The upcoming III Jornada Hispano-Alemana will be a prominent event designed to foster collaboration and innovation in the rail sector between Spain and Germany. Scheduled to take place on Nvember 21st at Hotel Ilunion in Madrid, this event is organized by The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) and the German Chamber of Commerce in Spain, in collaboration with the German Railway Industry Association (VDB). It will bring together leading industry figures, governmental representatives, and pioneering companies to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in rail technology and sustainable mobility.
This year’s conference will feature a range of expert panels and networking opportunities, with sessions focused on digital transformation, sustainable mobility, and advances in rail technology. A key highlight will be the participation of Vicent Pastor, representing the in-move project office, who will bring insights from ERCI’s work in enhancing sustainable and smart mobility solutions across Europe. His contribution promises to enrich discussions on cross-border innovation and the alignment of Spanish-German rail initiatives within the broader European framework.
Participants will also have the chance to showcase innovative projects and forge new partnerships aimed at advancing a connected, resilient, and environmentally sustainable rail network across Europe. The III Jornada Hispano-Alemana underscores ERCI’s commitment to strengthening European rail collaboration and promoting technology-driven solutions for the challenges ahead.
We look forward to the valuable outcomes and connections that will emerge from this important event, fostering a more integrated and future-ready European rail system.
Program
9:00 – 9:40 am | Welcome and Opening Remarks
– Walther von Plettenberg, Managing Director, German Chamber of Commerce for Spain
– Ingo Stender, Minister, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Madrid
Presentations:
– Axel Schuppe, Managing Director, German Railway Industry Association VDB
“Railway Technology and Transport in Germany”
– Vicent Pastor, OTP Manager, IN-MOVE by Railgrup Cluster
“Trends in Railway Mobility and Related Technologies”
– Luis Fernández, External Consultant, MAFEX Spanish Railway Industry
“Overview of the Railway Industry in Spain”
9:40 – 10:45 am | Panel 1: Railway Vehicles and Components – The Train of the Future
Presentations:
– Talgo as a Solution for Future Mobility
Talgo
Gilbert Muñoz
ICE L Product Technical Leads
Pitch Presentations for Panel 1:
– Bode – Die Tür GmbH
Doors for railway vehicles
www.bode-global.com
– Gutehoffnungshütte Radsatz GmbH
Wheelsets and components for rolling stock
https://www.ghh-bonatrans.com/es/
– Schliess- und Sicherungssysteme GmbH
Components and systems for railway vehicle manufacturers
www.sus-mhl.de
– Zeros GmbH
Material testing
www.zeros-gmbh.de
11:15 am – 12:35 pm | Panel 2: Railway Infrastructure – Future Challenges
Presentations:
– Community of Madrid
Miguel Núñez Fernández
Director General of Collective Transport Infrastructure
– How Digitalization is Transforming Railway Infrastructure
Siemens Mobility Spain
Enrique Torres Verdasco, Sales Director
Pitch Presentations for Panel 2:
– Comtec GmbH
Cabling and telecommunications accessories
– MBM Maschinenbaumechanik Dresden GmbH
Transport and work equipment for railway vehicles
www.mbm-dresden.com
– PINTSCH GmbH
Critical solutions for railway infrastructure safety
https://pintsch.net/
– Zöllner Signal GmbH
Track and perimeter safety specialist
www.zoellner.de
1:00 pm – 1:50 pm | Panel 3: Innovative Solutions for Railway Vehicles
Pitch Presentations for Panel 3:
– Fränkische Industrial Pipes GmbH & Co. KG
Cable protection systems for the railway sector
www.fipsystems.com
– GEZ (Gesellschaft für elektrische Zugausrüstung) Rail Solutions GmbH
Electrical equipment for railway vehicles
www.gez-rs.com
– SMART Railway Technology GmbH
Onboard converters for the railway sector
www.SMART-Railway.de
– trechnology GmbH
Railway transport consulting
www.trechnology.net
1:50 – 2:00 pm | Closing Remarks
2:00 pm | Cocktail & Networking
3:30 pm | B2B Meetings
