RISSB Rail Safety Conference 2025
The 25th Annual RISSB Rail Safety Conference brought together leaders and practitioners from across the rail industry to share insights, experience and practical solutions that support one of the safest rail networks in the world.
Conference overview
The RISSB Rail Safety Conference 2025 marked a significant milestone, celebrating 25 years of bringing the rail industry together to focus on safety leadership, innovation and collaboration.
Held over two days, the conference attracted rail transport operators, engineers, project managers, investigators, safety professionals and senior industry executives from across Australia and New Zealand.
| Dates: | 13–14 May 2025 |
| Location: | Swissôtel Sydney |
Key themes
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Rail safety case studies
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Safety regulation and harmonisation
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Innovation and technology updates
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Practical approaches to improving safety performance
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Program highlights
- CEO Panel
- Safety Leaders’ Panel
- Chief Engineers’ Panel
- The return of the popular Mock Trial
Leadership reflection
During the conference, RISSB’s then Chief Executive Officer, Damien White, shared reflections on the evolving safety landscape and the opportunities presented by a period of transformation across the rail industry.
His address highlighted the importance of collaboration, innovation and shared responsibility in continuing to strengthen safety outcomes across the rail system.
2025 RISSB Rail Safety Awards Dinner
The conference also featured the 2025 RISSB Rail Safety Awards Dinner, recognising individuals and organisations for their contribution to improving rail safety across Australia and New Zealand.
The awards provided an opportunity to celebrate innovation, leadership and commitment to safety excellence across the rail industry.