New Speakers Named for APTA, JITTI 2026 Rail Symposium!

A host of new speakers has been named for the 2026 APTA and Japan International Transport and Tourism Institute (JITTI) Rail Symposium: Enhancing Economic Impact, Innovation and the Customer Experience through Major Projects and Mega Events, March 26, 3:00-6:00 p.m. Eastern in Washington, DC.

In this hybrid in-person and virtual event, hosted in English and Japanese, renowned rail leaders from the U.S. and Japan will discuss railway investment and economic impact, mega events, safety, accessibility, and more.

Newly named speakers and their panels are:

Railway Investment & Economic Impact

• Tom Wright, President and CEO, Regional Plan Association
• Roger Harris, President, Amtrak
• Janno Lieber, Chair and CEO, New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority
• Hidetoshi Miura, Senior Director, North America Commercial Development and Japanese Synergies, Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc.
• Nobuhiko Takeichi, Managing Executive Officer, Deputy Head of Regional Urban Development HQ, JR West

Mega Events & Public Transportation Safety & Accessibility Improvements

• Carlos M. Braceras, Executive Director, Utah Department of Transportation
• Conan Cheung, Chief Operations Officer, LA Metro
• Ryan D. Coholan, Chief Operating Officer, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
• Kiyoshi Eguchi, Executive Officer (Railways), Osaka Metro Co., Ltd.
• Jannet Walker-Ford, Secretary-Treasurer, APTA; Business Line Executive, Advisory and Planning, United States, WSP
• Noriyoshi Yamagami, Managing Executive Officer, Tokyo Metro

A reception follows the symposium. Learn more and register.