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Congress Day One: Tuesday 19th May 2015
08:00
Morning coffee and registration
OPENING FUTURIST KEYNOTE:
09:00
Transport 2030: A review of emerging and future smart mobility solutions
Rohit Talwar, CEO, Fast Future
SmartRail CEO & CIO EXECUTIVE SUMMIT
09:30
The opening session of the congress invites rail and metro CEOs from across the world to provide strategic insights on how to create the next generation of intelligent rail and metro assets. The session looks at
the current position of rail and will discuss future needs to enhance reliability, competitives, ridership and ultimately, profitability.
Key discussion points include:
• Financing and maximising ROI from future generation rail assets
• What does the next generation of rail networks look like?
• Enhancing competitiveness and increasing ridership
• From silos to integration; cost effective rail networks
Executive Panel Moderator:
Dr. Libor Lochman, Executive Director, CER
09:30
Host Keynote: Ensuring that the long term vision for economic and social cohesion for the Netherlands is achieved with rail
Paul Dirix, Director of Transport, NS
09:50
Presentation: The vision for the future Great Britain rail network to set a precedent for the rest of Europe
Simon Whitehorn, Head of National Operating Strategy, Network Rail Infrastructure*
10:10
Presentation: HS2 - Putting the passenger at the heart of planning and development
Andrew McNaughton, Technical Director, HS2
Ian Wright, Head of Research, Passenger Focus
Executive Panel & Audience Q&A: Developing a competitive, sustainable and futureproof rail network for Europe
10:10
Renata Suša, CEO & President, HZ Croatian Railways
Paul Dirix, Director of Transport, NS
Josef Stoll, Chief Technology Officer, Deutsche Bahn AG
Björn Rosell, CIO, SJ AB
Paolo Ripa, COO, NTV
Jukka-Pekka Suonikko, CIO, VR Finnish Railways
11:00
Networking coffee
Andrew McNaughton, Technical Director, HS2
Ian Wright, Head of Research, Passenger Focus
Joan Amorós, Secretary General, FERRMED
Monika Heiming, Executive Director, European Rail Infrastructure Managers
Olivier Onidi, Director of Sustanability & Innovation, European Commission (DG MOVE)
STRATEGIC SESSION: Generating maximum ROI from Signalling and Telecom projects
Upgrading to ERTMS systems requires a big capital expenditure and to be cost effective, not only must they be financed sensibly and ensure long term reliability, but also be used to reduce operational cost
and reduce maintainance. How can ERTMS projects be managed day to day, to reduce costs and maximise return?
Moderator: Michel Ruesen, Managing Director, ERTMS Users Group
11:30
Case Study: Ensuring ERTMS deployments meet budget and add maximum value to your railway operation
Michel Ruesen, Managing Director, ERTMS Users Group
11:45
Case Study: Successfully undertaking a cost effective and efficient national ERTMS programme
Morten Søndergaard, Signalling Programme Director, Banedanmark*
12:00
Case Study: Innovative financing strategies to create a competitive and future-proof rail network
Duncan Cross, Deputy Director, Transport for London
12:15
Case Study: Developing a cost effective plan to futureproof ERTMS investment
Jo de Bosschere, ‎Head of Division, Signaling Projects, Infrabel
12:30
13:10
Panel: Selecting the correct signalling and telecom technology to meet your needs effectively
Michel Ruesen, Managing Director, ERTMS Users Group
David Russo, Group Signaling & Telecoms, Trenitalia
Duncan Cross, Deputy Director, Transport for London
Jo de Bosschere, ETCS Project Manager, Infrabel
Morten Søndergaard, Signalling Programme Director, Banedanmark*
Networking lunch
INTERACTIVE ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS
14:10
The roundt able sessions offer a perfect platform for interaction, debate and best practice sharing. Led by specialist facilitators, delegates will sit on tables of no more than 10 delegates and following the
moderators' introductory presentation, will discuss on their tables, the challenges presented. Each table will then feedback to the whole group their conclusions, so you can take practical information back to
the office to improve your business!
Testing and certification
This roundt able workshop will look at the importance of testing
and certification. Obviously, for any railway or metro system, safety
and reliability is paramount. New technologies and any
operational upgrades must be tested effectively but how can this
be done in the most time and cost efficient manner possible?
Workshop Host: Arne Borälv, CEO, Prover Technology
15:10
Mission Critical Telecom masterclass
Technology has evolved and having deployed new railway
telecom systems it is crucial to make sure they are being used to
effectively improve operations. An effective mission critical
network is crucial to ensure minimal interference and disruption.
