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We are thrilled to share that the New Zealand Rail Conference 2024 will be held on the 16-17 October at an exciting new venue The Aotea Centre, Auckland.
The New Zealand Rail Conference continues to build in significance and is the key meeting place for the growing New Zealand rail industry.
The 2024 event will provide leading edge content, project and policy updates from key industry speakers, showcase the latest technology and innovation for the industry at the exhibition and facilitate quality networking opportunities to meet with established & new industry contacts.
Mark your calendars to join us in October!
Early bird tickets are now on sale. Book your spot by August 23rd to save $NZ400! A further discounted rate is available for young rail professionals 35 years old and under. See PRICING for eligibility criteria.
Welcoming 2024 Speakers
Hon Simeon Brown
MP for Pakuranga, Minister of Transport, Minister of Local Government, Minister for Energy and Minister for Auckland
Audrey Sonerson
Chief Executive, Ministry of Transport
Nicole Rosie
Chief Executive, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
Peter Reidy
Chief Executive Officer, KiwiRail
Wayne Brown
Mayor of Auckland
Gini Welch
National Manager Rail Safety Regulation, Te Rōpu Waeture, New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
Gwyneth MacLeod
Head of Network Strategy and Investment, KiwiRail
Chris Joblin
CEO, Tainui Group Holdings
Martin Kearney
Chief Executive Officer, Auckland One Rail
Desley Simpson
Deputy Mayor of Auckland
Dave Christie
Supply Chain Strategy Director, Tainui Group Holdings
Dr Cathy Bebelman
Chief Scientist and Head of Science and Sustainability, Auckland Transport
Megan Drayton
Foundation Manager, TrackSAFE Foundation NZ
Neysa Arland
Rail Operations Specialist – CRL, Auckland One Rail
Stacey van der Putten
Director Public Transport & Active Modes, Auckland Transport
Peter Lensink
Chief Operating Officer, Transdev Australia & New Zealand
Samantha Gain
Group Manager, Metlink
Associate Professor Gemma Read
Director, Centre for Human Factors and Sociotechnical Systems, University of the Sunshine Coast
Russell McMullan
General Manager Assurance & Integration, City Rail Link Ltd
Jared Thomas
Pou Whakahaere Hangarau - Whanonga Pūtaioa (Technical Principal - Behavioural Sciences), WSP New Zealand
Jerry Shearman
CEO, Central Economic Development Agency
Stephen Brunell
Programme Performance and Controls Director, City Rail Link Ltd
Rob Murdoch
Deputy Chief Executive, NIWA
Daniel Headifen
Chair, RTSA New Zealand & Programme Director – Hawkes Bay Cyclone Recovery, KiwiRail
Jon Knight
General Manager Metros, KiwiRail
Lisa D’Oliveira
General Manager HSQESS, Auckland One Rail
Murray Bruges
Director, The Helen Clark Foundation
Nigel Jones
General Manager Supply Chain and Planning, Alliance Group
Paul Cockerton
Lead Advisor, New Zealand Rail Safety Regulator, Te Rōpū Waeture, New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
Gabriella Solti
Systems Assurance Manager, KiwiRail
Jaco Vorster
Track Technical Principal, WSP NZ Ltd
Gavin Panter
Chief Operating Officer, Auckland One Rail
Mick Spiers
Chief Operating Officer for Rail Infrastructure, Siemens Mobility AUNZ
Adele Wilson
Chief Customer and Growth Officer, KiwiRail
Paul Norman
Rail Construction Safety Case Manager, Link Alliance
André Lovatt
Chief Infrastructure Officer, KiwiRail
Will Marson
General Manager, Vadis Geomatics
Bobby Fischer
Program Director (Auckland Metro), KiwiRail
Jane Small
Group Manager Strategic Development Programmes and Property, Auckland Transport
Rachel Cara
Group Manager, Public Transport Operations, Auckland Transport
Garry Whale
Group Manager Strategic Performance & Property, KiwiRail
Anthony McFadden
General Manager, NSW/ACT, QLD & New Zealand, John Holland
Sudha Niles
General Manager Products and Innovation, RISSB
Santiago Aon
Director Global Supply Chain, Fonterra
2024 Sponsors
exhibitors
Partners
Acceleration Allies
NEW TO 2024 | Count Her In: Achieve a minimum 30% female representation to join our ‘Acceleration Allies’ program
To celebrate the 2024 theme of International Women’s Day, ‘Count Her In: Accelerating Gender Equality Through Economic Empowerment’ Informa will be showcasing the organisations who achieve a minimum of 30% female representation at the NZ Rail Conference with special acknowledgements as ‘Acceleration Allies’. This representation will include speakers, delegates, sponsors and delegates. Join the movement to ‘Count her in’ and enjoy special recognition at the event.
