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March 26 Symposium Schedule

March 26, 2024 "What is Your Why?" Symposium Agenda
Location: Hilton President Kansas City
 

12:00 -   12:35 PM  Arrival
12:35 -   1:35 PM  Lunch is served
The Railroad of the Future: Get on Board!
Description: This session will look at emerging freight and passenger rail growth trends and discuss the industry outlook for the next decade. Panelists will discuss the soft and hard skills required to meet future demand including sustainability efforts, technological advancements, and leadership styles necessary to steer the industry in the right direction.
Speakers
  • Kathryn Gainey - Head of Global Regulatory Affairs, CN
  • Trish Haver - Chief Commercial Officer, NRC
  • Sue Marines - V.P. Global Talent, GATX
    Moderator: Priyanka Joseph - Director, Product Management, Wabtec
1:40 - 2:05 PM  Keynote Speaker:  Shundrekia Stewart - Director of Sales - Energy, Trinity Industries
2:05 - 2:15 PM  Break
2:15 - 3:35 PM  Design Your Brand Workshop:  Tamara Edwards
3:35 - 3:45 PM Break
3:45 - 4:45 PM  C-Suite Leadership in Rail
Description:  This presentation will allow attendees, equipped with the new knowledge they’ve absorbed throughout the day, a chance to pick the brains of leaders who have advanced to the top, soliciting career guidance and strategies to bring their full value offering to the rail industry.
Speakers
  • Pam Arpin - V.P. and Chief Information Officer, CPKC
  • Linda Laurello - Chief Operations Officer, Delta Railroad Services
  • Leslie Blackmon-Clark - Chief Operating Officer, Bison Rail Systems
  • Connie Vail - V.P. of Operations, Rail Division, Cathcart Rail
    Moderator: Vanessa Knapton - Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing Field Services Division, Cathcart Rail
4:45 PM  Final Close Out and Welcome to Reception
5:00 - 7:00 PM  Reception