Railway Age Next-Gen Freight Rail 2024
Event Info
Railway Age’s Next-Generation Freight Rail conference takes place March 12, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Union League Club of Chicago. The conference is a unique opportunity to discuss the freight rail industry’s future with thought leaders.
The event will include a luncheon recognizing the 2024 honorees of Railway Age‘s “Fast Trackers” 25 Under 40 awards.
Top Reasons to Attend
- Interact with three Class I C-Suite executives whose railroads span North America.
- Discover how the North American supply chain is changing, and its growth opportunities.
- Discuss the myriad challenges inherent in running North America’s largest short line and regional railroad conglomerate.
- Interact with one of the industry’s most experienced chief engineers.
- Take a deep dive into AI (Artificial Intelligence) and how it is being used to improve safety and productivity.
- Network in-person and create lasting connections with colleagues and peers.
Speakers Include
Jim Vena
CEO, Union PacificBeth Whited
President, Union PacificTracy Robinson
President and CEO, CNMichael Miller
CEO, Genesee & WyomingBrent Laing
Vice President of Engineering, CNMabby Amouie
AVP Enterprise Data & Analytics, Norfolk SouthernRobert Hanczor
CEO, Founder, Piper NetworksJim Pang
Vice President, Services Expansion, TrinityRailDerel Wust
Director, 4AI Systems, Inc.Todd Snyder, Ph.D.
Senior Director, Sensors & Analytics, Amsted Digital SolutionsColleen Leonardo – McAndrew
Vice President, Sales and Marketing, RECO
Sponsorships
Sponsorships are available for all Railway Age events. For more information, contact Jonathan Chalon at [email protected], 212.620.7224.
Hotel Reservations
Attendees of Next-Gen Freight Rail can reserve a room at the Union League Club of Chicago for the daily group rate of $209 per room + 20% per night surcharge. This rate is available two days prior and after the event, based on availability. Our block ends February 20, 2024.
Each guest is responsible for making their own reservations by calling 312-427-7800 or 800-443-0578 or emailing [email protected] and referencing Railway Age NGFR. Individual guest reservations must be cancelled by 3:00pm CT the day prior to arrival in order to avoid a one-night room charge.
Check-in time is 3:00pm. The Club provides complimentary baggage and coat check for guests arriving early.
Union League Club of Chicago
65 West Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60604
Contact Us
Questions? Reach out to us at [email protected].
Supporting Organizations
All sessions except for the luncheon will take place in the Crystal Room on the 5th floor.
7:00 AM
Exhibitor Set-up
8:00 AM
Registration / Badge Pick-up sponsored by Herzog
Continental Breakfast sponsored by A5 Rail
9:00 AM
Building the Union Pacific of the Future, Part 1
Beth Whited, President, Union Pacific
with Railway Age Executive Editor Marybeth Luczak
9:30 AM
Innovation Spotlight presented by Piper Networks
Robert Hanczor, CEO, Founder, Piper Networks
9:45 AM
Coffee Break sponsored by Edna A. Rice Executive Recruiters, Inc.
10:15 AM
Building the Union Pacific of the Future, Part 2
Jim Vena, CEO, Union Pacific
with Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono
10:45 AM
Innovation Spotlight presented by TrinityRail
Trinity Logistics Solutions: Making Rail Easier to Use
Jim Pang, Vice President, New Services Development & Innovations, TrinityRail
11:00 AM
Engineering Excellence at CN
Brent Laing, Vice President Engineering, CN, and Railway Track & Structures 2023 Engineer of the Year
with RT&S Editor-in-Chief David C. Lester
11:30 AM
Innovation Spotlight presented by Railway Equipment Company (RECO)
MODEL SXP SMARRT ™ CROSSING PLATFORM for Enhanced Crossing Safety
Colleen Leonardo-McAndrew, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, RECO
11:45 AM
Luncheon in Presidents Hall on the 2nd floor sponsored by Plasser American
Honoring Railway Age’s 25 “Fast Trackers” Under 40 for 2024
with Jonathan Chalon, Publisher, Railway Age and Nicholas Little, Director, Railway Education, Center For Railway Research and Education, Michigan State University
1:30 PM
People Matter Most
Michael Miller, CEO, Genesee & Wyoming
with Railway Age Senior Editor Carolina Worrell
2:00 PM
Innovation Spotlight presented by 4AI Systems
Practical Uses of Artificial Intelligence in Rail
Derel Wust, Director, 4AI Systems
2:15 PM
Energy Break sponsored by RailWorks Corporation
2:45 PM
Norfolk Southern/Georgia Tech Research Institution Digital Train Inspection Portal
Mabby Amouie, AVP Enterprise Data & Analytics, Norfolk Southern
with Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono
3:15 PM
Innovation Spotlight presented by Amsted Digital Solutions
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Determining Load State
Todd Snyder, Ph.D., Senior Director, Sensors & Analytics, Amsted Digital Solutions
3:30 PM
Serving a Dynamic Global Supply Chain
Tracy Robinson, President and CEO, CN and Railway Age 2024 Railroader of the Year
with Railway Age Editor-in Chief William C. Vantuono
4:00 PM
Adjourn
Sponsorships
Railway Age’s Next-Generation Freight Rail conference is a unique opportunity to discuss the freight rail industry’s future with thought leaders, with topics covering:
- Serving a Dynamic Global Supply Chain
- Building the Railroad of the Future
- Leveraging AI to increase Efficiency and Safety
- People Matter Most
The NGFR conference will also include a luncheon recognizing 2024 honorees of Railway Age’s “Fast Trackers” 25 under 40 awards.
Publisher
Jonathan Chalon
Tel: (212) 620-7224
[email protected]