Friday, August 15, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Exhibitor Move-In (Targets and large equipment only)
Room: Exhibit Hall D

Friday, August 15, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Exhibitor Registration Open
Room: Lakeside Center-E354

Saturday, August 16, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Registration Open
Room: Lakeside Center-E354

Saturday, August 16, 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM

State of APWA Breakfast and Small Table Discussions (Joint Committees & CoC)
Room: Marriott-Great Lakes ABC on Floor 2

Saturday, August 16, 7:30 AM - 4:15 PM

Young Professionals Summit (pre-registration required)
Room: E450A

Saturday, August 16, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Self-Assessment and Accreditation Workshop (pre-registration required)
Room: E265

Saturday, August 16, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Exhibitor Move-In
Room: Exhibit Hall D

Saturday, August 16, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Council of Chapters Small Table Discussions
Room: Marriott-Great Lakes ABC on Floor 2

Saturday, August 16, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Asset Management Committee
Room: Marriott-Culture on Floor 2
Emergency Management Committee
Room: Marriott-Architecture on Floor 2
Engineering and Construction Committee
Room: Marriott-Literature on Floor 2
Facilities & Grounds Committee
Room: Marriott-Geology on Floor 2
Fleet Management Committee
Room: Marriott-Geography on Floor 2
Government Affairs Committee
Room: Marriott-John Hancock on Floor 3
International Affairs Committee
Room: Marriott-William Kimball on Floor 3
Leadership & Management Committee
Room: Marriott-Calculus on Floor 2
Membership Engagement Committee
Room: Marriott-Marina City on Floor 2
Small Cities/Rural Communities (SC/RC) Committee
Room: Marriott-Integrals on Floor 2
Solid Waste Management Committee
Room: Marriott-Algebra on Floor 2
Sustainability and Resiliency Committee
Room: Marriott-Anthropology on Floor 2
Technology Committee
Room: Marriott-Journalism on Floor 2
Transportation Committee
Room: Marriott-Dance on Floor 2
Utilities and Public Rights-of-Way (UPROW)
Room: Marriott-Biology on Floor 2
Water Resources Management Committee
Room: Marriott-Astronomy on Floor 2
Workforce Development Committee
Room: Marriott-Analysis on Floor 2

Saturday, August 16, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon (Joint Committees & CoC)
Room: Marriott-Great Lakes AB on Floor 2

Saturday, August 16, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Council of Chapters General Session
Room: Marriott-Great Lakes ABC on Floor 2

Saturday, August 16, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Council of Chapters Regional Meetings

Regions I & II
  • Room: Marriott-Great Lakes C on Floor 2
  • Saturday, August 16, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Region III
  • Room: Marriott-Philosophy on Floor 2
  • Saturday, August 16, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Region IV
  • Room: Marriott-Great Lakes E
  • Saturday, August 16, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Region V
  • Room: Marriott-Water Tower AB on Floor 2
  • Saturday, August 16, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Region VII
  • Room: Marriott-History on Floor 2
  • Saturday, August 16, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Region VIII
  • Room: Marriott-Shed AB on Floor 2
  • Saturday, August 16, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Saturday, August 16, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Operations and Maintenance Subcommittee Meeting
Room: Marriott-Analysis on Floor 2

Saturday, August 16, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Brewery Tour-planned by the Chicago Metro Chapter
Room: Depart from the Marriott Marquis Chicago

Sunday, August 17, 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Registration Open
Room: Lakeside Center-E354

Sunday, August 17, 7:00 AM - 8:20 AM

First-Timers and New Members Meeting
Room: E271AB

Sunday, August 17, 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM

Emergency Maps and Resources: Empowering Leaders and Citizens
Room: E351
Helping Public Works Departments Effectively Pursue and Manage Grant Funding
Room: E450A
Making the Most of Your Meetings Through Engagement and Connection
Room: E352

Sunday, August 17, 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM

“My Phone Rings Off the Hook Every Time it Rains!"
Room: E350
Curb Ramp Design Workshop—Meeting Accessibility/ADA Standards
Room: E353B
The Suburban Unhoused Dilemma: Public Works as a Partner
Room: E353C
What's New with the 11th Edition of the MUTCD?
Room: E353A

Sunday, August 17, 8:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Winter Maintenance Subcommittee
Room: E258

