RAILWAY INTERIOR INNOVATION SUMMIT EUROPE

OCTOBER 28-30, 2025 | PALERMO, ITALY

HOSTING PARTNER

Welcome

On behalf of OMER SpA, we are pleased to invite you to the RedCabin Railway Interior Innovation Summit in Palermo, Italy, from October 28-30, 2025.

This summit will bring together industry leaders, designers, and experts to explore the future of railway interior design, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and the passenger experience. Over three days, you’ll engage in discussions, discover the latest trends, and participate in workshops covering topics like sustainable materials, new technologies, and ergonomic design.

In addition, enjoy exclusive tours of OMER SpA’s facilities to see cutting-edge manufacturing processes shaping the future of rail travel.

Join us for a unique opportunity to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and explore solutions that will define the next generation of rail interiors. We look forward to welcoming you to Palermo!

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... knowledge on trends, opportunities and challenges on the rail interior topics

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... your network by exchanging business cards during our networking activities

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... your business to key stakeholders

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... meet with decision makers from manufacturers, designers, suppliers, government officials and explore how you can be part of their future projects

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PARTNER

SEKISUI KYDEX

SEKISUI KYDEX innovates and creates sustainable thermoplastic material solutions for the next generation of product design to help enhance the passenger experience.

SPONSORS

Lantal

Lantal is a leader in the design, production, and distribution of textiles and services for the international community of aircraft, bus, and railway operators as well as for executive jets.

Insperial

Insperial is a group specializing in surface solutions for the mass transportation industry, offering customization and creativity to enhance operations with sustainable materials. With a global presence in the Americas, Europe, and Asia, Insperial combines local support with a global perspective.

PriestmanGoode

PriestmanGoode is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading design studios working in transport today.

SENOPLAST

Founded in 1956 SENOPLAST Klepsch & Co. GmbH has produced for more than 60 years extruded plastic sheets and films for thermoforming. Over the years the company has grown into a specialist for the co- extrusion of multi-layer sheets and films and has become known as the technological leader in this field.

3M: Driving Innovation to Improve Everyday Life

At 3M, we use science to solve real-world problems. With operations in 70 countries and sales in over 200, our innovations improve daily life across industries. One-third of our sales come from products developed in the past five years, showing our strong focus on progress and collaboration.

Advanced Graphics for Lasting Impact

Smarter Solutions for the Rail Industry

Stronger Bonds with Industrial Adhesives and Tapes

FISA Srl

FISA is a leading and trustworthy family owned company by the De Simon family who founded it in 1960 with a long-standing experience in the design and manufacturing of railway passenger seating, today with three different locations in Italy.

Testori Textiles

Since 1919, Testori has been a trusted supplier of certified textile solutions for railway interiors.

EAO

EAO – Punctual. Intuitive and reliable.

Founded in 1947, EAO Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-quality HMI control units and HMI Systems. With a global footprint and production sites in Switzerland, China, Germany and North America, as well as 10 sales companies, EAO can guarantee worldwide availability.

CLERPREM

Clerprem is an international company specialized in designing and manufacturing innovative seating systems and interior parts for mobility.

wabtec corporation

We provide innovative Display Technologies for Modern Train Design

New display technologies open up exciting opportunities for innovative interior and exterior train designs. They not only enhance the passenger information experience but also contribute to improved passenger flow during boarding and alighting.

DTI products

Your international rail protection solutions partner for over 40 years

DTi products help provide safety, durability & performance for an optimized PAX experience. Come see for yourself. Free samples at our stand

Wire Protection: Grommet edging for wires, cables, harnesses & tubing

Climate Control: Silicone seals for windows, doors, access panels & enclosures.

LEONICA

Leonica, a family tannery renowned for its exceptional quality and versatility, has earned a reputation for producing the finest leathers. These leathers find their way into a wide range of applications, including business jets, high-speed trains, commuter transport, buses, tailor-made car interiors, cruise ship cabins, and super yachts. Leonica leather has also been selected for prestigious lounges, theatres, auditoriums, and luxury hotels. Leonica provides customized solutions for each project, ensuring a seamless blend of style and functionality.

HERBERT KNEITZ GMBH

Reinventing Comfortable Mobility Together

From the heart of Austria, Herbert KNEITZ GmbH is a leading manufacturer of premium interior textiles for the automotive and transport industry. With in-house design, production, and delivery, KNEITZ is recognized as a pioneer in upholstery, decorative textiles, and curtains that meet the highest safety and quality standards. As part of the Getzner Textil Group, KNEITZ combines innovation, creativity, and customer-specific design expertise to deliver world-class solutions for buses, trains, and automobiles.

E. Schoepf GmbH

Shaping the future of fabrics!

