REGISTER NOW - The next edition of the biennial Human and Organisational Factors (HOF) Conference will take place in Valenciennes, France, on 4 and 5 November 2026.
The Agency is pleased to announce the next edition of the Agency's biennial Human and Organisational Factors (HOF) Conference, taking place on 4 and 5 November 2026 in Valenciennes.
This conference is relevant for all railway stakeholders interested in enhancing safety and performance through the practical application of Human and Organisational Factors.
The HOF 2026 Conference will showcase concrete examples of how HOF can be integrated into Safety Management Systems (SMS) and daily railway operations. Experts from across Europe, including representatives from industry, research organisations, and railway stakeholders, will share initiatives, experiences, lessons learned, success factors, and common challenges encountered along the way.
HOF play a crucial role in improving both system safety and operational performance.
What to expect:
The conference will be held in a hybrid format and conducted in English. This means that participants can attend either in person in Valenciennes, or online. The number of on-site participants is limited. We therefore encourage you to register early to secure your seat. Participation to the conference is free of charge. The Agency does not reimburse any costs which participants may have.
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We look forward to lively discussions, active audience participation, and the opportunity to meet you in Valenciennes!
The HOF Conference takes place at the International Multimodal Transport Design (IMTD) Centre in Famars (avenue Emile Loubat), located just south of Valenciennes.
The venue is easily accessible by tram from Valenciennes railway station. Participants should take either Tram T1 or Tram T2 (Transvilles network) and alight at Université, the stop closest to the conference venue. The journey takes approximately 20 minutes from Valenciennes city centre.
Please note that during the conference, travel on the Transvilles network is free of charge for both residents and visitors. The offer covers all local buses and tramway services across the Valenciennes area. TER regional train services are not included.
For routes, timetables and practical information, please visit the Transvilles website.
Attendance at the conference is subject to prior registration.