This telecom masterclass sessions provides an overview of how the
network can be used to ensure safe and reliable operations for
passengers.
Workshop Host: Michel Clement, Global VP Railways, Kapsch
CarrierCom
Optimizing asset life cycle with intelligent condition-based
maintenance
Railway operators and OEMs require the highest rates of safety,
quality, profitability and energy efficiency. An effective and intelligent
condition detection system to monitor and plan maintenance can
guarantee this; detecting damage and allowing sufficient time for
repairs before rail operations are affected.
Workshop Host:
Networking coffee
TECHNICAL SESSION: The impact of successful ERTMS projects on service
Upgrading technology to ERTMS is imperative for safety but must be fully utilised by railways to improve service also. ERTMS provides the opportunity to improve capacity, reliability and service, but how can
railways get the most from this technology?
Moderator: Michel Ruesen, Managing Director, ERTMS Users Group
15:40
Case Study: Upgrading your network to improve service and capacity
Martin Zürcher, Head of ETCS, SBB*
16:00
Case Study: Increasing reliability and capacity long term with ERTMS
Peter Brugts, Interoperability Expert - Railways, Netherlands Ministry of Transport
16:20
Case Study: Ensuring cost effective ERTMS deployment to improve service
Andreas Kos, Head of Radio Technologies, ÖBB
Johann Berger, Head of Signalling Projects, ÖBB
16:50
Case Study: Increasing lifecycle and cost savings with signalling modernisation
Darko Barišić, Business Development & Strategy, ALTPRO d.o.o.*
17:10
Panel: Using ERTMS to improve reliability, safety and capacity
Dr. Marc Antoni, Head of Technological Innovation Department, SNCF
Andreas Kos, Head of Radio Technologies, ÖBB
Johann Berger, Head of Signalling Projects, ÖBB
Bello Roni, Head of Signalling & Telecommunications, Nigerian Railways
Martin Zürcher, Head of ETCS, SBB*
Darko Barišić, Business Development & Strategy, ALTPRO d.o.o.*
Apolinar Rodriguez Diaz, Director, International Relations, Renfe*
17:40
Moderator conclusions and key actions from Smart Signalling & Telecoms Day One
Michel Ruesen, Managing Director, ERTMS Users Group
18:00
SmartRail COCKTAIL RECEPTION
19:30
End of Day One
Congress Day Two: Wednesday 20th May 2015
08:30
Morning coffee and registration
SmartRail FINANCE & BUSINESS STRATEGY SUMMIT
The opening session of the congress invites rail and metro CFOs, FDs, Strategy and Business Development Heads from across the world to provide strategic insights on how European rail and metro operators
can be competitive, in a period of huge investment and demand growth. The session looks at the current position of rail, it's attractiveness to the passenger and as a freight mover, and will discuss change
management needed to enhance competitives, ridership and ultimately, profitability.
Key discussion points include:
• Procurement strategies for European railways and metros
• Future vision on procurement and competition
• Pricing initiatives and business planning to remain competitive
• State and private railway collaboration and competition
Moderator: Philippe Citroën, Director General, UNIFE*
09:00
Presentation: Innovative financial strategies for European railway operators
Charles Mander, Finance Director, NS - Netherlands Railways
09:20
Presentation: Developing and enforcing business strategy to create a modern, profitable and customer-oriented rail network
Bjorn Westerberg, Head of Strategy & Business Planning, SJ AB
09:40
Presentation: Workling towards long term strategic goals to increase capacity and quality of the rail network
Stefan Bock, Head of Strategy and Corporate Development, ÖBB
10:00
Presentation: Overcoming an economic financial crisis to create and deliver a cost effective transit network for the future
Cormac Rabbitt, Managing Director, Metro Dublin
10:20
11:00
Executive Panel: Enabling a modern, profitable rail business
Charles Mander, Finance Director, NS - Netherlands Railways
Bjorn Westerberg, Head of Strategy & Business Planning, SJ AB
Christian Schang, Director of Projects, SNCF Infra
Cormac Rabbitt, Managing Director, Metro Dublin
Duncan Cross, Deputy Director, Transport for London
Stefan Bock, Head of Strategy and Corporate Development, ÖBB - Austrian Railways
Susanne Mørch Koch, Chief Commercial Officer, DSB - Danish Railways*
Andrzej Mulawa, Director, Finance Department, PKP - Polish Railways*
Networking Coffee Break
STRATEGIC SESSION: The next generation of signalling and telecom networks
With passenger demands growing, and the evolutions in IT giving railways and metros a unique opportunity to integrate services and reduce cost, how can railways best exploit these advancements? What
does the next generation of signalling and telecom equipment look like, and how doe we get there?
