Record Attendance at the 31st Conference on Signalling

The 31st Signalling Symposium once again broke the attendance record: well over 300 participants took part both online and in person. This was certainly due in part to the topic that has the industry abuzz, as revealed by the symposium’s title, “Digital Signalling Planning Takes Hold in Practice.” Work on this topic has been underway for 25 years—and now a breakthrough is imminent.

The event was finally presented by the Chair of Digital Railway Systems. The newly appointed chair, Prof. Daria Menzel, was welcomed and introduced herself and her vision for the future of the chair. Her concluding remarks were particularly impressive:
“The digital rail system does not begin with AI.
It begins with data.
It begins with models.
It begins with standardized interfaces.
It begins with an end-to-end digital information chain.”

The technical program closely followed the conference’s theme. The entire lifecycle was examined, ranging from political and business requirements to the data model and its output, all the way to applications in planning, construction, and acceptance.

The Boulevardtheater Dresden once again proved to be a suitable venue for the Signalling Conference. In particular, the important discussions during breaks can take place here in a pleasant atmosphere. Its central location in Dresden is another advantage.

Before the closing ceremony, the foundation that established the Chair—DB InfraGO—took the opportunity to welcome the new chair as well. Both emphasized their desire to work together effectively in the future for the benefit of the rail system.

The 32nd Signalling Symposium will take place on September 30 and October 1, 2027.