Rata 2027: Rail transport – catalyst for growth
As a versatile seminar event, Rata event has become a popular meeting and networking event for the entire rail industry. The target group of the Rata event are all rail transport professionals, those interested in railways, and students. Rata 2027 takes place on February 9-10, 2027 at Tampere Hall (Tampere, Finland). Approximately 1000-1200 participants and 70 exhibitors are expected to participate the Rata 2027. The main theme of the year is rail transport – catalyst for growth.
The event celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2025, as the first Rata seminar was organized in 2000. Rata event takes place every two years.
News:
Call for Papers is open! Abstracts can be submitted on 17 February – 24 April 2026.
Exhibition sales are open! Over half of the exhibition stands have already been sold.
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Schedule:
- End of 2025: Exhibition sale opens
- 17 February – 24 April 2026: Call for Papers is open, abstract submissions
- 4 – 24 May 2026: Abstract evaluation
- June 2026: Abstract acceptances
- June 2026: Registration for the event opens
- August 2026: Seminar program will be published
- 10 August – 30 October 2026 an additional submission period for student works
- 2 – 13 November 2026 Abstract evaluation of additional student works
- November 2026: Abstract acceptances of additional student works
- End of 2026: Registration for the event closes
