Railway Age Young Professionals 2026
Event Info
Career advancement is always a goal. But what’s the best way to achieve it?
Railway Age’s fourth annual Young Professionals virtual seminar will give you practical career advice, tailored specifically to the unique dynamics of the rail industry.
Join us April 23 at 2 pm ET for this free webinar and pose your own questions to railroad CEOs, professional development advisors, and technology specialists. Our panelists are eager to share their decades of experience with you, offering you ways to increase your skills and get on the path to promotion.
Panel members will discuss:
- Hard and soft skills that are vital for a rail professional.
- How to position yourself for your next successful career move – either vertically or laterally.
- The interconnectedness of leadership style and team success.
Speakers Include
Sponsorships
Sponsorships are available for all Railway Age events. For more information, contact Jonathan Chalon at jchalon@sbpub.com, 212.620.7224.
Contact Us
Questions? Reach out to us at conferences@sbpub.com.
2:00 PM Welcome!
2:03 PM Opening Speaker
Justin Broyles, President & CEO, R.J. Corman
2:28 PM Career Growth & Professional Development
Josh Perkes, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Union Pacific
Yvonne Hill-Donald, Chief Administrative Officer, MTA Metro-North Railroad (Railway Age Women in Rail 2025 Honoree)
2:58 PM Norfolk Southern War Rooms: Combining Tech, Skills & People
Brian Yeager, Senior Director Mechanical Operations Support, Norfolk Southern
3:18 PM Modern Leadership: Adapting to Uncertain Times
Pauline Lipkewich, Managing Director, The Rail Way™
3:38 PM Closing Speaker
Brandy Christian, CEO, Patriot Rail
4:03 PM Thank you from Railway Age Editors
4:06 PM Broadcast Ends
Sponsorships
Railway Age’s fourth-annual Young Professionals virtual seminar will give young professionals practical career advice, tailored specifically to the unique dynamics of the rail industry. Your support of this event shows your company’s dedication to the rail workforce,
including current decision-makers and future ones.
Publisher
Jonathan Chalon
Tel: (212) 620-7224
Fax: (212) 633-1863
jchalon@sbpub.com