From the RailTrends website,

Attend the truly unique two day event, RailTrends 2008, and meet the most influential industry experts accelerating the pace towards market transformation.

Presented by Progressive Railroading magazine
This two-day summit is designed specifically for the needs of Railroaders, Suppliers, Equipment Lessors, Finance Institutions, shippers and others with an interest and stake in the growth of the industry.

RailTrends 2008 will provide industry executives a comprehensive overview of the railroad industry as well as detailed, critical insight on leasing and finance from industry experts, analysts and investors, and rail shipper perspectives

Jason Hayes, ACC Communications Director will be speaking on the role of coal in the North American rail industry at this event.