Sunday, August 17, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Young Professionals Orientation and Networking
Room: #253ABC

Sunday, August 17, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

APWA Futures
Room: E252

Sunday, August 17, 9:45 AM - 10:00 AM

General Session Pre-Show Entertainment
Room: Arie Crown Theater

Sunday, August 17, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Opening General Session: People, Purpose, Presence
Room: Arie Crown Theater

Sunday, August 17, 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Exhibitor Solutions Theater #1: Practical AI for Public Works: Modernizing Roadway Lifecycle Management
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 9021
Exhibitor Solutions Theater #2: Built to Scale: Rethinking System Design for Public Works Programs
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 3099

Sunday, August 17, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Regional Directors and CoC Steering Committee Luncheon
Room: E258
Technical Directors and Committee Chairs Luncheon (Invitation only)
Room: E265

Sunday, August 17, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

18th Annual Blood Drive
Room: Lakeside Center-E354
Lunch
Room: Exhibit Hall D and Lakeside Cafe

Sunday, August 17, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Exhibits Open
Room: Exhibit Hall D

Exhibit Non-compete time
  • Sunday, August 17, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Happy Hour in Exhibit Hall
Room: Exhibit Hall

Sunday, August 17, 12:15 PM - 12:50 PM

Asset Management Space: APWA Asset Management Committee Drop-In and AM Roadmap Update
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 3009

Sunday, August 17, 12:30 PM - 12:50 PM

The Pitch: The Future of Snow Removal: Razor® with Winter® Carbide - 100% American Made
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 6115

Sunday, August 17, 1:00 PM - 1:20 PM

The Pitch: C60 Volumetric Concrete Mixer
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 6115

Sunday, August 17, 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

Asset Management Space: The Asset Management Blueprint: Aligning People, Data, and Systems
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 3009
Exhibitor Solutions Theater #1: Streamlining CIP Project Delivery
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 9021
Exhibitor Solutions Theater #2: Smarter Sewer Management: Preventing Overflows and Saving Millions
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 3099
Technology Solutions Theater: The AI Co-Pilot for City Inspectors
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 12000

Sunday, August 17, 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Workforce Development Hub
Room: Exhibit Hall D - APWA Connect LIVE! - Booth 1122

Workforce Development Hub: Building a Trained Public Works Workforce That Requires Special Skills, Not College Degrees
  • Room: Exhibit Hall D - APWA Connect LIVE! - Booth 1122
  • Sunday, August 17, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Workforce Development Hub: Going From Peer to Supervisor
  • Room: Exhibit Hall D - APWA Connect LIVE! - Booth 1122
  • Sunday, August 17, 1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
Workforce Development Hub: Rethinking Your Workforce: Filling Key Positions in a Challenging Market
  • Room: Exhibit Hall D - APWA Connect LIVE! - Booth 1122
  • Sunday, August 17, 2:15 PM - 2:45 PM

Sunday, August 17, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

PW Paws and Friends (pet break)
Room: Exhibit Hall - Booth 11040

Sunday, August 17, 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM

Poster Signing with Dr. Bertice Berry
Room: E354 near APWA Store

Sunday, August 17, 1:30 PM - 1:50 PM

The Pitch: ArcGIS Solutions - Sidewalk Management
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 6115

Sunday, August 17, 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Asset Management Space: Cost-Efficient Road Monitoring Using Existing Vehicles
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 3009
Exhibitor Solutions Theater #1: Repairing Asphalt in Wet and Cold Conditions
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 9021
Exhibitor Solutions Theater #2: Method to Assist Agencies with Meeting MUTCD Mandatory Line Retroreflectivity
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 3099
Technology Solutions Theater: What Public Works Needs to Know About Artificial Intelligence
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 12000

Sunday, August 17, 2:50 PM - 3:00 PM

Prize Drawings
Room: Exhibit Hall D - APWA Connect Live!

