Brazilian Rail Development 2012

New panel discussion announced: Going for Gold – Preparing Brazil for the 2016 Olympics

In just four years’ time the eyes of the world will be on Brazil as it hosts the Summer Olympic Games. Millions of people will visit the country placing a huge strain on its transport infrastructure.

This informative and high level panel discussion will bring together leading transport and planning executives to discuss how Brazil will meet its upcoming public transport challenges including:

Coping with the increased numbers of passengers while maintaining normal suburban services
Maximising existing transport assists to increase passenger numbers
Strategic investments to improve services while maintaining tight fiscal control

Unprecedented New Investment & Development Opportunities in Brazilian Rail

Brazil is undergoing a hefty development plan aimed at consolidating and amplifying the country’s network of infrastructure. PAC is a plan destined to help boost the economy and maintain strong economic growth and simultaneously prepare Brazil for the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games.

The central government is investing a total of R$ 109 billion (US$ 64.5 billion), 96% of which will be invested between 2011 and 2014. This significant investment for modernisation will truly bring the Brazilian railway network into the 21st century and help meet increased demands.

Brazil is clearly undergoing a huge programme of infrastructure development, making Brazilian Rail Development one of the most timely conferences you will attend in 2012. Witness the latest presentations and debates on railway infrastructure development from the key industry figures who are shaping the future of the transport network in Brazil. Whether you are looking to break into new markets, or are keen to cement your existing relationships at what is a key time for transport projects, Brazilian Rail Development marks a crucial date in your 2012 calendar.

Our discussions with the major stakeholders have reinforced the fact that there are no other opportunities to meet such influential Directors in one place. Can you afford not to be there?

Book Now! Discounts available for Brazilian Railroads, Government & Regulatory Bodies.

Unrivalled speaker line-up includes:

Conference Chairman, Sergio Coutinho, Kapsch CarrierCom, Brazilian Representative
Fábio Barbosa Coelho, Gerente de Transporte Ferroviário de Cargas, GEROF – ANTT
Julio Lopes, State Transport Secretary (SETRANS), Government of the State of Rio de Janeiro
Rodrigo Otaviano Vilaça, President, ANTF
Vicente Abate, President, ABIFER
Martha Martorelli, Infrastructure Analyst, Ministério das Cidades
Rovena Negreiros, Planning Director, EMPLASA
Tufi Daher, President, TRANSNORDESTINA Logistica S.A.
Adelson Martins Jr., Division Manager, Voith
José Manuel Galindo Escribano, Operations & Enginneering Manager, High Speed Network, ADIF
Silvestre Eduardo Rocha Ribeiro, Planning Director, CPTM
Saulo Pereira Vieira, Planning & Management Coordinator, Metropolitan Transport Secretary – Government of the State of São Paulo
Luís Mata, CEO, Ferbritas
Joubert Fortes Flores Filho, Engineering Director, Metrô Rio
Mário Alves, Coordination of Railway Systems Director, REFER TELECOM
Mauro Fortes Carneiro, Production Director, FERROESTE S/A
Edson Moraes, Founder and President, ESM Projetos Ltda
Sérgio P. Torggler, Professor, Universidade Paulista Ribeirão Preto UNIP

Our discussions with the major stakeholders have reinforced the fact that there are no other opportunities to meet such influential Directors in one place. Can you afford not to be there?

Speaking Opportunities

For further information or to discuss speaking opportunities please contact: Steve Coldicott Director of Events, telephone: +44 (0)1959 563311, email: scoldicott@russellpublishing.com