EVENTS
2026 Advancing Transportation Conference
Transportation at the Turning Point: Policy, Infrastructure & Supply Chains in a Post-Election America
October 14-15, 2026 | Location TBD | Washington, D.C.
Hosted by Tower K Group in partnership with the Center for Transportation Advancement (C4TA)
Held just three weeks before the 2026 general election, the 2026 Advancing Transportation Conference brings together national policymakers, transportation executives, industry analysts, and innovation leaders for a high-impact, two-day experience focused on what’s next.
Election outcomes will influence freight policy, infrastructure investment, regulatory direction, labor and energy policy, passenger mobility, ports, railroads, aviation, and the economic climate that supports transportation growth. This year’s expanded format positions the conference as the premier conversation about how the results of November 2026 will reshape the movement of goods and people in the United States.
Day 1 — October 14, 2026
Evening High-Level Kickoff Event
A new addition for 2026, an invite-only executive gathering featuring a high-profile speaker or fireside conversation.
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VIP Private Reception
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Election Horizon Briefing: “What Each Possible Outcome Means for Transportation”
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Early networking for sponsors, media, and key partners
Day 2 — October 15, 2026
A full day of programming modeled on, and expanded from, the 2025 structure.
Sample Program Tracks (See 2025’s Agenda)
PANELS & SESSIONS
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Transportation & the Economy
Exploring how election outcomes may shift economic conditions, freight demand, energy prices, and infrastructure priorities. -
The Future of Flight
Aviation innovation, consumer trends, workforce gaps, regulatory considerations, and national security implications. -
Maritime Transportation & National Security
Global shipping instability, port modernization, domestic maritime workforce challenges, energy transport, and security risk. -
Passenger Mobility & National Rail
Amtrak, transit funding shifts, new tech, workforce considerations, and how the election may impact the future of passenger movement. -
Innovation in Transportation
EV infrastructure, autonomous tech, supply-chain robotics, green infrastructure, and the policy frameworks that will govern technological transformation. -
Logistics & Shortline Railroads in a Changing Environment
Freight corridors, rural logistics gaps, regulatory burdens, and how federal policy will shape freight competitiveness. -
Special Sessions / Spotlights:
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Infrastructure Spending Outlook for 2027–2028
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STB/FAA/DOT Policy Preview: What’s Likely, What’s Not
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Energy Policy & Transport: A Post-Election Reality Check
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“What Business Needs from Washington in 2027” CEO Roundtable
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EXPECTED AUDIENCE
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Transportation executives
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Policymakers & regulators
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Logistics professionals
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Rail, aviation, maritime, and trucking leaders
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Think tank analysts & economists
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State and federal agency leaders
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Donors, sponsors, and stakeholders invested in transportation policy
WHY SPONSORS
SHOULD PARTICIPATE
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Align your organization with a timely, national conversation
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Access high-value audiences ahead of the 2026 election
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Strengthen your visibility with federal decision makers
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Network directly with transportation influencers and industry leaders
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Position your brand as a forward-looking solution provider
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Participate in exclusive VIP events & private briefings
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Support meaningful policy conversations shaping America’s future
Pre-Conference Engagement Opportunities
February 2026 — New Jersey
Ports, rail, and Northeast Corridor transportation challenges.
July 2026 — Chicago
Freight rail, Midwest logistics hubs, and manufacturing corridors.
Sponsors who commit early may be featured as presenting partners at these events.