Rail systems technology is an industrial cornerstone of the capital region Berlin-Brandenburg with a very high degree of integration and innovation potential. Over 100 companies and institutes with more than 20,000 employees make the capital region Berlin-Brandenburg a significant center in Europe for research, development, and production. System providers are represented as well as a diverse supplier industry, mostly small and medium-sized enterprises. The focus of the panel discussion is on the presentation of innovative solutions for infrastructure and operations by representatives of a delegation of company representatives from Berlin and Brandenburg.