How do I book a room at the venue hotel? Is there a discount for registered participants?

Participating delegates benefit from a group discount rate to stay at the venue hotel during the summit, subject to availability. Further information will be available once the venue has been confirmed.

How long is the summit?

The summit is a unique business matchmaking and networking event that takes place over three days..

Day 1
Afternoon: A technical visit to a local railway facility, often involving a guided tour and presentations. Evening: Welcome reception & Dinner

Day 2
Daytime: Pre-arranged one-to-one meetings between buyer and expert companies
Conference programme delivered by industry leaders
Evening: Offsite Dinner

Day 3
All day: Pre-arranged one-to-one meetings between buyer and expert companies
Conference programme delivered by industry leaders

How many people will attend the summit?

Recent editions of the International Railway Summit have been attended by between 100 and 300 delegates from across the globe.

Who will attend?

Representatives of key rail operators, infrastructure owners, rolling stock manufacturers, international organisations, associations, national governments, local authorities, and a wide variety of solution providers, including manufacturers, developers, and consultancies.

Buyer delegates, sponsor companies, and summit partners can be viewed on the participants pages of each summit.

The conference schedule and participating speakers will appear on the agenda pages of each summit.

Please contact your account manager if you would like to receive a full list of participants.

Who is eligible for a VIP Buyer pass?

Senior decision makers involved in general management, technology and/or procurement at national governments, local authorities, rail operators, rail infrastructure owners, rolling stock manufacturers, and rolling stock leasing companies. Other conditions also apply.
You can request a VIP Buyer pass here.

What are the technical visits?

The technical visits are guided tours and presentations at important local rail facilities (such as stations, operation centres, and maintenance facilities) and/or demonstrations of niche technologies. The visits often take place at new or recently modernised facilities.

There are limited number of places available A few weeks before the summit takes place delegates eligible for the technical visits will be asked to confirm their place.