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SUMMARY:RIA Wales Rail Summit 2025
DESCRIPTION:RIA Wales Rail Summit will take place on 22 October 2025 at Hugh James in Cardiff. \nThe event will bring together over 100 industry leaders and senior stakeholders to discuss the strategic direction of the rail industry in Wales. It is open to all rail suppliers and stakeholders active in the region\, with complimentary tickets available for all RIA member organisations. \nThe summit will be packed with insights and opportunities for the Welsh rail supply chain. Attendees can expect keynote presentations and panel discussions featuring a range of industry leaders. The day will offer a valuable chance to reconnect with clients\, suppliers\, and stakeholders and to reinforce your commercial presence with key decision-makers in Wales. \nAgenda highlights include: \nRobert Cairns\, Regional Managing Director\, Network Rail Wales & Western\nProject Updates from Transport for Wales\, including a presentation from Dan Smith\, Projects Director – Infrastructure\nA focus on North Wales\, and upcoming projects in the region\nDecarbonisation\, including priorities for hydrogen in public transport\nThe importance of public transport in Wales for skills and economic growth \n*Please note clients\, TOC’s and government officials can request a complimentary ticket\, please contact isabella.lawson@riagb.org.uk. \n*Please note all tickets & bookings are non-refundable. \nYou can view the RIA event terms and conditions here.
URL:https://www.railbusinessdaily.com/event/ria-wales-rail-summit-2025/
LOCATION:Hugh James\, Two Central Square\, Cardiff\, CF10 1FS
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SUMMARY:RIA Sig Ex 25
DESCRIPTION:Building on the success of the 2023 and 2024 editions of SigEx in Leicester\, \, in partnership with Network Rail\, RIA is proud to announce the launch of SigEx 2025 taking place at the York Racecourse. \nSigEx 2025 is open to everyone involved in railway signalling\, along with professionals from related industries\, including supply chain experts\, clients\, and government organisations. The event will feature a mix of informative conference sessions and ample networking opportunities. \nDetails on the speaker line-up and full event schedule will be released closer to the event date. \nWe encourage experienced professionals to bring their early-career colleagues along for this valuable experience. \nSponsors\nWe would like to thank our Event Partners\, Network Rail. The event is kindly sponsored by our Platinum Sponsors Sella Controls & Amey and our Silver Sponsors Phoenix Contact. For information on sponsorship opportunities\, please visit the sponsorship page for available packages. \nExhibitors\nThe event includes a large exhibition space. Please see the registration page for pricing and contact @Christina Xaviour for further information. \nNetworking Social\nAfter the exhibition\, join us for a Networking Social from 17:00 to 19:30 at the racecourse lounge. Complimentary refreshments and snacks will be provided. Please plan your travel accordingly
URL:https://www.railbusinessdaily.com/event/ria-sig-ex-25/
LOCATION:York Racecourse\, Racecourse Road\, Knavesmire Road\, York\, YO23 1EX\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:RIA Annual Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:RIA Annual Conference 2025 takes place from 5-6 November 2025 in London.  \n\nThis award-winning annual conference is a much-regarded highlight of the UK rail calendar and 2025 will be no exception. Attendees can meet face-to-face with clients\, industry leaders\, influencers\, international guests and policy makers. \nOver the space of two days\, the full conference programme will combine keynote speeches\, panel discussions\, interview sessions\, spotlight exhibitor pitches and unique networking opportunities.
URL:https://www.railbusinessdaily.com/event/ria-annual-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower Bridge\, 45 Prescott Street\, London\, E1 8GP\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Rolling Stock
DESCRIPTION:More details about the event agenda\, including speakers and timings\, will be announced in due course. Please note that all event dates are subject to change. \nAbout RIA Member Interest Groups\nMember Interest Groups (MIGs) are specialist events run by RIA) to support our members’ diverse interests across the rail sector. \nFocusing on key areas such as rolling stock\, signalling\, electrification\, environment and sustainability\, data and AI\, and much more\, MIGs provide a platform for learning\, discussion\, and knowledge-sharing. These half-day\, members-only events are hosted across the UK within RIA’s Nations & Regions network\, giving members the opportunity to connect on topics essential to their business. \nEach MIG features expert speakers from leading organisations\, including Network Rail Routes & Regions\, Train Operating Companies\, Devolved Authorities\, Local Transport Bodies\, and Major Rail Projects\, as well as from the supply chain—from Tier 1 suppliers to SMEs. \nMembers may also host these events\, showcasing their facilities and capabilities to the RIA community. \nMIGs address crucial topics\, including regulatory updates\, standards\, new practices\, and innovative technologies that impact our members’ operations. However\, the primary purpose of MIGs is networking: they are an invaluable chance for members to build connections\, share insights\, and strengthen collaborations within the rail industry.
