Patrons and initiators of the conference are Jan Grothe, CPO, Deutsche Bahn AG and Rolf Härdi, CTIO, Deutsche Bahn AG. At the RAILWAY FORUM Berlin, more than 1,400 decision-makers and experts from the railway industry will meet to discuss future developments and challenges. The group of participants consists of railway operators, manufacturers and suppliers at all tier levels, political decision-makers and thought leaders from Germany and Europe.