https://events.uic.org/4th-uic-regional-assembly-for-north-america
UIC is pleased to invite its North American Members to NARA, the 4th UIC Regional Assembly for North America.
NARA will organise on 25 March a morning panel session focusing on the Vision for Innovation. From UIC, presentations will be given by:
- Jean-Michel Evanghelou, UIC Head of Telecom & Signalling: Presentation of the main telecom challenges (Future Railway Mobile Communication System FRMCS)
- Martin Brennan, European Rail Research Advisory Council (ERRAC): Overview of UIC Research projects
- Francis Bédel, UIC Chief Digital Officer: Digital developments of the UIC Digital Platform; presentation of DIGIM project, clear station, promotion of the first UIC global Intelligent Digital Rail conference which will take place on 3-5 June in Brussels in partnership with Infrabel (Belgian Infrastructure Manager)
North American speakers will also share their views on the subject, including:
- Sean Shofield, Senior Advisor Innovation, VIA Rail: presentation of the Ottawa station POC
- Maryam Allahyar, Director, Research & Development, FRA
- Representative from Research Team at FRA: transportation of hazardous materials
- Kari Gonzales, CFO, Transportation Technology Center
In the afternoon, NARA will give the opportunity to discuss the following statutory topics:
- Addressing the challenges in creating a coherent community of cooperation amongst the major North American players
- Gathering the community of seven current Members
- Welcoming observers (among them APTA, Universities, etc.)
- Highlighting Actions that will sustain the North American community in the coming years (Vision)
- Presenting François Davenne, UIC Deputy Director General
North American members will have the opportunity at the end to present their key activities and priorities. A work plan will be decided for the coming year.
