The TTC Conference & Tour is a one-of-a-kind event that brings together live on-track demonstrations, technical sessions, and behind-the-scenes access to the Federal Railroad Administration’s Transportation Technology Center (TTC), the world’s largest rail testing facility. Each event convenes railroads, transit agencies, suppliers, innovators, researchers, and government stakeholders to explore emerging technologies and the future of transportation safety, operations, and infrastructure.
As the event continues to grow, the TTC Conference & Tour is evolving to deliver an even more impactful experience in 2027. Building on the momentum of recent years, the next event will place an even greater emphasis on demonstrations, engagement, and opportunities to experience innovation in action, while continuing to provide a unique forum for collaboration, learning, and industry connection.
The 2027 conference program will feature engaging technical sessions, interactive discussions, and enhanced networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across the industry. As the event evolves, sessions will place a greater emphasis on engagement, real-world application, and meaningful dialogue among industry leaders, practitioners, and innovators.
The TTC experience will continue to serve as the centerpiece of the event, with expanded live demonstrations and opportunities to see technologies in action at the world’s largest surface transportation testing facility. Attendees will gain direct exposure to equipment, systems, and innovations operating in an operational environment, delivering a level of insight that cannot be replicated in traditional industry settings.
The TTC Conference & Tour is one of the industry’s most immersive and fast-growing transportation technology events, bringing together a diverse mix of railroads, transit agencies, suppliers, innovators, researchers, and practitioners. The event provides a unique platform for showcasing technologies in an operational environment, enabling meaningful engagement with attendees and direct exposure to real-world applications.
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Over the past several months, the Transportation Technology Center has been evaluating the future direction of the TTC Conference, originally planned for October 2026.
Considering the significant level of activity occurring at the Center this fall, along with the increasing number of rail industry conferences across the U.S., we have decided to pause the standalone TTC Conference this year.
In parallel, we are working with industry partners to explore opportunities for greater collaboration and consolidation of technical conferences in a way that meaningfully incorporates the Transportation Technology Center. We look forward to sharing additional updates as those discussions progress.
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Gerhard “Gery” Williams is Executive Vice President, Service Delivery & Operations, serving in this role since July 2022. Gery leads an organization focused primarily on safely and reliably delivering Amtrak services to customers, operating and maintaining the company’s core railroad assets – including infrastructure and rail car and locomotive fleets – and driving process improvement and efficiencies across the Amtrak network.
Service Delivery & Operations (SD&O) consists of the Transportation, Mechanical, Infrastructure Maintenance & Construction Services (IMCS), Customer Service Stations, Onboard Services and Food & Beverage, California Operations, Operations Integration and Network Support functions.
Gery had served as Senior Vice President, SD&O, since January 2022 and was responsible for the newly created IMCS group, which encompasses engineering production and maintenance functions. He also led day-to-day core service delivery across the SD&O organization, driving continuous improvement to safety, customer service and productivity.
Prior to joining Amtrak in June 2017 as Vice President and Chief Engineer, he had spent almost three decades at CSX Transportation. Gery held a wide range of senior leadership roles, including Vice President, Mechanical Operations; Chief Mechanical Officer – Locomotives; AVP Network Operations – Locomotive Management; and Division Manager. In his last position at CSX as VP, Mechanical Operations, he reported to the Chief Operating Officer and directed a team of 3,800 employees responsible for the maintenance and repair of a combined fleet of 70,000 locomotives and rail cars. Early in his profession, Gery held various positions including trainmaster, manager of safety and terminal manager.
Across his long railroad career, Gery has consistently demonstrated collaborative and data-driven leadership and an ability to manage complex transportation, mechanical and engineering challenges successfully, with safety and efficiency.
Gery graduated from Drexel University with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Engineering. He also holds a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Marketing from the Peter F. Drucker Graduate School of Management at Claremont Graduate University.
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