Webinars
RISSB is working hard behind the scenes to continue to inform, educate and inspire its members and support the broader rail community. Now more than ever is the time to reach out to others, share experiences, and arm yourself with knowledge to make better and informed decisions now and in the future.
RISSB has launched a series of webinars focusing on industry hot topics. Delivered by industry leaders and technical experts, the webinars cover a broad range of subjects that are currently driving discussions in the Australian rail industry.
The webinars run for up to an hour, depending on the topic, and are held in real-time to give you the opportunity to participate and ask questions electronically. Keep visiting this page to view an updated schedule of webinars that RISSB will be delivering in 2021.
*In the next couple of weeks, recorded webinars will be transitioned to a dedicated members-only area where webinars can be streamed on demand*
2021 Upcoming Webinars
| Date | Presenter | Topic | Register | Watch Recorded Webinar |
| 12PM (AEDT) Thursday, 11 February 2021 | Jesse Baker Cris Fitzhardinge Risharda Robertson RISSB |
Ask RISSB | ||
| 2PM (AEDT) Tuesday, 23 February 2021 | The Hon. Jacinta Allan MP |
This webinar was not recorded |
| Date | Presenter | Topic | Register | Watch Recorded Webinar |
| 12PM (AEDT) Tuesday, 9 March 2021 | Jon Lamonte Sydney Metro |
Delivering Australia's Largest Public Transport Project | ||
| 1pm (AEDT) Tuesday, 16 March 2021 | Dr Todd Bentley Holistic Systems and Assurance |
Train Whistles - Understanding The Risks And Opportunities | ||
| 12PM (AEDT) Tuesday, 23 March 2021 | Simon Blyth LX Group |
Accountability Through The Digital Ledger: How Blockchain Technology Could Impact Rail Transport In Australia And Beyond |
| Date | Presenter | Topic | Register | Watch Recorded Webinar |
| 4PM (AEST) Tuesday, 6 April 2021 | Stuart Hillmansen University of Birmingham |
HydroFLEX Hydrogen-Powered Train Project | ||
| 12PM (AEST) Tuesday, 20 April 2021 | Brendan McLearie |
Getting Your Drone Operations Off The Ground – The AS 7460 Story | Register Now |
| Date | Presenter | Topic | Register | Watch Recorded Webinar |
| 12PM (AEST) Tuesday, 4 May 2021 | Jonathan Lafforgue NSW Ports |
To be announced | ||
| 12PM (AEST) Tuesday, 18 May 2021 | Mark Campbell ARTC |
To be announced |
| Date | Presenter | Topic | Register | Watch Recorded Webinar |
| 12PM (AEST) Tuesday, 1 June 2021 | Ben Phyland Department of Transport (Victoria) |
To be announced |
2020 Webinar
| Date | Presenter | Topic | Register | Watch Recorded Webinar |
| Wednesday, 8 April 2020 | Howard Collins OBE Transport for New South – |
Rail – Now and the Future | ||
| Wednesday, 15 April 2020 | Damien White ARTC |
Integrating Inland Rail – How Hard Can it Be? | ||
| Wednesday, 22 April 2020 | Sue MCarrey ONRSR |
Regulating During the Coronavirus | ||
| Thursday, 30 April 2020 | Dr Todd Bentley Holistic Systems and Assurance |
The Good, Bad, and Ugly - Lessons from Industry Investigation ForumThe Good, Bad, and Ugly - Lessons from Industry Investigation Forum |
| Date | Presenter | Topic | Register | Watch Recorded Webinar |
| Tuesday, 5 May 2020 | *International Speaker* Network Rail (UK) |
Eroding Safeguards - Forgetting Why Controls Are Important | ||
| Tuesday, 12 May 2020 12 PM (AEST) | Tim Young Downer Group |
Technology, The Future and Rail | ||
| Tuesday, 19 May 2020 12 PM (AEST) | Carolyn Walsh |
A National Rail Action Plan and a Sentimental Journey | ||
| Tuesday, 26 May 2020 12 PM (AEST) | Daniel Kalnins WillowRail |
WillowRail: Smarter Maintenance for Rail Networks (Digital Twins) |
| Date | Presenter | Topic | Register | Watch Recorded Webinar |
| Tuesday 2 June 2020 4PM (AEST) | *International Speaker* Office of Rail and Road (UK)
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The Regulator: A Critical Friend | ||
| Tuesday 9 June 2020 4PM (AEST) | *International Speaker* Rail Safety and Standards Board (UK) |
