The 2023 Midwest Rail Conference Optimizing Rail Investment was held August 14-16, 2023 in Toledo, OH. With 150 total registrations and over 30 professional industry speakers, the conference was well attended and very informational. Thanks to the many amazing sponsors, events including the Student Scholarship Fundraiser Golf Outing, Opening Reception, Educational Sessions, Closing (Baseball Game) Reception and Field Visits were well received. Many thanks to the planning committee, speakers, sponsors and attendees for another great conference!
Optimizing Rail Investment
August 14-16, 2023
University of Toledo, Toledo, MI
Schedule
| Day | Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, August 14th | Golf Outing | 8:00am-2pm | Bedford Hills Golf Club |
| Monday, August 14th | Partner meetings | 2pm-6pm | Student Union, Univeristy of Toledo |
| Monday, August 14th | Opening Reception | 6pm-8pm | Student Union, Univeristy of Toledo |
| Tuesday, August 15th | Technical Sessions | 8am-5pm | Student Union, Univeristy of Toledo |
| Tuesday, August 15th | Closing Reception | 6 p.m. | The Roost and Fifth Third Field, Toledo Mud Hens |
| Wednesday, August 16th | Field Trip | 8:00am - 1:00 pm | Tentative Tour Stops: Toledo Passenger Station, Midwest Terminals, CSX Walbridge Yard, CSX Intermodal of Northwest Ohio |
Keynote Speaker
Amit Bose
Administrator for the Federal Railroad Administration
Amitabha Bose is an American attorney and transportation policy advisor who serves as the administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration. Bose served as deputy administrator since January 2021 and was confirmed by the Senate on January 12, 2022. He is the first person of South Asian descent to lead the FRA.
Sponsors
Diamond Level Sponsors ($2500+)
- 2- free registrations
- 1- full page ad in sponsor brochure
- 1st tier logo recognition on all pre-con marketing, program, onsite signage and screen savers
- Company name and contact information listed in attendee listing
recognition by conference chair(s) during Welcome and Lunch Keynote Session - Included in Email blast to all registrants announcing sponsors who made it possible: Company name with link to website and 50-word description of company.
Platinum Level Sponsors ($1500-$2499)
- 1- free registration
- 1- half page ad in sponsor brochure
- 2nd tier logo recognition on all pre-con marketing, program, onsite signage and screen savers
- Company name and contact information listed in attendee listing
recognition by conference chair(s) during AM Plenary Session - Included in Email blast to all registrants announcing sponsors who made it possible: Company name with link to website and 50-word description of company.
Gold Level Sponsors ($750-$1499)
- 1- quarter page ad in sponsor brochure
- 3rd tier logo recognition on all pre-con marketing, program, onsite signage and screen savers
- Company name and contact information listed in attendee listing
- Included in Email blast to all registrants announcing sponsors who made it possible: Company name with link to website and 50-word description of company.
Silver Level Sponsors ($250-$749)
- Company name/logo listed in sponsor brochure
- Bottom tier logo recognition on all pre-con marketing, program, onsite signage and screen savers
- Company name and contact information listed in attendee listing
