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  • ND Transportation Forum 2023

    The need for safe and reliable transportation networks continues to be important to the economy and commerce of North Dakota. Individuals or companies interested in engaging in conversations on transportation infrastructure development should attend. 

    This day-long event dives deeper into how transportation and associated policies play a role in all industries and our state's economics. National and regional experts will provide updates on trends and data impacting their organization, industry, and our state. 

    AGENDA

    (Speaker bios available here)
    8:00 AM: Registration opens

    9:00 AM: Keynote: Understanding How Business Innovation and DC Dysfunction Are Setting Up the Next Wave of Transportation and Supply Chain Opportunities, John Drake -  U.S. Chamber of Commerce

    10:00 AM: Federal Permitting Reform Discussion

    • Russ Hanson - Associated General Contractor of ND
    • Brady Pelton - ND Petroleum Council
    • Chris Marohl - Office of Senator Cramer
    • MODERATOR: Arik Spencer - GNDC

    10:45 AM: Networking Break

    11:00 AM: The Impact of New Airport Terminals

    • Anthony Dudas - Williston Basin International Airport
    • Tom Schauer - Mead & Hunt
    • MODERATOR: Jennifer Eckman - Minot International Airport
    12:00 PM: Lunch

    1:00 PM: Future Focused NDDOT, Robin Rehborg - NDDOT

    1: 45 PM: Networking Break

    2:00 PM: Moving Forward: Future of Rail
    • Dan Mack - Northern Plains Railroad, Inc.
    • Justin Pearson - BNSF
    • Erin Roesler - Northern Plains UAS Test Site
    • MODERATOR: Kimberly Vachal, Ph.D - Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute

    3:00 PM: Closing Comments


     

     

    Refund policy: Attendees registration refunds are available prior to November 1 (minus credit card handling fees). After this date, you may send an alternate from the same organization to the event without additional charge. To request a cancellation or to make a change, please email amanda@NDChamber.com. 

    Event Sponsors

    Partner Sponsor
    Ackerman-Estvold
    Stantec
    Supporting Sponsor
    American Crystal Sugar Co.
    Apex Engineering Group Inc.
    Houston Engineering, Inc.
    KLJ
    North Dakota Concrete Council
    Northern Improvement Company - Bismarck
    Northwest Tire Inc.
    True North Equipment
    BNSF Railway Company
    Brosz Engineering, Inc.
    Fisher Industries
    ND Transportation Forum 2023

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    Date and Time

    Wednesday Nov 15, 2023

    Location

    Hybrid event - Fargo or online

    Holiday Inn, Fargo

    3803 13th Ave S Fargo ND 58103

    Fees/Admission

    Members: $70
    NonMembers: $100

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