The Ultimate Unofficial Guide to ASLRRA 2021 in Phoenix Arizona
The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association Annual Conference and Exhibition will be held at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix Arizona on November 16-19, 2021.
Control Chief will be at the show at Booth 924 to showcase our Locomotive Remote Control Systems with our Locomotive Remote Control experts, Dave Tenney and Dan Sipko. We’re looking forward to talking to you about your industrial remote control needs, and how we can help.
This year’s 2021 ASLRRA event is going to be full of great speakers, informational presentations, and a great opportunity to connect with the innovators in the short line railroad industry.
ASLRRA Event Map
Things to do near Phoenix while you are at ASLRRA
Phoenix is surrounded by beautiful scenery, and full of activities and things to keep you busy when you’re not at the conference and exhibit hall at ASLRRA.
- Camelback Mountain
- Papago Park
- South Mountain Park and Reserve
- Verde Canyon Railroad
- Old Town Scottsdale
- Octane Raceway
- Desert Botanical Gardens
- Lake Powell
- Morenci Copper Mine
Top Rated Sonoran Mexican Restaurants in Phoenix
Phoenix is known for its amazing Sonoran Mexican restaurants. There is a large variety of places to dine and drink in Phoenix, we’ve assembled some of the top rated restaurants.
- Cocina Madrigal
- Asadero Norte De Sonora
- Bacanora
- La Santisima Gourmet Taco Shop
- Los Reyes De La Torta
- Barrio Cosita
- El Taco Santo
- Presidio Cocina Mexicana
City of Phoenix Health and Safety Protocols
The City of Phoenix Arizona has updated their health and safety guidelines, especially related to Covid-19, and the latest updates are available on their website here.
ASLRRA 2021 Conference and Exhibition Schedule
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16
| 9:00 am – 11:00 am | Executive Committee Meeting (Sheraton Hotel – Phoenix Ballroom, 3rd Floor) | |
| 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm | Board of Directors Meeting (Sheraton Hotel – Phoenix Ballroom, 3rd Floor) | |
| 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Registration Open (Convention Center – West Hall 1-3 Lobby, Lower Level) | |
| 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Exhibitor Set-up (Convention Center – West Hall 1-3, Lower Level) | |
| 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm | Supplier Committee Meeting (Sheraton Hotel – Maryvale B, 2nd Floor) | |
| 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm | Legislative Policy Committee Meeting (Sheraton Hotel – Maryvale A, 2nd Floor) | |
| 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Early Bird Happy Hour (Sheraton Hotel – Valley Overlook, 4th Floor) | |
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17
| 7:00 am | Buses Depart Hotels to Golf Course (Sheraton Downtown & Hyatt Regency) | |
| 7:00 am – 12:00 pm | Exhibitor Set-up (Convention Center – West Hall 1-3, Lower Level) | |
| 7:00 am – 7:00 pm | Registration Open (Convention Center – West Hall 1-3 Lobby, Lower Level) | |
| 8:30 am – 2:30 pm | Golf Tournament – Shotgun Start (JW Camelback Golf Club) | |
| 8:30 am – 10:30 am | Environmental Committee Meeting (Sheraton Hotel – South Mountain, 2nd Floor) | |
| 9:00 am – 11:00 am | Engineering Committee Meeting (Sheraton Hotel – Arcadia, 2nd Floor) | |
| 9:00 am – 11:00 am | Mechanical Committee Meeting (Sheraton Hotel – Maryvale B, 2nd Floor) | |
| 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Safety & Training Committee Meeting (Sheraton Hotel – Maryvale A, 2nd Floor) | |
| 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Human Resources Committee Meeting (Sheraton Hotel – South Mountain, 2nd Floor) | |
| 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Buses Depart Golf Course to Hotels | |
| 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm | First Timer’s Reception (Convention Center – West Hall 1-3, Lower Level) | |
| 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm | Insurance Committee Meeting (Sheraton Hotel – Estrella, 2nd Floor) | |
| 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm | Small Railroad Committee Meeting (Sheraton Hotel – South Mountain, 2nd Floor) | |
| 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm | Technology Committee Meeting (Sheraton Hotel – Maryvale A, 2nd Floor) | |
| 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm | Young Professionals Committee Meeting (Sheraton Hotel – Arcadia, 2nd Floor) | |
| 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm | General Counsel Committee Meeting (Sheraton Hotel – Maryvale B, 2nd Floor) | |
| 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Exhibit Hall Preview (Convention Center – West Hall 1-3, Lower Level) | |
| 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm | CTITF Committee Meeting (Sheraton Hotel – Estrella, 2nd Floor) | |
| 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Exhibit Hall Opening Reception (Convention Center – West Hall 1-3, Lower Level) | |
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18
| Exhibitor Orientation |
| 7:00 am – 7:00 pm | Registration Open (Convention Center – West Hall 1-3 Lobby, Lower Level) | |
| 7:00 am – 8:00 am | Networking Breakfast in Exhibit Hall (Convention Center – West Hall 1-3, Lower Level) | |
| 8:00 am – 11:45 am | General Session & Awards Presentation (Convention Center – West Ballroom 301A, 3rd Floor) | |
| An Update from the Federal Railroad Administration – Amit Bose, Deputy Administrator,Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) will share current and future initiatives facing the FRA, with a focus on short line rail impact. | ||
| Limiting Environmental Impact, Increasing Opportunity – Moderated by Chuck Baker,President, ASLRRA, this panel will feature John Lovenburg, VP Environment, BNSF, JoeParsons, President & CEO, Iowa Interstate Railroad, Ltd., and a shipper, showcasing theincreasing importance that environmental sustainability plays in business andtransportation decisions. | ||
| 10:00 am – 10:30 am | Networking Break in Exhibit Hall (Convention Center – West Hall 1-3, Lower Level) | |
| 11:45 am – 1:15 pm | Networking Lunch in Exhibit Hall (Convention Center – West Hall 1-3, Lower Level) | |
| 1:00 pm – 5:10 pm | Education Breakout Sessions (Convention Center – West 101A, 1st Floor) | |
| 2:50 pm – 3:20 pm | Networking Break in Exhibit Hall (Convention Center – West Hall 1-3, Lower Level) | |
| 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm | Supplier Sandhouse (Convention Center – West 211AB, 2nd Floor) | |
| 5:15 pm – 7:00 pm | Exhibit Hall Reception (Convention Center – West Hall 1-3, Lower Level) | |
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19
| Exhibitor Orientation |
| 6:00 am – 11:00 am | Exhibitor Tear-down (Convention Center – West Hall 1-3, Lower Level) | |
| 6:00 am – 11:20 am | Registration Open (Convention Center – West Hall 1-3 Lobby, Lower Level) | |
| 8:00 am – 8:30 am | Networking Breakfast in Breakout Session Area (Convention Center – West Hall 1-3, Lower Level) | |
| 8:30 am – 11:20 am | Education Breakout Sessions (Convention Center – West 101A, Lobby Level) | |
Locomotive Remote Control Systems
Stop by on the exhibition floor and see Dan and Dave from Control Chief at booth 942. We would love to answer your questions and get to know you!
