ERS Summit 2026 Speakers

Chairman Miroslav Haltuf

Member for the Czech Republic

Chairman Miroslav Haltuf

Member for the Czech Republic

Europe's Rail

About Chairman

Miroslav Haltuf is Member for the Czech Republic from Europe's Rail

Christoph Pasternak

CEO

Christoph Pasternak

CEO

Eurofima

About Speaker

Christoph Pasternak is CEO from Eurofima

Adam Zielewski

Member of the Board

Adam Zielewski

Member of the Board

SWP - Association of Private Railcar Keepers

About Speaker

Adam Zielewski is a Board Member of the Association of Private Railcar Keepers "SWP", where he is an active and highly engaged member, bringing a wealth of expertise and energy to the organization. He plays a pivotal role in all key initiatives of SWP and is a leading contributor to technical projects and GCU training sessions. In his professional capacity, Adam oversees the technical maintenance of freight railcars at GATX Rail Poland Sp. z o.o., a company renowned for its railcar leasing and comprehensive fleet management services, including maintenance, repairs, and operational optimization. He also serves as the President of the Association of Advisors for the Safety of Dangerous Goods Transport by Rail, where he focuses on advancing the safety and reliability of hazardous goods transport in Poland. With his proactive approach and deep industry knowledge, Adam is a driving force in promoting high standards and innovation across the rail sector.

Blazej Czajkowski

Head of EU Funding

Blazej Czajkowski

Head of EU Funding

Greenbrier

About Speaker

Blazej Czajkowski is Head of EU Funding from Greenbrier

Agnieszka Lewocka

Legal Counsel

Agnieszka Lewocka

Legal Counsel

SWP

About Speaker

Legal Counsel, expert in Polish and EU law in the broadly understood railway industry and fleet safety. Working for over 20 years with GATX Rail Europe, one of the largest suppliers of modern, specialized railcar fleet in Europe. In recent years, she has also been engaged with Cargounit - one of the most important European players on the locomotive rental market. Member of the Management Board of the Private Wagons Association, associated in the UIP - International Union of Wagon Keepers based in Brussel. Mrs. Lewocka actively participates in Polish and EU legislative initiatives as well as industry projects and events. Top 25 women Lawyers in Poland by Forbes, Legal MBA

Patrick Sluga

Founder

Patrick Sluga

Founder

SWS Power Solutions

About Speaker

Patrick Sluga is Founder from SWS Power Solutions

Federico Pocetti

Fleet Manager

Federico Pocetti

Fleet Manager

Mercitalia Intermodal

About Speaker

Federico Pocetti is Fleet Manager from Mercitalia Intermodal

Michal Hojny

Level Systems

Michal Hojny

Level Systems

CBDO

About Speaker

Michal Hojny is Level Systems from CBDO

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Petr Jindra

International affairs specialist

Petr Jindra

International affairs specialist

ČD Cargo

About Speaker

Petr Jindra is International affairs specialist from ČD Cargo

Day 1

09:40-10:40

Panel Discussion 1: Panel Discussion: Challenges and Opportunities with DAC Adoption

Miroslav Haltuf

Member for the Czech Republic

Miroslav Haltuf

Member for the Czech Republic

Europe's Rail

About Speaker

Miroslav Haltuf is Member for the Czech Republic from Europe's Rail

Philipp Aubert

Managing Director

Philipp Aubert

Managing Director

CargoBeamer Rolling Stock GmbH

About Speaker

More than 20 years of Railway Experience, from infrastructure to international passenger transport and freight 45 years old, married 3 children 15 years of experience in managing rolling stock first at SBB Cargo, no since nearly 4 years as Managing Director of CargoBeamer Rolling Stock GmbH

Day 2

14:40-15:00

Increased asset utilization through automatic train control and trailer measurement

Lubomir Dlabik

Sales Account Manager

Lubomir Dlabik

Sales Account Manager

European Loc Pool AG

About Speaker

Lubomir Dlabik works as Sales and Project Manager specializing in locomotive certification and business development across Europe. With experience spanning roles in acquisition strategy, export management, and corporate finance at European Loc Pool AG, CZ LOKO, and EP Cargo Invest. I participated on several projects on 1520mm gauge (Baltic countries, Finland and CIS market), on 1435mm (mostly in SEE region) including EuroDual locomotive certifications and business development (ELP) and international export activities (CZ LOKO).

Day 2

14:00-14:20

Future Innovations in Freight Wagon and Locomotive Design

Akos Ersek

Chief Policy Advisor

Akos Ersek

Chief Policy Advisor

UIRR

About Speaker

Akos ERSEK, transport economist and lawyer, is the Chief Policy Advisor of UIRR, the industry association of European intermodal freight transportation since 2010. Mr Ersek has worked in various management positions in transport companies in the railway, aviation and bus transport sectors before he became a consultant in 2006.

Day 1

16:00-16:20

Intermodal Rail Freight: Policy, Own-initiative Progress, and the Road Ahead

Adam Farkas

Head of Quality - Budapest VED

Adam Farkas

Head of Quality - Budapest VED

Continental Automotive Hungary

About Speaker

I am thrilled new l4.0 tech to the shopfloor and guide people towards new ways of thinking. My mission is to create an inspiring environment for the people I am responsible for to reach their best performance and to get closer to our vision: "Best in class quality assurance. Pioneers in I digitalization."

