Inmersive Live Experience in Seville
In 2022, we are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the first high-speed railway network in Spain, 600km from Madrid to Seville in just 2 hours and a half.
For this reason, we have organized a 6-days full experience for sharing projects, expertise, and networking. All of that, while enjoying this charming Andalusian city plenty of history, art and traditions and top-quality services in modern and functional environments.
During the event, there will be 3 dinners. Two of them will be very special:
- Gala dinner at Hacienda el Vizir, a traditional Andalusian hacienda in the countryside with its own bullring where we will enjoy an Andalusian horses dancing show and a stunning Flamenco performance during the dinner.
- Farewell dinner at Real Alcázar Palace, one of the most representative monumental compounds in the city built in the high Middle Ages and rebuilt by Peter I at the 14th century. A magic place where historical legacy from the Almohad to the Christian kings can be found. It is the oldest Royal Palace in use in Europe and one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Seville. Real Alcázar Palace will be at our disposal for a private guided visit and a cocktail dinner.
Top Quality Hotels
The hotels are top quality, and their services meet the highest standards. Barceló Renacimiento is a 5* star hotel along Guadalquivir River where the Convention Center is located, and NH Plaza de Armas is an amazing 4* star hotel in the heart of the city and walking distance to the monumental city center.
IRSC 2022 Congress will be held at Sevilla International Conference Center which is part of ICCA (International Congress and Conventions Association) and belongs to Hotel Barceló Renacimiento.
A daily return shuttle service will be provided from Hotel NH Plaza de Armas to Sevilla International Conference Center for Congress attendees.
Early bird registration will give you preferential access to choose the Hotel according to your personal needs and requirements.
If you wish to come with your partner, we have proposed a special offer, only available for Early Bird registration, including an excellent program where your partner will have the opportunity to enjoy Spanish and Andalusian culture by visiting beautiful nearby cities such as Cádiz and Córdoba and to get to know Seville and its traditions as well as the endless secret stories, mysteries, and legends hidden in its streets.
Looking forward to meeting you in Seville!
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Stakeholders meeting
03:00 PM - 05:00 PMMeeting room 2 - National Investigating Bodies
Meeting room 3 - Sector Representatives
06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
*This agenda might be subjected to changes.
Opening ceremony
09:00 AM - 09:45 AMWelcome to Day 1 and brief introduction to speakers by Master of Ceremonies
Topic 1: Safety Culture and Safety Performance
09:45 AM - 10:05 AMBrief introduction to topic and Keynote Speech by Master of Ceremonies
Session 1
10:05 AM - 10:25 AMBrief introduction to topic and Keynote Speech by Master of Ceremonies
Grégory Rolina
ERA
EU
10:25 AM - 10:35 AM
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11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Brief introduction to speakers by Master of Ceremonies
Shelley Stiles
Gateway Consultants (HSW) Ltd, University of Notthingam
UK
11:20 AM - 11:40 AM
Patrick Sherry
Transportation Institute University of Denver, Mineta Transportation Institute San Jose State University
USA
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Jinzhong Jia
CHN Energy
CHN
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
Francoise Kennard
Alstom
UK
12:20 PM - 12:40 PM
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Session 2
02:00 PM - 02:20 PMBrief introduction to speakers by Master of Ceremonies
Sethunya Matsie
Railway Safety Regulator South Africa
SA
02:20 PM - 02:40 PM
Ilaria Castriota
ANSFISA - NSA IT
IT
02:40 PM - 03:00 PM
Shane O'Duffy
Commission for Railway Regulation - NSA Ireland
IE
03:00 PM - 03:20 PM
Kirsi Pajunen
Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom, Lilikoi Consulting
FI
03:20 PM - 03:50 PM
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Session 3
04:10 PM - 04:30 PMBrief introduction to speakers by Master of Ceremonies
Makoto Kato
East Japan Railway Workers' Union (JREU)
JPN
04:30 PM - 04:50 PM
Iain Fergusson
Network Rail
UK
04:50 PM - 05:10 PM
Fabio Sgroi
Italo, Eco
IT
05:10 PM - 05:30 PM
Juan Luis Fuentes
Adif
ES
05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
07:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Closure Day 2 and brief reference to IRSC 2022 evening program by Master of Ceremonies
08:00 PM - 11:30 PM
*This agenda might be subjected to changes.
