Freightology

Content Channel – Freightology: Transformative Ideas in Transportation

Quick hitting 20 minute presentations by industry thought leaders exploring transformative, thought provoking information, innovations, and ideas in freight transportation.

This Content Channel is recommended for: All Industry Participants

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Tuesday

Activities

9:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Registration Open

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch Buffet

5:45 PM - 6:30 PM

Women in Transportation Meet & Greet

FTR is excited to announce its Women in Transportation Meet & Greet. FTR’s VP of Customer Relations, Helen Lile, will host an informal reception for women on Tuesday, September 15th, allowing attendees the chance to connect and engage with other female leaders in the transportation industry.

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Opening Reception - Sponsored by TrinityRail

The Opening Reception is held at the Grand Hall Bar in the Crowne Plaza on Tuesday, from 6:30-8:30 PM. Please join the FTR Staff and conference attendees in this kick-off reception, buffet style dinner, and beneficial networking opportunity.
Tuesday

Transportation 101 & Freightology

Avery Vise
Todd Tranausky
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Transportation 101 - Track

Jonathan Starks
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Conference Kickoff: Maximizing Your Conference Experience

Whether you are a first time or returning attendee, you are looking to make the most of your time. Meet several of the FTR Experts who will be leading the charge and let us give you insight into how the depth and breadth of knowledge presented at the conference can help you and your organization. Unsure of what sessions to attend? We will give you the lowdown of what we will be focusing on in each content channel to help you schedule those sessions that will give you maximum benefit.

1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Freightology - Track 1

Quick hitting 20 minute presentations by industry thought leaders exploring transformative, thought provoking information, innovations, and ideas in freight transportation.
Tuesday

Transportation 101 & Freightology

Avery Vise
Todd Tranausky
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Transportation 101 - Track

Jonathan Starks
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Conference Kickoff: Maximizing Your Conference Experience

Whether you are a first time or returning attendee, you are looking to make the most of your time. Meet several of the FTR Experts who will be leading the charge and let us give you insight into how the depth and breadth of knowledge presented at the conference can help you and your organization. Unsure of what sessions to attend? We will give you the lowdown of what we will be focusing on in each content channel to help you schedule those sessions that will give you maximum benefit.

1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Freightology - Track 2

Quick hitting 20 minute presentations by industry thought leaders exploring transformative, thought provoking information, innovations, and ideas in freight transportation.

Eric Starks
Jonathan Starks
5:15 PM - 5:45 PM

Media Session (Invite Only)

Media Only - With the breadth and depth of topics covered during the full conference, this session is designed to provide a road map of how to most effictively cover content from the conference for one's specific readership. This is an excellent opportunity for media members to make initial contact with the FTR industry experts and find additional resources.
Wednesday

State of Freight

6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

Indy Canal Run/Walk

Meet in the Crowne Plaza lobby. Start your day off right with a 3 or 5 mile run, or a 2 mile walk down the Indy canal. A great time to enjoy the beauty of Indianapolis and engage with your colleagues. Participates also receive a complimentary running shirt.

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Registration Open

Union Station Lobby

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Breakfast

Enjoy a hot breakfast and omelet station before the conference sessions begin.

Eric Starks
8:15 am - 8:30 AM

Conference Welcome

Thank you for joining us for the 2019 FTR Transportation Conference! This introduction to the event will provide insight on special events and activities, sessions, and other great opportunities.

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Economic Outlook

Session Title and Description - Coming Soon!

Eric Starks
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Transportation Overview - The FTR Perspective

Session Title and Description - Coming Soon!

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Networking Break

Avery Vise
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Trucking Outlook - The FTR Perspective

Avery Vise
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Trucking Panel

Session Title and Description - Coming Soon!

12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Industry Themed Networking Lunch

The lunch is divided into industry areas for enhanced networking. This lunch provides good opportunities to find the people you are interested in getting to know.

Todd Tranausky
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM

Rail Regulations - TBD

Session Title and Description - Coming Soon!

Todd Tranausky
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM

Rail Outlook - The FTR Perspective

Todd Tranausky
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

Rail Panel

Session Title and Description - Coming Soon!

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Networking Break

Todd Tranausky
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Intermodal Outlook - The FTR Perspective

Todd Tranausky
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM

Intermodal Panel

Session Title and Description - Coming Soon!

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

Session TBD

Session Title and Description - Coming Soon!

5:00 PM - 5:45 PM

Invite Only: Speaker Reception and Media Meet & Greet

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Prime Time Event - Details Coming Soon!
Wednesday

Rail Equipment

6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

Indy Canal Run/Walk

Meet in the Crowne Plaza lobby. Start your day off right with a 3 or 5 mile run, or a 2 mile walk down the Indy canal. A great time to enjoy the beauty of Indianapolis and engage with your colleagues. Participates also receive a complimentary running shirt.

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Registration Open

Union Station Lobby

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Breakfast

Enjoy a hot breakfast and omelet station before the conference sessions begin.

Eric Starks
8:15 AM - 8:30 PM

Conference Welcome

Thank you for joining us for the 2019 FTR Transportation Conference! This introduction to the event will provide insight on special events and activities, sessions, and other great opportunities.

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Economic Outolook

Session Title and Description Coming Soon!

Eric Starks
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Transportation Overview - The FTR Perspective

Session Description - Coming Soon!

10:00 AM - 10:30 PM

Networking Break

Todd Tranausky
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Rail Equipment Outlook: The FTR Perspective

Sesssion Description - Coming Soon!

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Rail Equipment Session - TBD

Session Title and Description - Coming Soon!

