BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Rebulk//IRPT 2026 Annual Conference//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:IRPT 2026 Annual Conference X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:19700308T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:19701101T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:irpt2026-tuesday-0@rebulk.com DTSTAMP:20260901T000000Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T153000 SUMMARY:Exhibitor move-in LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel\, Kansas City\, MO URL:https://rebulk.com/irpt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:irpt2026-tuesday-1@rebulk.com DTSTAMP:20260901T000000Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T123000 SUMMARY:IRPT Executive Committee meeting & lunch LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel\, Kansas City\, MO URL:https://rebulk.com/irpt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:irpt2026-tuesday-2@rebulk.com DTSTAMP:20260901T000000Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T153000 SUMMARY:IRPT Board meeting LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel\, Kansas City\, MO URL:https://rebulk.com/irpt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:irpt2026-tuesday-3@rebulk.com DTSTAMP:20260901T000000Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T163000 SUMMARY:Bus pick-up at Loews Hotel LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel\, Kansas City\, MO URL:https://rebulk.com/irpt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:irpt2026-tuesday-4@rebulk.com DTSTAMP:20260901T000000Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T173000 SUMMARY:Port tour of Port KC LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel\, Kansas City\, MO DESCRIPTION:See operations at Port KC before the conference program begin s. URL:https://rebulk.com/irpt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:irpt2026-tuesday-5@rebulk.com DTSTAMP:20260901T000000Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T203000 SUMMARY:Welcome reception & dinner LOCATION:Rock Island Bridge\, Kansas City DESCRIPTION:Open the conference over dinner and drinks at the Rock Island Bridge. URL:https://rebulk.com/irpt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:irpt2026-wednesday-0@rebulk.com DTSTAMP:20260901T000000Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T080000 SUMMARY:Breakfast in Conference Hall LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel\, Kansas City\, MO URL:https://rebulk.com/irpt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:irpt2026-wednesday-1@rebulk.com DTSTAMP:20260901T000000Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T082000 SUMMARY:IRPT welcome LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel\, Kansas City\, MO DESCRIPTION:Kick off the 2026 Annual Conference\, recognize sponsors and partners\, and set the stage for several days focused on the future of A merica's inland rivers\, ports\, and terminals. URL:https://rebulk.com/irpt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:irpt2026-wednesday-2@rebulk.com DTSTAMP:20260901T000000Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T082000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T090000 SUMMARY:Modernizing project delivery through Building Infrastructure\, No t Paperwork (BINP) LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel\, Kansas City\, MO DESCRIPTION:How the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' BINP initiative is stre amlining project delivery while maintaining environmental stewardship — and what it means for ports\, terminals\, and inland waterway infrastruc ture. URL:https://rebulk.com/irpt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:irpt2026-wednesday-3@rebulk.com DTSTAMP:20260901T000000Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T094000 SUMMARY:The business of moving America: economic trends affecting inland river transportation LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel\, Kansas City\, MO DESCRIPTION:The economic forces influencing freight movement\, investment decisions\, and supply-chain activity across the inland waterway system . URL:https://rebulk.com/irpt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:irpt2026-wednesday-4@rebulk.com DTSTAMP:20260901T000000Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T094000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T101000 SUMMARY:Building for growth: strategic investments in ports\, terminals a nd industrial facilities (Marcus Construction) LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel\, Kansas City\, MO DESCRIPTION:How strategic infrastructure investments help ports\, termina ls\, and industrial facilities expand capacity\, improve efficiency\, an d position for future growth. URL:https://rebulk.com/irpt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:irpt2026-wednesday-5@rebulk.com DTSTAMP:20260901T000000Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T101000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T103000 SUMMARY:Networking break LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel\, Kansas City\, MO URL:https://rebulk.com/irpt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:irpt2026-wednesday-6@rebulk.com DTSTAMP:20260901T000000Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T113000 SUMMARY:Multimodal planning for inland ports LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel\, Kansas City\, MO DESCRIPTION:How inland ports leverage river\, rail\, road\, and logistics connections to strengthen supply-chain performance and support regional growth. URL:https://rebulk.com/irpt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:irpt2026-wednesday-7@rebulk.com DTSTAMP:20260901T000000Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T115000 SUMMARY:The art of risk: protecting assets\, people & profitability LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel\, Kansas City\, MO DESCRIPTION:Strategies for managing risk while protecting your workforce\ , operations\, and bottom line. URL:https://rebulk.com/irpt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:irpt2026-wednesday-8@rebulk.com DTSTAMP:20260901T000000Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T133000 SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn · CARGO Awards Ceremony (E-Crane International USA) LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel\, Kansas City\, MO DESCRIPTION:Innovative material-handling solutions for ports\, terminals\ , and industrial facilities\, paired with the CARGO Awards. URL:https://rebulk.com/irpt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:irpt2026-wednesday-9@rebulk.com DTSTAMP:20260901T000000Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T140000 SUMMARY:Creating capacity: how rail partnerships drive growth LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel\, Kansas City\, MO DESCRIPTION:How strong rail partnerships expand market access\, improve o perational efficiency\, and create new opportunities for growth. URL:https://rebulk.com/irpt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:irpt2026-wednesday-10@rebulk.com DTSTAMP:20260901T000000Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T152000 SUMMARY:Accelerating project delivery despite regulatory\, funding & envi ronmental