CARS National Railway Day 2026
November 4–5, 2026 | The Westin Edmonton
This premier event brings together industry leaders, suppliers, and stakeholders to explore innovations, share insights, and strengthen connections.
November 4, 2026
9:00 – 12:30 p.m. – Technical Tour
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Board Meeting
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – GES Booth Setup
8:00 – 11:00 p.m. – Exhibitor Move In
November 5, 2026
7:30 – 8:45 a.m. – Breakfast
8:45 – 9:00 a.m. – MC Welcome | Elder Welcome
9:00 – 9:30 a.m. – Speaker 1
9:30 – 10:00 a.m. – Speaker 2
10:00 – 1:00 p.m. – Tradeshow Floor Open
12:15 – 1:00 p.m. – Lunch Service
1:00 – 1:30 p.m. – Speaker 3
1:30 – 2:00 p.m. – Speaker 4
2:00 – 4:30 p.m. – Tradeshow Floor Open
4:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Exhibitor Move Out
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Reception
7:00 – 10:30 p.m. – CARS Annual Awards Dinner
Pricing
Conference Registration:
Member Rate - $399 Early Bird | $499 Regular
Non Member Rate - $499 Early Bird | $599 Regular
Walk the Tradeshow:
Free
CARS Annual Awards Dinner:
$180
Exhibitor Booths:
Member Rate - $1,950
Non Member Rate - $2,950
Sponsorship Opportunities
From high‑profile partnerships to cost‑effective brand placements, National Railway Day sponsorships are designed for organizations of all sizes.
With opportunities at every level, we make it easy to showcase your brand, build meaningful connections, and demonstrate your commitment to the future of rail. Discover what’s possible in our sponsorship package.
Download the 2026 Sponsorship Package
CARS Annual Awards
Applications will open in March 2026.
Base Awards
Safety Award – For safety innovation and leadership
Diversity Award – For inclusive strategies and impact
Innovation Award – For advanced technologies and community impact
Special Recognitions
Future of Rail Award – For professionals under 40
Lifetime Achievement Award – For career-long contributions
Nominations: Send name, bio, and contact info to NRD@railwaysuppliers.ca
Travel & Accommodation
Travel Discount Codes
We’re pleased to offer exclusive travel discounts with our partner airlines and rail providers to help make your trip to National Railway Day more affordable.
Important: All discount codes are only valid for travel to Edmonton, Alberta, with travel dates between November 2 and November 7, 2026.
Discounts will only apply if travel occurs within this window.
Air Canada
Promotion Code: WE2TGVA1
To book, visit aircanada.com and enter the promotion code in the Promotion Code box during the booking process.
WestJet
Promotion Code: 7J8K3SQ
Book online at
https://www.westjet.com/en-ca
Porter Airlines
Promotion Code: NRD26
Book online at
https://www.flyporter.com/en-ca/?promocode=NRD26
VIA Rail Canada
Discount Code: 16095
Book online at
https://www.viarail.ca/en
All travel discounts are subject to availability and applicable fare rules.
We encourage booking early to secure preferred routes and fares.
Hotel Accommodations
We’ve secured a special group rate at The Westin Edmonton for event attendees.
Rate: $199 CAD per night
Rate Available: November 2–7, 2026
Last Day to Book: October 14, 2026
Member
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NRD 2026 - Member Registration This is an all-access pass to the full two-day conference and networking. Full Registration ticket holders will have access. NOTE: Awards Dinner Not Included. Early-bird rate:Available before August 31, 2026Regular price: $499.00 + tax
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$399.00 + tax | ||
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Exhibitor Booth Each booth comes with two NRD 2026 Registrations, two chairs, a black background and side dividers for a professional look, a waste paper basket for convenience, and one table for display purposes. |
$1,950.00 + tax | ||
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Non-Member
| NRD 2026 - Non-Member Registration This is an all-access pass to the two days of conference and tradeshow accsess. NOTE: Awards Dinner Not Included. |
$499.00 + tax | ||
| Non-Member Exhibitor Booth Each booth comes with two NRD 2026 Registrations, two chairs, a black background and side dividers for a professional look, a waste paper basket for convenience, and one table for display purposes. |
$2,950.00 + tax | ||
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Add-on
| NRD 2026 - Awards Dinner Gala Dinner Single Seat |
$180.00 + tax | ||
| NRD 2026 - Awards Dinner Table Awards Dinner Table of 10 |
$1,800.00 + tax | ||
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Sponsorship
| Platinum Sponsor Platinum level sponsorship offers the sponsoring company the highest level of visibility. |
$15,000.00 + tax | ||
| Gold Sponsor The Gold-level sponsorship offers the sponsoring company a high level of visibility. |
$10,000.00 + tax | ||
| Silver Sponsor Silver level sponsorship offers the sponsoring company a mid-level of visibility. |
$5,000.00 + tax | ||
| Bronze Sponsor This investment provides much-needed broad support to CARS to help cover the cost of audio/visual services, support services and other operating expenses during the Conference. |
$3,500.00 + tax | ||
| NRD26 Awards Dinner Sponsor The sponsor’s logo will be displayed at the CARS Award Dinner and includes two (2) dinner seats. |
$1,000.00 + tax | ||
| Inclusive Industry Champion Funds fifteen registrations with prominent logo placement, a dedicated social media feature, verbal acknowledgment, and the option to provide a branded item. |
$5,000.00 + tax | ||
| Workforce Access Partner Provides ten sponsored registrations with logo visibility across event materials, social media thanks, and the option to include a small branded item. |
$3,000.00 + tax | ||
| Community Supporter Supports five complimentary registrations for community organizations with name recognition in the program, on thank‑you slides, and on social media. |
$1,500.00 + tax | ||
| Supporting Sponsor Logo added to the event page under “Supporting Sponsors.” |
$100.00 + tax | ||
| "Photo of the Day" Sponsor Features the sponsor’s logo on the digital frame of the day’s highlighted photo shared online. |
$250.00 + tax | ||
| Digital Program Sponsor Showcases the sponsor’s logo and brief message on the first page of the online agenda. |
$350.00 + tax | ||
| QR Code Sponsor Includes the sponsor’s logo on all event placed QR codes and within the event program. |
$350.00 + tax | ||
| Q&A Session Sponsor Provides logo placement on the Q&A screen, a verbal moderator mention, and recognition in the program as a Session Sponsor. |
$500.00 + tax | ||
| Pen & Notepad Sponsorship Displays the sponsor’s logo on pens and notepads provided during speaker sessions. |
$750.00 + tax | ||
| Photographer Sponsorship Features sponsor recognition on social media, Conference materials, the CARS website, and in the shared photo gallery. |
$4,000.00 + tax | ||
| Nutrition Bundle Sponsorship The Nutrition Bundle sponsorship showcases the sponsor’s logo across conference breaks, materials, and online platforms for consistent event‑wide visibility. |
$3,000.00 + tax | ||
| Exhibitor Passport Sponsor As the Exhibitor Passport Sponsor, you'll receive logo placement on the printed passport, in the program, and on the CARS website, social media recognition, and verbal acknowledgment during the prize draw at the CARS Awards Dinner. |
$3,000.00 + tax | ||
| Tour Sponsor As the Tour Sponsor, you'll receive social media recognition, your logo featured in the program and on the CARS website, and on-site acknowledgment during bus loading. |
$2,500.00 + tax | ||
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