Registration and networking breakfast

08:50

Global Transport Forum welcome and opening remarks
Daniel Loosemore, Head of Production, Global Transport Forum
Simon Edwards, Conference Producer, Global Transport Forum

• Session Moderator:Josias Cavalcante, President, VALEC

Moderator’s Introduction to the Session: The moderator will give an introduction to the session highlighting the key topics for discussion to explore how infrastructure upgrades are implemented and financed in the region.

09:00

Moderator’s Introduction to the Session

• Exploring the infrastructure needs of expanding cities and growing economies in Latin America.
• Identifying governmental concessions and investment projects within Latin America.
• Introducing innovative financing models to support large-scale infrastructure development projects.
• Developing a holistic approach to infrastructure development, to maximize the impact of upgrades and ensure return of investment.

Keynote Presentations: The keynotes feature the industry’s leading innovators, giving key best-practice insights and lessons learnt from the biggest most innovative projects to successfully maximise current technology and preparing for the next generation to enhance performance, safety and revenue

Government Keynote Address: Developing rail and metro system that meets the needs of Brazil’s urban centers

Jurandir Fernando Ribeiro Fernandes, Secretary, Secretary of Metropolitan Transport, São Paulo

09:35

Government Keynote Address: Enhancing Brazilian rail infrastructure to support economic growth and expansion
Rodrigo Vilaça, Executive President, ANTF

Panel Debate: The panelists will discuss the value of infrastructure investment and explore how the regions ambitious plans can be funded, through government subsidies and the support from private investment organisations.

Panel Debate: What are the regions key infrastructure priorities and how can these be funded?

Geraldo Alckmin, Governor, São Paulo
Delmo Pinho, Deputy Secretary of Transport, Rio de Janeiro
Rodrigo Vilaça, Executive President, ANTF
Jurandir Fernando Ribeiro Fernandes, Secretary, Secretary of Metropolitan Transport, São Paulo
José Geraldo Baião, President, AEAMSP

10:25

10:30

Networking coffee break

• Session Moderator: Aurelio Rojo Garrido, General Secretary, ALAMYS

Introductory Remarks: As economic growth continues and the population of urban centers increases, it becomes increasingly important to develop new transport systems and increase operational capacity.

11:15

Moderator’s Introduction to the Session

• Establish a strategic overview of the transport needs of cities and regions within Latin America.
• Introduce the current projects that are currently being developed in countries throughout the region.
• Identify best practice strategy for ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Discuss the procurement of appropriate technology and rolling stock; to meet transport requirements and ensure return on investment.

Best Practice Case studies:The case studies for this session will provide valuable insight into ongoing projects, whilst explore best practice strategy for minimising cost and maximising return.

12.05

Metro Case Study: Overcoming the strategic and technical challenges of developing a new metro system
Rafael Sarmiento, Director, Metro de Bogota

Panel Debate:The panelists will debate best-practice strategies for effective procurement and successful project management.

Panel debate: Defining best practice strategy to ensure cost-effective upgrades and successful project completion

Rafael Sarmiento, Project Manager, Metro de Bogota
Joubert Fortes Flores Filho, Director, MetroRio
Julio Fuentes, General Manager, Ferrocarriles Nacional de Honduras
Carlos Alberto Noriega García, Director of Railways, Ministry of Transport and Communications, Peru
Bernardo Figuereido, President, EPL
Christy Garcia Godos, Head of Rail Projects, ProInversion
Aurelio Rojo Garrido, General Secretary, ALAMYS

Moderator’s Concluding Summary of the Session

12:45

Networking lunch

3. STREAMED SESSIONS

Dedicated technical streams will allow delegates to explore signaling and telecommunication upgrades, to identify best practice deployment strategy and to understand how system performance can be maximized.

14.00

Best practice case studies:Leading technical experts will explore best-practice strategy for overcoming the challenges faced by railways and metros throughout the region.

14.50

Panel debate:The panelists will debate how operational performance can be enhanced and service improved through upgrading current systems.

15.05

15.30

Networking coffee break

4. STREAMED SESSIONS

Dedicated technical streams will allow delegates to explore signaling and telecommunication upgrades, to identify best practice deployment strategy and to understand how system performance can be maximized.

Best practice case studies:Leading technical experts will explore best-practice strategy for overcoming the challenges faced by railways and metros throughout the region.

14.50

Panel debate:The panelists will debate how operational performance can be enhanced and service improved through upgrading current systems.

15.05

15.30

Networking coffee break

Registration and networking breakfast

CONFERENCE DAY TWO OPENING

08:50

Global Transport Forum welcome and opening remarks
Alex Williamson, Managing Director, Global Transport Forum
Daniel Loosemore, Head of Production, Global Transport Forum

Session Moderator: Carlos Alberto Noriega García, Director of Railways, Ministry of Transport and Communications, Peru

Introductory Remarks: As railways and metros invest in modern rolling stock and advanced signaling technology, it becomes increasingly important to ensure that all components are compatible and can be successfully integrated.

09:00

Moderator’s Introduction to the Session

• Successfully upgrading and integrating advanced signaling systems.
• Modernisation of telecommunications technology and effective adoption strategy.
• Incorporating modern rolling stock within rail and metro systems.
• Integrating technology provided by different suppliers.

Overcoming the challenges surrounding incorporating advanced upgrades within legacy systems.   