12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Industry Themed Networking Lunch

The lunch is divided into industry areas for enhanced networking. This lunch provides good opportunities to find the people you are interested in getting to know.

Todd Tranausky
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Rail Regulations - TBD (Grand Hall)

Session Title and Description - Coming Soon!

Todd Tranausky
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM

Rail Outlook - The FTR Perspective (Grand Hall)

Session Description - Coming Soon!

Todd Tranausky
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

Rail Panel (Grand Hall)

Session Title and Description - Coming Soon!

2:45 PM - 3:15 PM

Networking Break

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Rail Equipment Session - TBD

Session Title and Description - Coming Soon!

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

Rail Equipment Session - TBD

Session Title and Description - Coming Soon!

5:00 PM - 5:45 PM

Invite Only: Speaker Reception and Media Meet & Greet

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Prime Time Event - Details Coming Soon!
Wednesday

Truck & Trailer Equipment

6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

Indy Canal Run/Walk

Meet in the Crowne Plaza lobby. Start your day off right with a 3 or 5 mile run, or a 2 mile walk down the Indy canal. A great time to enjoy the beauty of Indianapolis and engage with your colleagues. Participates also receive a complimentary running shirt.

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Registration Open

Union Station Lobby

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Breakfast

Enjoy a hot breakfast and omelet station before the conference sessions begin.

Eric Starks
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM

Conference Welcome

Thank you for joining us for the 2019 FTR Transportation Conference! This introduction to the event will provide insight on special events and activities, sessions, and other great opportunities.

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Economic Outlook

Session Title and Descripiton - Coming Soon!

Eric Starks
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Transportation Overview - The FTR Perspective

Session Description - Coming Soon!

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Networking Break

Avery Vise
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Trucking Outlook - The FTR Perspective

Session Description - Coming Soon!

Avery Vise
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Trucking Panel

Session Title and Description - Coming Soon!

12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Industry Themed Networking Lunch

The lunch is divided into industry areas for enhanced networking. This lunch provides good opportunities to find the people you are interested in getting to know.

1:15 PM - 1:45 PM

Session TBD

Session Title and Description - Coming Soon!

Don Ake
Eric Starks
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

Commercial Vehicle Class 8 Equipment Outlook: The FTR Perspective

Session Title and Description - Coming Soon!

2:45 PM - 3:15 PM

Networking Break

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Session TBD

Session Description Coming Soon!

Don Ake
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM

Commercial Vehicle Trailer Outlook - The FTR Perspective

Session Description Coming Soon!

4:15 PM - 4:45 PM

Session TBD

Session Title and Description - Coming Soon!

5:00 PM - 5:45 PM

Invite Only: Speaker Reception and Media Meet & Greet

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Prime Time Event - Details Coming Soon!

Our primetime event for the 2019 Conference is Night at the Pavilion. This event will be held Wednesday, September 12th, and will consist of dinner, followed by an exciting lineup of casino style games and entertainment fit for all. This is a must attend networking event!
Thursday

Shipper, Broker, & Carrier

6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

Indy Canal Run/Walk

Meet in the Crowne Plaza lobby. Start your day off right with a 3 or 5 mile run, or a 2 mile walk down the Indy canal. A great time to enjoy the beauty of Indianapolis and engage with your colleagues. Participates also receive a complimentary running shirt.

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Breakfast

Enjoy a hot breakfast and omelet station before the conference sessions begin.

7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Registration Open

8:00 am - 8:45 PM

Conference Keynote

Session Description - Coming Soon!

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM

Networking Break

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Keynote - Shippers, Brokers, & Carriers

Session Title and Description - Coming Soon!

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Networking Break

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Session TBD

Session Title and Description - Coming Soon!

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Session TBD

Session Title and Description - Coming Soon!

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Session TBD

Session Title & Description - Coming Soon!

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Ask the Experts - LIVE

Details Coming Soon!
Thursday

Rail Equipment

6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

Indy Canal Run/Walk

Meet in the Crowne Plaza lobby. Start your day off right with a 3 or 5 mile run, or a 2 mile walk down the Indy canal. A great time to enjoy the beauty of Indianapolis and engage with your colleagues. Participates also receive a complimentary running shirt.

7:00 AM - 8:15 AM

Breakfast

Enjoy a hot breakfast and omelet station before the conference sessions begin.

7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Registration Open

Union Station Lobby

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

Conference Keynote

Session Description - Coming Soon!

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM

Networking Break

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Keynote - Rail Equipment

Session Description - Coming Soon!

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Networking Break

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Session TBD

Session Title and Description - Coming Soon

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Session TBD

Session Title & Description - Coming Soon!

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Session TBD

Session Title and Description - Coming Soon!

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Ask the Experts - LIVE

Details Coming Soon!
Thursday

Truck & Trailer Equipment

6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

Indy Canal Run/Walk

Meet in the Crowne Plaza lobby. Start your day off right with a 3 or 5 mile run, or a 2 mile walk down the Indy canal. A great time to enjoy the beauty of Indianapolis and engage with your colleagues. Participates also receive a complimentary running shirt.

7:00 AM - 8:15 AM

Breakfast

Enjoy a hot breakfast and omelet station before the conference sessions begin.

7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Registration Open

Union Station Lobby

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

Conference Keynote

Session Title and Description - Coming Soon!

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM

Networking Break

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Keynote - Truck & Trailer Equipment

Session Title & Description - Coming Soon!

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Networking Break

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Session TBD

Session Title and Description - Coming Soon!

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Session TBD

Session Title and Description - Coming Soon!

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Session TBD

Session Title and Description - Coming Soon!

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Session TBD

Session Title and Description - Coming Soon!

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Ask the Experts - LIVE

Details Coming Soon!