2025 SPEAKERS

Dr. Hassan Alsalamat is the CEO of ERL Maintenance Support Sdn Bhd (E-MAS), the operations and maintenance arm of Express Rail Link, Malaysia’s premier airport rail service. With over 20 years of experience and a strong background in engineering and business management, he is known for his...

Alberto is an experienced professional with achievements in providing both engineering and advisory services to the rail industry in more than 15 countries across Asia-Pacific and Europe. Alberto’s main domain of expertise is the full suite of rail systems, with experience covering from planning...

C Kamalesen is currently a Technical Director at AECOM, and is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He is a Civil Engineer with 25 years of experience in the areas of urban and transport infrastructure,  water  resources management,  flood  management and agriculture irrigation and drainage. Kamal is a ...

Joyce Chang is a dedicated leader in the field of service excellence, with over 18 years of experience in transforming service culture and developing tools for service engagement. Her extensive background, including her tenure at Singapore Airlines, has greatly contributed to her expertise in...

Dr. Cheung currently holds the position of Chief Operating Officer of Asia Era One Co. Ltd (AERA-1). AERA 1 is set up by the Consortium led by CP Group to operate and maintain the Airport Rail Link (now rebranded as City Line), and design, build and operate the highspeed railway linking three...

As Arup’s Managing Director, Asia Pacific Region and Global Rail Business Leader, TC leads an international team of rail experts working on all kinds of rail transit systems, including high-speed, metros, light and heavy rail. As an advisor to governments and delivery bodies responsible for major...

Chloe Chong is the Commercial Manager at Tictag, a Singapore-based startup specialising in data-centric AI solutions, with a strong focus on video analytics. At Tictag, Chloe plays a key role in bridging the gap between cutting-edge AI development and real-world business needs. She champions the...

Aden is a seasoned civil and structural engineer with 14 years of experience in rail infrastructure, specialising in the design and management of complex metro and tunnel projects in Singapore and internationally. Aden has played key roles in the planning and design of major rail...

Fahrul Harundani Ginanjar is a Strategic Delivery and Corporate Performance Department Head in MRT Jakarta. Before taking the role as Department Head in Corporate Strategy Division, he also have experience in Station Operation Services Division as Station Manager and as Chief of Operation Control...

Eisen Lowell A. Goco has been with the Philippine Railways Institute for over five years, starting in September 2019 as a Training Specialist III. In this role, he focused on enhancing the core competencies of railway personnel. In July 2023, he took on greater responsibilities as Supervising...

Dr. Amit Kumar Jain is Director (Operations & Services) of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). An Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer of the year 2000, Dr. Jain has over two decades of experience in numerous key leadership positions. Prior to taking up this role, he was working as...

Taku KanzawaChief Staff, International Business Department, Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd.Joined 2015. Based on his experience in civil engineering structure planning, design, construction management, and maintenance management, he has worked on overseas projects.

Keisuke Kiyotani（Mr.） Manager, East Japan Railway Company Kiyotani Keisuke is a professional with more than 20 years of experience in Civil Engineering and project management within the transportation filed. He currently serves as the Manager of International Business Development, Planning &...

Mr. Sanjay Kumar is a Senior Executive from Indian Railway (IRSSE) and presently working as Director (Systems) at Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL). He is responsible for smooth Operation & Maintenance and implementation of all systems work such as S&T, AFC, Rolling Stock &...

Kin-Ho Lam is Hong Kong Tramways’ Senior Engineering Manager. He has worked in Tramways since 2003. He has been in charge since 2019 of the Engineering Department which is responsible for maintenance of the 165 double-deck tramcars fleet and infrastructure, as well as the in-house construction of...

Carol is a civil and railway engineer with 16 years’ experience in railway infrastructure and system design. She has been involved in a number of challenging railway projects, including heavy railway, metro and APM systems, in Hong Kong, Macau, the United Kingdom and the Philippines. She has a...

Kota Mantani joined Tokyo Metro in 1999. He has been involved in the planning, design, and maintenance of railway facilities, the introduction of new technologies, and the international procurement of goods. Drawing on this experience, he has contributed to the expansion of platform doors at Tokyo...

