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.
Pricing
Conference Registration:
Member Rate - $499 Regular
Non-Member Rate - $599 Regular
Walk the Tradeshow:
Click to Register for a Complimentary Tradeshow Pass
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.
Our official hotel room block is now sold out, and the next best available rate sold out within hours of being released, highlighting the strong interest in this year's event.
We are currently exploring options with nearby hotels to secure courtesy room blocks for attendees. We will share any new accommodation opportunities as soon as they become available.
If you have not yet booked your accommodations, we encourage you to make arrangements as soon as possible, as hotel availability in the area is becoming increasingly limited.
Thank you for your patience, and we look forward to welcoming you to National Railway Day 2026.
Speakers / Panelists
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Michael Brody-Waite
Founder & CEO, Addictive Leadership
Michael Brody-Waite
Founder & CEO, Addictive Leadership
Addictive Investments
Michael is a recovering addict, acclaimed speaker, Inc. 500 entrepreneur, award-winning, 3X CEO, and author of “Great Leaders Live Like Drug Addicts: How to Lead Like Your Life Depends on It.”
Michael’s Nashville TEDx Talk, “Great Leaders Do What Drug Addicts Do,” provides insight into his twenty-one-year journey from addiction to successful entrepreneurship. It is the #1 talk in the history of TEDx Nashville, with over 3 million views from people in more than 25 countries.
In 2010, Michael left a Fortune 50 company at the height of the recession to cofound and lead InQuicker, a healthcare SaaS company that allowed patients to self-schedule appointments online. Under his leadership, the organization experienced 20,000 percent revenue growth, earning InQuicker a spot on the Inc. 500 list of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies. Additionally, the organization was named one of the “Best Places to Work” four times and recognized as Healthcare Company of the Year. After selling InQuicker to a publicly traded company in 2015, Michael served for three years as the CEO of the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, a 501(c)(3) organization that helps over 2,000 entrepreneurs start or grow a business each year.
His accomplishments include being named a Most Admired CEO, recognized as one of the Top 40 Under 40, and honoured by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce as Healthcare Entrepreneur of the Year.
Today, as founder and CEO of Addictive Leadership, Michael is employing a style that combines inspiration with practical implementation to revolutionize the principles of leadership. His Addictive Leadership programs, based on the three principles that saved his life, have been taught to hundreds of companies, including Google and Dell, as well as government agencies, nonprofits, and small businesses and startups. Michael and his team have helped over 30,000 leaders achieve balance, reclaim time, and reach their full potential.
Learn more at www.michaelbrodywaite.com
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Ali Roghani
Research Leader
Ali Roghani
Research Leader
National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Ali Roghani is a research leader at the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), where he has spent over a decade advancing data-driven solutions for the railway industry. He leads initiatives focused on applying analytics, sensing technologies, and digital platforms to improve the safety, reliability, and performance of rail infrastructure and rolling stock. His work brings together multidisciplinary teams and partners across industry, government, and academia to translate emerging technologies into practical, field-deployable solutions. Ali holds a PhD in engineering and is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario. He recently graduated from MBA program at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa.
Member
Registration
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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 is no longer available
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$499.00 + 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
Registration
| 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. |
$599.00 + 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
Registration
| 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
Registration
| 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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