Sunday, August 17, 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Asset Management Space: Strengthening Public Works Through Comprehensive Asset Management
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 3009
Building Public Support and Engagement for Water Infrastructure Projects
Room: E353B
EV Roadmap for Fleet Managers
Room: E451A
Exhibitor Solutions Theater #1: How You Can Use GIS to Power Next-Generation Public Works
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 9021
Exhibitor Solutions Theater #2: Bigger is Not Always Better When Buying New Equipment
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 3099
Impactful, Equitable, and Strategic CIPs
Room: E451B
Intentional Communication for Public Works Leaders
Room: E350
IPWMAN Past, Present, and Future
Room: E352
Leadership Lessons From Sitcoms: The Office and Parks and Recreation
Room: E351
Level Up Your Training Program With LTAP
Room: E253D
Modernizing Public Works GIS at Grimes, Iowa
Room: E450B
Power Up Your Productivity by Becoming Perfectly Unhackable
Room: E353C
Southern Dallas County Regional Trail Network Development and Partnering
Room: E353A
Technology Solutions Theater: Beyond Spreadsheets: Modernizing Public Works for Peak Performance
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 12000
Valuing Green Infrastructure—A Traditional Asset Management Approach
Room: E450A

Sunday, August 17, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Chapter Leaders Forum
Room: E253ABC

Sunday, August 17, 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

APWA Accreditation—Start to Finish and All the Benefits in Between
Room: E353B
Connecting West Des Moines—Building a City-Wide Digital Enterprise
Room: E352
Enhancing Pavement Engineering with Computer Vision
Room: E450A
Get Off the Bench(mark): Top Five Fleet KPIs You Should Be Tracking
Room: E353A
Local Bridge Asset Management
Room: E353C
Making and Keeping Parks and Trails Enjoyable and Accessible for All
Room: E451A
Predictive Safety Analysis—Investments by Cities/Counties
Room: E450B
Striking a Balance: Organization, Delegation, and Preventing Burnout
Room: E351
Summer Help (And Some Are Not): Creating Value on Both Sides
Room: E253D
Visualizing Envision Integration from Project Concept to Completion
Room: E451B

Sunday, August 17, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Get Acquainted Party (ticketed event)
Room: Navy Pier - Shuttles Provided

Monday, August 18, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

5K Fun Run and Walk - Coordinated by the APWA Chicago Metro Chapter.

Monday, August 18, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Registration Open
Room: Lakeside Center-E354

Monday, August 18, 8:00 AM - 8:20 AM

There and Back Again: A Construction to GIS As-Built Workflow
Room: E450A

Monday, August 18, 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM

Diving into the Future: Inspiring Water Careers through Hands-On Camps
Room: E352
Enhancing Quality of Life with Trees
Room: E450B

Monday, August 18, 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

APWA Government Affairs Update
Room: E253D
Lightning Round: Asset Management in Water and Wastewater
Room: E353C

Releasing Seized Valves Without Replacement (Case Studies)
  • Room: E353C
  • Monday, August 18, 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
Does Size Matter? Comparing Water Main Breaks
  • Room: E353C
  • Monday, August 18, 8:50 AM - 9:10 AM
Village of Lake Villa Water Spheroid: Taking a Little Off the Top
  • Room: E353C
  • Monday, August 18, 9:10 AM - 9:30 AM
Lightning Round: Complex Project Management
Room: E351

Critical Project Management Strategies for Large and Complex Projects
  • Room: E351
  • Monday, August 18, 8:00 AM - 8:40 AM
Three Years From Concept To Major Bid Award
  • Room: E351
  • Monday, August 18, 8:40 AM - 9:30 AM
Lightning Round: Different Perspectives on Workforce Solutions
Room: E451A

Unlocking Military Veteran Potential in the Construction Industry
  • Room: E451A
  • Monday, August 18, 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
Succession Planning—Building Your Team From Within
  • Room: E451A
  • Monday, August 18, 9:00 AM - 9:20 AM
Lightning Round: Grounds, Parks, and Urban Forestry Management
Room: E450B
Lightning Round: Infrastructure in Water Resources: Water/Wastewater
Room: E353A
Lightning Round: Jennings Randolph International Fellowship Study Tour
Room: E350
Lightning Round: Roadway Management
Room: E353B

RoDARS: Streamlining Road Disruption Management in Urban Environments
  • Room: E353B
  • Monday, August 18, 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
Innovative Speed Cushions
  • Room: E353B
  • Monday, August 18, 9:00 AM - 9:20 AM
Lightning Round: Technology in Transportation
Room: E451B

Innovative Applications of Deep Learning in Drone Imagery: Detecting
  • Room: E451B
  • Monday, August 18, 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
Comparing Pavement Data from Connected Vehicles and 3D Laser Scanners
  • Room: E451B
  • Monday, August 18, 8:50 AM - 9:30 AM

