AUSTRALASIANRAILWAYASSOCIATION

2017 Telecommunications and Technology Forum (TTF)Transporting Rail into the Future

This forum will bring together experts to examine the future in telecommunications, information and technology in the rail industry.

Participants will also discuss how industry can work together more effectively to utilise new and emerging technologies to improve efficiency, interoperability, passenger safety and customer experience.

A particular focus will be on how we capture, use and share data, and how this can support improved operational performance as well as customer outcomes.

Learn more about:• Train Control• Rail Research• Information, Technology and Telecommunications• Cyber Security• Government Policy Settings

www.ara.net.au

Event DetailsLocation: University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

Date: 26-27 July 2017

Registration fee (pp, $AUD, incl. GST): ARA members $350

Non-members $500

For more information or to download the registration form visit: https://ara.net.au/events-and-networking/tele communications-and-technology-forum

Sponsored by:

More Information: Please contact Duncan Sheppard, General Manager, Freight and Industry Programs on dsheppard@ara.net.au or on 02 6270 4531.

ARA TELECOMMUNICATIONSAND TECHNOLOGY FORUMTranporting Rail into the Future

Topics and SpeakersSponsor’s Welcome – Dale Coleman, Managing Director, TTG

Setting the Scene

Overview of the National Policy Framework, Land transport Technology - Donna Wieland, Department of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development

The Renaissance of Rail and What This Means for Rail Telecommunications and Technology

The Smart Transport for Australia Report and its implications for freight and passenger rail in Australia - Susan Harris, CEO, ITS Australia

Preparing for the Future Ahead

Is shared data the key to improving productivity? - Michelle Hendy, National Transport Commission

Transforming Future Transport for our Customers with technology

Towards the Development of a Smart Rail Route Map

Taking Rail into the Future Through Research

Supporting transport and mobility technology through research - Ian Christensen, Imove CRC

Modern Communication Technology to Improve Safety and Enhance Commuter Experience in Railway Networks -Ravi Ravitharan, Monash University

UTS Transport Data Centre - Michelle Zeibots, University of Technology Sydney

Information, Technology and Telecommunications

Introducing Artificial Intelligence in Rail Operations - Tony Crosby, 4Tel

Using technical solutions to improve the performance, efficiency and safety of rail operations - Bruno Lambla, TTG

Rail Telecommunications, Now and Into the Future - Shivram Lall, ARUP

The Big Picture

Future Technologies in Rail – Jamie Smith, Telstra

The Future of Spectrum

End-end supply chain visibility – What is it and what are the critical building blocks to achieving it? - Bonnie Ryan, Senior Manager Transport and Heavy Industry, GS1 Australia

Components of the Rail Network

Network Investment - Paul Harris, Public Transport Victoria

PTA’s Radio Systems Replacement Project - Rodrigo Alvarez, Public Transport Authority of Western Australia

Queensland Rail ETCS project - Ian McColl, Queensland Rail

Evolution, trends and standards of future Railway mobile communication systems

Beyond Voice - Developments in 4G, 4.5G, 5G - Jason Leung, Huawei

Lessons from the Waratah roll-out - Bruce Owen, Indec Consulting

Only as good as your weakest link: The importance of configuration data in railway technology systems - John Towers, Layer2 Intelligence.

Cyber Security

Providing advice and support on cyber threats and vulnerabilities - Kenneth Radke, Computer Response Emergency Team, Attorney Generals Department

Siemens’ approach to cyber-security - Luke Wildman, Siemens

CORRECT AS AT 26 MAY 2017 AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE

2017 Telecommunications and Technology Forum (TTF)Transporting Rail into the Future

This forum will bring together experts to examine the future in telecommunications, information and technology in the rail industry.

Participants will also discuss how industry can work together more effectively to utilise new and emerging technologies to improve efficiency, interoperability, passenger safety and customer experience.

A particular focus will be on how we capture, use and share data, and how this can support improved operational performance as well as customer outcomes.

Learn more about:• Train Control• Rail Research• Information, Technology and Telecommunications• Cyber Security• Government Policy Settings

Event DetailsLocation: University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

Date: 26-27 July 2017

Registration fee (pp, $AUD, incl. GST): ARA members $350

Non-members $500

For more information or to download the registration form visit: https://ara.net.au/events-and-networking/tele communications-and-technology-forum

Sponsored by:

More Information: Please contact Duncan Sheppard, General Manager, Freight and Industry Programs on dsheppard@ara.net.au or on 02 6270 4531.

AUSTRALASIANRAILWAYASSOCIATION

www.ara.net.au

Topics and SpeakersSponsor’s Welcome – Dale Coleman, Managing Director, TTG

Setting the Scene

Overview of the National Policy Framework, Land transport Technology - Donna Wieland, Department of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development

The Renaissance of Rail and What This Means for Rail Telecommunications and Technology

The Smart Transport for Australia Report and its implications for freight and passenger rail in Australia - Susan Harris, CEO, ITS Australia

Preparing for the Future Ahead

Is shared data the key to improving productivity? - Michelle Hendy, National Transport Commission

Transforming Future Transport for our Customers with technology

Towards the Development of a Smart Rail Route Map

Taking Rail into the Future Through Research

Supporting transport and mobility technology through research - Ian Christensen, Imove CRC

Modern Communication Technology to Improve Safety and Enhance Commuter Experience in Railway Networks - Ravi Ravitharan, Monash University

UTS Transport Data Centre - Michelle Zeibots, University of Technology Sydney

Information, Technology and Telecommunications

Introducing Artificial Intelligence in Rail Operations - Tony Crosby, 4Tel

Using technical solutions to improve the performance, efficiency and safety of rail operations - Bruno Lambla, TTG

Rail Telecommunications, Now and Into the Future - Shivram Lall, ARUP

ARA TELECOMMUNICATIONSAND TECHNOLOGY FORUMTranporting Rail into the Future

The Big Picture

Future Technologies in Rail – Jamie Smith, Telstra

The Future of Spectrum

End-end supply chain visibility – What is it and what are the critical building blocks to achieving it? - Bonnie Ryan, Senior Manager Transport and Heavy Industry, GS1 Australia

Components of the Rail Network

Network Investment - Paul Harris, Public Transport Victoria

PTA’s Radio Systems Replacement Project - Rodrigo Alvarez, Public Transport Authority of Western Australia

Queensland Rail ETCS project - Ian McColl, Queensland Rail

Evolution, trends and standards of future Railway mobile communication systems

Beyond Voice - Developments in 4G, 4.5G, 5G - Jason Leung, Huawei

Lessons from the Waratah roll-out - Bruce Owen, Indec Consulting

Only as good as your weakest link: The importance of configuration data in railway technology systems - John Towers, Layer2 Intelligence.

Cyber Security

Providing advice and support on cyber threats and vulnerabilities - Kenneth Radke, Computer Response Emergency Team, Attorney Generals Department

Siemens’ approach to cyber-security - Luke Wildman, Siemens

CORRECT AS AT 26 MAY 2017 AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE