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.
Draft Timeline
November 4, 2026
9:00 – 12:30 p.m. – Technical Tour
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Board Meeting
6:00 – 11:45 p.m. – Conference Room Setup
6:00 – 11:45 p.m. – Booth Setup
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
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Reception
7:00 – 10:30 p.m. – CARS Annual Awards Dinner
Pricing
Full Details to come!
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:
$150
Exhibitor Booths:
Member Rate - $2,200
Non Member Rate - $2,700
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
Book Your Stay for National Railway Day
We’ve secured a special group rate at The Westin Edmonton for $199 CAD per night.
Booking Details:
Rate Available: November 2–7, 2026
Last Day to Book: October 14, 2026