RIA Annual Conference

RIA Annual Conference

The RIA Annual Conference 2026 takes place on 4 and 5 November 2026 at the Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower Bridge, London. Organised by the Railway Industry Association, the event is an established fixture in the UK rail calendar, bringing together rail industry professionals, policy makers, industry leaders and international guests over two days.

About the Conference

The 2026 edition carries the theme “Connected for Change: Shaping Tomorrow’s Railway”. The programme combines keynote speeches, panel discussions, interview sessions and spotlight exhibitor pitches, offering attendees a broad overview of current issues and developments across the UK rail sector. The format is designed to facilitate both structured engagement with industry thinking and informal exchange between delegates.

Networking and Exhibition

A central feature of the Annual Conference is the opportunity it provides for face-to-face networking. RIA members are able to meet with clients, influencers, industry leaders and policy makers in a dedicated environment. The event also incorporates an exhibition element, giving organisations the opportunity to present their products and services to a targeted professional audience from across the rail supply chain.

Audience

The conference is primarily aimed at RIA members and rail industry professionals, including representatives from the supply chain, infrastructure, rolling stock, technology and policy sectors. The event regularly attracts international guests alongside domestic industry figures, reflecting the broader scope of the UK rail sector’s commercial and policy landscape.

Event Details

The RIA Annual Conference 2026 runs from Wednesday 4 November to Thursday 5 November 2026. The venue is the Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower Bridge, 45 Prescot Street, London, E1 8GP. An early bird registration deadline of 27 March 2026 applies. Further information on registration, travel, accommodation and sponsorship opportunities is available on the event website.