38th Annual AAR Quality Assurance Industry Conference

The 38th Annual AAR Quality Assurance Industry Conference is an annual event for anyone interested in learning more about the AAR Quality Program and AAR Auditor training process. The AAR Quality Assurance Committee (QAC) seeks to improve the conference based on recommendations from QAC members, AAR Auditors, and previous conference attendees. The QAC’s mission includes ensuring that AAR auditors are well-trained, with the goal of improving audit consistency, auditing practices, and knowledge of the M-1003 standard. Further, the conference is typically attended by over 300 railroad professionals, creating an excellent opportunity to meet and network with representatives across the industry.

These featured sessions will be presented by AAR QAC members and railway industry professionals:

—New 2026 M-1003 Revisions
—AAR Quality Assurance Committee Q&A Sessions
—AAR Technical Committee Updates
—Emerging Railway Technologies
—Featured Industry Speakers
—Direction of the M-1003 Program
—Tank Car Committee Update
—Federal Railroad Administration
—Railway Supply Institute
—Workshops (TBA)