Next Generation Conference Scholarships

Congratulations to the winners of the Next Generation Conference Scholarship for Connect Rail 2023.

Effie Hong

Effie Hong
Graduate Engineer,
SYSTRA ANZ

Geet Janawalkar

Geet Janawalkar
Graduate Electrical Engineer,
Queensland Rail

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Hamish Johnstone
Graduate Engineer,
CPB Contractors

Ivan Trac_Linekdin

Ivan Trac
Undergraduate Intern,
Arup

Melanie Fortuin

Melanie Fortuin
Network Control Officer,
Queensland Rail

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Suraj Singh Nijjar
Graduate Civil Engineer,
Queensland Rail

Will Penrose

Will Penrose
Technical Sales Engineer,
Vossloh Cogifer Australia

We’re delighted to be supporting the winners’ professional development and sharing their innovative ideas on how to disrupt or bring greater awareness of rail’s power to transform.

WINNERS WILL RECEIVE:

  • Complimentary attendance to Connect Rail, including the Exhibition Networking Drinks
  • Opportunities to network with industry peers and leaders
  • Professional profiles on the dedicated ‘Next Generation Hub’ on the event app

First launched in 2017, Informa’s Next Generation Scholarship program has allowed over a hundred industry entrants to share their innovative ideas and passion for rail, raise their professional profile and benefit from invaluable networking opportunities.

Applications: Submit your 200-300 word application describing your idea or concept and how it could enhance or promote the benefits rail

Eligibility: Open to all recent graduates and young railway professionals who are 25yrs or under (as of 5 September 2023) A maximum of 3 winners will be selected from the same organisation.

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