

  • Competition open: 26 February 2025
  • Competition deadline: 4 April 2025
  • Winners announced: 10 April 2025
  • Certificates presented at the RISSB Rail Safety Conference Awards Dinner: 13 May 2025

Eligibility:
Open to all recent graduates and young railway professionals who are 30yrs or under (as at 13 May 2025). A maximum of 3 winners will be selected from the same organisation.

Entries close 4 April 2025

** A maximum of 3 winners will be selected from the same organisation.**

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* 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.

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

13 - 14 May 2025

Swissôtel Sydney
68 Market St,
Sydney NSW 2000
(02) 9238 8888

contact

Still have a question?

Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities
Sarah Ingram
+61 406 530 043
Sarah.Ingram@informa.com

Speaking Enquiries
Tina Karas
+61 431 442 504
Tina.Karas@informa.com.au

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