Topic 1 (continued): Safety Culture and Safety Performance
09:00 AM - 09:20 AMWelcome to Day 2 and brief introduction to topic and Keynote Speech by Master of Ceremonies
Session 4
09:20 AM - 09:40 AMBrief introduction to speakers by Master of Ceremonies
David Golightly
Newcastle University
UK
09:40 AM - 10:00 AM
Angel Martinez
ADIF
ES
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Florence Magnin
SNCF
FR
10:20 AM - 10:40 AM
Miguel Figueres-Esteban
RENFE
ES
10:40 AM - 11:00 AM
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Session 5
11:20 AM - 11:40 AMBrief introduction to speakers by Master of Ceremonies
Heidi Niemimuukko
Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency
FI
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Jean-Claude Larrieu
SNCF
FR
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
Jeong Hyeon Ryu
KORAIL
SK
12:20 PM - 12:40 PM
Nuno Gregório
IMT, I.P. - Instituto da Mobilidade e dos Transportes
PT
12:40 PM - 01:00 PM
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Topic 2: Better Together
Session 6
02:10 PM - 02:30 PMBrief introduction to speakers by Master of Ceremonies
Cheuk Lee Hui
The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department
HK
02:30 PM - 02:50 PM
Kirsi Pajunen
Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom, Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency
FI
02:50 PM - 03:10 PM
Graham Jackson
Rail Industry Safety & Standards Board
AUS
03:10 PM - 03:30 PM
Virginie Papillault
UIC
FR
03:30 PM - 03:50 PM
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Session 7
04:10 PM - 04:30 PMBrief introduction to speakers by Master of Ceremonies
Michio Nagatani
East Japan Railway Worker's Union (JREU)
JPN
04:30 PM - 04:50 PM
Frédéric Henon
UIC
FR
04:50 PM - 05:10 PM
Alexandre Paquet
Etablissement public de securite ferroviaire (EPSF)
FR
05:10 PM - 05:30 PM
Nathalie Duquenne
ERA
EU
05:30 PM - 05:50 PM
06:40 PM -
Closure Day 3 by Master of Ceremonies
*This agenda might be subjected to changes.
Topic 3: The Future is Present- Safety Data & Systems Digitalisation
09:00 AM - 09:20 AMWelcome to Day 4 and brief introduction to topic and Keynote Speech by Master of Ceremonies
Session 8
09:20 AM - 09:40 AMBrief introduction to speakers by Master of Ceremonies
Nicola Uijen
Network Rail
UK
09:40 AM - 10:00 AM
Valentín González Barbosa
ADIF
ES
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Cheuk Lee Hui
The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department
HK
10:20 AM - 10:40 AM
Tatiana Rueda Martinez
INECO
ES
10:40 AM - 11:00 AM
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Session 9
11:20 AM - 11:40 AMBrief introduction to speakers by Master of Ceremonies
Michael P.M. Poon
The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department
HK
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Lei Tong
State Key Lab of Rail Traffic Control and Safety (China)
CHN
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
Eugenion Fedeli
RFI
IT
12:20 PM - 12:40 PM
Emmanuel Cox
SNCF Reseau
FR
12:40 PM - 01:00 PM
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Topic 2: Better Together
Session 10
02:10 PM - 02:30 PMBrief introduction to speakers by Master of Ceremonies
Coen Van Gulijk
University of Huddersfiel/TNO
UK/NL
02:30 PM - 02:50 PM
Chanwoo Park
Korea Railroad Research Institute; Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
SK
02:50 PM - 03:10 PM
Julien Boucault
Etablissement public de securite ferroviaire (EPSF)
FR
03:10 PM - 03:30 PM
Garry Stimpson
ORR
UK
03:30 PM - 03:50 PM
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CLOSING CEREMONY
04:15 PM - 05:30 PMBrief introduction to speakers by Master of Ceremonies
Presentation of Workshops / Technical Programme.
Closing Speech by Core Group Chair.
Presentation of IRSC 2023.
08:00 PM -
Closure Day 4 and brief reference to IRSC 2022 evening program by Master of Ceremonies
08:30 PM - 10:30 PM
*This agenda might be subjected to changes.
Option A - Workshops
08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
WORKSHOPS - Session 1 (Part 1)
09:00 AM - 10:30 AMMeeting room 2 - Investigating Safety Management Systems (capacity 25 pax).
Meeting room 3 - Human and Organizational Factors/Just Culture (capacity 25 pax).