Monday, August 18, 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

Fast-Track Projects with a Geographic Approach to Permitting
Room: E450A

Monday, August 18, 8:50 AM - 9:30 AM

Innovative Asset Planning for Unique Park Infrastructure Needs
Room: E450B

Monday, August 18, 9:00 AM - 9:20 AM

The Pitch: A New Way to Stop Low-Level Flood Damage to Your Mission-Critical Facilities

Monday, August 18, 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

Asset Management Space: Asset Management with Google Maps and Street View
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 3009
Exhibitor Solutions Theater #1: Streamlining Public Works Efficiency with Integrated GIS and Plan Review
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 9021
Exhibitor Solutions Theater #2: Full-Depth Reclamation: How to Repair Roads for Less than Half the Cost
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 3099
Technology Solutions Theater: The Auditable Dollar: Conquering Waste and Building Trust in Public Works
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 12000

Monday, August 18, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

New Enlgand Chapter
Room: E264

Monday, August 18, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

APWA Accreditation and Certification - Open Hours
Room: E252

Monday, August 18, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

In-Booth Hospitality
Room: Exhibit Hall D

Monday, August 18, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

18th Annual Blood Drive
Room: Lakeside Center - E354
Exhibits Open
Room: Exhibit Hall D

Exhibit Non-compete time
  • Monday, August 18, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Monday, August 18, 9:30 AM - 9:50 AM

The Pitch: Virtual Project Manager: Stormwater Inspection & Reporting Module
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 6115

Monday, August 18, 9:45 AM - 10:35 AM

Advancing Safety and Mobility for Cities with Artificial Intelligence
Room: E450B
Climate Resilient Asset Management Planning
Room: E253D
Hitting Your Numbers—Budgeting for a Multi-year Capital Program
Room: E353C
How Olathe Public Works Reinvented Its After-Hours Response Strategy
Room: E451A

Monday, August 18, 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Addressing the Unique Needs of Small Cities and Rural Communities
Room: E352
Applying ADA Standards to Park Site Planning and Design
Room: E450A
Doing More With Less by Improving Processes and Culture
Room: E351
Implementing Climate Projects: Finding a Partner in Utilities
Room: E350
Lightning Round: Fleet Management
Room: E451B

Fleet and Workforce Management for Public Works
  • Room: E451B
  • Monday, August 18, 9:45 AM - 10:05 AM
Fleet Management 101: Because No One Goes to School for Fleet
  • Room: E451B
  • Monday, August 18, 10:10 AM - 11:00 AM
Yoga at your Desk—or in your Truck
Room: E353A

Monday, August 18, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

The Pitch: InScope
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 6115

Monday, August 18, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Asset Management Space: Next-Gen Asset Management with GeoAI Tools
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 3009
Exhibitor Solutions Theater #1: From Windshield to Work Order: Streamlining Road Assessments with AI
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 9021
Exhibitor Solutions Theater #2: Applying the 3+30+300 Rule to Urban Forestry in Public Works
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 3099
Technology Solutions Theater: Elevating Parks and Recreation with Strategic Approaches
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 12000

Monday, August 18, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Solution Hub: Breaking the Tech Bottleneck: Clearing the Path to Public Works Modernization
Room: E272A

Monday, August 18, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

PW Paws and Friends (pet break)
Room: Exhibit Hall - Booth 11040

Monday, August 18, 10:10 AM - 11:00 AM

Is Digital Waste Management Software Worth the Cost and Effort?
Room: E353B

Monday, August 18, 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM

The Pitch: Pro-Rings: Expanded Polypropylene Manhole Adjusting Rings
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 6115

Monday, August 18, 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

The Pitch: HGACBuy-Waste Not: Streamlining Public Works Procurement for Impact
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 6115

Monday, August 18, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Asset Management Space: Delivering Affordable Service Levels: Beyond the Basics
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 3009
Exhibitor Solutions Theater #1: Innovation, Safety, and Readiness: Clearing the Way for Public Works
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 9021
Exhibitor Solutions Theater #2: Vibroacoustic Analysis—A New Wave of Water Main Condition Assessment
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 3099
Technology Solutions Theater: Smart Sewer Solutions: Tech and Techniques for Today and Tomorrow
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 12000

