Australia and New Zealand’s premier rail safety event is back.
The 25th RISSB Rail Safety Conference returns to Sydney this May, bringing together top minds from across the rail sector for two powerful days of insights, collaboration, and future-focused conversations.
Taking place on 13–14 May 2025 at Swissotel Sydney, the conference arrives at a critical moment, where ongoing reform and evolving technology are reshaping how the industry approaches safety, interoperability, and innovation.
New leadership, new vision
private industries. Image: RISSB
This year’s conference proudly welcomes RISSB’s new CEO, Alan Fedda, who will deliver his first official industry address. With over 15 years of leadership experience across transport, energy, and telecommunications, Alan is poised to lead RISSB with a focus on:
What to expect in 2025
From executive keynotes to mock trials and interactive panels, this year’s program is tailored to provide strategic and practical value for every corner of the industry.
Program highlights Include:
- CEO, Safety Leaders & Chief Engineers Panels
- Human Factors in Action Workshop
- International perspectives, including insights from Japan, New Zealand, and the United States
- Over 50 organisations already confirmed to attend, including:
- ARTC
- Pacific National
- Transport for NSW
- ONRSR
- Siemens Mobility
- Metro Trains
- Saudi Arabia Railways SAR
- And many more
This is more than a conference – it’s the pulse of the rail safety community.
Honouring excellence: RISSB Rail Safety Awards
Another highlight is the RISSB Rail Safety Awards Dinner, held on 13 May. These awards recognise outstanding achievements across safety leadership, frontline initiatives, and innovation.
2025 Award Categories:
- Safety Leadership Program
- Frontline Worker Safety Initiative
- Community Safety Initiative
- Emerging Leader
- Industry Safety Professional of the Year
Winners will be presented live during the conference dinner, in front of the region’s most respected industry leaders. It’s a night that celebrates progress – and inspires future change.
Supporting the next generation
RISSB is also committed to supporting emerging talent. This year, ten Next Generation Scholarships will be awarded to rail professionals aged 30 and under, offering:
- Complimentary conference passes
- Promotion across RISSB’s platforms
- Certificates presented at the awards dinner
Entries close 25 April 2025.
Apply for the scholarship here.
Join the movement
With safety at the forefront and over 50 organisations already confirmed, this year’s RISSB Rail Safety Conference is shaping up to be the most influential gathering yet.
Don’t miss your chance to connect, learn, and lead.
Register now at www.informa.com.au/railsafety.