Meeting room 4 - Safety Critical Components (capacity 25 pax).
Discussion.
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WORKSHOPS - Session 1 (Part 2)
11:00 AM - 12:30 PMMeeting room 2 - Investigating Safety Management Systems (capacity 25 pax).
Meeting room 3 - Human and Organizational Factors/Just Culture (capacity 25 pax).
Meeting room 4 - Safety Critical Components (capacity 25 pax).
Discussion.
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WORKSHOPS - Session 2 (Part 1)
02:30 PM - 04:00 PMMeeting room 2 - Investigating Safety Management Systems (capacity 25 pax).
Meeting room 3 - Human and Organizational Factors/Just Culture (capacity 25 pax).
Meeting room 4 - Safety Critical Components (capacity 25 pax).
Discussion.
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WORKSHOPS - Session 2 (Part 2)
04:30 PM - 06:00 PMMeeting room 2 - Investigating Safety Management Systems (capacity 25 pax).
Meeting room 3 - Human and Organizational Factors/Just Culture (capacity 25 pax).
Meeting room 4 - Safety Critical Components (capacity 25 pax).
Discussion and Closure of Workshops.
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Option B - Technical Visit 1
08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
TECHNICAL VISITS DAY 1 (Part 1)
09:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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TECHNICAL VISITS DAY 1 (Part 2)
02:30 PM - 06:00 PMClosure of Technical Visits Day 1
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*This agenda might be subjected to changes.
TECHNICAL VISITS DAY 2
09:00 AM - 01:00 PMClosure of Technical Visits Day 2.
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*This agenda might be subjected to changes.
Conferences and discussions
The 3-days conferences and discussions will be focused on the following topics:
- Safety Culture and Safety Performance. (How Safety Culture and Leadership help to improve Performance: real experiences, strengths, weaknesses, difficulties, etc. Just Culture & Safety Notification Systems).
- The Future is present - Safety Data & Systems Digitalisation. (Technologies in relation with operations and safety that open the path to online monitoring, analytics, and big data).
- “Better Together”. (Inter and cross organizational cooperation experiences to improve global safety management, rail safety as a unique and global value, regulatory relationships).
Active participation
Congress registration will be compulsory in order to submit your abstract if you wish to participate as a speaker with one of the above-mentioned topics.
A committee will select the final abstracts for oral presentations and, once the Congress is over, they will be published on the website where all attendees will have direct access to view them.
Participants will also have the possibility of submitting their informative posters which will be viewed during the Congress on the website and will also be displayed on a large format screen located in a prominent place inside the Congress center during the 6 days.
Workshops and Technical Visits
As a new feature of this year’s edition one day with four workshops and limited capacity. They will be led by the European Union Agency for Railways and facilitated by experienced trainers, based on the following topics:
- Safety Leadership (50 persons)
- Investigating Safety Management Systems (25 persons)
- Human and Organisational Factors/Just Culture (25 persons)
- Safety Critical Components (25 persons)
On 20th and 21st October, 2 technical visits will be carried out where the relevant aspects of railway safety will be seen.
MONDAY 17th October 2022
Monumental Visit of Seville
Accompanied by an English-official guide, the participants will go deep into the history of Seville.
During this tour, the participants will discover all the charming places along Seville historical city center including Barrio Santa Cruz and all the hidden endless secret stories, mysteries, and legends among its streets.
The participants will also gather together during the visit to enjoy some traditional tapas and a drink while sharing their experiences.
The tour includes the visit of the Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in the world and hides treasures such as the tomb of Christopher Columbus or the largest altarpiece of all Christendom.
It will be possible to admire the greatness of this place and its architectural details as we walk through its famous Patio de los Naranjos and climb to the Giralda, the most emblematic monument of Seville, with almost 1,000 meters high.
The tour includes:
3,5 hours tour - from 10:00 AM to 01:30 AM
Bus transfer Barceló - City Center – Barceló
Departure from Barceló at 09:30 AM. Departure from City Center at 02:30 PM
English-speaking official guide for the tour
Stop for tapas and drink.
Cathedral ticket/ Audio guide
PROGRAM
Monumental Visit of Seville - 3,5h
09:30 AM
09:45 AM
10:00 AM 11:30 PM
11:30 AM 12:00 PM
12:00 AM 01:30 PM
01:30 PM 02:30 PM
02:30 PM
07:00 PM
07:30 PM 11:00 PM
TUESDAY 18th October 2022
Full Day Visit of Córdoba
No wonder why so many people fall in love with Córdoba, as this magical ancient city was once the capital of Moorish Spain for over three centuries, ruling over an Empire that stretched from the Atlantic to the Persian Gulf.