URL:https://www.railbusinessdaily.com/event/rolling-stock/
LOCATION:RIA Offices\, RIA offices\, Kings Buildings\, 16 Smith Square\, SW1P 3HQ\, London\, RIA offices\, Kings BuildSW1P 3HQ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:RIA Innovation Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Last year’s RIA Innovation Conference 2024 has won The Trade Association Forum’s Event of the Year (Under 500 Attendees) Award 2025\, The Best Longstanding Association Event (Up to 1000 attendees) Award at the Association of Excellence Awards 2024 Previous RICs have won; MEMCOM’s Best Membership Event of the Year in 2020\, The Trade Association Forum’s Best Conference Award in 2018! \nA flagship event in the Unlocking Innovation programme\, the RIA Innovation Conference brings together inspirational leaders\, pioneering engineers\, ambitious entrepreneurs and passionate railway professionals. We know\, the railway industry has a plethora of interesting events from which to choose\, many of which are delivered by our own RIA team. However\, the RIA Innovation Conference has a special place in our and\, we hope\, our members’ calendars. We have already tried several new elements at the last event\, such as the TOC Pitch Session\, Exhibitor Spotlights\, and innovators’ TechTalks. All of these have received positive feedback from attendees\, allowing the event to be more interactive and engaging. For RIA Innovation Conference 2025\, we are continuing to challenge ourselves on how to deliver a stand-out event for our members and partners. The event will combine an opportunity for you to share your innovations\, be inspired by technological and research advancements happening in the UK and around the world\, engage with clients and suppliers to overcome barriers and\, most importantly\, have fun! \nSuper Early Bird Tickets end on 27 July 2025 \n“Very well organised event for innovators in the rail industry.”\nDominic O’Malley\, Tended \n“RIC 2024 at Newport was another brilliantly orchestrated melting pot of thinking\, direction\, ideas\, and solutions. Over the years this has become a go to event. Putting Network Rail and all parts of its supply chain in one place together has created a genuine sense of optimism for the next Control Period!”\nBen Blackwall\, Capgemini \n“As Arcadis we have been a sponsor for 3 years. For us this has been the best event yet. We have had the chance to showcase what we are doing but most importantly learn from and collaborate with other industry colleagues and those from other sectors. It truly is an inspiring event and we come ahead from ICC Wales with renewed vigor and determination to move the industry forward. We recognise that events like this take considerable organisation and a vision. To Milda and the whole of the RIA team. Thank you for organising such a wonderful event. We look forward to supporting you through the other Unlocking Innovation events including Innotrans in Sept”.\nChristopher Pike\, Arcadis \n“Excellent event well run and very enjoyable”.\nAndy Cargo\, Tended \n“Once again\, the RIA team managed to exceed all expectations and pull off an event that is as perfect as they come. The conference was full of networking opportunities\, inspiring keynotes\, exciting demos and more robots than ever! The RIA Innovation Conference has proved yet again to be the yearly must-attend event for innovators in the railway industry”.\nMario Ramos-Garcia\, Aegis Engineering \n“Attending the RIA Innovation Conference at the stunning Celtic Manor was an absolute delight! The venue provided a refreshing change of scenery\, offering ample space to explore the latest innovations in the rail industry. It was fantastic to witness new ideas and technologies taking centre stage\, showcasing the exciting future of rail transport. Thanks for inviting the Rail Innovation Group to be a part of this transformative event. Can’t wait to see what surprises next year’s event has in store!”\nJohannah Randall\, Rail Innovation Group \n“Thoroughly enjoyed this year’s Innovation Conference. We were lucky enough to exhibit and catch up with some current contacts as well as making some new connections. Hopefully the event has helped to promote awareness of the charity within the rail industry. Thank you to RIA for an excellent conference and for looking after us so well”.\nSuzy Powell\, Rail Benefit Fund \n“RIA have done once again\, a fantastic innovation conference allowing the supply chain to gain much needed exposure moving into CP7 and beyond. As an exhibitor we had meaningful customer interactions as well superb networking opportunities enticing new and potential clients. Overall\, an epic profile-raising event that has gained us the much needed revelations and put us in the forefront. Thanks Team RIA!”\nNuno Vasco\, Phoenix Contact \n 
URL:https://www.railbusinessdaily.com/event/ria-innovation-conference-2026/
LOCATION:ICC Wales\, The Coldra\, Catsash Road\, Newport\, Wales\, NP18 1HQ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:RIA Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:RIA’s award-winning Annual Conference is a much-regarded highlight of the UK rail calendar and 2026 will be no exception. RIA members will have the possibility of meeting face-to-face with clients\, industry leaders\, influencers\, international guests and policy makers. \nOver the space of two days\, the programme will combine keynote speeches\, panel discussions\, interview sessions\, spotlight exhibitor pitches and unique networking opportunities.
URL:https://www.railbusinessdaily.com/event/ria-annual-conference-3/
LOCATION:Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower Bridge\, 45 Prescott Street\, London\, E1 8GP\, United Kingdom
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