Throughout the three-day conference, programs of interest to industry leaders and staff from small, medium, and large municipalities, counties, tribes, agencies, universities, consultants, and contractors are offered.

All program attendees will be awarded professional development hours for their participation.

With over 50+ programs to choose from, where will your learning adventure take you?

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PROGRAM OFFERINGS INCLUDE:

• Construction & Preservation: This track invites presentations centered on the industry's construction or maintenance aspects, emphasizing specific innovations or ideas that benefit the entire transportation sector. We seek submissions that showcase new and innovative practices and offer fresh perspectives in construction and maintenance.

• Environment, Right-of-Way, and Utilities: Join us to explore innovative strategies, case studies, and best practices that balance critical considerations of environmental stewardship, right-of-way management, and utility services. Navigate the challenges and opportunities at the intersection of these fields, shaping solutions for current and future development.

• Bridges & Hydraulics: Engage with industry leaders in bridge engineering and hydraulic systems. Our conference welcomes presentations that delve into cutting-edge techniques, challenges, and solutions within these realms, fostering collaboration and advancement in infrastructure development.

• Native Nations: Explore transportation topics specific to the 22 tribes in Arizona, including recent projects, long-range planning, the Tribal Transportation Improvement Program (TTIP), TERO processes, potential funding for native nation projects, environmental clearances, and planning/design/maintenance of tribal roads.

• Technology & Research: Explore groundbreaking developments, novel applications, and transformative impacts across various fields. Consider all innovations, technologies, and research to bring about positive change and address the world’s challenges.  Join us in shaping the future through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the exploration of emerging technologies.

• Traffic, Operations & ITS: Communicate innovative solutions and new best practices in traffic management, operations, and intelligent transportation systems (ITS). Presentations may cover topics such as wrong-way detection, signal designs, adaptive signal control, and other advancements in the field.

• Safety: Collaborate with industry experts to promote a culture of safety in workplaces and communities. Share insights, case studies, and best practices that aim to mitigate risks and ensure safer surroundings for all.

• Financing Transportation & Development: Highlighting creative funding approaches, effective public-private partnerships, and impactful investment strategies, this track welcomes presentations on financing transportation infrastructure and urban development, along with upcoming opportunities in the field

• Project Development, Transportation Planning & Management: Share your insights and strategies for navigating the complexities of transportation projects from conception to execution. We seek presentations showcasing innovative approaches, case studies, and best practices in transportation planning and management.

• Multimodal: This track encompasses studies or design projects focusing on pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and/or micromobility. Additionally, larger projects with significant pedestrian, cyclist, transit, or micromobility components may find a fitting platform here, provided the presentation focuses on those aspects.

• University: Highlight transportation efforts led by universities or in partnership with academic institutions. Share innovations, research findings, and evaluations contributing to advancements in transportation planning, design, and implementation.

• Sustainability, Resilience, and Stewardship: Explore sustainable engineering practices that prioritize resilience and stewardship, meeting current needs without compromising the needs of future generations. Presentations focus on planning, designing, constructing, and operating projects that minimize environmental impact and promote long-term sustainability.

• ADOT Districts & AZ Counties Open House

• City, Town, MPO & COG Open House

• Human Resources & Business Practices: Delve into innovative HR strategies, talent management techniques, and effective business practices driving success in today's dynamic landscape. Join us in fostering dialogue and collaboration to empower organizations and elevate workforce performance.