Supported by our AusRAIL PLUS 2025 Exhibition Theatre Partner, the Jacobs’ AusRAIL PLUS 2025 exhibition theatre is a purpose-built theatre that will host a multitude of presentations over the three days of AusRAIL PLUS 2025 for exhibition visitors and conference delegates.
Theatre presentations are free for all to attend, and the 30min presentation timeslots cover a wide variety of topics; from safety to signalling, innovation to sustainability, and more.
See below for a detailed schedule and further details on our presentation hosts and partners to the program.
Schedule
Free Exhibition Visitor Pass registration opens 11 November
We are pleased to welcome visitors from the rail industry to the AusRAIL PLUS 2025 exhibition. Don't miss a session at the Jacobs' AusRAIL PLUS 2025 exhibition theatre. Registration opens 11 November.
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1000-1030 |
Hyundai Rotem’s User Centred Design process: Delivering the gold standard in accessibility and stakeholder needs This presentation will introduce Hyundai Rotem Australia, highlighting current Australian projects that are in the delivery phase. It will also provide an in-depth look at the design process, focusing on Hyundai Rotem’s User Centred Design (UCD) philosophy, including key elements such as stakeholder engagement and co-design within the UCD framework. |
Brandt Clifford | Human Factors Engineer
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1040-1110 |
SOGECLAIR SIMULATION
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Mixed Reality for Train Driving and Operations – From Concept to Capability
Mixed Reality (MR) is transforming simulation-based training across industries, and rail is next. This presentation explores how Sogeclair combines high-fidelity MR headset, advanced graphics engine, and Sogeclair’s OksyGen simulation software to deliver immersive, cost-effective train driving and operations training. We’ll discuss MR’s proven effectiveness in aviation and automotive, the technical challenges and breakthroughs, and open architecture that enables advanced features like eye tracking, pupil analytics and virtual prompts. A demo of our prototype MR train simulator will showcase the integration of real cab controls with virtual environments, followed by a roadmap for scaling MR solutions in rail. |
Azhar ISMAIL | Business Development Asia Pacific
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1120-1150 |
Accelerating Sustainable and Future-Ready Rail with AI-Powered Virtual Twins This keynote explores how AI-powered virtual twins is transforming the way rail operators, infrastructure owners, and suppliers plan, design, and manage their networks across the asset lifecycle. Through real-world examples, Dassault Systèmes will demonstrate how virtual twins enable data-driven decision-making, predictive maintenance, and continuous improvement—empowering organizations to build sustainable, resilient, and future-ready rail systems for the decades ahead. |
Tony Rakuljic | Senior Rail Client Executive – Transport, ANZ Prashanth Mysore | Strategic Business Development Senior Director |
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1200-1230 |
STADLER RAIL / KIWIRAIL |
Beyond specifications: Co-creating a new railway solution together How understanding real needs led to a win-win Innovation |
Chrissy Farago | Programme Director Rolling Stock, KiwiRail
Antonio Garcia Ricos | Engineering Director, Stadler Rail Valencia S.A.U. |
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1240-1310 |
Master Integration in Critical Infrastructure: Unleashing Value through Risk Mitigation and Unified Operations As critical infrastructure environments grow more complex, the need for unified, intelligent operations has never been greater. This session delves into the power of master integration—bringing together security, energy, communications, and operational systems into one centralised platform. |
Mark Flannery | Senior Global Offering Manager
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1320-1350 |
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Light Rail – A future-ready mobility solution This presentation will introduce Hyundai Rotem Australia and provide an overview of hydrogen fuel cell technology, its benefits and application in rolling stock. |
Tim Wong | Business Development Director (Hydrogen)
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1400-1430 |
TrainQuil
Jacobs presents ‘Trainquil’, an AI powered innovation to improve accessible wayfinding and operational prediction and response within our public transit systems. This app-extension leverages the power of digital twins and real-time analysis of user/event mapping to suggest accessible routes, reduce cognitive load and provide multilingual support to existing PT applications. |
Nitika Duggal | Architect, Jacobs Liam Wellington |
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1440-1510 |
Theatre slot available contact sponex@ausrail.com to make it yours |
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1520-1550 |
Theatre slot available contact sponex@ausrail.com to make it yours |
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1000-1030 |
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Light Rail – A future-ready mobility solution This presentation will introduce Hyundai Rotem Australia and provide an overview of hydrogen fuel cell technology, its benefits and application in rolling stock. |
Tim Wong | Business Development Director (Hydrogen)
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1040-1110 |
ERICSSON AUSTRALIA
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Advancing Rail Safety by Fast-Tracking FRMCS through Digitalisation Rail operators are already well aware of the benefits and drivers of modernisation towards Automatic Train Operation (ATO) and Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS). Join this session to explore practical approaches, best practices, and lessons learned from digitalisation journeys that are helping rail operators fast-track FRMCS deployment and raise the safety bar across their operation. |
Ash Verma | Head of Business Development, Mission Critical Networks & Enterprise Market Area South East Asia, Oceania & India
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1120-1150 |
Engineering Smarter, Delivering Faster: The Carmichael Rail Story By using a true client / consultant partnership model, the project was able achieve significant savings in cost and time. This presentation discusses some of the key outcomes achieved via this approach. |
Sneha Redla | Aarvee plus representative Paul McBurney | Senior Project Manager, Aarvee plus representative |
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1200-1230 |
Digital Solutions across the Rail Asset Lifecycle: Lessons Learnt and Challenges Jacobs has extensive experience in developing and implementing digital solutions throughout the rail ecosystem, applying data-driven methodologies across the entire asset lifecycle. From design and construction to operations and end of life management, our approach integrates predictive analytics, condition monitoring, and digital twins to enhance decision-making and asset performance. This presentation will share insights into the opportunities and challenges of deploying digital solutions through practical examples spanning feight and urban environment. |
