RailTech Startup Fest

Jaarbeurs Utrecht

Do you want to connect with Innovative Startups in the railway industry? Then join the Startup Fest!

Kristi Seaby
Project Manager

The Rail industry needs young companies to modernise processes and help to ensure safer and more effective railways in the 21st century. That is why innovative startups in the Railway sector play a major role at RailTech Europe 2017. During the three days there will be ongoing pitches, workshops, exhibition displays and networking possibilities.

If you want to meet the entrepreneurs who will have a big influence in the future of rail, then visit the Startup Fest, which is part of the RailTech Europe 2017 Exhibition.

Startup Fest Exhibitors:

Host RailTech Europe 2017:

Sponsor:

Railforum

RailTech Startup Fest Programme

Workshops

Day 1 – 28 March 2017

RailTech Startup Fest exhibitors stands open


10:00 – 18:00

If you want to meet the entrepreneurs who will have a big influence in the future of rail, then visit the Startup Fest, which is part of the RailTech Europe 2017 Exhibition. Connect, share and learn some knowledge of these promising innovative companies.

RailTech Startup Fest Pitch Event
Afternoon

Watch all exhibitor startups pitch their innovative product to a jury of CEOs and rail professionals and battle for the Startup Award. The chairman for the pitch event will be Diego Galar, Professor at Lulea University of Technology. These experienced and known rail professionals make up the jury who will be selecting the winner of the Startup Award:

Lex van der Poel, Director and co-founder of Dual Inventive
Christian Löwe - Senior Investment Manager at Deutsche Bahn
Wouter van Dijk - Director of Transport and logistics at ProRail
Edwin Boer - Fund Manager at NS Innovation Fund
  • Christian Löwe – Senior Investment Manager at Deutsche Bahn
  • Wouter van Dijk – Director of Transport and logistics at ProRail
  • Edwin Boer – Fund Manager at NS Innovation Fund
  • Lex van der Poel – Co-Founder at Dual Inventive

Day 2 – 29 March 2017

RailTech Startup Fest exhibitors stands open
10:00 – 20:00

If you want to meet the entrepreneurs who will have a big influence in the future of rail, then visit the Startup Fest, which is part of the RailTech Europe 2017 Exhibition. Connect, share and learn some knowledge of these promising innovative companies.

RailTech Startup Networking Drink
Evening

Come together to have a few beers in the centre of Utrecht and meet other railway entrepreneurs. Exhibitors will be able to invite their customers, friends and colleagues to come along.

RailTech Startup workshop session
During the day

The winner of the startup award will have the opportunity to run a workshop session of 30 minutes which they will present their startup to existing or new customers, clients and investors.

Day 3 – 30 March 2017

RailTech Startup Fest exhibitors stands open
10:00 – 18:00

If you want to meet the entrepreneurs who will have a big influence in the future of rail, then visit the Startup Fest, which is part of the RailTech Europe 2017 Exhibition. Connect, share and learn some knowledge of these promising innovative companies.

RailTech Startup workshop sessions
During the day

The top nominated startups will have the opportunity to run a workshop session. Come see the future of the rail sector.

Position yourself as a driver of innovation at RailTech Startup Fest

Much more than a mere exhibition stand, RailTech Startup Fest 2017, offers a marketplace of innovation in the rail industry. This matchmaking platform will bring together thriving startup companies, industry stakeholders, and investors at RailTech 2017.

Why exhibit at the RailTech Startup Fest?

  • Show the industry your startup has the potential to disrupt the rail market as we know it
  • Networking with rail infrastructure managers and train operating companies
  • Meet potential investors
  • 7,500+ engineers, buyers and railway specialists
  • Startup Award
  • Speed Networking activity with rail professionals
  • Low threshold
  • Marketing and promotions of your Startup company
  • Startup networking drink

To make an appointment or receive more information about the RailTech Startup Fest 2017, please see the contact details below:

RailTech Europe 2017 Exhibition

If you want to meet the entrepreneurs who will have a big influence in the future of rail, then visit the Startup Fest, which is part of the RailTech Europe 2017 Exhibition.