Event Details
West Des Moines, Iowa
Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel
1800 50th St.
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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After you register, you will receive an email containing a link for making conference rate reservations.
June 19, 2023 — June 20, 2023
On-site check-in begins at noon on the first day.
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Description
This two-day event is is typically attended by up to 120 highway-rail safety focused persons from Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and others from across the United States. Representatives of the Class I and Short Line railroads, DOTs, federal government representatives from Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), railroad associations, rail safety professionals/volunteers, and locals from the four states will be in attendance. This annual conference focuses on highway-railroad safety, best practices, and public project partnerships.
Sponsorship Opportunities
The four available sponsorships include:
- Second day lunch: Platinum – $4,400 (2 spaces – 0 remaining)
- Recognition of partner during the conference (verbal and conference signage)
- Logo to appear prominently on all printed materials
- Three complimentary conference registrations (value — $225 each)
- Second day breakfast: Gold – $2,300 (3 spaces – 0 remaining)
- Recognition of partner at the conference (verbal and conference signage)
- Logo to appear prominently on all printed materials
- Three complimentary conference registrations (value — $225 each)
- Second day break: Silver – $1,100 (3 spaces – 0 remaining)
- Recognition of partner at the conference (verbal and conference signage)
- Logo to appear prominently on all printed materials
- Two complimentary conference registration (value — $225 each)
- First day break: Bronze – $915 (3 spaces – 1 remaining)
- Recognition of partner at the conference (verbal and conference signage)
- Logo to appear prominently on all printed materials
- One complimentary conference registration (value — $225)
In addition, an opportunity to sponsor the first evening social hour is available. Please contact Kris Klop at (515) 239-1108, kristopher.klop@iowadot.us if your organization is interested in this sponsorship opportunity.
Exhibitor Opportunity
After registering as a sponsor, if you or your organization is interested in having exhibitor space at the conference, please contact Natasha Foster, Sales and Event Services Manager at the West Des Moines Sheraton. She can be reached 515-457-2210 or natasha.foster@sheratonwestdesmoines.com.
Tentative Abbreviated Agenda
Day One
| Time | Event Details |
|---|---|
| 12:00–1:00 PM | Registration & Check-In |
| 1:00–1:15 PM | Welcoming Remarks |
| 1:15–2:15 PM | Brainstorming Session |
| 2:15–2:30 PM | CPKC Merger Update |
| 2:30–3:00 PM | Railroad Crossing Preemption |
| 3:00–3:15 PM | Break |
| 3:15–3:45 PM | AREMA Update |
| 3:45–4:15 PM | National Legislation & Industry Update |
| 4:15–5:15 PM | State DOT Updates - Iowa DOT - Kansas DOT - Missouri DOT - Nebraska DOT |
| 5:15 PM | Day 1 Adjourn |
| 6:00–7:30 PM | Reception & Networking Refreshments & Hors d'oeuvres |
Day Two
| Time | Event Details |
|---|---|
| 7:00–8:00 AM | Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00–8:30 AM | FRA Update |
| 8:30–9:00 AM | FHWA Update |
| 9:00–10:15 AM | Operation Lifesaver Updates |
| 10:15–10:30 AM | Break |
| 10:30–11:00 AM | Union Pacific Railroad Update |
| 11:00–11:30 AM | BNSF Railroad Update |
| 11:30 AM–12:30 PM | Railroad Crossing Safety Projects Coordination Roundtable |
| 12:30–1:30 PM | Lunch |
| 1:30–2:00 PM | American Short Line & Regional Railroad Update |
| 2:00–2:15 PM | AASHTO Update |
| 2:15–2:30 PM | Break |
| 2:30–3:45 PM | Q & A Panel Discussion |
| 3:45–4:15 PM | DHS/TSA Railroad Security Awareness |
| 4:15–4:30 PM | Conference Wrap-Up |
| 4:30 PM | Conference Adjourn |
Download a PDF of the detailed agenda draft (updated March 27).