Business Meeting Schedule

Join us Monday, May 5 to Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown for IANA's Intermodal Business Meeting. Get ready for an even better experience in 2025 – this year's schedule is packed with insightful sessions and valuable networking opportunities!

Featured events include Peterson Facility & Car Museum Tour, Golf Outing, Welcome Reception, Interactive Roundtables, Hands-on Chassis Inspection, KC Royals v. Chicago White Sox Baseball Game, Legislative Updates, Executive Insights, and more!

8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Golf Event

Oakwood Country Club's 18-hole championship course has undergone a remarkable transformation, earning the prestigious title of #3 Golf Course Transformation in America by Golf Digest. Learn more here.
12:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Registration Open
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Peterson Facility Tour

Bus leaves at 12:30
Spend the afternoon taking an exclusive tour of Peterson Manufacturing's impressive 670,000 square foot manufacturing facility, coupled with a visit to their world-class car museum. During this immersive tour, you'll have the opportunity to explore the cutting-edge technology and advanced processes that power light production, all while learning about the history and innovation behind their products. You'll witness firsthand how they design, manufacture, and test industry-leading lighting and harness solutions for the intermodal industry.

After exploring the facility, you'll step into their stunning car museum, where you'll be treated to a rare collection of automotive history, showcasing rare, vintage, and iconic vehicles from around the globe. Whether you're a car enthusiast, a manufacturing professional, or someone simply curious about innovation in action, this is an experience you won't want to miss.

Space is limited.
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Committee Leadership Reception (closed)
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Welcome Reception with Supplier Showcase

Kick off the conference with networking and a supplier showcase! Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and drinks while connecting with industry peers.
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

FLIP Dinner (Invite only)

7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Registration Open
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Networking Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Opening General Session

Intermodal Market Trends

Join us as renowned industry analyst Larry Gross--"The Intermodalist"--breaks down the latest intermodal market trends. He'll analyze how freight transportation is performing in 2025, highlight major emerging themes, and answer your questions on key metrics to watch in 2025. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights that impact your business!

Speaker

Larry Gross
President & Founder, Gross Transportation Consulting
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Break
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

General Session

Growing Intermodal Rail

What is the next horizon for intermodal rail growth? Hear critical research from Oliver Wyman on the state of the rail industry and the opportunities for taking more share from trucks. Oliver Wyman is a global strategy consulting firm with deep expertise in defining and implementing value creating strategies for operations, commercial growth, digital, M&A strategy, diligence and integration, and delivering strategic transformations.

Speaker

Adriene Bailey
Partner, Oliver Wyman
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Break
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Committee Roundtables

Operations; Intermodal Safety and Security; Maintenance and Repair Roundtables

Each of our Committee Roundtables provides moderated and non-competitive discussions among industry professionals of timely topics, as well as key issues and concerns. Each of our Roundtables meets virtually monthly, so we're excited to bring our May meetings in person! Join us for this excellent opportunity for networking, professional development, and collaboration.

Operations
Intermodal operations move fast; this roundtable will help you stay two steps ahead. Topics to be covered include streamlining processes and terminal efficiencies. Be part of the solution for ensuring seamless transitions between modes, minimizing delays, and optimizing logistics.

Intermodal Safety and Security
Cargo Theft: A top issue in intermodal and one IANA is committed to bringing our members together to address. Join colleagues to address this topic, and other safety and security threats, with real solutions.

Maintenance and Repair
Tired of costly repairs, downtime, and finger-pointing? Let's fix it — together. This Roundtable brings the frontline of intermodal together for a collaborative discussion focused on chassis damage prevention, efficient maintenance and repair strategies, and building stronger communication across the intermodal network.
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Networking Luncheon
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Maintenance & Repair Committee Meeting & Education

Gear up for an important Maintenance and Repair Committee Meeting and get the latest updates on IANA's FMCSA exemption, the miles of progress the Roadability Regulations Working Group is making, and the penultimate report from the Photographic Evidence Task Force.
3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

CPKC Tour & Overview

Just a few steps from our conference hotel, join us for a fun & informative outing to CPKC's US Headquarters.
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Tuesday Night Baseball Game

Kansas City Royals v. Chicago White Sox
*Extra fee to attend, space is limited

8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Registration Open
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Networking Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

General Session

Regulatory & Legislative Update

What are the latest legislative and regulatory issues affecting intermodal? Hear the inside story on what is happening at the state and federal level. Examine what Congress is focusing on pertaining to intermodal, how work is being done in our current political atmosphere, and what may be on the horizon.

Speaker

Anne Reinke
President & CEO, IANA
9:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Break
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Intermodal Safety & Security Committee Meeting & Education

Join us for further in-depth Cargo Theft discussion as well as an informative lithium-ion battery safety presentation! Few challenges are as dynamic and complex as the transportation of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. Matt Mullins, Hazard Materials Specialist with CVSA, will present resources and information to promote safer, more compliant handling across all intermodal divisions.
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Break
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Educational Breakout Sessions

Join us for these in-depth sessions providing insights into key business and operational challenges facing our industry. You are welcomed to attend whichever session you would like, regardless of which committee(s) you serve on.

Critical Updates in Cargo Theft

Intermodal Safety & Security

Cargo theft is a growing concern which is front-of-mind for many in our industry. Take part in an in-depth discussion where officers battling the problem firsthand will detail current trends in cargo theft, share real-world experiences, and offer strategies for mitigation.

Speakers

Tyler Nies
Assistant Chief – BNSF Railway Police

Nate Bradley
Corporal - Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC), Missouri State Highway Patrol

Using AI to Tackle Intermodal Challenges

Operations

How can AI be better targeted to address real-world obstacles faced in your daily business? In this interactive session, we will seek solutions to timely operational pain points. Based upon your member input, we will walk through specific examples of how to use large-scale AI models to obtain impactful and collaborative outcomes, as well as further explore beneficial AI use cases.

Speaker

Chris Machut
CEO, SiteTrax.io

Emerging Service Issues: The Impact of Tariffs & Trade Policies on Maintenance & Repair

Maintenance & Repair

As tariffs and trade policies continue to evolve, intermodal maintenance and repair decision makers are facing difficult challenges. Join leaders from multiple industry segments to discuss strategies for minimizing equipment downtime, managing escalating costs, and adapting maintenance practices in response to ongoing disruptions. Learn how to navigate these hurdles and keep equipment running efficiently in an increasingly complex trade environment.

Moderator

Mark Smith
VP – Operations, FYX Fleet Roadside Assistance

Speaker

Shelley Sheagley
SVP - Product, Aurora Parts
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Luncheon
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Operations Committee Meeting

Hear the progress the Data Exchange Working Group has made regarding information standardization, alignment, and collaboration in our industry, and learn how the Toll Attribution Task Force is engaging IEPs, drivers, and fleet managers on proper toll management.
2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Hands-on Training: Mock Roadside Inspection

Close out the meeting by elevating your knowledge and skills in maintaining safe and reliable vehicles. Join us for an interactive session where you'll learn the essential steps to ensure your equipment is road ready.

Facilitator

Supervisor Don Reilly, Commercial Vehicle Officer, Missouri State Highway Patrol