2026 NRC Annual Conference and NRC-REMSA Exhibition
Please join us January 7 to 10, 2026, for the 2026 NRC Annual Conference and NRC-REMSA Exhibition at The Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood, Florida.
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:
Registration - Registration opens in early August. NRC members receive a significant registration rate discount.
If you have any questions about registration or your membership status, please email Marian Barreto or call 202-975-0365. Check here for more information about NRC membership.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
BEFORE 11/01
11/01 - ON SITE
NRC Member
$660
$880
NRC Member - Spouse
$660
$330
$440
Non-Member
$990
$1,210
Non-Member Spouse
$550
$660
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
Booth payment includes one complimentary conference attendee registration per company. All attendees must be registered for the NRC Conference to gain access to the exhibit hall.
Company Status
NRC Member
Booth Size
On or Before 11/1/2023
After 11/1/2023
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"
$3,300 per booth
$3,500 per booth
Booths that include a corner are considered premium locations and will incur an additional $250 surcharge. This is the top row (booth numbers ending in 12 and 13), and front row (booths ending in 00 and 01). Register for exhibit space.
For more information or for answers to questions concerning exhibit space, please contact Heidi Baker, Show Manager, at (202) 844-6126 or baker@remsa.org.
Exhibition Pricing - Check here for more information about the NRC-REMSA Exhibition and to reserve your booth space. For questions, please email REMSA Trade Show & Marketing Manager Heidi Baker or call 202-844-6126:
*Booths that include a corner are considered premium locations and will incur an additional $250 surcharge.
2026 Schedule At a Glance
Sunday, January 7, 2026
Monday, January 8, 2026
Tuesday, January 9, 2026
Wednesday, January 10, 2026
Lodging - The hotel room block for the NRC 2026 Conference is at The Diplomat Beach Resort & Spa in Hollywood, Florida. Indicate your lodging preferences during registration. We encourage you to secure your lodging as soon as possible to ensure a comfortable stay during the conference.
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:
If you are interested in signing up your company as a sponsor for the 2026 conference or have questions about the most up-to-date offerings, email Marian Barreto or call 202-975-0365.
Golf Tournament - The NRC's 2026 golf tournament will be held on January 9 with a shotgun start at 12 pm at the Jacaranda Golf Club courses, about a 30-minute drive from The Diplomat. Due to capacity constraints, we encourage early registration. The tournament registration fee includes carts, green fees, lunch, refreshments, as well as driving range, and putting green access prior to the shotgun start. Rental clubs must be reserved prior to December 12, 2025.
Golf options and pricing will be detailed when you register. A big thank-you to all of our golf sponsors.
Trap Shooting Event - The NRC’s Trap Shooting Event will be held from 1 to 3 pm on Tuesday, January 9. The registration fee includes round-trip bus transportation, water/snacks prior to departure, firearm rentals, ammo, safety protection (glasses and earplugs), bottled water, and a licensed professional at each stand. This event is open to all experience levels and will be fun for everyone. Please register prior to December 12, 2025.
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.
IGNORE FRAUDULENT ATTENDEE LIST PROVIDERS
It has come to our attention that scammers have been contacting NRC conference attendees and exhibitors and identifying themselves as having access to attendee lists. NRC does NOT sell its attendee lists to any vendors or other third parties. Anyone attempting to sell you this information is fraudulent and not part of the NRC organization. The NRC strongly recommends that all conference registrants disregard such emails. To report a fraudulent solicitation, use the Federal Trade Commission reporting website.
Future NRC Conference Sites - Please join us at our these upcoming NRC Annual Conferences and NRC-REMSA Exhibitions.
NRC 2026 Conference & NRC-REMSA Exhibition
January 7-10, 2026
The Diplomat Resort & Spa, Hollywood, FL
NRC 2027 Conference & NRC-REMSA Exhibition
January 6-9, 2027
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort, Phoenix, AZ
NRC 2028 Conference & NRC-REMSA Exhibition
January 5-8, 2028
JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort
NRC 2029 Conference & NRC-REMSA Exhibition
January 3-6, 2029
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale, AZ
NRC 2030 Conference & NRC-REMSA Exhibition
January 6 – 9, 2030
JW Marriott Marco Island in Marco Island, FL
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