April 16, 2026
11:00 – 23:00
Frankfurt am Main
House of Logistics and Mobility (HOLM)
Annual Market Initiative
Experience a half‑day summit focused on the digital and AI‑driven future of the rail industry and rail logistics.
Unlike traditional conferences, railXchange turns insights into tangible outcomes: alongside case presentations, impulse talks, and expert panels, you bring your own challenge into a Live AI Hackathon, working together with cross‑functional teams. During the hackathon, you will work with AI Team Captains from Rail‑Flow or Menlo79 to translate a real operational pain point into a working solution within 2–3 hours.
Based on your input, a product concept is created that addresses a genuine problem. You leave with a replicable prototype and clear next steps – a unique opportunity to experience AI in action and achieve concrete results. No prior knowledge of AI, data, or programming is required. Our facilitators guide you step by step through the process.
This hackathon is a focused, collaborative sprint to solve specific challenges and rapidly prototype solutions. Unlike a regular workshop, you don’t just learn; you build something real. Participants gain practical AI skills, new industry connections, a working prototype with a concrete action plan, and a certificate of participation.
Program Highlights
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11:00–12:30: Registration & lunch
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12:30–13:00: Welcome & opening keynote
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13:00–15:15: Presentations, expert panel & plenary session
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15:45–19:15: Live hackathon & pitches
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19:30–23:00: Evening program: dinner, hackathon results & networking
Why railXchange?
AI Hackathon
In 2–3 hours, you will work with AI Team Captains to turn a real pain point into a functional prototype.
Programm
An engaging program featuring high-caliber speakers, diverse topics, and dynamic panelists.
Networking
A fresh, energizing format for meaningful conversations and connections, plus live pitches from AI Hackathon teams.
Speakers 2026
Julian Hagenschulte
Chief Digital Officer
CargoBeamer
Christoph Zöller
CEO
Instaffo
Fabian Stöffler
Co-Founder & CEO
Menlo79
Neele Wesseln
CEO
NEE DIE GÜTERBAHNEN
Dominik Fürste
CEO & Co-Founder
Rail-Flow GmbH
Burkhard Bräkling
Principal
transport & digital consulting
Michael Lehmen
Head of Operations Staff
TX Logistik
Jan Carbach
Product Manager
Rail-Flow
Jonas Lilienthal
Senior Manager International Projects
Captrain
Bernd Fritzges
CEO
MICE DESK
Jutta dos Santos Miquelino
Co-CEO & Partner
and dos Santos
Jörg Nowaczyk
CCO
GATX Rail Europe
Moderation
Babette Müller-Reichenwallner
Co-Director Germany
PROSE GmbH
For whom is this event?
This event is an initiative of multiple partners bringing the railway industry together: railway undertakings, intermodal operators, freight forwarders, shippers, and innovators. It’s for like-minded people passionate about advancing the industry and proving how technology translates into real operational impact.
Tickets
Partner Rate
€199,– excl. VAT for customers of Rail-Flow, Menlo79, members of the DIE GÜTERBAHNEN alliance, as well as customers of participating speakers.
Standard Rate
€349,– excl. VAT for industry professionals.
Commercial Rate
€699,- excl. VAT for consultants and IT service providers.
Impression of railXchange 2024
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Event partners
Your Way to railXchange
By Train
The Holm at Bessie-Coleman-Str. 7 is located directly at the S-Bahn station “Gateway Gardens,” just one stop from Frankfurt Airport. You can conveniently reach the station via the S8 or S9.
By Car
Autobahn A5: If you are coming from the north or south, take the “Frankfurter Kreuz” exit and follow the signs to Gateway Gardens and Bessie-Coleman-Str.
Autobahn A66: Take the “Frankfurt West” exit and follow the road toward Gateway Gardens.
The Holm offers numerous parking options in the surrounding area, including public parking along Bessie-Coleman-Str. and a parking garage nearby.
By Airplane
Frankfurt am Main Airport is only one S-Bahn stop from the Holm. From the airport, you can reach the Holm directly via the S8 or S9 to the “Gateway Gardens” station.
Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact us.
Vita Kovalenko
Head of Marketing
at Rail-Flow GmbH