uncertainty LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel\, Kansas City\, MO DESCRIPTION:How industry leaders advance critical projects in a complex e nvironment — navigating regulation\, securing resources\, and maintainin g momentum from planning through construction. URL:https://rebulk.com/irpt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:irpt2026-wednesday-11@rebulk.com DTSTAMP:20260901T000000Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T152000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T154000 SUMMARY:Networking break LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel\, Kansas City\, MO URL:https://rebulk.com/irpt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:irpt2026-wednesday-12@rebulk.com DTSTAMP:20260901T000000Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T154000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T170000 SUMMARY:IRPT European Summit: strengthening the supply chain LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel\, Kansas City\, MO DESCRIPTION:Insights from IRPT's European Summit and engagement with inla nd transportation leaders across the EU\, and opportunities to strengthe n supply chains and foster collaboration. URL:https://rebulk.com/irpt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:irpt2026-wednesday-13@rebulk.com DTSTAMP:20260901T000000Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T203000 SUMMARY:Offsite event: Where Connections Grow LOCATION:No Other Pub · Power & Light District\, Kansas City URL:https://rebulk.com/irpt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:irpt2026-thursday-0@rebulk.com DTSTAMP:20260901T000000Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T080000 SUMMARY:Breakfast in Conference Hall LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel\, Kansas City\, MO URL:https://rebulk.com/irpt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:irpt2026-thursday-1@rebulk.com DTSTAMP:20260901T000000Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T090000 SUMMARY:Driving growth: strategies for business development success LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel\, Kansas City\, MO DESCRIPTION:Proven approaches for building relationships\, identifying op portunities\, and creating long-term value in a competitive marketplace. URL:https://rebulk.com/irpt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:irpt2026-thursday-2@rebulk.com DTSTAMP:20260901T000000Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T094500 SUMMARY:Marketing to global shippers and Breakbulk Europe LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel\, Kansas City\, MO DESCRIPTION:How to position your facility\, services\, and capabilities t o attract cargo owners and logistics partners worldwide. URL:https://rebulk.com/irpt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:irpt2026-thursday-3@rebulk.com DTSTAMP:20260901T000000Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T103000 SUMMARY:Commodity session\, part I LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel\, Kansas City\, MO DESCRIPTION:A discussion of the commodities fueling growth across the inl and waterway system — from market trends to emerging opportunities. URL:https://rebulk.com/irpt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:irpt2026-thursday-4@rebulk.com DTSTAMP:20260901T000000Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T105000 SUMMARY:Networking break LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel\, Kansas City\, MO URL:https://rebulk.com/irpt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:irpt2026-thursday-5@rebulk.com DTSTAMP:20260901T000000Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T105000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T114500 SUMMARY:Strengthening partnerships for economic development and community engagement LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel\, Kansas City\, MO DESCRIPTION:How collaboration between transportation partners and regiona l planners drives economic growth and strengthens communities. URL:https://rebulk.com/irpt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:irpt2026-thursday-6@rebulk.com DTSTAMP:20260901T000000Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T133000 SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn · CARGO Awards Ceremony (Chamber of Marine Commerce ) LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel\, Kansas City\, MO URL:https://rebulk.com/irpt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:irpt2026-thursday-7@rebulk.com DTSTAMP:20260901T000000Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T143000 SUMMARY:State DOT & Port collaboration roundtable LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel\, Kansas City\, MO DESCRIPTION:Strengthening partnerships between ports and state transporta tion agencies — using economic-impact studies to demonstrate value and s ecure investment in port infrastructure. URL:https://rebulk.com/irpt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:irpt2026-thursday-8@rebulk.com DTSTAMP:20260901T000000Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T145000 SUMMARY:Networking break LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel\, Kansas City\, MO URL:https://rebulk.com/irpt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:irpt2026-thursday-9@rebulk.com DTSTAMP:20260901T000000Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T145000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T152500 SUMMARY:Shipbuilding in the U.S. LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel\, Kansas City\, MO DESCRIPTION:The opportunities and challenges shaping the future of Americ an shipbuilding and its role in strengthening supply chains and expandin g maritime capacity. URL:https://rebulk.com/irpt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:irpt2026-thursday-10@rebulk.com DTSTAMP:20260901T000000Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T152500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T153000 SUMMARY:CARGO Awards Ceremony LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel\, Kansas City\, MO URL:https://rebulk.com/irpt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:irpt2026-thursday-11@rebulk.com DTSTAMP:20260901T000000Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T170000 SUMMARY:Commodity session\, part II LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel\, Kansas City\, MO DESCRIPTION:The markets\, trends\, and opportunities shaping key cargo se ctors across the inland waterway system. URL:https://rebulk.com/irpt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:irpt2026-thursday-12@rebulk.com DTSTAMP:20260901T000000Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T203000 SUMMARY:Private dinner & dinner on your own (Marcus Construction) LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel\, Kansas City\, MO URL:https://rebulk.com/irpt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:irpt2026-friday-0@rebulk.com DTSTAMP:20260901T000000Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260904T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260904T120000 SUMMARY:Exhibitor break-down LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel\, Kansas City\, MO URL:https://rebulk.com/irpt END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR