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Design & Make the Future of Rail November 4-5 | Madrid, Spain

Rail Summit 2025

Join us as a speaker

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We’re excited to connect with you at this year’s summit!

You’re invited to join an exclusive group of rail industry thought leaders and practitioners from across the globe, all of whom are committed to sharing their experiences and learning from each other to advance the use of innovative technology in the rail sector.

About this year’s event The 11th annual Autodesk Rail Summit connects rail industry leaders from around the globe.

This year’s global event is focused on practical know-how and forward- looking ideas, aiming to bridge the gap between current practices and future possibilities. Your knowledge will be instrumental in shaping conversations that explore real-world demonstrations by Autodesk and its technology partners in rail projects as well as the innovative technologies of tomorrow.

We expect 350 participants from global rail industry leaders as well as executives and project managers from rail metro and county owners, engineering service providers, contractors, and rail manufacturers.

November 4-5 | Madrid, Spain Hotel Meliá Avenida América

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Share your experience, knowledge, and ideas We’re looking for speakers who will share their insights, drive innovation, and advocate for the transformation within the rail industry.

Topics for 2025: Digital project delivery, convergence of BIM & GIS, core capabilities and workflows, interoperability, connection between vertical and horizontal design, water design and management in rail projects, digital twins, sustainability/resiliency initiatives, lessons learned, and more

New: Migration to Autodesk solutions, usage of AI, convergence of design & manufacturing in rail infrastructure, usage of Tandem, Workshop XR and MID solutions

You have the options of:

Presenting a 30-minute keynote on the main stage in one of our deep-dive innovation streams

Speaking on a panel or roundtable of your peers about industry trends and challenges

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Submit your proposal here

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Why you should be a speaker

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Global Exposure: Connect with industry leaders and experts from around the world, amplifying your voice in the rail sector.

Drive Innovation: Showcase your insights, projects, and technologies that promote innovation within the rail industry and shape its future.

Networking Opportunities: Engage with peers, partners, and potential collaborators to foster valuable connections and expand your professional network.

Thought Leadership: Position yourself as an authority in your field by sharing practical know-how, forward-looking ideas, and real-world experiences.

Visibility & Recognition: Gain recognition for your contributions through on-demand access to your recorded presentation and inclusion in promotional materials.

Impact: Influence industry practices, policies, and standards, making a tangible impact on the future of rail transportation worldwide.

Autodesk covers hotel

costs for speakers

Sessions recorded for speakers to use externally

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Timeline

Call for proposals closes

June 25 August 1

Selected speakers notified

August 11

Registration opens

September

Official agenda published

Autodesk Rail Summit 2024 in numbers America Europe Asia

12 Owners

278 Attendees

61 Speakers

43 Sessions delivered

29 Countries present

16 Design firms

11 Construction firms

Watch the video

Rail Summit 2024 Highlights

It’s great to hear Autodesk executives share their vision for the future of rail. Listening to the struggles some rail professionals face and how they intend to leverage technology is truly inspiring. Ramboll DK

https://boards.autodesk.com/rail-summit-on-demand/items/autodesk-rail-summit-2024-recap-a1a8

Learn more

Autodesk Rail Community

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