Best practice case studies: This sessions case studies will explore the value of developing alternative urban transport solutions to compliment existing rail and metro systems.

09:50

Industry Insight: Overcoming compatibility challenges and enhancing system performance
Reserved for leading rolling stock provider

Panel Debate:The panelists will debate best-practice strategies for effective procurement and successful project management.

Panel debate: Defining best practice strategy to ensure cost-effective upgrades and successful project completion

Nahum Barroso, Director of Transportation, Metro de la Ciudad de México
Carlos Alberto Noriega García, Director of Railways, Ministry of Transport and Communications, Peru
Luis Fernando Sanchez Gama, Technical Director, FENOCO S.A
Cláudio K. Sumida, Senior Advisor, Department of Engineering and Construction, CPTM
Reserved for leading rolling stock provider

10:25

Moderator’s concluding summary of the session

10:30

Networking coffee break

Session Moderator: Gabriel Pérez Salas, Senior Expert, Logistics and Land Transport, CEPAL

Moderator’s introduction to the session: The growth and modernization of Latin America’s rail transport infrastructure means that greater regulation and the establishment of regional standards is of greater importance than ever.

Introductory remarks and topics for discussion:

• Define key components when implementing a regulatory framework governing rail and metro operations
• Enhancing international regulation in preparation for the development of the Bi-Oceani Corridor
• Development of national standardization to support interoperability and enhance system performance
• Establish international agreements to ensure smoother cross boarder rail freight transitions

Best Practice Case studies:The case studies for this session will investigate existing Latin American regulation and explore the potential for establishing regional agreements on railway standards.

12.05

Paraguayan Case Study: Enhancing International Interoperability: Feasability and Impact of the Bi-Oceanic Corredor
Marcelo Wagner, President, Ferrocarriles del Paraguay

Panel Debate:The panelists will debate how Latin American countries can successfully establish a framework of agreements to implement regulation governing to minimum operating standards and support interoperability.

12:10

Panel debate: How can effective national and regional regulation be introduced to ensure greater interoperability and standardization?

Noboru Ofugi, Superintendent, Freight Transport Services, ANTT
Pablo Martorelli, President, Instituto Argentino de Ferrocarriles
Jorge Setelich, President, Administration Estado de Ferrocarliles, Uruguay
Gabriel Pérez Salas, Senior Expert, Logistics and Land Transport, CEPAL
Marcelo Wagner, President, Ferrocarriles del Paraguay

 12:40

12:45

Networking lunch

Session Moderator:Carlos José Cunha, President, SuperVia

Moderator’s introduction to the session:

14:00

Introductory remarks and topics for discussion:

• Define key components when implementing a regulatory framework governing rail and metro operational safety
• Implement and maintain effective level crossing technology to ensure safe suburban rail operations
• Explore technology to increase efficiency and improve performance
• Discuss training of employees, to ensure rail operations are completed safely.

Best Practice Case studies:The case studies for this session will investigate existing Latin American regulation and explore the potential for establishing regional agreements on railway standards.

14:50

Metro Insight: Improving operational efficiency, performance and maintaining safety standards
Manuel Wu, CEO, Metro de Lima

Panel Debate:Panelists will discuss best practice strategy for the advancing of operational performance, whilst ensuring high levels of safety are maintained. 

15:05

Panel debate: How can systems increase operational performance whilst increasing safety standards? 

Mario Dirani, Railway Infrastructure Director, Directorate of Railway Infrastructure, DNIT
Rafael Gustavo Galeano, Safety Manager, Ferrocarril Belgrano Cargas
Eduardo Maclean, General Manager, Empresa Ferroviaria Andina S.A
Carlos José Cunha, President, SuperVia
Manuel Wu, CEO, Metro de Lima

15:35

Networking coffee break

The roundtable sessions are designed to maximise interaction and networking and develop industry consensus on key issues. Led by the session moderator who will give an introductory presentation and set questions for the roundtable groups to consider, delegates will then divide into their respective tables to discuss the topics set by the moderator, before reporting back there conclusions to the whole group. Having discussed many strategic and technical challenges over two days this intimate session allows for the tables to draw conclusions and highlight future visions for rail development.

Session moderators:
Reserved for leading industry supplier

Moderator’s introduction and operator case study: The moderator will give an introductory presentation highlighting the key topics for discussion.

Advancing technology and expanding operations

Carlos Jose Cunha, President, SuperVia

Upgrading Chile’s urban and suburban transport network
Cristian Moya Silva, General Manager, Trenees Metropolitanos

Roundtable group discussion on key topics: Delegates will sit on tables of 10 and engage in open discussion on the key challenges raised by the moderator. An opportunity to exchange ideas and network with your peers.

16:45

Topics for discussion and open debate

• How can the challenges surrounding the introduction of continental standardization and regional regulation be overcome?
• Does investment in alternative urban transport systems provide return on investment and provide the desired increase in ridership?
• What role will high-speed lines play in transforming Latin American rail infrastructure?
• Which investments should be prioritized when enhancing regional transport systems?

Group feedback and moderator’s conclusions: Each group will nominate a representative to present their findings back to the audience. The moderator will then draw together the key findings and outcomes from the session.

17:35

Moderator’s concluding remarks

CONFERENCE CLOSE

 17:45

 Global Transport Forum closing remarks and close of Rail and Metro: Latin America
Simon Edwards, Conference Producer, Global Transport Forum