‘Early Bird’ Registration is Now Open, Register Today

September 19, 2024, Pueblo, CO – Rail industry professionals from all sectors are encouraged to join the Association of American Railroads (AAR), MxV Rail, and the AAR Quality Assurance Committee at our annual conference on February 25-27, 2025.

If you’ve ever had a question about M-1003 applications, certifications, the registry, or auditing, this meeting is for you. While the event is a forum for AAR Accredited Auditors, anyone interested in the auditing process is welcome.

This year’s agenda includes the following featured speakers:

• • Eric Gehringer, Executive Vice President-Operations, Union Pacific
  • Kari Gonzales, President & CEO, MxV Rail

Among the sessions and key topics will be:

• • AAR Quality Assurance Committee Q&A Sessions
  • AAR Technical Committee Updates
  • Emerging Railway Technologies
  • Direction of the M-1003 Program
  • Tank Car Committee Update
  • Federal Railroad Administration
  • Railway Supply Institute
  • Workshops (to be announced in December 2024)

Join us in an oasis nestled in the Arizona desert to learn more about the AAR quality process and network with colleagues from across the rail industry.

5 Reasons to Attend the AAR Quality Assurance & Industry Conference

1. Get to know the AAR Quality Assurance Committee and its work.
2. Stay up to date as an AAR Accredited Auditor.
3. Watch industry leaders in action as featured speakers take the stage and give insight into new industry trends, updates, standards, and more.
4. See how quality assurance touches all North American Rail Interchange services.
5. Network in Arizona with colleagues and industry partners from across the rail industry.

The 37th Annual AAR Quality Assurance Industry Conference will be held at the Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak from February 25 to 27, 2025. Join the dialogue about quality assurance and its vital importance to the future of railways.

Visit the MxV Rail Conferences page to learn more about registration, accommodations, or how to become a sponsor of this annual event.

Contact: Niki Toussaint, Senior AVP Marketing & Education, niki_toussaint@aar.com, 719-671-8676