Railway Forum Krakow

5-6 November 2026

RAILWAY 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

Charlotte Gebhart, Mag. (FH)
UEEIV Communication & Event Management

Jacek Paś, PhD Eng
Chairman of the Committee, President of SITK Poland

Wawrzyniec Wychowanski, PhD Eng.
SITK Poland, Warsaw / Radom

Edyta Pas, MSc. Eng.
SITK Poland

Hanna Szary, Mag.
SITK Poland

Ewa Wojdynska, Mag.
SITK Poland

Andrzej Cholewa, PhD Eng.
SITK Poland

Scientific & Programme Committee

Jacek Paś, PhD Eng.,
Chairman of the Committee, President of SITK Poland, 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

Wawrzyniec Wychowanski, PhD Eng.,
SITK, Warsaw / Radom

Andrzej Cholewa, PhD Eng.,
SITK, Warsaw

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

Wednesday, 4 November
tbc Pre-evening conference – Cracow University of Technology
Thursday, 5 November
09:00 – 17:30 Full day conference including exhibition, coffee breaks and lunch
19:30 Networking Dinner
Friday, 6 November
9:00 – 17:15 Full day conference including exhibition, coffee breaks and lunch
 
Saturday, 7 November
09.30 – 13.00 Excursion

 

Call for papers

Submission of papers is open. Please submit your papers until 31 July.

We are looking forward to your interesting presentations!

Submit your paper here

    CALL FOR PAPERS - RAILWAY FORUM 2026
    Dates: 5-6 November 2026
    Location: Krakow

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    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:

    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.

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      5-6 November
      Krakow, Poland

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