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
Sponsorship Opportunities
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
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
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 | ||
| 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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