36^th Annual AAR Quality Assurance & Industry Conference Coming to Arizona

October 12, 2023, Pueblo, CO – Rail industry professionals from all sectors are encouraged to join the Association of American Railroads (AAR), MxV Rail, and the AAR Quality Assurance Committee at our annual conference February 27-29, 2024.

If you’ve ever had a question about M-1003 applications, certifications, the registry or auditing, this is the meeting for you. While the event is a forum for AAR Accredited Auditors, anyone interested in the auditing process is welcome.

This year’s agenda includes featured speakers:

• Patty Long, President, Railway Supply Institute
• Mark Schulze, Vice President – Safety, Training, and Operations Support, BNSF Railway
• Kari Gonzales, President & CEO, MxV Rail

Among the featured sessions and key topics will be:

• AAR Quality Assurance Committee Q&A Sessions
• AAR Technical Committee Updates
• Emerging Railway Technologies
• Advanced Quality Topics
• Featured Industry Speakers
• 2024 M-1003 Revisions
• Future of the M-1003 Program
• Workshops (TBA)

Join us in an oasis nestled in the Arizona desert to learn more about the AAR quality process and network with colleagues from across the rail industry.

5 Reasons to Attend the AAR Quality Assurance & Industry Conference

1. Get to know the AAR Quality Assurance Committee and its work.
2. Stay up to date as an AAR Accredited Auditor.
3. Speakers this year include Patty Long, President, Railway Supply Institute; Kari Gonzales, President & CEO, MxV Rail; Mark Schulze, Vice President – Safety, Training, and Operations Support, BNSF Railway.
4. See how quality assurance touches all North American Rail Interchange service.
5. Network in Arizona with colleagues from across the rail industry.

The 36^th Annual AAR Quality Assurance & Industry Conference will be held at the Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak from February 27-29, 2024. Join the dialogue about quality assurance and its vital importance to the future of railways.

Visit the MxV Rail Conferences page to learn more about registration, accommodations or to become a sponsor of this annual event.

About MxV Rail: MxV Rail (formerly TTCI) is a subsidiary of the Association of American Railroads established to provide vital support to the nation’s rail industry as its most trusted research and engineering partner. Through focused funding and strategic planning, MxV Rail is making key investments in its people and facilities to undertake new technological challenges in the rail industry and beyond. Building on its legacy of excellence, the team offers a full suite of advisory and research services including consulting, testing, research, maintaining standards and training. Learn more at www.mxvrail.com.

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Contact: Niki Toussaint, AVP Marketing, niki_toussaint@aar.com, 719-671-8676