Presenter Information

 

We are seeking presentations that offer insights into the evolving landscape of CS&IT in the rail industry. Topics may include:

  • Past: Foundational principles, established systems, and long-standing design and maintenance practices.
  • Present: Current technologies, processes, and business approaches in use across the industry.
  • Future: Forward-looking innovations being developed, tested, or envisioned — along with their potential benefits, challenges, and unknowns.

Submissions that draw connections across these timeframes are especially encouraged.

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Important Presenter/Author Dates & Deadlines

 
  • September 26, 2025 Abstracts, Presenters' Agreements and Bios Due
  • October 10, 2025 Selection Completed and Presenters notified
  • November 14, 2025 PowerPoints due for review including any video files
  • December 12, 2025 PowerPoint changes/edits returned to presenters
  • January 30, 2026 Final PowerPoints due
  • February 20, 2026 Final Minor Changes due*
  • February 25, 2026 Presenters confirm rehearsal time
  • March 3-5, 2026 AREMA 2026 CS&IT Symposium, Jacksonville, FL
 
*Any minor changes to presentations must be turned in. Changes on site will only be allowed during rehearsal times. For security reasons, USB drive ports are disabled on presentation laptops.  If you have added data to your presentation since the February 20 deadline, please contact Skip Gmeiner regarding replacement ([email protected]) prior to Symposium.
 

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