FreightWeekSTL 2026 Survey

FreightWeek Virtual Session Registration

Use the signup form below to easily register for any of the free virtual sessions offered at FreightWeekSTL 2026. Please visit FreightWeekSTL.com for more details on this year's offerings and opportunities.

You must register separately for any of the four FreightWeekSTL in-person events. Click the links below to sign up:

2026 Freight Summit
Intramotev Tour: Autonomous Railcars
Ag Coast of America Riverboat Tour
Building a Regional Freight Strategy (held before Ag Coast Riverboat tour)

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Funding the Next Generation of Supply Chain Innovation
Monday, June 8 | 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Take a deeper dive into venture investment in the evolving logistics and supply chain landscape. The discussion will explore recent advances by portfolio companies, the role of AI, robotics and automation in freight, and how geopolitical risk and reshoring are shaping investment decisions. Featuring J.P. Keating, proChain Ventures.

Building the Waterways Workforce
Monday, June 8 | 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Learn about We Work the Waterways and its role in building the future workforce for America’s inland waterways. Panelists will explore how maritime careers awareness is expanding through hands-on events, in-school programs and resources, strengthening industry partnerships, and connecting students to real-world opportunities. Featuring Errin Howard (We Work the Waterways), Dawn Lopez (Associated Terminals and Turn Services), Colby Brammer (We Work the Waterways participant).

Global Supply Chains in a Turbulent World
Tuesday, June 9 | 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Gain insight into global trade dynamics and their implications for North American freight networks. The conversation will address economic trends, geopolitical factors, and shifting trade flows shaping demand across modes. We’ll also explore the role of Foreign Trade Zones and learn how the St. Louis region is playing a part in helping address supply chain disruptions. Featuring Panos Kouvelis, Washington University in St. Louis and the Boeing Center for Supply Chain Innovation.

Behind the Barges: How the Mississippi River Stays Open for Commerce
Wednesday, June 10 | 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
We will explore how public and private sector partners work together to keep freight moving safely and reliably on the Mississippi River. Leaders from American Commercial Barge Line and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will discuss barge operations in the St. Louis region, the role of river engineering and maintenance, and how ongoing coordination supports navigation, economic competitiveness and system resilience. Featuring Randy Chamness (American Commercial Barge Line) and Bradley Krischel (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers).

Forces Shaping Today’s Ag Markets and Freight Movement
Wednesday, June 10 | 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
This timely conversation will focus on the forces shaping U.S. agricultural commodity markets and what they mean for barge traffic and multimodal freight along the inland waterways. The session will also offer practical insight into what shippers, carriers, and terminal operators should be watching over the next 12–24 months as they plan investments and capacity decisions. Featuring Ken Eriksen, Polaris Analytics & Consulting.

2026 Industrial Real Estate Market Report Release
Friday, June 12 | 9 a.m.
Sign up for the release of the latest Industrial Real Estate Market Report for the St. Louis region, highlighting market fundamentals, current labor figures, and recent trends in construction and development that illustrate how this region continues to support growth in the manufacturing industry and associated supply chain and logistics operations.

St. Louis Regional Freightway’s First Decade: A Top 10 Countdown
Friday, June 12 | 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
We’ll close out FreightWeekSTL 2026 with a virtual session celebrating the 10th anniversary of the official launch of the St. Louis Regional Freightway. Join us for a “Top 10” countdown of the biggest milestones from the Freightway’s first decade. Featuring Mary Lamie (Bi-State Development, St. Louis Regional Freightway), Brent Wood (Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis), Dennis Wilmsmeyer (America's Central Port), Steve Zuber (BARBERMURPHY).