Date/Time
Date(s) - October 15 2024
9:00am - 4:00pm
Location
Doncaster Racecourse Leger Way Doncaster DN2 6BB
We are delighted to confirm that our eagerly anticipated ‘Annual Conference’ will be held at Doncaster Racecourse on 15th October.
This year’s overarching theme is: Harnessing the Power of the SME Community. We are planning a stellar line up of speakers not just from SMEs but also from those companies that rely on, and value the SMEs, they work with. SMEs have a huge contribution to make across every aspect of the railway and across all the key challenges we face – be that driving innovation, delivering great value or modernising our working practices.
Once again we will host a number of focussed sessions that will take us on a whirlwind tour with something for everyone no matter which part of the industry you are from.
This year we are introducing our ‘Annual Conference Expo’ which provides excellent promotional opportunities for those members that are seeking to promote their brand, new products or services and their capabilities. Patron and Premium members are entitled to a complimentary stand and there is a small charge of only £400+VAT for Standard members. Further details are available from Karen and the form to book your stand space is here.
- Click here to view more information on confirmed speakers, the event programme, directions and more.
- To access branded resources for promoting your attendance at the 2024 Annual Conference, click here.
All Rail Forum members are entitled to ONE FREE PLACE and we would strongly encourage you to ensure you are represented. Premium and Patron members are entitled to additional places depending on their grade of membership. Early booking is recommended so we can ensure we are able to accommodate as many people as possible.
Event Partners
We are delighted to welcome our partners for this event:
“At Mitie, we believe that success is driven by a commitment to shared social values, exceptional facilities management, and robust partnerships. We deliver excellence in managing your spaces, fostering collaborations that build trust, and driving confidence and performance for both your business and your people. Together we can deliver the exceptional. We are proud to partner with the Rail Forum on this event and hopefully future events, they help facilitate partnerships, collaboration, and innovation within the rail industry, driving progress and creating new opportunities within the sector.” Kelly Parish, Director of Transport and Aviation, Mitie
“Sika is once again delighted to be sponsoring Rail Forum’s Annual Conference in October. Sika has a deep understanding of the industry’s unique challenges and our technical experts have developed world-leading products to overcome issues such as limited possession and fire risk. Our partnership with the Rail Forum has been integral in developing new relationships within this key sector, as well enabling us to meet up with like-minded associates.” Sarah Courbet, Divisional Marketing Manager, Industrial Infrastructure, Sika
“We are delighted that Doncaster has been chosen to host the Rail Forum’s Annual Conference at Doncaster Racecourse in 2024 and 2025. With our organisation’s priorities and ambitions aligning with the forum’s focus on supporting manufacturing, innovation, supply chains, and fostering strong partnerships within the sector, becoming a partner of the event is a natural progression to further strengthen Doncaster’s long-standing connection with the rail industry.” Alex Dochery, Investment Team Manager, Business Doncaster
There are still opportunities available to be an Event Partner, if you are interested please contact Karen for details.
Booking Info
Rail Forum Members : Bookings can be made using the below form. All bookings in excess of the free places provided as part of your membership will be invoiced at £75.00 per person plus VAT.
Non-Members: Non-members are very welcome to join us for our conference. A limited number of places are available on a first come first served basis. Tickets are priced at £350.00 per person plus VAT and can be booked using the form below.