Events

The NRC organizes events designed to educate and foster collaboration to strengthen the railway industry, our members and member companies.

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44th Annual NRC CONFERENCE AND NRC-REMSA EXHIBITION

Mark your calendar for January 4-7, 2023 for the rail industry's premier networking event of the year.  The NRC Annual Conference will be held at the Boca Raton Resort and Club in Boca Raton, Florida.  Check back later this summer for details about reservations for exhibit space and hotels.

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2024 Annual Conference

Join us January 3-6, 2024

at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

  • Learn
  • Network
  • Advocate

2024 NRC ANNUAL CONFERENCE & NRC-REMSA EXHIBITION

Start making plans to attend the 45th Annual NRC Conference & NRC-REMSA Exhibition January 3 through 6, 2024, in Scottsdale, Arizona. The conference will be held at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess resort.

Learn. Network. Advocate. Kick off the year on the right track at the railway construction's premier event. The Annual NRC Conference features a unique program agenda with chief engineers from the major freight railroads and other key speakers covering up-to-date topics of importance to the rail industry. Typical topics include:

  • Class 1 and Regional Railroad Capital Spending Plans
  • Rail Projects of National Significance
  • Commuter Rail and Transit Contracting
  • Railroad Construction Safety
  • Panel Discussions on Signals & Communications, Rail Sustainability and Government Affairs
2023 Conference Program
Conference SponsorsGolf Sponsors

good reasons to attend the NRC Annual Conference

Hear from conference attendees about the benefits they gain from attending the conference.

Join us in 2024!

Registration: Conference registration will open in August. NRC members receive a significant registration rate discount.  If you have any questions about registration or your membership status, please email Mike McGonagle or call 202-975-0365. Check here for more information about NRC membership.

NRC - Member

Before 10/1

10/2 - 11/30

12/1 - On-Site

NRC - Spouse

$660

$770

$880

Non-member Spouse

Non-member

$330

$440

$385

$990

$550

$1,100

$605

$1210

$660

‍Exhibition: Exhibit space for the 2023 NRC-REMSA Exhibition has closed.

Company Status

NRC Member

Booth Size

On or Before 11/1/2022

After 11/1/2022

8"x 10"

REMSA Member

$2,100 per booth

$2,300 per booth

8"x 10"

Non-member

$2,500 per booth

$2,300 per booth

8"x 10"

$3,100 per booth

$3,300 per booth

For questions regarding the NRC-REMSA Exhibition and reserving your booth, please email REMSA Trade Show & Marketing Manager Heidi Baker or call 202-844-6126.

Schedule at a Glance

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

  • Registration: 8 am – 7:30 pm
  • Exhibitor Set-up: 8 am – 4:30 pm
  • Reception in Exhibit Hall: 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Thursday, January 4, 2024

  • General Session: 7 am - 8:45 am; 10:15 am - 12:15 pm
  • Exhibits: 8:45 am - 10:15 am, 12:15 pm - 1:45 pm; 5 pm - 7 pm
  • Seminars: 2 pm – 4 pm

Friday, January 5, 2024

  • General Session: 7:30 am - 11 am
  • Exhibits Tear Down: 7:30 am - 12 pm
  • Golf (additional registration required): 12 pm – 5 pm

 Saturday, January 6, 2024

  • General Session: 7:30 am - 12:15 pm
  • Finale Reception: 5 pm - 7 pm

Event Sponsorships: The NRC offers its members the opportunity to sponsor all or a portion of a specific conference function. General sponsorships also are available. Get positive exposure for your company with some of the planned marketing opportunities:

  • Sponsor ribbon on conference badges
  • Sponsor recognition on the NRC website in lead-up to the Conference
  • Sponsor recognition in NRC Conference emails to attendees, and NRC monthly bulletin
  • Signage with your company logo throughout the venue
  • Recognition at the event
  • Your company logo inside of the NRC Conference Program Guide.

If you are interested in signing up your company as a sponsor for the 2024 conference or have questions about the most up-to-date offerings, email Mike McGonagle or call 202-975-0365.

Golf Tournament: The golf tournament will be held on Friday, January 5. More details to follow.

‍Policy on Entertainment - The NRC Board of Directors has adopted a Policy on Entertainment to provide all NRC Conference and NRC-REMSA Exhibition ("Conference") attendees an equal opportunity to participate in the entertainment of our railroad, transit, commuter, passenger and other customers, speakers, and guests.

The Policy applies to events in connection with the Conference. During this timeframe, private hospitality events on or off the Conference premises are not permitted and no organized private entertainment is permitted while conference proceedings or events are occurring. Attendees are encouraged to participate in the common hospitality events and may not organize events that compete with the conference program.

All Attendees are expected to comply with this Policy. By registering for the Conference, you are certifying that all representatives and associates who are attending the Conference on behalf of your organization have been notified of this Policy and will observe and abide by it.

Scam Alert - We ask conference attendees to be vigilant of scams, including any solicitations via email that offer hotel deals or registration lists on behalf of the NRC. These groups are not affiliated with the NRC. Please check the NRC website or email NRC staff directly for the most up-to-date conference information.

‍Future NRC Conference Sites ‍

Please plan to join us at our these upcoming NRC Annual Conferences and NRC-REMSA Exhibitions.

NRC 2025 Conference & NRC-REMSA Exhibition
January 5 – 8, 2025, Marco Island, FL
JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort

NRC 2026 Conference & NRC-REMSA Exhibition
January 6-9. 2026, Hollywood, FL
The Diplomat Resort & Spa

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What our members say…

“The networking opportunities at the NRC annual conference are phenomenal! My company ended up with a $25 million contract that was cultivated from relationships forged at my very first NRC conference. And those networking opportunities continue today.”

Mike Choat

Vice President, Business Development, retired

Railroad Controls, Ltd., a Wabtec company

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