11:30
Moderator: Michel van Liefferinge, General Manager, UNISIG
Case Study: Creating a next generation telecom network today
Tim Lane, Principal Strategy and Innovation Manager, Network Rail
11:50
Case Study: The vision for integrating future-proof technology cost effectively
Nicholas Laurelut, Head of Telecommunications Unit, Réseau Ferré De France (RFF)
12:10
Case Study: Innovating to integrate new services and technology
Jos Holtzer, Head of Project Management & Support, Dep't of Rolling Stock & Energy, NS Passengers
12:30
13:10
Panel: Upgrading to next generation systems successfully
Christian Sagmeister, Head of Radio Technologies, ÖBB
Tim Lane, Principal Strategy and Innovation Manager, Network Rail
Peter Brugts, Interoperability Expert - Railways, Netherlands Ministry of Transport
Jos Holtzer, Head of Project Management & Support, Dep't of Rolling Stock & Energy, NS Passengers
Nicholas Laurelut, Head of Telecommunications Unit, Réseau Ferré De France (RFF)
Networking Lunch
INTERACTIVE ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS
14:15
The roundt able sessions offer a perfect platform for interaction, debate and best practice sharing. Led by specialist facilitators, delegates will sit on tables of no more than 10 delegates and following the
moderators' introductory presentation, will discuss on their tables, the challenges presented. Each table will then feedback to the whole group their conclusions, so you can take practical information back to
the office to improve your business!
Fleet and Infrastructure Asset Management
Railway operators and infrastructure managers need to maximise
functionality and operational performance; effectively managing
and reducing Whole Life Cost of all assets, whilst ensuring safety or
minimising costs is key for a profitable business. Years of experience
and lessons learned across a wide range of industries will be
outlined in this workshop, designed to assist in implementing
business-critical asset management strategy.
Workshop Host:
Rail and 'The Internet of Things'
Railways have more passenger data, travel information and
analysis potential than they have ever had before. This data can
be an asset when utilised in the right way. Effective use of
analytics and real time computing can reduce cost and improve
passenger services. It can also lead to better management of
fleet to improve on time performance and reliability. This session
looks at how to make big data a competitive advantage
Workshop Host:
Regulation & Liberalisation of the European Rail Market
This workshop will present and analyse the past and future impact
that new entrants to the rail market have on services delivered to
customers and to the economy. Featuring two leading speakers, the
session offfers the opportunity to question and discuss the strategic
and technical implications of liberalisation.
Workshop Hosts:
Lord Tony Berkeley, Board Member, European Rail Freight Association
Andrea Giuricin, Head of Studies, NTV – Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori
RESERVED
15:15
Networking Coffee Break
TECHNICAL SESSION: Long term operations management
Effective operation and traffic management can not only maximise capacity and enhance service, but reduce costs and extend lifecycle. How can a service culture be developed at a railway or metro
that can not only improve service but reduce operational expenditure?
