Public Transport for Large Events

With over 25 years of unparalleled expertise in the dynamic realm of public transport, he stands as a titan in the industry. Currently serving as a Senior Advisor to the prestigious UITP, his role as Head of Eurasia and Senior Advisor to the Academy places him at the forefront of innovation and excellence.

His journey commenced in 1999 with METRO ISTANBUL, where he embarked on a transformative path through various roles including Signaling Engineer, Maintenance Planning Expert, and Software Development Engineer. With each position, he left an indelible mark of proficiency and foresight.

Elevating to the helm as the Managing Director of Kayseri Transportation, he orchestrated a symphony of success, overseeing the seamless integration of diverse transport modalities. Under his visionary leadership, the company not only revolutionized rail systems but expanded its purview to encompass bus operations, bike-sharing initiatives, and pioneering smart traffic management systems.

A luminary in the field, he has graced numerous executive boards and chaired pivotal divisions within UITP, contributing significantly to shaping global transport policies. His presidency at TÜRSİD and vice presidency at ARUS underscore his commitment to advancing rail transportation in Turkey and beyond.

Not content with mere professional accolades, he pursued academic excellence culminating in a Ph.D. in Business Administration. His groundbreaking thesis on the nexus between formalization and stakeholder satisfaction in transport systems is a testament to his intellectual prowess and dedication to advancing the industry.

Beyond his professional endeavors, he remains deeply entrenched in the academic and research spheres, serving on advisory boards and steering committees of esteemed institutions. His multifaceted contributions reflect a tireless pursuit of excellence and a relentless drive to reshape the future of public transport.

Edgar joined RATP in 2003. He spent around ten years as an operational manager in the operation of the Paris metro, notably as Head of Transport during the automation of Line 1, and later as Director of the fully automated Line 14. He then led the automation project of Line 4 for seven years, before returning to operations to take on the role of Head of Transport for the entire Paris metro network. At the International Association of Public Transport (UITP), he conducted numerous training sessions and led work on the modernization and automation of metro systems worldwide.

Graduated from the Institute of Technology of Turin and Lausanne (EPFL), Stefano developed mobility studies for prof. Bovy for the Olympics in Sydney 2000, Athens 2004 and Turin 2006

In 2003 he joined the Turin 2006 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games Organizing Committee, as specialist on urban mobility, public transport, rail services between urban and mountain clusters, and venue transport operations.

In 2006 Stefano co-founded Citec Italia, the Italian branch of our Swiss based transport and mobility engineering firm where, almost 20 years later, he still serves as the Managing Partner, as well as member of the Board of Directors and Head of the Events Department.

During his career, he worked as consultant for Organizing Committees and Host Countries on numerous transport projects of the Winter and Summer Olympic Games Biddings such as Annecy 2018 and Istanbul 2020; he produced strategic mobility assessments for Sochi 2014, FIFA World Cup 2018, while he led the Transport teams of the Ryder Cup of Paris 2018 and Rome 2023.

Since 2007 Stefano has been working as mobility and transport advisor for UEFA contributing to the following projects: UEFA Euro 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020, as well as UCLF UEFA Champions League Final in Milan 2016, Kiev 2018, UELF Seville 2021 and UCELF Prague 2023. He also worked with FIFA, where he developed the Transport Bidding Requirements and the evaluation methodology to evaluate the candidatures and assign  the FIFA World Cup 2026.

From 2012 to 2015 he worked as advisor to the IOC-International Olympic Committee as member of the Evaluation Committee working group for the 2020 and 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Games then assigned to Tokyo and Beijing respectfully. Stefano was also involved in the early transport planning phases of the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games of Pyeongchang 2018.

In 2015 Stefano was appointed as Transport expert by the Bidding Committee for Paris 2024, to manage and develop the mobility concept, coordinating local public partners and authorities. Since 2018 he has been the director of the transport technical assistance mission of Citec to the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organizing Committee.

During the last part of the bidding phase of Milano-Cortina to win the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Stefano was the Bidding Committee Transport Expert. Since 2020, he has been the Head of Transport for Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026.

Alok is the CEO & Managing Director of Trans-consult. He is an international expert in public transport operations and management, with specialisation in new technology, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and clean fuel technologies. With 30 years of experience in the industry, Alok has worked with an array of international consultants and leading transport operators such as MTR Corporation Hong Kong and Kowloon Motor Bus Hong Kong.

He is an international expert trainer and a Fellow of Civic Exchange, a Hong Kong-based non-profit independent think tank. He regularly teaches at the University of Hong Kong and serves as a Member of the Transport Policy Committee of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong. He has several publications to his credit, including contribution to a book on best practice in railways operations and management.

Alok is a civil engineer and holds post-graduate degrees in transportation engineering and management.

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Born in 1970, Nazım Kadrizade completed his education at Kadıköy Anatolian High School. He holds degrees in Computer Programming (1990) and Industrial Engineering (1995) from Boğaziçi University, and an Executive MBA from Koç University (2020). He began his professional career in 1990 and has held managerial positions in R&D, IT systems, automation, manufacturing engineering, production planning, and logistics. His experience spans companies such as Bas-Tek Information Technologies, Arçelik, Dialog Semiconductor, Solmaz Customs Consultancy, and international transportation firms. He has also served as a country manager, board member, and digital transformation director. He is a member of various NGOs, including the Association of Former Arçelik Employees, the Association for the Evaluation and Accreditation of Engineering Education Programs, the Istanbul Project Management Association, and the Logistics Association. As of January 10, 2025, he was appointed as Deputy General Manager responsible for Human Resources and Support Services at Metro Istanbul. He is fluent in English.

Remziye Tanrıvermiş is an experienced professional specializing in human resources and training within the urban railway transportation sector, with over 25 years of experience. She currently serves as the Head of Metro İstanbul Academy and Technical Training Chief. Her expertise includes designing and executing vocational and technical training programs, establishing learning management systems, and managing large-scale training projects, both nationally and internationally. A graduate of Boğaziçi University, she is fluent in English and holds beginner to intermediate proficiency in several other languages, including Japanese. Active in professional networks, she contributes as Vice President of the HR & Training Commission in TURSID and a member of BURA.