RNE SUMMER ACADEMY

27-28 August 2025 in Vienna

Knowledge. Connections. Impact.

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ABOUT THE EVENT

Connecting Minds, Shaping the Future.

It will be an informative and engaging hybrid event hosted by RailNetEurope, with several dynamic presentations covering various aspects of RNE's ongoing activities, with a special focus on the draft Capacity Regulation. Recordings of individual presentations will be published for those unable to attend.

  • Main Event: 27 August (13:00-16:30) and 28 August (09:00-15:30)
    Event Location:
    The Social Hub (Nordbahnstraße 47, 1020 Wien. Room: Auditorium).
  • Networking Dinner in the evening of 27 August at Stöckl im Park (Prinz-Eugen-Straße 25, 1030 Wien).
  • Invitees are asked to nominate up to two candidates for physical participation by sending an email to administration@rne.eu by 31 July 2025.
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Gain Exclusive Insights

  • Learn first hand about RNE’s objectives, activities, and strategic role.
  • Understand the Network Coordinator setup and connections to PRIME / ENIM, equipping yourself with knowledge for working in the railway environment.
  • Discover how RNE’s portfolio facilitate efficient and seamless cross-border railway operations.
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Expand your professional network

  • Meet other professionals from across Europe and build valuable connections to support your career.
  • Engage with key players in international railway business and gain insights from experienced experts.
  • Strengthen your cross-border collaboration skills—an essential asset in today’s interconnected rail industry.
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A unique learning experience

  • Position yourself by gaining a broader understanding of international railway business.
  • Participate in discussions and Q&A sessions with RNE's experts and witness live demonstrations of IT Tools.
  • Return to your organisation with new perspectives, fresh ideas, and valuable industry insights that can drive innovation and efficiency.

Keynote Speakers

Host

Joachim Kroll

Secretary General

RailNetEurope
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Elisabeth Hochhold

Head of Legal, HR & Sales

RailNetEurope
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Andras Till

Team Leader Capacity Management IT

RailNetEurope
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Peter Šišolák

Head of Traffic Management

RailNetEurope
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Juraj Maliacek

Senior Traffic Management Manager & Deputy to Head

RailNetEurope
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Nektarios Zacharias

Senior IT Manager (TIS) - Team Leader TIS

RailNetEurope
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Daniele Imbriani

Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager

RailNetEurope
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Eva Weber

Team Leader Finance & Funding

RailNetEurope
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Josef Zitzler

Senior TTR Implementation Manager - Team Leader of TTR Implementation

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27 August

12:00 Opening & Lunch

13:00 Welcome & RNE Introduction by Secretary General

13:15 Regulatory Affairs (speaker: Daniele Imbriani)

14:15 RNE's Funding Activities (speaker: Eva Weber)

14:45 Coffee Break

15:00 RNE Network Coordinator Project (speaker: Elisabeth Hochhold)

16:30 End of programme

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28 August

09:00 Ongoing Activities in Capacity Management (speaker: Josef Zitzler)

10:30 Coffee Break

10:45 Capacity Management Q&A Session

11:00 European IT Landscape incl. Q&A Session (speaker: Andras Till)

12:00 Lunch break

13:00 Ongoing Activities in Traffic Management, incl. live presentations of Language tool and TIS, Q&A Session (speakers: Peter Šišolák, Juraj Maliacek, Nektarios Zacharias)

15:00 Closing words

15:30 End of programme

"It is our pleasure to invite you to the first RNE Summer Academy, a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together.
Let’s shape the future of railway infrastructure together.
We look forward to welcoming you in Vienna!"

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