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“A river of connection.”

That’s how Pat Foran, Editor-in-Chief of Progressive Railroading and returning moderator, described the energy at last year’s Propel summit. His editorial reflection on the 2024 experience captures why this one-day leadership event is quickly becoming a must-attend for rising professionals in rail.

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Why Attend Propel 2025?

100% of 2024 attendees would recommend Propel to a colleague

Propel 2025 takes place Monday, October 6, in downtown Chicago — and it’s designed for rail professionals ready to grow their impact, expand their network, and gain real-world strategies to lead.

We’re thrilled to welcome Pat back to the stage, where he’ll moderate two of the day’s signature sessions:

9:00 AM — The Inside Track: Career lessons from across rail’s ecosystem
11:45 AM — Moments That Matter: A candid fireside chat on mentorship and leadership

Other Highlights of the Day:

Connect early at the Sunday Night Icebreaker
Network with peers over breakfast
Hear real-world stories during exclusive panels
Build self-awareness with a CliftonStrengths Talent assessment
Learn to manage up and elevate your brand in hands-on sessions
Recharge with lunch and refreshment breaks
Wrap up at the closing cocktail reception

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A Leadership Summit for High-Potential Rail Professionals

Monday, October 6, 2025 • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT
Convene • 311 West Monroe St. Chicago, IL

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