Monday, August 18, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Lunch
Room: Exhibit Hall D and Lakeside Cafe

Monday, August 18, 11:30 AM - 11:50 AM

The Pitch: Roadway Lifecycle Management
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 6115

Monday, August 18, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Monday Workforce Development Hub

Workforce Development Hub: Supercharge Your Team’s Learning With Micro-training Courses!
  • Room: Exhibit Hall D - APWA Connect LIVE! - Booth 1122
  • Monday, August 18, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Workforce Development Hub: Recruiting Across the Eras: A Multi-Generational Public Works Recruitment Panel
  • Room: Exhibit Hall D - APWA Connect LIVE! - Booth 1122
  • Monday, August 18, 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Monday, August 18, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

The Pitch: Reinforced Concrete Pipe: A Century of Performance
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 6115

Monday, August 18, 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Asset Management Space: Connected Roads: On-The-Move AI, GIS, and Asset Intelligence
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 3009
Exhibitor Solutions Theater #1: MRT Technology and Preserving Roads with Rejuvenation
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 9021
Exhibitor Solutions Theater #2: Clean Fleet, Clear Savings: Reducing Costs and Extending Vehicle Life
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 3099
Technology Solutions Theater: A New Tool Increases Asphalt Mat Quality
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 12000

Monday, August 18, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

CPWA Luncheon (pre-registration required)
Room: E271

Monday, August 18, 12:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Accreditation Council
Room: E258

Monday, August 18, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Happy Hour in Exhibit Hall
Room: Exhibit Hall

Monday, August 18, 12:30 PM - 12:50 PM

The Pitch: Smarter Assets, Stronger Communities: AssetWorks EAM for Public Works
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 6115

Monday, August 18, 1:00 PM - 1:20 PM

The Pitch: Lumitracker
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 6115

Monday, August 18, 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

Asset Management Space: How Digital EAM is Shaping the Future of Municipal Operations
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 3009
Exhibitor Solutions Theater #1: Go Beyond Imagery—AI Data Insights Using Street Level Imagery
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 9021
Exhibitor Solutions Theater #2: Asphalt Preservation = Significant Road Maintenance Reduction
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 3099
Technology Solutions Theater: Utility Coordination is Critical . . . and Arduous—It’s Time to Optimize
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 12000

Monday, August 18, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

PW Paws and Friends (pet break)
Room: Exhibit Hall - Booth 11040

Monday, August 18, 1:30 PM - 1:50 PM

The Pitch: Compact Outdoor Cleaning Vehicles
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 6115

Monday, August 18, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Best Booth Judging Committee
Room: E264

Monday, August 18, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Canadian Chapter Presidents and Delegates
Room: E271AB

Monday, August 18, 1:50 PM - 2:00 PM

Prize Drawings
Room: Exhibit Hall - APWA Connect LIVE!

Monday, August 18, 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM

The Pitch: SimplyFuel Solutions Universal Fleet Visa
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 6115

Monday, August 18, 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Asset Management Space: FHWA MUTCD Mandatory Minimum Retroreflectivity Compliance Software
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 3009
Beyond the Weather Station: Leveraging Network-Wide Winter Maintenance
Room: E353B
Climbing the Ladder—Part 1
Room: E350
Coralville’s Stream Mitigation Bank: Funding Greenway Parks and Forestry
Room: E451A
DISASTER Is Striking Today! What Should You Have Done Yesterday?
Room: E351
Engineers In Action- Public Works in Ecuador!
Room: E253D
Exhibitor Solutions Theater #1: The Innovation on UV (Ultraviolet Light) in Storm Sewer/Culvert Lining
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 9021
Exhibitor Solutions Theater #2: Proactive Project Delivery: Effective Risk Management for Public Works
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 3099
Explore, Identify, and Understand Houston Pavement Management—Minus AI!
Room: E451B
Fleet Planning for a Zero-Emission Future through Data-Driven Modeling
Room: E450A
Leveraging Data for Effective Decision-Making in Public Works
Room: E353C
Minding the “Leadership Handoff Gap” from Boomers to Millennials!
Room: E450B
Urban Deer Management: Challenges, Case Studies, Partnerships, and Solutions
Room: E353A

