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November
Thursday
14:00–18:30 2026 · Chicago time
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Chicago Builds: Third Rail
Chicago moves the country. We're the hub of the nation's rail network, a freight capital, a transit city, and a place where winter decides what technology actually works.
Third Rail brings together the operators, engineers, public officials, labor leaders, investors, and founders shaping how people and goods move through Chicago: autonomy, freight, micromobility, and rail.
Speakers:
Lara Dailey, Waymo
Dave Lundy and Kristi Lafleur, O'Hare Flyer
Audrey Wennink, Metropolitan Planning Council
Sean Madison, Lyft Urban Solutions
Augustin Wegscheider, Ford
Christian Mitchell, State of Illinois
Paul Singer, Fleetworks
Kevin Green, OTR Transportation
Michael Fassnacht, Clayco
Alderman Red Burnett, 27th Ward
Lisa Clemmons Stott, Illinois DCEO
Lou Raizin, Cultural Stadium
Krystian Gebis, ShipperCRM
Abdu Kholmatov, Elmeeda
More speakers to be announced!
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