15:45
Case Study: Planning for long term operations with next generation technology
Fabio Senesi, Head Train Control and Command System and Telecommunication, RFI
16:05
Case Study: Creating more intelligent open access signalling and telecom network with Open ETCS
Dr. Klaus-Rudiger Hase, Managing Director ETCS On-Board Systems, Deutsche Bahn Netz AG
16:25
Case Study: Developing more efficient operation, administration and maintenance with nationwide ERTMS implementation
Gaute Elvenes, Project Manager OAM for ERTMS National Implementation, Jernbaneverket
+ Bjørn Rudberg, Senior Consultant, Ramboll
16:45
Panel: Operations management to ensure safety, reliability and cost efficiency
Talhat Khechen, Head of Engineering Telecom, RFF
Fabio Senesi, Head of ATC systems, RFI
Gaute Elvenes, Project Manager OAM for ERTMS National Implementation, Jernbaneverket
Bjørn Rudberg, Senior Consultant, Ramboll / Jernbaneverket
17:20
Moderator conclusions and key actions from Smart Signalling and Telecoms Day Two
Michel van Liefferinge, General Manager, UNISIG
17:30
End of Day Two
Name
Job Title
Organisation
Dr. Libor Lochman
Executive Director
CER
Renata Suša
President & CEO
Croatian Railways (Hrvatske željeznice)
Hans-Peter Lang
Managing Director
DB Systemtechnik
Ekki Kreutzberger
Project coordinator of Twin Hub Network
Delft University of Technology, OTB
Josef Stoll
Chief Technology Officer
Deutsche Bahn AG
Dr. Klaus-Rudiger Hase
Head of ETCS On-Board Program
Deutsche Bahn Netz AG
Olivier Onidi
Director, Innovative & Sustainabile Mobility
European Commission (DG Move)
Frank Schuhhulz
Managing Director
ERS Railways
Michel Reusen
Managing Director
ERTMS Users Group
Stefano Geraci
Deputy Managing Director
ERTMS Users Group
Monika Heiming
Executive Director
European Rail Infrastructure Managers
Rob Postema
Feasibility Study Manager
European Space Agency
Rohit Talwar
CEO
Fast Future
Joan Amorós
Secretary General
FERRMED
Professor Andrew McNaughton Technical Director
HS2
Jo de Bosschere
ETCS Project Manager
Infrabel
Gaute Elvenes
Project Manager OAM for ERTMS National Implementation
Jernbaneverket
Bjørn Rudberg
Senior Consultant
Jernbaneverket (Ramboll Group A/S)
Cormac Rabbitt
Managing Director
Metro Dublin
Peter Brugts
Interoperability Expert
Ministry of Railways
Anders Hållberg
Head of Planning
MTR Nordic
Dirk Jan Brakel
Manager Business & Development Strategy
NedTrain
Tim Lane
Principal Strategy and Innovation Manager
Network Rail
Bello Roni
Head of Signalling & Telecommunications
Nigerian Railways
Charles Mander
Finance Director
NS
Dr. Ramon Lentink
Senior Research Leader
NS
Paul Dirix
Director of Transport
NS
Jos Holtzer
Head of Project Management & Support, Dept. of Rolling Stock & Energy
NS
Louis Michielsen
Standards and Legislation Manager
NS Reizigers
Paolo Ripa
Chief Operations Officer
NTV – Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori S.p.A.
Andrea Giuricin
Head of Studies & Research
NTV – Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori S.p.A.
Christian Sagmeister
Head of Telecommunications Department
ÖBB
Stefan Bock
Head of Strategy and Corporate Development
ÖBB
Andreas Kos
Head of Radio Technologies
ÖBB
Johann Berger
Head of Signalling Projects
ÖBB
Ian Wright
Head of Research
Passenger Focus
Arjen Zoetmann
Senior Policy & Strategy Adviser
ProRail
Lars Vriesendorp
Manager, Strategic IT
ProRail
Arjen Boersma
Manager, Information Policy
ProRail
Lord Tony Berkeley
Chairman
Rail Freight Group
Nicolas Laurelut
Head of Telecommunications Unit
Réseau Ferré De France (Rff)
Talhat Khechen
Head of Engineering Telecom
Réseau Ferré De France (Rff)
Fabio Senesi
Head Train Control and Command System and Telecommunication
RFI
Maria Leenen
CEO
SCI Verkehr
Björn Rosell
CIO
SJ AB
Bjorn Westerberg
Head of Strategy and Business Planning
SJ Group
Danilo Sirnik
Chief of Development
Slovenian Railways
Dr. Marc Antoni
Head of Technological Innovation Department
SNCF
Valery Versailles
Head of Innovation & Research
SNCF
Christian Schang
Projects Director
SNCF INFRA
Christian Daniel
ECM Business Processing Director
SNCF - Centre d'Ingénierie du Matériel (CIM)
Karl Åkerlund
Detector Systems Specialist
Trafikverket
Duncan Cross
Deputy Director
Transport for London
Monish Sengupta
Railway Signalling Design & CBTC specialist
University College London
Paolo Masini
Director of Rolling Stock Engineering & Maintenance Processes
Trenitalia SpA
David Russo
Group Signaling & Telecoms
Trenitalia SpA
Sebastian Jarczynski
Systems Performance Engineer
Tube Lines / London Underground
Michel van Liefferinge
General Manager
UNISIG
Jukka-Pekka Suonikko
CIO
VR - Finnish Railways
Hiroyuki Haratsu
Chief Engineer of Rolling Stock Design, Rolling Stock Department
West Japan Railways (JR West)
Tomoki Yoshikawa
Chief Engineer of Rolling Stock Management, Rolling Stock Department
West Japan Railways (JR West)
Christian Pettauer
CIO
WESTbahn