Rail Summit:
Technology
Advancement

North America's railroads are adopting new technology throughout the organizations to enhance operational execution, improve efficiency and increase safety. Technological advancements help with internal organizational goals while allowing railroads to be more competitive with other surface transportation options. In this virtual event you'll hear from some of the leaders in rail innovation and technology.

Your day includes:

• An inside look at Kansas City Southern plans to be fully automated in the next decade
• An overview of specific technology currently being adopted by railroads
• Technological lessons and ideas railroads can learn from other industries
• How to use technology to drive efficiencies
• Maintaining the cadence of technological advancement

Price: $99

Educational Sessions

Kansas City Southern Automated Rail Network Strategy

Hear directly from the leader of KCS' innovation and technology about what the Class I is doing to reach their long-range goal of operating a more automated rail network. Over the past few years, KCS has become more aggressive in pursuing the latest technologies to eliminate outdated and inefficient operational processes, tools and support systems to make them a more information-centric, data-driven and process-efficient organization.

Current and Future Technology Strategies for Freight Railroads

As the former leader of IBM's Global Transportation — Rail, Freight and Logistics business and now a consultant to the industry, Keith Dierkx has a unique viewpoint on the industry. During this session he will review current technological advancements the rail industry is adopting that are helping drive traffic more effectively. Keith will also give his viewpoint on what the freight rail industry can learn from technology being used in other industries or new technology currently being developed.

Innovative Updates from the Transportation Technology Center

TTCI, a wholly owned subsidiary of the AAR, was established to support the development and deployment of innovative technologies to increase the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railroad industry. This session will talk about the programs and research TTCI is currently working for more innovation in the industry.

Unlock the Complete Value of Freight Rail with Supply Chain Visibility

Rail keeps the economy moving safely, efficiently, and sustainably. But, the amount of freight moving by rail is not growing. This presentation will explore the role supply chain visibility can play in helping freight shippers unlock the complete value of rail.

Eyes on the Track: Revolutionizing the Railroad Industry

In the fast moving world of logistics, no other industry has pushed their technological boundaries harder in order to stay relevant than the railroad industry. The continuation of that journey in relevance has paved the way for newer technology advancements- with a focus on visibility, sustainability and efficiency. Join TCS, a global leader in IT services, digital and business solutions; to understand how digital transformation, from Big Data to AI/ML to Edge/IoT, is revolutionizing the freight rail industry.

How the Railroad Industry Can Future Proof by Embracing Digitization

The past year has proved that seismic logistics disruptions can happen at any moment without much warning. In this session, Blume Global's Glenn Jones speaks with Kristy Knichel, CEO and president of Knichel Logistics, about how railroads and IMCs can prepare themselves for future challenges by digitizing and automating their processes. Implementing supply chain technology solutions allows supply chain stakeholders to react quickly and efficiently to increased customer demand and expectations, ward off competitive threats, increase shipment visibility and generally create a more efficient system through automation.

Hear from Industry Insiders

TTCI is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Association of American Railroads established to support the development and deployment of innovative technologies to increase the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railroad industry.