Why Do Well Trained People Still Make Mistakes? A Human Factors Perspective | ||
| Tuesday 16 June 2020 12PM (AEST) | Philip Davies Deloitte |
High Speed Rail and the Importance to our Future Productivity and Connectivity | ||
| Tuesday 23 June 2020 12PM (AEST) | Stuart Warren University of Technology, Sydney |
Train Station Analytics – A Better Customer Experience Through Data (You Never Knew You Had) | ||
| Tuesday 30 June 2020 12PM (AEST) | Bill Palazzi Palazzi Rail |
A National Approach to New Rail Network Control Systems. Could There Be Such a Thing? |
| Date | Presenter | Topic | Register | Watch Recorded Webinar |
| Tuesday 7 July 2020 4PM (AEST) | *International Speaker* Office of Rail and Road (UK) |
The Regulator: A Critical Friend | ||
| Tuesday 14 July 2020 12PM (AEST) | Derel Wust 4Tel |
Applying Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Systems to Rail | ||
| Tuesday 21 July 2020 12PM (AEST) | Steve Butcher John Holland |
Up for the Challenge - Navigating COVID-19 in the Rail Industry | ||
| Tuesday, 28 July 2020 12PM (AEST) | Steve Bickley Abbott Risk Consulting |
Chicken and Egg: Back to Front Hazard Management and Other Fallacies from the SFAIRP Universe |
| Date | Presenter | Topic | Register | Watch Recorded Webinar |
| Tuesday 4 August 2020 12PM (AEST) | Tim Kuypers Walbrook Partners |
Leadership BS: Dangers for Safety Management | ||
| Tuesday, 11 August 2020 12PM (AEST) | Simon Vaux Infrastructure & Place, Transport for NSW |
Digital Engineering in 2020: What You Need to Know | ||
| Tuesday 18 August 2020 12PM (AEST) | Dr Kellie Nuttall Deloitte |
Creating an Optimal Reality - Digital Twins in Transport | ||
| Tuesday 25 August 2020 12PM (AEST) | Ronan McInerney Metro Trains Melbourne |
Whoops, I Clicked The Wrong Button: Understanding the Consequences of Poor User Interface DesignWhoops, I Clicked The Wrong Button: Understanding the Consequences of Poor User Interface Design |
| Date | Presenter | Topic | Register | Watch Recorded Webinar |
| Tuesday 1 September 2020 4PM (AEST) | *International Speaker* |
The Digitalisation of Irish Rail's Systems | ||
| Tuesday 8 September 2020 12PM (AEST) | Professor Drew Dawson Central Queensland University |
Recent Advances in Fatigue Management Beyond FAID | ||
| Tuesday 15 September 2020 12PM (AEST) | Chadi Chalhoub Sydney Trains |
Planes, Trains and Track Worker Safety | ||
| Thursday 17 September 12PM (AEST) | Jesse Baker RISSB Mike Aviet RISSB |
Ask RISSB | ||
| Tuesday 22 September 2020 12PM (AEST) | Stewart Edwards GHD
Neil Holt GHD |
Using Low Cost Technology for Safety and Reliability of Servicesv | ||
| Tuesday 29 September 2020 4PM (AEST) | *International Speaker* Swedish Accident Investigation Authority |
Planning vs Monitoring: Can You Do Both Tasks at the Same Time? |
| Date | Presenter | Topic | Register | Watch Recorded Webinar |
| Tuesday, 6 October 2020 12PM (AEDT) | Graham Currie Monash University |
Mass Transit Running on Empty: Is COVID-19 the End for the Urban Passenger Rail Market | ||
| Tuesday, 13 October 2020 12PM (AEDT) | Dr Keith Adam Sonic HealthPlus |
What Can the Rail Industry Learn from the Ruby Princess? | ||
| Tuesday 20 October 2020 4PM (AEDT) | *International Speaker* Cylus |
How to Deal With Railway Cybersecurity |
| Date | Presenter | Topic | Register | Watch Recorded Webinar |
| Tuesday 3 November 2020 12PM (AEDT) | Amy Lezala Metro Trains Melbourne |
I’m Going to Make You an Offer You Can’t Refuse | ||
| Tuesday 10 November 2020 12PM (AEDT) | Owen Thomas Public Transport Authority of Western Australia |
The Metronet Experience | ||
| Tuesday 17 November 2020 12PM (AEDT) | Magda Robertson Torrens Connect |
Car Vs Tram And The Impact On The City | ||
| Tuesday 24 November 2020 12PM (AEDT) | Peter Colacino Infrastructure Australia |
Infrastructure Reform In Australia’s COVID Recovery Response |
| Date | Presenter | Topic | Register | Watch Recorded Webinar |
| Tuesday 8 December 2020 12PM (AEDT) | David Dixon Calibre |
Complexities Associated With Remote Software Deployment |