HSR Asia (Hanoi, 17-18 Mar 2027): dates and conference guide

HSR Asia 2027 takes place in Hanoi on Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 March 2027. Organised by StratComs Events, the two-day conference focuses on high-speed rail across Asia-Pacific. The venue has not yet been announced on the official website.

Key facts

• Dates: 17-18 March 2027.
• City: Hanoi, Vietnam (venue to be announced).
• Organiser: StratComs Events.
• Endorsed by: AHK Vietnam, IARO, Rail Personnel and IPPF.
• Format: conference with networking receptions, in English.

Programme

The theme is "Delivering Asia-Pacific's Next Generation of High-Speed Rail & Mobility", built on three pillars: connecting countries, integrating mobility and accelerating delivery.

Day one covers strategy, investment and delivery: Vietnam's North-South high-speed line, PPP financing, engineering, supply chains and cross-border collaboration. Day two turns to integrated mobility, operations and the passenger experience, including station-city integration, AI and data, case studies from India, Australia, Thailand and Indonesia, and a Hong Kong-Mainland China financing model.

Why Hanoi matters

According to partner IARO, Vietnam's North-South line is planned at 1,541 km with speeds of up to 350 km/h and a cost of around US$67 billion, with construction targeted to start in late 2027. Holding the conference in the capital puts delegates close to the agencies preparing one of the largest rail projects in the region.

Speakers

Speakers listed so far include Heiko Scholz of DB Rail Academy, Mike Baxter of Track International Consulting, T C Chew of Arup (chair of day one), Tony Watson of Typsa (chair of day two) and Kent Donaldson, an executive transport adviser in the Middle East. DB Engineering sponsors the receptions; PMT is listed as an exhibitor.

Why attend

Engineering consultancies, track and rolling stock suppliers and financiers can use HSR Asia to get an early read on the Vietnamese programme and to compare notes with teams from other high-speed projects in the region. TrainsNews rates it highly for infrastructure, and solid for rolling stock and operations.

Registration and call for papers

Registration is by online form on the official website; fees are not published. IARO members receive a 20% discount. Abstracts can be submitted until 30 October 2026, so prospective speakers need to move quickly.

Frequently asked questions

When is HSR Asia 2027?

On 17 and 18 March 2027.

Where is it held?

In Hanoi, Vietnam; the venue has not been announced yet.

Who organises HSR Asia?

StratComs Events, endorsed by AHK Vietnam, IARO, Rail Personnel and IPPF.

What is the focus?

High-speed rail in Asia-Pacific, especially Vietnam's North-South line, its financing and operation.

Published on 26 October 2026. Dates verified on the official website: stratcomsevents.com. Spotted an error? Report it.

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