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The world congress featured international rail experts on transportation policy and technology. It brought together both the public and private sectors to provide insight and best practices for implementing high-speed rail projects at every stage – from planning, financing, and construction to operations and management.

The 8th world congress comprised plenary sessions, round table discussions and debates led by opinion leaders and international experts representing a broad spectrum of policymakers, economy, financial institutions, industry and the transport sector of the high business community. 

See also:
>> call for papers
>> World Congress themes
>> College and University High-Speed Rail Competition