Set Your Expectations Sky High for the NRC 2025 Conference

Set Your Expectations Sky High

for the NRC 2025 Conference

The industry's top leaders. An impressive lineup of conference speakers and breakout sessions. More than 130 exhibitors. Golf and trap shooting. And the most beautiful conference site. There are so many good reasons to look forward to the NRC's 2025 Conference and NRC-REMSA Exhibition.

The NRC is on track to set an attendance record at our annual conference coming up January 5 through 8 at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Marco Island, Florida. More than 1,000 rail industry leaders have registered to join us in Marco Island, Florida. That's great news for all of our conference attendees who want to get more out of their registration.

How To Get the Most From

the NRC Conference

Get ready. It's going to be fabulous. Consider taking these actions leading up to the conference to make sure it exceeds your expectations.

Prepare for Even Better Networking — The NRC Conference has a well-deserved reputation as the best networking event in the rail industry. With more leaders attending, you'll have a greater number of opportunities to learn and network from the rail industry's most influential professionals representing railroads and transit lines, government, and the contractor and supplier community.

Start setting up appointments during the conference and don't forget to bring plenty of business cards.

Attend the Fireside Chat

Don't miss the fireside chat at 11 am on Monday, January 6. Join NRC Chair Joe Daloisio and Vice Chair Curtis Bilow for a candid discussion with CSX President and CEO Joe Hinrichs. Mr. Hinrichs offers a new perspective, having spent most of his career in another industry. He brings 30 years of experience in the global automotive, manufacturing and energy sectors where he's built an exemplary record around operational excellence and employee engagement. Learn about the state of CSX, the railroad industry and the broader supply-chain and business outlook or ask a question of your own.

Target other Conference Sessions — This year's conference is jam-packed with valuable sessions to learn and connect. Check out the complete schedule, which includes sessions on capital plans and engineering updates from railroad and transit leaders, safety updates, panel discussions on industrial development, sustainability, S&C and legislative affairs, and a range of breakout sessions.
Don't Forget About the Exhibition — With more than 130 exhibitors, you'll have the chance to network while learning about the latest innovations from rail industry suppliers. Use the app to identify all of the exhibitors and pinpoint their location on the show floor.
Register Now — Don't miss out on making valuable connections that are essential to achieving your 2025 goals. If you overlooked registering or want to bring others on your team, there's still time to register for the 2025 Conference.
SCAM ALERT — Watch out for solicitations via email that offer hotel deals or registration lists on behalf of the NRC. These groups are not affiliated with the NRC. Check the NRC website or contact the NRC directly for the most up-to-date conference information.
Thank Our Sponsors — We're grateful for the general conference and golf sponsors for stepping up to help us put together a valuable conference that will be fun too. Please show your appreciation by thanking them. There's still time to be a sponsor. Contact NRC Operations and Meeting Manager Marian Baretto for details about available sponsorship opportunities.

We are thankful for each and every one of you. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving. We look forward to seeing you in Marco Island.

The National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association — the “NRC” — is a U.S. trade association that advances the mutual interests of railway contractors and suppliers who construct, maintain and supply railroads and rail-transit lines.

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Information Courtesy of NRC