Railway Forum Krakow
5-6 November 2026RAILWAY FORUM 2026
“Resilience meets Technology – New Challenges for European Railways”
Digitalisation Automation and AI in Railway Infrastructure and Rolling Stock
Dates: 5 – 6 November 2026
Location: Krakow, Poland
Organizers:
| Role | Organization |
|---|---|
| Official Organiser | UEEIV (Union of European Railway Engineering and Infrastructure Organisations) |
| Local Host | SITK – Railway Division (Polish Association of Railway Engineers) |
Organising Committee
Olaf Scholtz-Knobloch, Dipl.-Ing.
President of the Union of European Railway Engineer Associations
Andrzej Cholewa, PhD Eng.
UEEIV/SITK Poland
Charlotte Gebhart, Mag. (FH)
UEEIV Communication & Event Management
Wawrzyniec Wychowanski, PhD Eng.
Chairman of the Committee, President of SITK Poland
Jacek Paś, PhD Eng
National board member, SITK Poland
Edyta Pas, MSc. Eng.
SITK Poland
Hanna Szary, Mag.
SITK Poland
Ewa Wojdynska, Mag.
SITK Poland
Scientific & Programme Committee
Olaf Scholtz-Knobloch, Dipl.-Ing.
President of the Union of European Railway Engineer Associations
Wawrzyniec Wychowanski, PhD Eng.,
Chairman of the Committee, President of SITK Poland, Warsaw
Andrzej Cholewa, PhD Eng.,
UEEIV/SITK, Warsaw
Marjana Petrovic, Ass. Prof. Dr. Eng.,
University of Zagreb
Mario Galabov, Ass. Prof. Dr. Eng.,
NGSRTE, Sofia
Bernhard Knoll, Dipl. Ing. Dr. techn. Eurail-Ing.,
ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG, Vienna
Andrzej Szarata, Prof. Dr. hab. Eng.,
Rector of Technical University in Cracow
Lucyna Sokolowska, Prof. Dr. hab. Eng.,
Railway Institute Warsaw
Andrzej Torun, Prof. Dr. hab. Eng.,
Railway Institute Warsaw
Jacek Paś, PhD Eng.,
National board member, SITK Poland, Warsaw
doc. Ing. Michal Matowicki, Ph.D. (Associate Professor)
Faculty of Transportation Sciences, Czech Technical University in Prague
Welcome to Krakow 2026
The world has been changing dramatically over the last ten years. The fragile equilibrium of the past is over. Every industry must prepare for new challenges. Artificial Intelligence, cybercrimes, sabotage, climate change – life is no longer predictable.
In Europe, railways play a key role in the transportation system. That is why their resilience is becoming more and more important. But resilience cannot be achieved by strategy alone – it needs solid engineering, intelligent technology, and fresh minds.
The Railway Forum Cracow 2026 brings both worlds together:
Classic Railway Engineering:
High speed rail, track superstructure, ERTMS, FRMCS, CBTC, EULYNX, interlockings, condition monitoring, rolling stock, ATP/ATO, animal protection systems, turnout heating, and integrated solutions.
New Challenges:
Climate resilience of infrastructure, cybersecurity not only for signalling systems, AI-based condition monitoring, sabotage protection, and strategic resilience planning.
A special focus is placed on the young generation. Young engineers will not be an appendix at the end of the conference. They will take the stage on Day 1, right after the keynote – because they bring new energy, new wind to European railways.
The Forum will gather the academic society, engineering practitioners, railway enthusiasts, and – above all – the next generation of railway engineers. During presentations and discussions you will find new ideas, solutions to old problems, and fantastic networking within the international rail community.
We believe: Technology alone is not enough. Resilience alone is not enough. But technology, resilience, and young minds together – that is the future.
Welcome to Krakow 2026!
