Monorailex 2026: International Monorail Exhibition

Monorailex 2026 is the world’s leading international conference dedicated exclusively to monorail systems. Hosted by the International Monorail Association (IMA), the event brings together railway operators, infrastructure owners, consultants, manufacturers, researchers, government agencies and urban transport professionals to discuss the latest developments in monorail technology, planning, operations and sustainable mobility.

Event Description

Monorailex 2026 will take place from 17–20 September 2026 in Cairo, Egypt, bringing together the global monorail industry for four days of technical presentations, networking, exhibitions and exclusive infrastructure visits.

This year’s conference theme is:

“Integrating Monorail into Urban Transport Systems.”

The conference will focus on how modern monorail systems can be effectively integrated into urban transport networks while supporting sustainable mobility, reducing congestion and improving passenger experience.

Delegates can expect presentations from international operators, engineering consultants, technology suppliers, infrastructure developers, government agencies and academic researchers covering topics including:

• Urban transport integration
• Monorail planning and design
• Civil engineering and infrastructure
• Rolling stock innovations
• Signalling and automation
• Operations and maintenance
• Safety and standards
• Digital technologies
• Sustainability and lifecycle performance
• Case studies from major projects worldwide

One of the highlights of Monorailex 2026 will be technical visits to Cairo’s new East-of-Nile Monorail, including guided tours of the depot and Operations Control Centre (OCC), providing delegates with first-hand insights into one of the world’s largest new monorail systems.

The event also offers valuable networking opportunities through an exhibition, technical sessions, keynote speeches, industry discussions and social events.

Whether you are involved in urban rail planning, railway engineering, public transport policy or monorail operations, Monorailex 2026 provides an excellent platform to exchange knowledge and explore the future of automated urban mobility

Event Highlights

• Global monorail industry conference
• Technical presentations
• International keynote speakers
• Infrastructure exhibition
• Technical tour of Cairo Monorail
• Depot and OCC visits
• Networking dinners
• Industry workshops
• Research presentations
• International delegates

Who Should Attend?

• Railway Engineers
• Transport Authorities
• Metro & Monorail Operators
• Consultants
• Contractors
• Railway Manufacturers
• Rolling Stock Suppliers
• Signalling Engineers
• Infrastructure Developers
• Urban Planners
• Researchers
• Government Agencies