30 Jan 2026
Register for ARISO Rail Safety Conference 2026
2026 marks a defining moment for rail – and there is no better place to be part of it than the ARISO Rail Safety Conference 2026.
As the Australian Rail Industry Standards Organisation (ARISO), we are leading the shift to a safer, more productive and more harmonised national rail system.
With a new standards era underway, this year’s conference is more than an event – it’s a call to collaborate, challenge thinking and help shape the future of rail safety across Australia and New Zealand.
Date: 19–20 May 2026
Venue: Pullman Melbourne on the Park
If you’re passionate about rail safety, productivity and innovation, this is where you need to be.
Fresh and bold in 2026
The Great Debate
Safety is a shared priority but not all issues have clear-cut answers. In this high-energy new session, leading industry voices will go head-to-head on a pressing rail safety issue. Hear opposing perspectives, test your own views and vote live to decide the winning argument. Expect robust discussion, strong opinions and plenty of insight.
Rail Safety Think Tank
Research drives progress and this new initiative puts it centre stage. The Rail Safety Think Tank highlights cutting-edge research and industry–academic collaboration, with a spotlight on postgraduate and PhD contributors shaping the future of rail safety.
Keep an eye on the Conference website for details.
Press Play on Networking at Rail Safety 2026
Connection fuels innovation and in 2026, we’re turning networking up a notch with speed Networking at the Welcome Reception, the interactive Game Changer Lounge and engaging stage activities designed to spark conversation and collaboration. This is networking with purpose and energy.
Registrations are now open
Early bird registrations close 13 March 2026
Save up to $400 by booking early. Secure your place now. Register your interest to receive the full conference program as soon as it’s released.
We look forward to welcoming you to the ARISO Rail Safety Conference 2026, where rail safety leadership comes together.