29th Annual Freight and Logistics Symposium
1330 Industrial Blvd. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
About the Event
Mark your calendar for the 2026 Freight and Logistics Symposium! This annual event is designed to bring together the private sector and government to discuss current issues in the freight and logistics industry and to hear about public and private initiatives to strengthen our freight transportation system.
At this year's event, keynote speaker Paul Baumer, deputy director for multimodal freight infrastructure at the USDOT, will provide an overview of the 2026 National Freight Strategic Plan. The plan establishes a coordinated national framework for strengthening the safety, efficiency, resilience, security, innovation, and workforce of the U.S. freight system.
Additional program information will be available soon.
Registration
- Registration will open on September 28.
- Cost: $60 ($15 for students)
- Deadline: December 4, 2026
Who Should Attend
- Decision makers and practitioners from shippers, carriers, and other private-sector organizations involved in logistics and transportation
- Government officials and staff
- Representatives from nonprofit organizations and academic institutions
Questions?
Contact Carissa Frandrup at [email protected].
Sponsors
This symposium is sponsored by the Center for Transportation Studies at the University of Minnesota, in cooperation with: