Over 150 directors and senior managers from key urban transportation projects all over Latin America will meet in Medellin this June to discuss the development of key urban transportation projects.

Metro Americas works throughout the year with rail and metro operators to support the development of key projects. Each year, the directors of these projects come together to exchange experiences, present project updates and decide upon the technology, strategies and financing options needed to make these vital projects a reality.

Medellin, Colombia - 2018 Host City

After discussions with Latin American operators, it was decided that Medellin would be the perfect option for this year’s event.

Importantly, the city of Medellin has a proven track record of forward thinking urban transport innovation; in recent years the Metro de Medellin has integrated metro, cable car, tram and BRT transport solutions within the Valle de Aburra. In 2013 the city was named the most innovative in the world and this commitment continues. Medellin is now looking to expand the cities rail links to adjoining towns and villages, while also expanding and upgrading urban transport coverage.

Metro de Medellin will be supporting this year’s event, they will deliver a speech on the opening morning before taking directors and technical specialists from all over Latin America on a guided tour of the city’s transport network.

Metro 2018 will be held at the excellent Dann Carlton Hotel on 6-8 June 2018.

Metro 2018 Sponsors

For the 2018 edition of Metro Latin America we are delighted to confirm that we will be working with some of the most important and influential companies in Latin America.

The platinum sponsor of this year’s event is CRRC, a Chinese organisation that has rapidly increased it’s role across the region, working on major passenger rail projects all over the continent.

Gold event sponsors include Alstom, Ansaldo, DB International, Xtralis and CRTG.

We are also partnering with Metro de Medellin, Bureau de Medellin and Todo A Tren to prepare this year’s event and deliver something valuable and important for the region’s industry leaders.

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2018 Project Presentations

As well as a detail exploration of the successes and projects in Medellin, Metro 2018 will look at the key urban transport and rail projects across Colombia.

Some highlights of this year’s event include:

Metro de Bogota

With the initial tender open next month, it is an exciting time to look ahead at the development of the Colombian capitals first metro line. Representatives from IDU, DNP, ANI, FDN and the Ministry of Transport will present updates on the project and discuss aims, technology details, financing and specifics of the project with industry experts.

Barranquilla Light Rail

The Mayor of Barranquilla, the Area Metropolitna de Barranquilla and Todo A Tren will all participate at this year’s Metro Latin America event to discuss the new urban transport solutions in the city of Barranquilla.

Cali Urban Transport and Commuter Rail

During this year’s event FDI Pacifico and the government of the city of Cali will discuss new projects linking Cali with neighbouring towns and urban transport solutions.

Antioquia Railway

Another project under discussion at this year’s event will be the renovation and reinstatement of rail links from Medellin across Antioquia.

Colombian Railways

While the event is primarily focused on urban transport, at this year’s event there will also be some insight and representation from Colombia’s freight operators. FENOCO will discuss projects and operations in the north of the country, while Trencar will outline their plans for new expansions.

2018 International Projects

As always, while Metro Latin America goes in detail on all of the projects under development in the host country, the event provides an excellent chance to learn about the triumphs and challenges from around the continent.

This year is no different, with over 80 international managers and specialists discussing projects including:

Metro de Quito

Senior representatives from the Ecuadorian capitals first Metro line will deliver an update on the project, outline final steps on the initial project and the long-term vision for further expansions.

Metro de Panama

It is an exciting time to meet with representatives from Metro de Panama as the network prepares for the launch of Line 2. This and further upgrades will be discussed in Medellin this year.

Metro de Lima - Line 2

Another exciting and important project under construction is the Line 2 of Metro de Lima. The project is expected to be 33% complete by the end of this year. At Metro 2018 we will get an update on what has been completed and what work still needs to be done on the major expansion.

Argentine Commuter Rail

We are delighted to again welcome Trenes Argentinos de Operaciones to participate in Metro 2018, to discuss upgrades, operations and expansions of the capitals commuter railway network.

Rio de Janeiro - MetroRio and MetroBarra

This year we will have both MetroRio and MetroBarra representatives giving a full review of all of the major developments in the key Brazilian city. In recent events we have heard some of the important steps, some key challenges and it will be great to learn what projects are next in Rio.

Sao Paulo Metro, Metro Salvador and ViaQuatro

In 2018 we will also be welcoming a delegation from CCR, a key organisation that has recently won the operations contract for the Sao Paulo Metro following some successful work with ViaQuatro and Salvador Metro. It will be fascinating to see what plans CCR have in the Paulista capital as well as continued expansions in Brazil.

Agenda for Metro Latin America 2018

This year’s event has once again been expanded to provide an even greater learning and networking experience.

Metro Latin America 2018 will include:

- 8 Technical Conference Sessions With Project Updates
- Technology Exhibition Showcasing the Latest Industry Innovations
- Four Drinks Networking Sessions
- Two Seated Networking Lunches by the pool at the excellent Dann Carlton Hotel
- Complimentary evening dinner reception at the superb Hatoviejo Restaurant for all attendees
- Technical site visit led by Metro de Medellin to key projects in the city
- All notes and PowerPoint presentations after the event

Registration

In order to ensure we can welcome all of the key industry leaders, we have a number of complimentary passes available for metro and rail operating companies and government organisations for the event.

Alternatively, we have a range of options for private technology suppliers, projects managers and investment companies to join us, with local discounts for Colombian companies, available.

You can complete your registration online or contact Simon Edwards to enquire about group bookings, local discounts, complimentary passes and sponsorship opportunities.

Simon Edwards,
Metro Americas
[email protected]

 

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