16 Oct 2023

Nominations are now open for the RISSB Horizons Program 6.0

RISSB is offering a unique opportunity to young professionals in the rail industry to be part of shaping rail’s technical future.

Like our previous programs, this year’s participants will be taken on a practical professional journey, growing their knowledge of cutting-edge technology and developing an innovation mindset that will help position your organisation as a business of the future.

The Horizons Program 6.0 will

  • Provide a forum for knowledge sharing and learning
  • Extend the participant’s professional network both within and outside the industry
  • Provide participants with the skills to drive and manage change
  • Engage young professionals to provide technical input into RISSB’s and the industry’s future
  • Assist in improving the safety and productivity of the rail industry through RISSB products.

Who can apply?

Horizons 6.0 is open to all leaders and emerging leaders within the rail industry. It is expected nominees will be highly regarded in their organisation and interested in the program, able to attend ALL stages of the program and be prepared to learn and contribute.

Please note that this program is for RISSB member organisations only.

Nomination Form

If you are interested in nominating someone in your organisation, please complete the online form.

More information can be found in the Horizons Program 6.0 Brochure 2023.

Key Dates

Nominations open – RISSB members can nominate someone within their organisation from Monday 2 October 2023.

Nominations closing date – For RISSB members, the closing date is Friday 27 October 2023.

Successful applicants notified – Successful applicants will be notified by the second week of November 2023.

Horizons Program 6.0 will start in early March 2024 with an introductory Teams meeting followed by a forum in Melbourne in March.

The program fee is $2595 (ex GST) and covers all face-to-face Forums, online mentoring sessions, completion and debrief of individual DISC Profile and networking events (3).

For more information

If you would like to know more about the Horizons Program, please send an email to sweston@rissb.com.au