Pacific Northwest Association of Rail Shippers Fall Meeting And Conference 2026
The Pacific Northwest's premier industry gathering for rail shippers, carriers, and commercial professionals.
Seattle Marriott Waterfront
- Dates
- October 26–28, 2026
- Venue
- Seattle Marriott Waterfront
- Price
- $530–$560
TL;DR
- The PNWARS Fall Meeting runs October 26–28, 2026 at Seattle Marriott Waterfront in Seattle, Washington.
- The conference brings together rail shippers, carriers, and commercial professionals from the Pacific Northwest.
- Early bird registration is $530 (through September 25) or $560 standard (through October 25).
- The program features keynote speakers from major carriers and industry consultants.
About
The Pacific Northwest Association of Rail Shippers Fall Meeting serves rail industry procurement and commercial professionals across the region. Attendees include shippers, railroad carriers, and supply chain leaders who gather annually to discuss market trends and business opportunities.
Who you'll find in the room
Rail Shippers
Companies that ship goods via rail and make procurement decisions.
Railroad Commercial Professionals
Sales, marketing, and commercial leaders from freight railroads and rail service providers.
Rail Terminal Operators
Executives and business development professionals from rail yards and terminal facilities.
Featured speakers
5 listedKenny Rocker
Executive Vice President, Marketing and Sales · Union Pacific
Adam Weiskittel
Vice President, Commercial & Marketing Support · BNSF
Brian Cornick
President & CEO · Cando Rail & Terminals
Anthony Hatch
Founder · abh Consulting
Charley Moore
Chief Commercial Officer · TrinityRail
Venue & travel
Venue
Seattle Marriott Waterfront, 2100 Alaskan Way, Seattle WA 98121Getting there
Group rate of $308 per night is available through October 5, 2026.
Questions people ask
12 answeredOctober 26–28, 2026.
Seattle Marriott Waterfront, 2100 Alaskan Way, Seattle WA 98121.
Early bird registration is $530 (available through September 25) or $560 for standard registration (available through October 25).
Rail shippers, railroad commercial professionals, and supply chain leaders from the Pacific Northwest.
Speakers include Kenny Rocker (Union Pacific EVP), Adam Weiskittel (BNSF VP), Brian Cornick (Cando Rail & Terminals CEO), Anthony Hatch (abh Consulting), and Charley Moore (TrinityRail CCO).
Yes, Monday October 26 features an offsite networking event in Seattle for $150 that benefits the PNWARS Scholarship Fund.
The group rate is $308 per night, available until October 5, 2026.
Vendor tables are available for $600, first come first served, with setup Tuesday October 27 and teardown Wednesday October 28.
Business or business casual attire is appropriate for a professional industry conference.
Attendance makes sense if your work involves rail shipping, railroad commercial roles, or supply chain management in the Pacific Northwest.
Attendance figures are not published by the organizer.
Registration includes conference sessions, access to the vendor exhibition, and networking events.
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