Change your approach to knowledge and skills in the rail industry and join this UIC Talent and Expertise Development Platform (TEDP) event, the Education, Innovation, and Research (EIR) Workshop and Technical Visit, in Frankfurt, 7-9 October 2026.

TEDP supports efforts to improve the quality, relevance, and effectiveness of training and career development in the global rail sector. Through professional dialogue, international knowledge sharing, and the practical evaluation of modern methods and technical equipment, TEDP supports workforce readiness and helps build the expert and leadership competencies necessary to successfully implement the future capabilities of the railway system.

EIR bridges regional and global research with practical industry applications, equipping railway organisations with the tools to meet rapidly changing operational requirements and facilitating debates on how the competencies of railway personnel should be shaped.

Join leading international experts, educators, trainers, mentors, and decision-makers at the German Railways (DB) Fernverkehr AG headquarters for a three-day interactive workshop on the future of education, knowledge, and talent management in the railway sector.

• Topic: The Transformation of Railway Education – Opportunities and Challenges Associated with the “New Way of Learning”
• Date: October 7-9, 2026
• Location: DB Fernverkehr AG headquarters (Frankfurt am Main, Germany) + technical visits in Frankfurt and Cologne
• Target audience: Railway education specialists, training and development leaders, HR strategists, future thinkers, scientists, and researchers

What to expect

• Keynote speech on the transformation of learning and work through AI
• Expert insights: lectures and presentations – education experts from DB and other international rail companies will present their concepts and approaches to a new way of learning
• International networking and the opportunity for direct and targeted discussions with international rail education experts and decision-makers
• Behind-the-scenes tours: Take part in four exclusive technical visits to DB facilities in Frankfurt and Cologne
• Launch of a UIC global initiative: Participate in the official presentation and launch of the UIC Global Mentoring Programme for Railway Talent (2026 edition)