South East Association of Rail Shippers Fall Meeting & Conference 2026
SEARS Fall 2026 is a two-day meeting for rail shippers and rail management, with substantive programming, peer networking, and industry site visits.
Hilton Norfolk The Main
- Dates
- October 21–22, 2026
- Venue
- Hilton Norfolk The Main
- Location
- Norfolk, Virginia
TL;DR
- The meeting runs October 21–22, 2026, at Hilton Norfolk The Main in Norfolk, Virginia.
- The program includes substantive sessions, peer networking, Rail 101 with Kellie Sisler, and a Port of Virginia tour.
- SEARS serves rail shippers and rail management across 11 southeastern states through spring and fall meetings.
About
SEARS serves a diverse rail-shipping membership across 11 southeastern states and holds spring and fall meetings. The 2026 fall meeting combines substantive programming, peer networking, and industry site visits in Norfolk.
Who you'll find in the room
Rail shippers
Rail shippers across the Southeast US attend SEARS meetings.
Rail management
Management from major and short line railroads attends SEARS meetings.
Venue & travel
Venue
Hilton Norfolk The Main, 100 East Main Street, Norfolk, VAQuestions people ask
5 answeredIt takes place October 21–22, 2026.
It is held at Hilton Norfolk The Main, 100 East Main Street, Norfolk, Virginia.
Rail shippers and management from major and short line railroads across the Southeast US attend.
It is worth considering if peer networking, substantive industry programming, and site visits match your objectives.
Smart casual business attire is a practical default for a professional conference.
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