Christian Mehlhorn has been with Siemens Mobility for over 15 years, with the past six years dedicated to Customer Service. He began his career in Braunschweig, Germany, at Siemens' headquarters for signaling systems, where he held key roles in engineering, project implementation, and...

Dr. Andrew Keong Ng is an Associate Professor with Singapore Institute of Technology. He is the Programme Leader of the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, the Master of Engineering Technology and the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering...

Henri Pottier is CEO Asia Pacific for RATP Dev since 2019. He has a vast experience in public transport, with more than 15 years in operating complex and critical infrastructure in major Asian cities such as the tramway of Hong Kong, the metro line 9 in Seoul and a large fleet of buses in...

25+ years of IT experiences working in several major companies in Manufacturing, Finance, Mining, FMCG, consultancy. Experienced in handling 42+ major IT projects in various area (Infrastructure, system development, etc) throughout the years. Holds Computer Science degree and Master degree in...

Mr Josefino Santiago is presently a Senior Advisor for Systems Maintenance at RATP Dev Manila providing technical support to the concessionaire of the LRT1 system. He has more than 40 years of experience in engineering, operations and maintenance works within the mass railway transit system in the ...

Dr. Daya Shankar is an innovative technology leader with expertise spanning AI implementation, engineering systems, and sustainable technology development - all crucial disciplines for the advancement of modern railway systems. As Dean of the School of Sciences at Woxsen University, he oversees...

Experienced Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the telecommunications industry with several Projects as Project Management role and latest in Railway transportation operation and maintenance roles.Skilled in Operations, Maintenances, Project Management, and Project Controller also...

Albert Soh is the Head of Engineering Analytics at Strides Technologies where he leads data-driven strategies to enhance railway performance, safety, and maintenance efficiency. With over 15 years of experience in engineering and data analytics, he specializes in transforming operational data into...

Juergen Supik is a dynamic and results-driven Chief Executive Officer at Dorsch Consult Asia Co., Ltd., a leading engineering and consulting firm specializing in infrastructure projects across Asia. With over 20 years of experience in the rail and transportation industry, Juergen is a visionary...

Yasumasa Takehara（Mr.） Assistant Manager, East Japan Railway Company Yasumasa Takehara is an expert in power supply for railway system and currently serves as Assistant Manager at East Japan Railway Company. Takehara holds a Master of Engineering degree. He has 19 years experiences in power...

Theo Vander Heyden graduated from Curtin University in Western Australia with a First Class Honors degree in Mechatronic Engineering. He began his railway career at the Public Transport Authority of Western Australia in 2020 and currently serves as a Rollingstock Engineer in the Mechanical...

Silas Wong is the Regional Manager for Siemens Mobility’s Mobility as a Service (MaaS) business in Asia Pacific. Being well-versed in the MaaS industry and having worked across multiple domains in the mobility sector including strategy and product management in Germany and Singapore, Silas focuses...

Wilson Wong is a seasoned railway engineering professional with over 15 years of global experience in strategic planning, design, and project management. Wilson advances sustainable urban mobility in Hong Kong as AECOM’s Team Lead for the “Strategic Study on Railways beyond 2030”—a pivotal...

Tim Wong drives innovation in sustainable built environments and carbon management as AECOM’s ESG & Sustainability Hub Lead for Hong Kong. With 16+ years of experience, he bridges civil engineering expertise with ESG principles and digital innovation, emerging as a recognized sustainability...

Tsung-che Yang is currently the Manager of the Planning Section in the Train Operations Division at Taipei Metro. He specializes in the planning and optimization of train operation scheduling, bringing extensive professional knowledge and practical experience to the role. Previously, he served as...

Kazue Yasuoka（Ms.）Manager, East Japan Railway Company Kazue Yasuoka joined JR East in 1991, is working in the field of railway signalling as a construction supervisor and designer, gaining experience in domestic construction projects. She also worked in maintenance, future planning, and...

Ms Jeny Yeung has been the Managing Director - Hong Kong Transport Services since 1 October 2023 and a Member of the Executive Directorate since September 2011.Ms Yeung heads the Hong Kong Transport Services Business and has overall responsibility for the railway transport operations and its...