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.