Dinner
NZ RAIL CONFERENCE DINNER
17 October 2024 | Aotea Centre, Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland | 6:30pm – 10:30pm
Commencing with pre-dinner drinks at 6.30pm, join us to relax and network with industry peers in a convivial atmosphere. The evening will provide the perfect opportunity to be informed and inspired.
This unique networking function includes presentation of the TrackSAFE Foundation NZ Award for Safety Leadership as well as the presentation to the winners of the Next Generation Conference Scholarships.
Attendees must register to attend the conference as well.
This event will sell out so be sure to book your place!
Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities
The New Zealand Rail conference, exhibition and networking functions offer unparalleled opportunities to reach key industry stakeholders, senior decision-makers and customers from the ANZ region.
Don’t miss the opportunity to share your expertise and showcase your products, services and solutions at this established industry gathering.
Contact Sarah Ingram for a copy of the sponsorship & exhibition prospectus today!
Sarah Ingram
+61 406 530 043
Sarah.Ingram@informa.com
Next Generation Conference Scholarships
Win 1 of 10 scholarships to attend the New Zealand Rail 2024 Conference & Dinner
Do you have an idea that could bring greater awareness to the benefits of the rail industry across NZ?
We are inviting all rail sector personnel aged 25 years and under to submit their innovative ideas on how to promote the NZ rail industry in an impactful way.
In 200-300 words, describe how you would market and promote the benefits of rail for the opportunity to win a scholarship to attend the 2024 New Zealand Rail conference and dinner.
Your idea may take inspiration from or could be applied to any discipline or field within the rail sector such as light rail, passenger rail, metro rail and trains, freight and heavy haul, new technology, customer service and sustainability and decarbonisation – in 200-300 words describe your idea or concept and how it could enhance or promote the benefits of rail.
WINNERS WILL RECEIVE:
- Complimentary attendance to the New Zealand Rail Conference
- Opportunity to network with industry representatives
- Certificates of acknowledgement presented at the conference dinner
- Professional profiles on the dedicated ‘Next Generation Hub’ on the event app
KEY DATES:
- Competition open: 13 August 2024
- Competition deadline: 6 September 2024
- Winners announced: 24 September 2024
- Certificates presented at the Conference Dinner: 17 October 2024
Eligibility:
Open to all recent graduates and young railway professionals who are 25yrs or under (as at 16 October 2024). A maximum of 3 winners will be selected from the same organisation.
Entries close 6 September 2024
NZ Young Rail Professionals Forum
Diverse careers in rail
Do you want to create a diverse, rewarding and long-term career in rail?
Informa and the RTSA are hosting a NZ Young Rail Professionals Forum to find out how today’s industry leaders have achieved success as they share their tips on how to be a driving force in shaping the future of rail.
The forum is open and free for all young rail professionals aged 35 years and under. Attendees are required to register in advance.
Held alongside the 2024 NZ Rail Conference, the forum will take place during the NZ Rail Exhibition Networking Drinks at the Aotea Centre on the evening of 16 October 2024. Following the industry panel discussion focusing on diversity and pathways to rail careers, attendees will have the opportunity to join the Exhibition Networking Drinks function and exchange learnings and experiences with a diverse mix of industry representatives from across the Tasman.
The forum will discuss the role young professionals will play in shaping the New Zealand Rail industry and building a long-term future for rail and the people that work within it.
Where: Aotea Centre, Auckland, 50 Mayoral Drive, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
When: Registration from 5.45pm for a 6.00pm start
*Registrations for the NZ Young Rail Professionals Forum close on Friday 11 October*
Sponsors Corporate Profile
John Holland is up for the challenge of transforming lives. From humble beginnings more than 70 years ago, John Holland has been driving positive change in Australasia, and is now one of the region’s leading integrated infrastructure, rail and building companies.
Our integrated service offering includes design, construction, operations and maintenance across the rail, building and infrastructure sectors. But just as important as our capabilities are our values. We think deeply about what we do and how it affects communities. By pushing boundaries and innovating, we gain trust through our actions – whatever the project, we’re in it for the long, long term.
Our expert rail team in New Zealand work collaboratively with our customers to add value beyond the design and construction phase of a project, investing in training and development for local people, and working with the community to create a positive and lasting legacy.
2023 Event Highlights
Event Images
Below is a slide show of images from the 2023 New Zealand Rail conference.
To view all images across the two day event, view our Flickr album.
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
16 - 17 Oct 2024
Aotea Centre, Auckland
50 Mayoral Drive, Auckland CBD,
Auckland 1010, New Zealand
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contact
Still have a question?
General Information & Registration
Customer Service
+61 2 9080 4307
info@staging.informa.com.au
Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities
Sarah Ingram
+61 406 530 043
Sarah.Ingram@informa.com
Speaking Enquiries
Kate Twentyman
Senior Conference Director
Kate.Twentyman@staging.informa.com.au
Marketing & Media Enquiries
Paul O’Connor
+61 2 9080 4336
paul.c.oconnor@informa.com