9:40 - 10:40

Panel 1: Automotive Production - Outlook and Forecast

Silvia De Rocchi

Director Coordinator

Silvia De Rocchi

Director Coordinator

Rail Freight Forward

About Speaker

Silvia De Rocchi is Director Coordinator from Rail Freight Forward

Day 1

11:20-11:40

Future Regulatory Roadmap for Rolling Stock: Preparing for Tomorrow's Standards

Daniel Rost

Digitalisation & Process Officer

Daniel Rost

Digitalisation & Process Officer

Wascosa

About Speaker

Daniel is responsible for IT architecture and digital transformation at Wascosa AG. After completing his PhD in theoretical physics, he gained experience as IT-consultant in the field of scaled agile IT projects and enterprise architecture within complex corporate structures (sector: industry). His passion for digitalisation and IoT in the rail freight transport sector developed during his activities at a large RU, where he was responsible for digitalisation projects relating to freight wagons for almost six years. His current focus is now on innovative and digital solutions with which Wascosa, together with its customers, is successfully advancing the sector.

Day 1

16:40-17:00

Integration of Digital Technologies in Rolling Stock

Niklas Weidert

Head of Marketing and Business Development

Niklas Weidert

Head of Marketing and Business Development

Voith

About Speaker

Niklas Weidert is a DAC-pioneer of the first hour and your first contact on the subject of digital automatic couplers (CargoFlex) for freight wagons and locomotives.

Day 1

09:20-09:40

Digital Automatic Coupler (DAC): Revolutionizing Freight Operations

Jonas Eriksson

Program Manager Rail Sweden

Jonas Eriksson

Program Manager Rail Sweden

Lindholmen Science Park

About Speaker

Jonas Eriksson is Program Manager Rail Sweden from Lindholmen Science Park

Day 1

09:40-10:40

Panel Discussion 1: Challenges and Opportunities with DAC Adoption

Maria Antonietta Zocco

Technical Director

Maria Antonietta Zocco

Technical Director

Mercitalia Logistics

About Speaker

Maria Antonietta Zocco is Technical Director from Mercitalia Logistics

Day 1

17:00-17:20

Topic TBC

Francis Vander Ghinst

Head of Sales

Francis Vander Ghinst

Head of Sales

Railnova

About Speaker

Francis Vander Ghinst is Head of Sales from Railnova

Day 1

14:20-14:50

Topic TBC

Marten Strotkoetter

Project Manager DAC

Marten Strotkoetter

Project Manager DAC

SBB Cargo

About Speaker

Marten Strotkoetter is Project Manager DAC from SBB Cargo

Day 1

09:40-10:40

Panel Discussion: Challenges and Opportunities with DAC Adoption

Giorgio Travaini

Executive Director

Giorgio Travaini

Executive Director

Europe's Rail Joint Undertaking

About Speaker

Giorgio has been responsible for the 1,2Bn€ EU-Rail R&I Programme since 2022. He has been supervising also the S2R Programme, since 2015. He was a Senior Corporate advisor at UNIFE and a Senior Technical Manager since 2007. Prior to that, he assisted Mr Paolo Costa, Chairman of Transport Committee of the European Parliament. He has experience in the European Chamber of Commerce association and the Valle d’Aosta Regional representation office in Brussels. He worked for Procter & Gamble in Rome and for BNP Paribas Cardiff in Paris. He holds an Engineering Degree and a Master's Degree in Public Affairs.

Day 1

09:40-10:40

Panel Discussion 1: Panel Discussion: Challenges and Opportunities with DAC Adoption

Robert Groiss

Business Development Manager

Robert Groiss

Business Development Manager

Metrans Group

About Speaker

Robert Groiss is Business Development Manager from Metrans Group

Karina Jezierska

Greenbrier

About Speaker

A passionate and driven professional working in the freight rail transport industry, with a particular interest in innovative technologies in the rail industry. Currently based in Warsaw. Enthusiastic about sports, training, and sports nutrition, she balances her professional life with a dedication to running and personal growth. She also has a keen interest in Chinese medicine and is currently pursuing an MBA, further expanding her expertise.

Day 2

11:20-11:50

Let it rail!- Innovations as the Future of the Railway Industry

Jochen Fehrenbach

Rolls Royce

About Speaker

Since 1995 Sales Manager Rail in Rolls-Royce Solutions GmbH Global experienced in Rail Business for non-catenary rail traction Locomotives & Railcars Focus on defossilation

Day 2

10:10-10:40

Defossilation in non-catenary rail traction

František Domanicky

Tatravagonka

About Speaker

František Domanicky is from Tatravagonka

Day 2

11:50-12:10

Innovation in the Intermodal transport

Branislav Toporcer

Tatravagonka

About Speaker

Branislav Toporcer is from Tatravagonka

Day 2

11:50-12:10

Innovation in the Intermodal transport

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