The participants will leave Seville heading towards Córdoba accompanied by English speaking guides.
A unique experience that will transport you back in time through the history and the stories of the most beautiful sights and landmarks in the city. This walking tour will cover the UNESCO-listed Mezquita, a masterpiece of mediaeval Islamic architecture and a spectacular testimony to the age of the Caliphate. The participants will also visit the Jewish Quarter with its vibrant magic atmosphere and small, nice shops, they will stroll down Callejón de Las Flores and will get to Plaza de Maimonides where the ancient Synagogue, dating from 1315, is located.After a traditional Andalusian lunch, the participants will have time to continue discovering Cordoba’s wonderful narrow streets, quiet alleyways, sunny squares, and whitewashed courtyards before coming back to Seville.
The tour includes:
9 hours tour – from 08:30 AM to 05:30 PM
Bus Transfers Seville – Córdoba - Seville
Departure from Seville at 08:30 AM – Departure from Córdoba at 03:45 PM
English-speaking official guide for the tour
Mezquita tickets / Audio guide
Lunch at restaurant in Córdoba
PROGRAM
Full Day Visit of Córdoba - 9h
08:30 AM
09:45 AM
10:00 AM 01:00 PM
01:00 PM 02:00 PM
02:00 PM 03:30 PM
03:45 PM
05:00 PM
WEDNESDAY 19th October 2022
Full Day Visit of Cádiz
Cádiz is one of the oldest cities in Western Europe full of history and charm, with archaeological remains dating to 3100 years. It was founded by the Phoenicians, and has been a main home port of the Spanish Navy since the accession of the Spanish Bourbons in the 18th century.
Located on a narrow slice of land surrounded by the sea, Cádiz is a beautiful charming Andalusian city with well-preserved historical places to visit.
The participants will leave Seville heading towards the Bay of Cádiz on the Costa de la Luz accompanied by English speaking guides.Cadiz is also known as “La Tacita de Plata” because of its shape and beauty. There is no better way to get a first impression of the city than to explore its historic center and the sea walking along the charming promenade of the Bay of La Caleta.
Along with the official guides the participants will visit during the morning the city center and the unmissable historical heritage of this beautiful city including the Cathedral area.
After a traditional lunch in the city center, in the afternoon the participants we will have the possibility of enjoying Cadiz seaside and beach or walking its narrow streets searching new hidden treasures before coming back to Seville.
The tour includes:
9 hours tour – from 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Bus Transfers Seville – Cádiz - Seville
Departure from Seville at 09:00 AM – Departure from Cádiz at 04:00 PM
English-speaking official guide for the tour
Lunch at restaurant in Cádiz
PROGRAM
Full Day Visit of Cádiz - 9h
09:30 AM 10:30 AM
10:30 AM
11:00 AM 01:00 PM
01:00 PM 02:00 PM
02:00 PM 04:00 PM
04:00 PM
05:30 PM
07:00 PM
07:30 PM 10:30 PM
THURSDAY 20th October 2022
Visit of Flamenco Dance Museum in Seville
The Flamenco Dance was founded by the well-known famous Flamenco dancer and choreographer Cristina Hoyos, and it is located in one of the most charming historic places in Seville, Barrio de Santa Cruz.
Inside the Museum the participants will discover through 5 interactive rooms, with the highest technology, the history and evolution of flamenco from its roots to the present including its mythical costumes and unique flamenco pieces.
During the visit, the participants will also enjoy the art gallery, where the museum holds its own temporary exhibitions and contemporary works inspired by Flamenco.The participants also will be part of a Flamenco dance and percussion workshop guided by a professional Flamenco Dancer and Musician, to get a first direct gist of this wonderful ancient genuine tradition.
The tour includes:
4 hours tour – from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Bus Transfers Barceló – City Center - Barceló
Departure from Barceló at 09:30 AM – Departure from city center at 03:00 PM
English-speaking official guide for the tour
Museum tickets
Flamenco and Percussion workshops
PROGRAM
Visit of Flamenco Dance Museum in Seville - 4h
09:30 AM
09:45 AM
10:00 AM 02:00 PM
02:00 PM 03:00 PM
03:00 PM