Save the Date: 118th Annual Dinner & Golf Outing
May 13 8:00 AM–14, 2026 11:59 PM
Description
Save the date for the transportation & logistics industry's can't miss event!
Registration will open soon so mark your calendar and stay tuned!
For all of the event details, please click the links below.
Annual Dinner | Keynote Speaker | Golf Outing | Sponsorship Options | Hotel Reservations
Annual Dinner
2026 President, Eric Pitcher, formally invites you to join the Traffic Club of Chicago for an unforgettable and inspirational marquee networking event.
Meet and mingle with industry leaders and connect with fellow professionals over drinks and conversation.
**Mark your calendar for the transportation & logistics industry's can't miss event!**
Date & Time:
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6pm - 11pm
Location:
Aon Grand Ballroom, Navy Pier
840 E. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL, 60611
Timeline of Events:
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: General Reception & Registration (Lakeview Terrace, 2nd Floor)
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM: 118th Annual Dinner (Aon Grand Ballroom, 1st Floor)
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM: Networking
Tickets Include:
Hors d'oeuvres
Cocktails
Plated dinner
Keynote speaker
Networking
Dress Code:
Black tie optional
Each table seats 10 people. If you'd like to purchase a full table, simply purchase 10 tickets for the Annual Dinner.
Note: Complete tables of 10 people will have a reserved table for their company. Groups of less than 10 will be randomly assigned to a table.
Keynote Speaker - Jim Vena, Chief Executive Officer, Union Pacific
CEO Jim Vena leads Union Pacific with more than 40 years of railroad industry experience, with a demonstrated track record of driving best-in-class operating and service results.
Vena started from the ground up at Canadian National Railway (CN) and worked in the Engineering, Mechanical and Operating departments, including operating trains as a locomotive engineer. After graduating from university, he worked in management across Operations, Marketing, Strategic Planning and Labor Relations at CN. Vena ultimately was promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer.
As Union Pacific’s chief operating officer from 2019-2020, Vena oversaw a team that achieved efficiency savings and delivered the best service product in the company’s history. He served as senior advisor to the chairman in 2021 and returned to Union Pacific as CEO in August 2023. As CEO, his goal is to continue to drive best-in-class results in Safety, Service and Operational Excellence.
Currently, Vena serves as chairman of the Association of American Railroads (AAR). Previously, he was a board member of Direct ChassisLink Inc. (DCLI) and FedEx, and served on a number of railroad-associated boards in his career.
Date & Time:
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Location:
Cog Hill Golf & Country Club
12294 Archer Ave
Lemont, IL 60439
Timeline of Events:
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM: Bag Drop & Breakfast *All golfers must arrive by 8:15 AM*
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Golf Outing (Shotgun start)
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Networking BBQ
Tickets Include:
Breakfast
Green fees
Golf carts
Course contests
Networking BBQ after golf
Club Rentals
If you will be renting golf clubs for the Annual Dinner Golf Outing, we recommend reserving a set before-hand by calling the Cog Hill Pro Shop at (630) 257-5872 ext. 1318
Rain Policy
The Annual Dinner Golf Outing will take place rain or shine. If the course becomes unplayable due to severe weather, rain checks will be issued upon request.
Sponsorship & Advertising: More Information Coming Soon!
Hotel Reservations: More Information Coming Soon!
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