NEARS Fall Conference 2026
The Northeast's Premier Transportation & Logistics Conference
Join transportation executives, shippers, railroads, motor carriers, logistics providers, attorneys, consultants, and technology leaders for three days of education, networking, and business development opportunities.
October 7โ9, 2026 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Secure your spot for one of North America's most respected transportation conferences. Connect with industry leaders, gain valuable insights, and build relationships that drive business growth.
Why Attend NEARS?
Learn
Gain practical insights from industry experts covering freight transportation, rail, intermodal, supply chain strategy, artificial intelligence, cargo security, economics, and regulatory affairs.
Connect
Meet transportation executives, shippers, railroads, logistics providers, attorneys, consultants, technology companies, and decision makers from across the industry.
Grow
Discover new business opportunities, strengthen industry relationships, and leave with actionable solutions that create value for your organization.
Conference Highlights
Industry Experts
Hear from transportation leaders shaping the future of freight and supply chain management.
Executive Networking
Build relationships with decision makers from across the transportation ecosystem.
Technology & Innovation
Explore AI, automation, cybersecurity, analytics, and transportation technology.
Business Development
Create new opportunities and strengthen strategic partnerships.
Qualified Shippers Attend for Only $199
Connect directly with carriers, railroads, logistics providers, and transportation experts while gaining valuable market intelligence and industry contacts.
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See You In Pittsburgh
October 7โ9, 2026
Three days of transportation education, networking, innovation, and business development opportunities.
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Our BOD represents all aspects of the shipping community. As we are a shippers organization, our bylaws restrict railroad employees from becoming officers.
Amanda Barber - NS
Mike Barbato - Retired
Robert Barnet - BNSF
Don Cameron - Retired
Michael Clements - CSX
Jesse Fetters - Carboline
Paul Grosche - AMTR
Todd Hunter - NorthShore
Joe Kenny - Keystone RR
Mike Koehler - UP
Jay Medlin - Compass Rail
John Meyers - D.M. Bowman
Stacy Ossenfort - Railstrong
Roger Reynolds - OMYA
Jason Seidl - TD Cowen
Vikki Van Vliet - US Bank
Dennis Wilmot - Iron Horse Logistics
2023-2025 Carl Citelli
2022 - 2023 Erica Breiterman
2020 โ 2021 Dennis Wilmot
2018 - 2019 Jason Seidl
2016 - 2017 Don Cameron
2014 - 2015 John Meyers
2012 - 2013 Scott McCalla
2010 - 2011 Dana Burleigh
2008 - 2009 Tammy Baker-Silver
2006 - 2007 Gerald Racette
2004 - 2005 Diane El-Hakim
2002 - 2003 Michael Cella
2000 - 2001 Kathy Dalrymple
1998 - 1999 Paula Mehan
1996 - 1997 Michael Calabucci
1994 - 1995 Joe Gearin
1992 โ 1993 Brenda Horne
1990 - 1991 Joe Gearin
1988 - 1989 Kenneth Enzor
1986 โ 1987 Ruth Gale
1984 โ 1985 Kenneth Enzor
1982 โ 1983 Ken Bowers
1980 โ 1981 Gene Bernard