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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 RISSB Rail Safety Conference 2026 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 19-20 May 2026 at the Pullman Melbourne on the Park, 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 – Opening Soon
Interested in sharing case studies, project updates and practical solutions at RISSB Rail Safety 2026?

We encourage you to register your interest to present the results, learnings and actionable outcomes of your improved processes, innovation and/or research when submissions open.

Submissions should be 200-400 words and contain your full contact details along with a presentation title, theme and main findings.

Why present at RISSB Rail Safety 2026?

• Demonstrate your thought leadership to a captivated in-person audience
• Connect with your fellow industry peers
• Increase collaboration with like-minded individuals
• Network with over 250 attendees across from the sector