Schoepf’s rail fabrics comply with key international fire safety standards (EN 45545-2, DIN 5510-2, NF-F 16-101, BS 6853, UIC 564-2, etc.) and are available with different wear layer compositions, allowing customers to define the desired tactile properties. All materials feature permanent flame-retardant performance (tested to SBB standards with 5x washing at 40°C), combined with excellent grip, high abrasion resistance, and durability of up to 400,000 Martindale rubs on request. Customer-specific requirements, such as stain protection, can also be accommodated within the given budget.

KEY TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED

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EARLY CONFIRMED SPEAKERS

VINCENZO FRANCO

Regional Platform/ Head of Mechanical Integration

Hitachi Rail Italy

UMBERTO VIVARELLI

Industrial Designer

Hitachi Rail Italy

LEONARDO GORI

High Speed Platform & UK Market Support Mechanical Integration – Vehicle Engineer

Hitachi

DIETER KOBEL

Chairman

Tricon AG

KIRSTY DIAS

Managing Director

PriestmanGoode.

GIUSEPPE RUSSELLO

President and CEO

OMER S.p.A.

STEFANO RINCO

Sales Director

OMER S.p.A.

WEIWEI HE

Director

tangerine

GOFFREDO BADUINI

CEO

Guigiaro Architettura

OLLE LUNDBERG

CEO

LundbergDesign

ILSE DE VOS VAN EEKEREN

Manager Circulair Business

Dutch Railways (NS)

EDUARDO DE LA GUERRA

R&D Project Manager

Talgo

SERGIO OLIVA OLIVA

Head of Procurement - Interiors

Talgo

VANESA SANCHEZ SANCHEZ

Head of Interior Concept Design Team

Talgo

TIMO WIETZKE

Partner, Director Operations

zweigrad

BIRTE JÜRGENSEN

Partner, Director, Founder

zweigrad

SARAH FESSL

Customer experience - Team Lead Train Interior & Design Long Distance Traffic & New Rail Business

ÖBB-Personenverkehr AG

CATERINA GUERRA

Senior Manager Product Development

Flixtrain

ALEXANDER SCHLÜTER

VP Marketing & Customer Product

Flix SE

PATRIK AXENSTJERNA

Project Manager

AB Transitio

JORGE CHRISTIE

Founder & Chief of Product Development

Strong by Form

FREDERIC TSCHUSCHKE

Key-Account-Manager

Mankiewicz Gebr. & Co.

JENS CUYLEN

Head of Mechanical Engineering for High-Speed- and Intercity-Trains

Siemens Mobility GmbH

NADINE HOHLSTEIN

Head of Industrial Design and Crossfunctions for High-Speed- and Intercity-Trains

Siemens Mobility GmbH

ROBERTO MARCHESI

CEO

Clerprem

CAROLE LIROU

Passenger Experience Manager

OUIGO

JOCHEN WERNER

VP Industrial Design

AIRBUS

JULIANE TRUMMER

VP Design Strategy

Mormedi

PAUL MARCHANT

Product Design Manager Information, Design and Partnerships

Transport for London

THOMAS SPORK

Product Line PIS/CCTV / AM Sales Manager

Wabtec Corporation / Annax GmbH

ROBERT BUHMANN

Managing Director

GETA mbH

MICHAEL SPERBER

CEO

VOLANTE GmbH & Co. KG

MICHAEL SPERBER

CEO

VOLANTE GmbH & Co. KG

SHANTANU JOSHI

Design Strategy & Innovation Head

Alstom

EVA-MARIA KAUFMANN

Head of Product Management ICE & Intercity

Deutsche Bahn

DANIEL WEBER

Senior Product Manager Interiors High Speed Rail

Deutsche Bahn

BRUNO SCHEFFLER

Lead Competence Center Design

Deutsche Bahn

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WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE ON-SITE

WHO IS WHO

Get in touch with other experts before the conference starts. Take a look at the business cards and photos while enjoying your first conversational and networking experience.

KEYNOTE SPEECH

Get to know in-depth knowledge, listen and learn from industry experts, including OEMs, train operators, regulators, seat manufacturers and materials suppliers.

SPEEDNET WORKING

Break the ice and get to know your industry peers in these fast-paced one-to-one meetings. Greet each participant in this series of brief exchanges and share your professional background.

PANEL DISCUSSION

Interact with our panelists, and ensure that all of your questions are answered during these sessions.

ROUNDTABLE SESSION

Discuss with experts or stakeholders, in a circular arrangement to exchange ideas, share insights, and address specific topics or chal- lenges. Be part of an environment for open dialogues and problem- solving, allowing for diverse perspectives to be heard and considered.

EVENING RECEPTION

RedCabin invites you to a Dinner. Take this opportunity to network and make new business contacts. Or just relax and round off your first conference day.

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