Global Rail 2027 will take place from 28–30 September 2027 at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, bringing together international rail operators, infrastructure developers, government authorities, technology providers and investors to explore the future of integrated transport networks.
The exhibition and conference will focus on the investment, engineering and technological developments reshaping passenger and freight transport, with particular attention to cross-border connectivity, infrastructure resilience, digitalisation and energy efficiency. As major rail programmes gather momentum across the Middle East and beyond, the event will provide a platform for industry leaders to examine emerging opportunities, share technical expertise and develop partnerships across the global transport sector.
Alongside its international exhibition, Global Rail 2027 will feature strategic and technical conferences, ministerial discussions and specialist initiatives connecting infrastructure projects with the technologies and investment needed to deliver them.
Highlights will include the Mega Projects Marketplace, showcasing major transport infrastructure pipelines, the Capital & Investment Pavilion, connecting project developers with financiers and institutional investors, and the AI, Innovation & Start-up Hub, exploring advances in intelligent transport systems, automation and smart infrastructure.
With participation spanning the rail, construction, engineering, logistics and financial sectors, the event aims to support practical collaboration and investment in the next generation of interconnected transport infrastructure.