Conference Information
Venue: Qubus Hotel, Krakow, Poland
Dates:
Main conference: November 5–6, 2026
Excursion: November 7, 2026
Contact Information:
UEEIV – Union of European Railway Engineer Associations
c/o OSK Consult
Osterather Str. 81
D-40670 Meerbusch
VR: 10234
Email: sekretariat@ueeiv.eu
Programme Overview
| Date | Start | End | Venue |
| Wednesday, 4 November (Pre-conference Evening) |
17:30 | approx. 22:00 | Cracow University of Technology |
| Thursday, 5 November | 09:30 | 17:30 | Qubus Hotel |
|
Thursday, 5 November Evening |
19:00 | open | Networking Dinner |
| Friday, 6 November | 08:30 | 18:00 | Qubus Hotel |
| Saturday, 7 November | 09:00 | 12:00 | Optional Excursion |
EXHIBITORS & SPONSORS
DEAR INDUSTRY PARTNERS!
We are pleased to invite you to support the RAILWAY FORUM KRAKOW 2026.
Sponsoring packages give you the opportunity to establish new business contacts, strengthen existing relationships, present your offer and solutions to potential clients both nationally and internationally, and gain knowledge and interesting experiences.
We offer a variety of sponsoring packages including the options to book an exbihition stand, sponsored presentations, branding, merchandising, networking opportunities etc.
If you are interesting in sponsoring options, please contact us at sekretariat@ueeiv.eu
HOTEL
Qubus Hotel Krakow
ul. Nadwiślańska 6
30-527 Kraków
Tel: +48 71 782 87 65
Single Room: 440 zł per night
Double Room: 520 zł per night
incl. breakfast and VAT, excl. tourist tax
Book here
Please contact the hotel should you need any assistance:
- Qubus Hotel Kraków: krakow@qubushotel.com
- Individual Reservations Department: mwloch@qubushotel.com
- Central Reservations: rezerwacja@qubushotel.com
The allotment is valid until 5 October.
REGISTRATION FEES
The Registration fees for UEEIV members vary depending on the country of origin taking into account different standards of living.
You are eligible for a discounted participation fee if you are member of one of the following associations or have personal membership:
- AIFR Asociaţia Inginerilor Feroviari din România
- CIFI – Collegio Ingegneri Ferroviari Italiani
- DIŽS/SARTE – Društvo diplomiranih inženjera železničkog saobraćaja Srbije (DIŽS)
- DEMUHDER – Demiryolu Mühendisleri Derneği
- GdI – Gesellschaft der Ingenieure
- HDŽI – Hrvatsko društvo željezničkih inženjera
- NGSRTE – Национално сдружение-общество инженерите железен път
- WTVV/NTST – Научно-техническият съюз по транспорта
- ÖVG – Österreichische Verkehrswissenschaftliche Gesellschaft
- PWI – Permanent Way Institution
- SITK – Stowarzyszenie Inżynierów i Techników Komunikacji
- VdEA – Verband der Eisenbahn-Akademiker
- VDEI – Verband Deutscher Eisenbahn Ingenieure
- ŽID – Železničko inženjersko društvo
- ZSVTS – Zväz slovenských vedeckotechnických spoločností
REGISTRATION FEES – ONSITE PARTICIPATION
| ONSITE | Members of VDEI, SITK, ÖVG, GdI, PWI, CIFI, HDZI, VdeA, SVSD or personal member |
Members of AIFR, NGSRTE, WTVV (NTST), ZID, SARTE (DIZS), DEMUHDER |
Non-Member |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | 470 € | 280 € | 540 € |
| Delegate of Government Institution or University* | 280 € | ||
| Students under 27* | 190 € | ||
*UEEIV Members need to submit proof of membership from their Association
*Students are required to submit proof of affiliation with a University
*Delegate of Government Insitutions are required to submit proof of employment with a Government Institution
The above mentioned fees are exclusive of VAT. The UEEIV is an association and organizes this conference without any intention of profit. VAT does not apply.