ARDA 2025 Annual Meeting

St. Louis, MO

The 2025 Annual Meeting is just around the corner!

We're thrilled to announce this year's Annual Meeting will take place July 13-16, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. We’ll kick things off with a Welcome Reception on Sunday, July 13th, setting the stage for a productive and engaging conference. Attendees can look forward to a dynamic lineup of presentations, panel discussions, and networking sessions. The event will conclude on Wednesday, July 16th, with a convenient grab-and-go breakfast.

Stay tuned for more details, and be sure to mark your calendars—we can't wait to see you in St. Louis!

ARDA Leadership

Norfolk Southern Headquarters

Norfolk Southern’s new headquarters in Midtown Atlanta, known as “Project Fusion,” is a modern, state-of-the-art facility designed to enhance collaboration, innovation, and sustainability. Situated in the heart of Tech Square, the 750,000-square-foot campus features two glass towers connected by a campus-style hub and offers employees a range of amenities, including a 24/7 fitness center, on-site daycare, and a restaurant-style food hall. Built to LEED Gold standards and incorporating advanced technology such as touchless systems and hospital-grade air filtration, construction on the headquarters began in 2019 and it officially opened in November 2021. The building reinforces Norfolk Southern’s historic ties to Atlanta, dating back to the mid-1840s, while showcasing its vision for a technology-driven future in rail transportation.

HOTEL INFORMATION

The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis
212 Kingshighway Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63108
(314) 633-3000

Located in the vibrant Central West End district, The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis puts you in the heart of the city’s energy, with premier attractions and lush landscapes just steps away. Whether you're here for business or leisure, you'll have the perfect gateway to explore everything St. Louis has to offer.

After an action-packed day, unwind in our beautifully appointed suites and rooms, designed for both comfort and elegance. Enjoy luxurious amenities, including a Mediterranean-style seasonal pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center spanning 18,000 square feet, and even a historic five-screen movie theater right off the main lobby.

Check-in:4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 PM

Parking:
Overnight Valet Parking: $50.00 per night
Overnight Self-Parking: $40.00 per night
*plus tax

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Program Information

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Directions from Renaissance Midtown Atlanta Hotel to Norfolk Southern HQ

The Norfolk Southern Headquarters is just a short distance away from the Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel. Walking distance is approximately 0.5 miles and takes around 10 minutes. Alternatively, a quick drive or rideshare service will get you there in under 5 minutes.

Transportation Options

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)

Rideshare (Uber/Lyft): Ride App Pickup zones can be found at T1 (Door 6 Ticketing Level) and T2(Door 12).
Estimated travel time to the Royal Sonesta hotel is approximately 36 minutes depending on traffic conditions.(STL Airport Hub)
Taxi: Use the free St. Louis Taxi app to request a taxi or call Customer Care at (314) 991-5300.
Taxi Zones can be found at T1 (Door 14 to Garage Yellow Level) and T2 (Door 12).
Estimated costs around $30–$40.
Estimated travel time is about 16 minutes.
Light Rail (MetroLink): Metrolink Station Terminal 1 is at Exit Door 1, Ticketing Level, east of all ticket counters.
Metrolink Station Terminal 2 is at Exit Door 12, through the parking garage.

Restaurants & Attractions

Coming Soon

EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!

We invite you to take advantage of a unique marketing opportunity for your company by sponsoring one of the 2025 Annual Meeting events! We have several open sponsorship options. If your company would like to sponsor an event for the 2025 Annual Meeting, please submit the form and payment by May 15th.

If you have any questions, please feel free to let us know. We hope we can count on your generous support!

We are excited to see you in St. Louis!

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