PUEBLO, Colo. — Dr. Rand Ghayad, the Association of American Railroad’s senior vice president of policy and economics, will be the keynote speaker at the 31st annual AAR Research Review, hosted by MxV Rail in Pueblo on April 28-30, 2026.
Ghayad will open the conference by addressing policy and economic issues shaping the rail industry, analyzing the broader economic landscape and its impact on rail operations and strategy. Formerly head of economics and global labor markets at LinkedIn, Ghayad’s background also includes senior roles at the International Monetary Fund, where he advised on international economic policy, and the Brattle Group, where he consulted on financial and regulatory issues.
The AAR Research Review brings together representatives from Class I and shortline railroads, university faculty and students, engineers, and suppliers to address the industry’s technical challenges. More information is available at the conferences page of the MxV website; registration is now in progress, with a $100 discount for early-bird registration through Feb. 16, 2026.
MxV Rail is a subsidiary of the AAR established to serve as the rail industry’s premier research and engineering partner. More information is available at the MxV website.
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