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Expand Your Network at Intermodal EXPO

You can look forward to incredible networking opportunities at Intermodal EXPO. From the Welcome Reception, where we kick off Intermodal EXPO, to parties on the promenade, there are plenty of ways to reconnect with your industry friends or make new connections. Nothing beats the energy you find at a gathering of 2,000+ industry peers all focused on INTERMODAL!

Networking Events At Intermodal EXPO

Don’t miss these EXPO experiences as we celebrate the people, partnerships, and energy that keep intermodal moving forward. These events are included with your EXPO registration unless otherwise noted.

Champagne and Cargo (Invite Only)

7:00 – 9:00 PM
Toast the journey, achievements and the future of intermodal.

VIP Breakfast (Invite Only)

7:30 – 8:30 AM

BCO Program (Invite Only)

7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Designed specifically for the shipper community. Exclusive networking and education. Space is limited, see if you qualify to attend.

Supply Chain Beach Volleyball League - Beach Party

2:00 – 5:00 PM
Kick-off IANA by networking, fresh air, and fun with other supply chain folks at Belmont Shores Beach Volleyball courts. Learn more or reserve your spot here.

FLIP Networking Event (Invite Only)

4:15 – 5:30 PM
Future Leaders of Intermodal Program (FLIP) is IANA’s yearlong program providing educational and networking opportunities for IANA members’ rising stars to take their careers to the next level. Learn more.

Intermodal Leadership & First Timer Reception (Invite Only)

4:30 – 5:30 PM
Sponsored by TTX Company

Monday Night Welcome Reception

5:30 – 6:30 PM
Sponsored by Asociación Mexicana del Transporte Intermodal A.C. (AMTI) and Grupo México Transportes (GMXT)

Sunrise Fun Run

5:30 – 7:00 AM
Start the day with a fun, energizing run! Shoreline Yacht Club. Learn more or reserve your spot here.

Networking Breakfast

7:30 – 8:00 AM

Exhibit Hall Open

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Connect with solution providers, technology partners, and transportation executives. Experience activations around the floor including:

  • Concurrent sessions, Dialogue Box updates, and Hands-on Roadside Inspection Demos
  • Hole in one contest – Sponsored by Pratt Industries U.S.
  • Headshot Lounge (10:30 am – 4:30 pm)
  • AI photo booth – located in the IANA booth!
  • Dog Bark Lounge (10:30 am – 4:30 pm)
  • Lego Mini Figure Build (10:30 am – 4:30 pm)
  • Coffee Bar – Sponsored by CPKC
  • Intermodal Connections Zone – Sponsored by Pallet
  • Young Professionals (YP) Zone
  • Exhibit Hall Lunch (12:00 – 2:00 PM)

EXCLUSIVE ACCESS: Shipper-Only Executive Luncheon

12:00 – 1:00 PM
What Your Freight Data Should Be Telling You (And Probably Isn’t)
A private session designed specifically for cargo owners and supply chain professionals.

Exhibit Hall Happy Hour - Sponsored by Pratt Industries U.S.

4:30 – 6:00 PM
Join Pratt Industries U.S. for an evening of networking, conversation, and celebration at the IANA Intermodal EXPO 2026. Inspired by more than 50 years of American manufacturing excellence, Pratt Legacy Route: Built in America. Built for the Long Haul. brings together industry leaders, customers, partners, and transportation professionals to celebrate the relationships, innovation, and reliability that keep freight moving across North America. Guests will enjoy craft cocktails, premium beverages, and elevated American fare in a modern Americana-inspired setting that reflects Pratt’s heritage as a family-owned manufacturer and its commitment to building solutions that stand the test of time. Whether reconnecting with industry peers or making new connections, attendees can raise a glass to the partnerships and progress that drive the intermodal industry forward.

VIP / BCO Reception (Invitation Only) – Sponsored by Integrated Industries

6:00 – 8:00 PM
An exclusive networking experience overlooking Long Beach.

IANA After Dark

8:00 – 10:00 PM
When the exhibit hall closes, the networking continues at IANA After Dark, EXPO’s premier evening celebration. Join industry colleagues from across the intermodal supply chain for an unforgettable night featuring live entertainment from the Port of Long Beach’s very own band, The TEUs, along with great music, libations, interactive activations, and plenty of opportunities to connect with customers, partners, and peers in a relaxed setting.

Networking Breakfast

8:00 – 8:30 AM

Exhibit Hall Open

11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Connect with solution providers, technology partners, and transportation executives. Experience activations around the floor including:

  • Concurrent sessions, Dialogue Box updates, and Hands-on Roadside Inspection Demos
  • Hole in one contest – Sponsored by Pratt Industries U.S.
  • Headshot Lounge (11:00 am – 3:30 pm)
  • AI photo booth – located in the IANA booth!
  • Dog Bark Lounge (11:00 am – 3:30 pm)
  • Lego Mini Figure Build (11:00 am – 3:30 pm)
  • Coffee Bar – Sponsored by CPKC
  • Intermodal Connections Zone – Sponsored by Pallet
  • Young Professionals (YP) Zone
  • Exhibit Hall Lunch (12:00 – 2:00 PM)

FLIP Meet Up in the YP Zone

3:15 PM

Closing Reception on the Floor

3:30 – 4:30 PM
Raise a glass with fellow attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, and industry leaders as we reflect on the conversations, partnerships, innovations, and opportunities that made this year’s event unforgettable. It’s one last chance to network, exchange ideas, and reconnect with colleagues before heading home.

Connie Awards

6:00 – 8:00 PM

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