7 - 9 September 2021 | NEC, Birmingham
Beyond the main exhibition, Railtex / Infrarail 2021 will once again be offering a comprehensive supporting programme, including insights from leading industry figures, keynote addresses and industry seminars by representatives of companies taking part at the exhibition highlighting their innovations and technical developments. The sessions are all free to attend and are also CPD certified.
The Seminar Theatre plays host to a selection of technical seminars from within the rail industry. It is situated on the show-floor and sessions can be attended free of charge with no need to book.
For more than a decade, RIA’s Unlocking Innovation Programme has showcased new ideas and thinking from across the industry. The aim of the programme is simple – it brings together those with the ideas and ambition to drive change with those who can turn those ideas into reality. Throughout the years, the Unlocking Innovation has brought together thousands of rail professionals, helping to build supply new supply chains, supporting clients in finding creative solutions and showcasing the incredible work going on in the industry.
Unlocking Innovation is supported by two strategic partners - the Network Rail R&D Portfolio, a £357 million fund focused on improving the quality and value for passengers and freight customers of the rail network, and the UK Rail Research and Innovation Network (UKRRIN), a £92 million partnership between academia and industry to spur innovation in the sector.
For the first time ever, Unlocking Innovation will be at Railtex. An Unlocking Innovation presentation programme will run each morning and afternoon throughout Railtex - covering:
Adjacent to the Unlocking Innovation Presentation area, you can continue your discussions at the Unlocking Innovation Showcase Stand, where our presenters and their colleagues will be exhibiting, including organisations like Network Rail, UKRRIN, HS2, InnovateUK, Network Rail’s Rail Innovation Development Centres, as well as Tier 1s, regional authorities and others.
The Future Focus Conference – organised by RIA – is a ‘free to attend’ high level, strategic conference covering the key issues of the day for our rail network. The Conference will run throughout the three days of Railtex, with key political, client and industry figures speaking throughout. In 2019, the Future Focus Conference saw speeches from then-Rail Minister Andrew Jones MP, Simon Adams of Crossrail 2, Michael Flynn of Digital Railway and many more. The Future Focus Conference is the place to be for the latest industry thinking and insights, covering the key projects, technology, trends and research that will impact rail into the future.
RBD Community has created the Eagle Lab to help small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to showcase their products and services at this year’s Railtex/Infrarail event. In addition to receiving all of the benefits of being an exhibitor at the rail industry’s premier event, every Eagle Lab partner will be supported by the RBDCommunity team to help maximise their profile and highlight work winning opportunities and potential.
Exhibitors at The Eagle Lab include: