Technology in Motion

Insights from the Past, Powering the Future


Thank You for Attending!

Host Walt Bleser talks with CS&IT Symposium chairs Jared Hopewell (NS) and Jason Schroeder (CSX) about why this year’s event is a must-attend. They share how the Symposium brings the industry together to tackle challenges, highlight new technologies, and strengthen collaboration across communications and signals. Listen for an insider look at what makes the Symposium valuable and why the chairs believe it’s an essential gathering for anyone shaping the future of rail technology.


Mark Your Calendar

The AREMA 2026 Communications, Signals & Information Technology Symposium will be held March 3-5, 2026 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Join us for a two-day journey through the evolution of Communications, Signals & Information Technology in the rail industry. 

  • Past: Revisit the core principles and enduring practices that form the backbone of today’s systems.
  • Present: See how railroads and suppliers are innovating in real time—enhancing systems, streamlining processes, and transforming operations.
  • Future: Explore cutting-edge technologies on the horizon, their potential to reshape the industry, and the challenges we must overcome to bring them to life.
 

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Presenter Information

Final PowerPoints due January 30.

This symposium will create an environment to increase technical expertise, network with industry members and exchange ideas. 

All important Dates & Deadlines can be found on our Presenter Information page along with all Presenter Resources.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Grow your exposure by supporting the AREMA 2026 Symposium through your generous sponsorship.

Show your support for the important work AREMA does every day for the education of the rail industry by becoming a sponsor.

More information can be found on our Sponsorship Opportunities page.

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