Monday, August 18, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Escape Room: Fleet Crisis: The Race to Get Back on the Road
Room: E272C
Escape Room: Utility Crisis—Protecting the City’s Lifelines
Room: E272D
Escape Room: Waste Warriors: Operation Clean City
Room: E272B
Self Assessment and Accreditation Open Forum
Room: E258

Monday, August 18, 2:00 PM - 4:50 PM

Monday Spotlight on Stormwater
Room: E352

Stormwater Asset Management Driven CIP Planning
  • Room: E352
  • Monday, August 18, 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Streamlining Success: A Framework for Strategic Watershed Planning
  • Room: E352
  • Monday, August 18, 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

Monday, August 18, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Future Roadeo Host Committees
Room: E264

Monday, August 18, 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

AI in the Sky: Practical Applications of AI and UAVs
Room: E353C
Assessing Microplastic Contamination and Treatment in Drinking Water
Room: E450B
Climbing the Ladder—Part 2
Room: E350
Fostering Flexibility in Your Municipal Tree Care Program
Room: E451A
Implementation of an Updated Winter Maintenance Policy
Room: E353B
Leading Culture Change: A Guide To Getting The Culture You Want
Room: E351
Real Time Monitoring of Road Pavement Conditions
Room: E353A
Specifications and Contract Language: How It Really Affects Your Project
Room: E450A
Statewide Public Works Mutual Aid Network (IPWMAN)
Room: E451B
When Things Don’t Go as Planned—Lessons from a Sewer Replacement
Room: E253D

Monday, August 18, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Public Work Institute (PWI) Open Forum
Room: E265

Monday, August 18, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

APWA Foundation Board of Trustees
Room: E259

Monday, August 18, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

2026 PWX Houston Roadeo Committee
Room: E264
APWA Evaluators Forum
Room: E258

Monday, August 18, 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

APWA Government Affairs Happy Hour Jam
Room: E353A
Asset Management Happy Hour Jam
Room: E353B
Bringing Design to Life with Virtual Reality
Room: 253D
Changing Sewer Maintenance From Response Driven to Scheduled Work
Room: E450B
Facilities and Grounds Jam Session
Room: E451B
Fleet Open Forum
Room: E451A
From Outreach Manager to Superhero, Bringing Your Story to Life
Room: E350
Leadership and Management Happy Hour Jam
Room: E353C
Navigating the Waves of Upgrading Dual AMR Systems to AMI
Room: E351
Trees as an Asset: Elements of a Modern Urban Forestry Program
Room: E450A

Monday, August 18, 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM

Awards and Recognition Ceremony
Room: Arie Crown Theater

Monday, August 18, 7:05 PM - 10:00 PM

Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers - planned by the Chicago Metro Chapter
Room: Wrigley Field

Monday, August 18, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Young Professionals Networking Reception
Room: Willis Tower - Enter at 232 Franklin St

Tuesday, August 19, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Registration Open
Room: Lakeside Center-E354

Tuesday, August 19, 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM

General Session Pre-Show Entertainment
Room: Arie Crown Theater

Tuesday, August 19, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Exhibitor Advisory Committee
Room: E252

Tuesday, August 19, 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Tuesday General Session: Reimagining the Impossible
Room: Arie Crown Theater

Tuesday, August 19, 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

Asset Management Space: AI-Driven Sidewalk Condition Assessment and Asset Mapping: A Scalable Approach
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 3009
Exhibitor Solutions Theater #1: Innovations in Pothole Patching
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 9021
Exhibitor Solutions Theater #2: Thrive by Freeing Yourself From the "Brine Narrative"
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 3099
Technology Solutions Theater: Data-Driven Public Works: Smarter Decisions for Resilient Infrastructure
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 12000

Tuesday, August 19, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

New England Chapter Board Meeting
Room: E264

Tuesday, August 19, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

In-Booth Hospitality
Room: Exhibit Hall D

Tuesday, August 19, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Exhibits Open
Room: Exhibit Hall D

Tuesday, August 19, 9:00 AM - 1:15 PM

18th Annual Blood Drive
Room: Lakeside Center - E354

Tuesday, August 19, 9:45 AM - 10:05 AM

Two Halves of the Pipe: Lead Service Line Replacements
Room: E353C

Tuesday, August 19, 9:45 AM - 10:35 AM

Debris Management Software
Room: E450A
Paying it Forward: Lessons I Learned from PBS
Room: E352
Preventive Maintenance for Solid Waste Fleets
Room: E353A
Project Delivery Methods 101
Room: E451B
Women Empowered: Building Stronger Communities Through Public Works!
Room: E253D