James Leech Brett Sheehan | Land Surveyor |
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1240-1310 |
Win more: The future of AI and proposal writing Win more: The future of AI and proposal writing explores how AI is evolving from a writing tool into a collaborative digital teammate. Raf Garcia-Krailing, COO of AutogenAI APAC, highlights the shift toward automation, personalisation, and trusted AI integration that enables organisations to work faster, smarter, and with greater efficiency. |
Raf Garcia-Krailing | Chief Operating Officer, AutogenAI APAC
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1320-1350 |
Harnessing digitalisation, AI and predictive maintenance to shape the future of public transport SBS Transit is at the forefront of employing smart mobility solutions to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and passenger experience of our public transportation systems. |
Jeffrey Sim | CEO of SBS Transit
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1400-1430 |
Theatre slot available contact sponex@ausrail.com to make it yours |
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1440-1510 |
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Light Rail – A future-ready mobility solution This presentation will introduce Hyundai Rotem Australia and provide an overview of hydrogen fuel cell technology, its benefits and application in rolling stock. |
Tim Wong | Business Development Director (Hydrogen)
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1520-1550 |
ARA Professional Certificate Graduation Ceremony
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0940-1010 |
Melbourne University Engineering Project
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Alleviating the Signals Engineering Accreditation Bottleneck |
Victoria Muro | Master of Mechatronics Engineering Talie (TJ) Mudia | Master of Civil Engineering Nick Wang | Master of Electrical Engineering |
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1020-1050 |
The ABC of High-Speed Rail
Jacobs global experts in major programs, tunnelling and high-speed rail Michael Jamieson and Colin Parker talk about the essential “ABC” of HSR development for Australia: “A” is for approvals: what are the key factors to consider in scheme definition and securing approval for the massive investment needed for a new High Speed Rail line “B” is for the boring part: with the planned Sydney to Newcastle line expected to contain significant tunnels – with unprecedented tunnel lengths for Australia, what are the key design considerations and how can we drive efficient construction and overall system delivery. “C” is for confidence: what are the key lessons learnt from projects on this scale to provide confidence in delivery program, cost and benefits. |
Michael Jamieson | Program Director, Jacobs
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1100-1150 |
Careers in rail: Interactive Q&A panel Join some of rail’s emerging leaders as they share their career journeys and insights into working in the rail industry. They’ll also be available to answer questions from those interested in starting their own rail career. A must-see session for students and young rail professionals. |
Panellists
Kelly Douglas | Metro Trains Melbourne Liam O’Shanessy | RATPDev Jo Dougan | John Holland Group Ian Shore | Alstom |
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1220-1250 |
NATIONAL PRODUCT TYPE APPROVAL STEERING COMMITTEE
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National Product Type Approval An opportunity to update stakeholder on the work to date in developing a national approach to product type approval including – An overview of the NPTA initiative – A progress update on key developments – An outline of the conformity assessment approach – Next steps |
Andrew Brenchley | Executive Director, Standards and Transport Engineering, Department of Transport and Planning Natalie Currey | General Manager Supply Chain and Contractors, Australian Railway Association |
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1300-1330 |
CHAMPIONS OF CHANGE
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Building a future-ready rail workforce through collective leadership Like many sectors, the rail industry is facing sustained workforce pressures, including critical skills shortages and rising digital demands. This session explores how organisations can draw on the strength of their communities and shared leadership to build capability, safety and inclusion. Drawing on work with the Champions of Change Coalition and its new Rail Group, we discuss practical, evidence-based actions that support attraction, retention and fair, inclusive and well-designed workplaces that reflect and serve Australia’s diverse communities. |
Caroline Tjoa | Program Director, Champions of Change Coalition Olivia Tsen | Program Director, Champions of Change Coalition Narelle Rogers | Executive Director – Organisational Performance, National Transport Commission |
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1340-1410 |
AUSTRALASIAN RAILWAY ASSOCIATION INTEGRATION WORKING GROUP
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Golden Principles of Integration
A brief guide on best practice principles of integration on rail projects.
This presentation is not just for systems engineers, but project directors, commercial leads, operators, and client representatives who all have a role in making integration real. If you have banged your head in frustration at watching the same scenarios play out again and again, we want to share what we learnt when we dug into the why, and how to address it. |
Helen Wilkinson | CEO, PT & I
Natalie Currey | General Manager, ARA |
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1420-1450 |
Theatre slot available
contact sponex@ausrail.com to make it yours |
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AusRAIL PLUS Exhibition Theatre sponsored by
How to host a presentation and join the program
Partners to AusRAIL PLUS can support hosting one or more presentation timeslot in the Jacobs’ AusRAIL Exhibition Theatre through partnership with the conference
- Partners can select their preferred timeslot at the point of application
- Capacity of 140+ people in the theatre
- Presentation hosts can select a preferred speaker and topic of choice (non-product/service related presentations only)
- A GDPR compliant list of presentation attendees is provided to the host partner organisation (includes key contact information; name, organisation, position, location and email address)
- Partners must submit an application to partner with AusRAIL PLUS to secure a timeslot – details in our partnership prospectus.
Enquire on joining the program here
c/o MCI Australia
Rick Theobald
Industry Liaison for AusRAIL PLUS 2025