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 meant for railroad professionals, companies, and municipalities planning roadway projects that interact with railroad property, state departments of transportation (DOTs), and stakeholders with an interest in railroad crossing.
Exhibitor Opportunity
After registering as an attendee, 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 |
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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 |
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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).