Tuesday, August 19, 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Innovative Fiber Installation Methods to Expand Broadband Network
Room: E451A
International Public Works Director Roundtable
Room: E353B
Make AI Work For You—Step by Step Through Building an AI-based Public Works Tool
Room: E351
The Role of Leadership in the Employee Experience
Room: E350
The Value of Being Heard: Public Works Professionals’ Input in Shaping Federal Policy Through Regulations
Room: E450B

Tuesday, August 19, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Asset Management Space: The Three Foundational Pillars of Effective Asset Management
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 3009
Exhibitor Solutions Theater #1: The Changing Landscape of CDL Training in the United States
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 9021
Exhibitor Solutions Theater #2: Empowering Public Works with Practical AI
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 3099
Technology Solutions Theater: Connected Operations: Smart Tech Driving Public Works Impact
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 12000

Tuesday, August 19, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

People, Purpose, Presence Brunch (pre-registration required)
Room: E271AB
Small Cities/Rural Communities Brunch (pre-registration required)
Room: E253ABC

Tuesday, August 19, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

PW Paws and Friends (pet break)
Room: Exhibit Hall - Booth 11040

Tuesday, August 19, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

APWA Accreditation and Certification - Open Hours
Room: E252

Tuesday, August 19, 10:10 AM - 11:00 AM

Implementing the EPA’s Lead Service Line Replacement Rule
Room: E353C

Tuesday, August 19, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

APWA Past President's Advisory Council
Room: E258

Tuesday, August 19, 10:40 AM - 11:00 AM

Emerging Leaders Program and Women's Leadership Summit
Room: E253D
Kenosha Water Utility's Journey Towards Asset Management Digitization
Room: E450A
Right vs. Correct—Adaptive and Technical Decision-making
Room: E352

Tuesday, August 19, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Asset Management Space: Connecting Maintenance Data to Levels of Service and Financial Planning
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 3009
Exhibitor Solutions Theater #1: Radar Speed Signs: Effectiveness, Best Practices, and Data Acquisition
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 9021
Exhibitor Solutions Theater #2: Stormwater Separation, GI, and Reuse as a Public Benefit—Albany, New York
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 3099
Technology Solutions Theater: Building Public Trust: Transparent Project Delivery for State and Local Public Works
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 12000

Tuesday, August 19, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Exhibit Non-compete time

Tuesday, August 19, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Lunch
Room: Exhibit Hall D and Lakeside Cafe

Tuesday, August 19, 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

Workforce Development Hub: What’s Next? Bring Workforce Innovation Home with You!
Room: Exhibit Hall D - APWA Connect LIVE! - Booth 1122

Tuesday, August 19, 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Asset Management Space: Asset Management for Agencies—Success stories in Pavement Preservation
Room: Exhibit Hall D - Booth 3009

Tuesday, August 19, 12:50 PM - 1:00 PM

Prize Drawings
Room: Exhibit Hall D - APWA Connect LIVE!

Tuesday, August 19, 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM

Austin’s I-35 Cap and Stitch Initiative: Opportunities and Challenges
Room: E451B
Bridging the Gap: Connecting Communities with Public Works
Room: E351
How To Harness the Power of AI to Optimize Operations and Maintenance
Room: E450A
Howard County, Maryland—Complete Streets Policy
Room: E353B
Overcoming Career Mistakes as a Young Professional (The Myron D. Calkins "Excellence in Leadership" Series Presentation)
Room: E450B
Path to Low Carbon Concrete Policy
Room: E353C
Preserving the Past—Taylor Bray Farm Barn Restoration Project
Room: E253D
Safety Adaptive Signal System: Enhancing Traffic Safety on PCH
Room: E353A
Understanding and Implementing VEUs and MRU
Room: E451A

Tuesday, August 19, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tuesday Spotlight on Stormwater
Room: E352

Checking Under the Hood—Assessing Your Existing Stormwater Utility
  • Room: E352
  • Tuesday, August 19, 1:30 PM - 1:50 PM
Stormwater: A Three-State Comparison
  • Room: E352
  • Tuesday, August 19, 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
Ditch Your Ditch—Incorporate Bioswales in the Right-of-Way
  • Room: E352
  • Tuesday, August 19, 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM

