RAS – Rail Automation Summit - Driverless
The conference is organized by the company “LightRailDay.com ApS”, based in Copenhagen/Denmark. The company is known for organizing “Light Rail Day”,
the leading conference for Tramway in the Nordics. The “RAS - Rail Automation Summit” is the companyies new initiative, headed by Daniel.
Daniel Weissensteiner
Summit Lead & Conference Director
Leading the Heavy Rail Automation summit, Daniel brings a unique blend of technical precision and visual storytelling to the heavy rail sector. His journey in public transport events began with "Light Rail Day," where his ability to ensure seamless presentations and flawless technology earned him the unofficial title of the man who "does the magic."
Today, Daniel spearheads the Heavy Rail Automation initiative from his base in Copenhagen. He designs the content strategy, manages high-level speaker relationships, and directs the visual communications of the conference. Supported by Bernd’s extensive industry experience, Daniel leads the content team to produce sharp, engaging newsletters and announcements. Though relatively new to the heavy rail sector, his rapid mastery of the industry's nuances and his background in marketing ensure the summit is delivered with absolute thoroughness and high production value.
Bernd Reuss
Event Management & Strategic Support
Bernd Reuss has turned 60 in 2024 and he is based in Copenhagen/Denmark. As an event manager, he organizes the leading international tramway conference in the Nordic countries "Light Rail Day" and in Germany the conference "Moderner Stadtverkehr". He was program director and moderator for several events in the railway and public transport sector. "I've passed my 60th birthday," says Bernd. "Time to hand over the reins to younger people and build new initiatives." Although Bernd is the CEO of the company, he remains in the background when it comes to the development and execution of the "Rail Automation Summit"