OPENING CEREMONY featuring Keynote Joanna Lohman (Rail 2026)

Get ready to kick-start the rail conference in Baltimore! Join industry peers for two and a half days packed with learning and networking. The opening session will feature APTA leadership and our host, the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA), setting the stage for the exciting content ahead.

In addition, hear from our keynote, Joanna Lohman, a global keynote speaker, former pro soccer player, and impact amplifier who excels at unlocking human potential and maximizing team cohesion.

 Keynote Speaker:

• Joanna Lohman, former pro soccer player, and impact amplifier

Chair's Welcome:

• Leanne Redden, Chair, APTA; Executive Director, Regional Transportation Authority

President's Welcome:

• Paul Skoutelas, President and CEO, American Public Transportation Association

Host Remarks:

• Katie Thomson, Secretary of Transportation, Maryland Department of Transportation
• Holly Arnold, Administrator, Maryland Department of Transportation - Maryland Transit Administration

Sponsor Remarks:

• Stephen Goodman, Vice President, National Transit and Rail Practice, HNTB Corporation