National Railway Day 2021 took place on November 2nd and 3rd, 2021 
at Hôtel Bonaventure in Montréal, Quebec!

With over 120 attendees and a sold-out Gala Dinner, feedback so far has been overwhelmingly positive. 

CARS would like to thank all of our speakers who presented over the two days:

Joan Hardy - Canadian Pacific Railway
Eric Schmidt - Canadian Centre for Cyber Security
Nick Bennenbroek - Wells Fargo Economics Group
Faye Ackermens - Transportation Safety Board of Canada
Tony De Thomasis - Essex Terminal Railway
Denis Andlauer - CDPQ Infra
Bill Mandelos - Canadian National Railway
Janna Dewar - VIA Rail Canada
Angela Plater - Edjuster

Darren Sortland - BossPac Engineering & technology
Jason Baines - J. Lanfranco Fastener Systems
Jim Violin - Platinum Track

Massive thank you to Jason Pierosara of the National Research Council of Canada who was our wonderful MC.

The theme for this year’s conference was "Advancing in Today's World."  Innovation has always been important in our industry, and during one of the largest economic crises in history, being prepared to pivot, adapt, and embrace change is crucial. This year we explore the impact of new health and safety protocols, the shift from in-person to a digital world and its effects on forging new relationships, the role of cybersecurity on the rail industry, and adapting to the new normal as things reopen.  

Thank you to our Event Sponsors!