Tuesday, August 19, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The Chapter Concierge Experience - How Can We Help You?
Room: E253ABC

Tuesday, August 19, 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM

A Hands-On Guide to Emergency Management for Public Works Agencies
Room: E351
Building Trust and Attracting Talent Leveraging Multimedia Platforms
Room: E450B
Establishing a Roadside Memorial Program
Room: E353A
Getting The Most From "Good" AI!
Room: E353C
Hosting Events For Your Future Ambassadors
Room: E353B
Leveraging Public-Private Partnerships to Build a Citywide Fiber Network
Room: E451A
Maximizing Facilities and Asset Management in the Digital Age
Room: E350
Transformational Roadway Projects: Envision Sustainability Framework
Room: E253D
We Tried That Before—Rebuilding A Culture of Innovation
Room: E450A
What City and County Managers Want Public Works Directors to Know
Room: E451B

Tuesday, August 19, 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM

Emergency Management Jam
Room: E451B
Fleet Health and Safety Starts with Data
Room: E450A
From the Mouth of Babes, A Gen Alpha "Reaction" to Recruitment in Public Works
Room: E350
In the Driver's Seat with the Experts Panel
Room: E351
Navigating the Future: Benesch's Flight to Innovation
Room: E253D
Operations and Maintenance Happy Hour Jam
Room: E353B
Optimizing Corridor Safety through Data-Driven Insights
Room: E450B
Small Cities/Rural Communities Happy Hour Jam
Room: E353C
Stormwater Jam
Room: E352
Transportation Jam
Room: E451A
Women in Public Works Happy Hour Jam
Room: E353A

Tuesday, August 19, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Chapter Dinners

Tuesday, August 19, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Chicago Sky vs Seattle Storm (planned by the Chicago Metro Chapter)
Room: Wintrust Arena

Wednesday, August 20, 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Bag Check and Coat Check at Registration
Room: Lakeside Center-E354
Registration Open

Wednesday, August 20, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Golf Tournament - coordinated by the Chicago Metro Chapter
Room: Transportation departs from Marriott Marquis

Wednesday, August 20, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Closing General Session: The Power of Presence: Why Showing Up is the Game-Changer
Room: Arie Crown Theater

Wednesday, August 20, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

How to Deal With Annoying Crap—Celebrating a Decade of Solutions!
Room: E350
Impacts of Hurricane Helene—Lessons Learned
Room: E451B
Reducing Litter in the City of Mobile with Private-Public Partnerships
Room: Room E351
Slaughterhouse Gulch Trail—One Thousand Feet of Change
Room: E450B
The Leadership and Management Committee is Bringing it All Together
Room: E352
Whose Job is it Anyway? Insights into Bench Building
Room: E353C

Wednesday, August 20, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

2025 and Future Host Committees
Room: E253ABC
Board of Directors Meeting
Room: E265

Wednesday, August 20, 10:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Technical Learning Tour: Chicago Bike Infrastructure Tour
Room: Lakeside Center Gate 38
Technical Learning Tour: Chicago Department of Water Management (CDWM) Jardine Water Purification Plant
Room: Lakeside Center Gate 31
Technical Learning Tour: Chicago Lock and River System
Room: Lakeside Center Gate 31
Technical Learning Tour: Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Deep Tunnel Tour
Room: Lakeside Center Gate 31
Technical Learning Tour: Old Post Office Redevelopment
Room: Lakeside Center Gate 31

Wednesday, August 20, 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Facilities and Grounds Management Certificate Program (pre-registration required)
Room: E353A
Public Fleet Management Certificate Program (pre-registration required)
Room: E353B

Wednesday, August 20, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Howard County, Maryland—ACCEL(erating) Water Main Replacement Projects
Room: E451B
Let's Make a Dirty Movie!
Room: E353C
World Cup Transportation Planning and Peer Review
Room: E350

Wednesday, August 20, 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Demolishing Waste While Building with Legos!
Room: E450A
Fighting With FEMA: The Critical Role of the Public Works Official
Room: E351
Preparing for Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Service
Room: E450B

Wednesday, August 20, 11:55 AM - 12:15 PM

Using Asset Management to Maintain Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) Water Service Line Inventory
Room: E451B