Schedule at a Glance

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Please note that times and locations are subject to change.

Saturday, April 5

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. — Registration Open (Lobby A in Colorado Convention Center)
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. — Exhibitor Set Up

Sunday, April 6

7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. — Registration Open
7:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. — Exhibitor Set Up
7:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. — Train Excursion (Meet at Union Station by 7:30 a.m. train departs at 8:30 a.m.)
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. — Committee Meetings (in 700 meeting rooms)
- Human Resources Committee
- Legislative Policy Committee Meeting
- Safety & Training Committee Meeting
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. — Education Sessions
3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. — Committee Meetings (in 700 meeting rooms)
- Insurance Committee Meeting
- Young Professionals Committee Meeting
4:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. — First Timers Reception (in Exhibit Hall)
4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. — Exhibit Hall Reception

Monday, April 7

7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. — Registration Open
7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m. — Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.  — General Session - Speakers & Awards (Four Seasons Ballroom)
- Railway Age Industry Awards
- Keynote Speaker – Jim Vena, CEO, Union Pacific
- Safety Person of the Year & Safety Professional of the Year Awards
- RailPulse Panel Presentation
- Veteran’s Engagement Award
- Schlosser Distinguished Service Award
10:00 a.m.- 10:15 a.m. — Beverage Break (in 100 meeting rooms)
10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m. — Education Sessions (in 100 meeting rooms)
11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. — Lunch in Exhibit Hall
12:45 p.m.-2:45 p.m. — Committee Meetings (in 700 meeting rooms)
- Mechanical Committee
- Technology Committee
12:45 p.m.-2:45 p.m. — Education Sessions (in 100 meeting rooms)
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. — Supplier Committee Meeting
1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. — Exhibit Hall Closed
2:45 p.m.-3:45 p.m. — Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall
3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. — Education Sessions (in 100 meeting rooms)
4:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. — Exhibit Hall Reception

Tuesday, April 8

7:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. — Registration Open
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. — General Session - Speakers & Awards (Four Seasons Ballroom)
- Business Development Awards
- Keynote Speaker - Patrick Fuchs, Chairman, STB
- Environmental Award
- Short Line Hall of Fame Inductions
10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. — Brunch in the Exhibit Hall
11:30 a.m.-1:40 p.m. — Education Sessions (in 100 meeting rooms)
12:40 p.m.-2:50 p.m. — Committee Meetings (in 700 meting rooms)
- Engineering Committee
- General Counsel Committee
- Environmental Committee
- Small Railroad Committee
3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. — Lucky Strike Networking Event (500 16th St #340, Denver, CO 80202)
8:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. — Closing Party (Hyatt Regency Capitol Ballroom, Level 4)