NRC Conference
Smart Strategies to Get More from
the NRC 2026 Conference
The NRC is on track to set an attendance record at its 2026 annual conference coming up January 7–10 at The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, FL.
 
More than 1,000 rail industry leaders have registered to join us in Hollywood, Florida. That’s great news for all of our conference attendees who want to get more out of their registration.
 
If you’re still on the fence, check out what some past attendees say about why you should attend the conference.
Watch: Why Attend the NRC Annual Conference (animated)
Here are a few reminders to help you get the most out of the conference.
Get Ready to Network – The NRC Conference is well known 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. Don’t forget to bring plenty of business cards.
Download the Conference App and Review Conference Attendees – The NRC has gone green and will not have printed programs at the conference. Be sure to download the app so you don’t miss important notifications and can easily reference the full schedule and exhibit map. The NRC will email attendees in mid-December with links to download the app and a list of conference attendees.
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, speed networking sessions with four railroads, 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.
Get a Free Professional Headshot – Take advantage of this opportunity to get a free professional headshot. Our professional photographer will take headshots on a first-come, first-served basis in the foyer outside of the exhibit hall on Wednesday, January 7, from 4 to 6 pm.
Register Now
Register Now – Don’t miss out on making valuable connections that are essential to achieving your 2026 goals. If you overlooked registering or want to bring others on your team, there’s still time to register for the 2026 Conference. You can register here.
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:  general conference sponsors  and  golf sponsors.
We wish you safe and happy holidays and look forward to seeing you in Hollywood.
The National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association
 
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Information Courtesy of NRC
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