Events are happening all across our nation, all year long. Check back often for additional updates.
National Clean Energy Week
National Clean Energy Week is an annual week-long celebration of clean energy innovation to help solve the world’s most pressing challenges in nuclear, solar, wind, wave, hydropower, geothermal, natural gas, biomass, carbon capture, storage, and waste-to-energy technologies.
National Clean Energy Week is dedicated to bipartisanship. We bring together business leaders, advocates, policymakers, and trade associations from all perspectives who are dedicated to advancing clean energy. Together, we harness the power of free market and government collaboration to create jobs, expand our economy, strengthen America’s national security, and preserve our environment.
Alberto Musalem: The Outlook for the U.S. Economy & Monetary Policy
Alberto Musalem, president and CEOof the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, will share his outlook for the U.S. economy and monetary policy. Following his remarks, he will be interviewed by David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center on Fiscal & Monetary Policy at Brookings, and take questions from the audience. Musalem is among the five regional Fed bank presidents with a vote on interest rates this year. His remarks will come a few days after the September 16-17 meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC).
Twin Talks NYC
Twin Talks NYC is an invite-only conversation for leaders shaping the future of America’s infrastructure. Taking place during Climate Week NYC, the largest global gathering of climate and infrastructure leaders, this session focuses on how U.S. state and municipal leaders can plan, fund, and deliver resilient, high-performing infrastructure that stands the test of time.
The discussion builds on key findings from Built to Endure: A Systems Approach for Resilient and Responsive U.S. Infrastructure, a forthcoming smart guide from Bentley Systems, Duke University, the American Society of Civil Engineers, AECOM, and Microsoft. Developed through research, expert input, and on-the-ground municipal experiences, the paper identifies the most urgent levers for improving infrastructure resilience and performance.
COMTO's A View From the Hill
COMTO's A View From the Hill is a series of legislative advocacy on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, bringing together legislative and industry experts to discuss relevant issues facing the transportation industry. The program begins with a legislative panel discussion and concludes with COMTO members making visits to their respective Congressional officials and representatives.
These Congressional meetings serve to share COMTO's message, legislative directives, and views on the rehabilitation and revitalization of America’s transportation infrastructure. A View from the Hill ensures the continuation of COMTO’s mission of ensuring a level playing field and maximum participation in the transportation industries for minority individuals, businesses, and communities of color.
2025 ARTBA National Convention
Join ARTBA for an inspiring event where industry leaders come together to share insights, connect, and learn. Discussions on transportation infrastructure policy and timely business issues highlight the agenda.
Infrastructure Summit 2025
In a world where infrastructure defines economic resilience, sustainability, and connectivity, this summit invites policy makers, advisors, investors and industry experts to a timely and unfiltered exploration of infrastructure investment in the US. From transportation systems and water networks to energy innovation, the sessions will unpack the regulatory, financial and operational challenges shaping the U.S.'s infrastructure development.
Managing Infrastructure's Resilience in a Volatile World
How do infrastructure investors build and manage assets that adequately mitigate the risks of emerging climate impacts and cyber threats? This 90-minute program brings together Macquarie leaders, portfolio company operators and industry experts to examine resilience through three lenses: climate, cyber and artificial intelligence.
Expect practical case studies and guidance from the U.S. and Europe as well as key takeaways on operational engagement, standards, governance as well as the role of AI as a resilience multiplier.
Register now to save the date.
The Utility Expo
The utility industry is transforming. The Infrastructure Law, sustainable approaches, new regulations, and new innovations have opened up a world of possibilities for business in the industry.
The Utility Expo is where it all comes together. It’s an easy way to understand what’s happening. You'll see:
New products and technology
New approaches to work
Better ways to understand shifting lead times and pricing
Expert insight into market trends
Networking, peer-to-peer education, and more
Make your work easier by connecting with the people, equipment and stakeholders in the utility industry.
Powering the Future: EV Charging Solutions for Public Agencies through NACo PPP
Discover how to plug into the future efficiently and affordably. Join us for an informative webinar introducing NACo Public Promise Procurement's newest national contract for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment and Services. Awarded to Lilypad EV by Lead Public Agency Broome County, New York, this contract offers streamlined access to cutting-edge EV infrastructure for counties and public agencies nationwide.
ASCE 2025 Convention
As our world expands through innovation, technology, and in population, civil engineers have a renewed call to action: ensure that the built environment is safe, dynamically resilient, sustainable, future-ready, and adaptive to changing climate conditions.
ASCE 2025 Convention will feature a variety of meaningful programming experiences whether you are a first-time attendee or a veteran convention goer: the annual ASCE members meeting, keynote presentations, invited panels, case histories, and research papers. The Convention will build upon the success of the 2023 INSPIRE Conference to bring a greater level of technical content to the Society’s flagship event.
Webinar: Responding to Policy Changes and Preparing for Reauthorization
Advocates for pedestrian, bicycle, and transit programs have been responding to dramatic policy shifts at the US Department of Transportation this year. The Trump administration has changed regulations and executive orders, reduced agency staffing levels, terminated grant programs, and shifted funding priorities.
The American Public Transportation Association, Transportation for America, and America Walks have been educating officials at all levels of government about existing programs. They are also helping shape the debate in Congress as it considers reauthorizing the five-year federal transportation law, which expires in September 2026.
In this webinar, leaders from the three organizations will share their concerns, strategies, and hopes regarding federal transportation policies.
Imagine a Day Without Water
Imagine a Day Without Water is a national education campaign that brings together diverse participants to highlight how water is essential, invaluable, and in need of investment.
Each year, Imagine a Day Without Water invites us to see how crucial our need for water really is by visualizing life without it, just for one day. Very quickly, we learn how indispensable water is in our everyday lives, and how our health, environment, and economy depend on reliable access to clean water.
2025 Executive Management Conference
Mark your calendars for the 2025 Executive Management Conference hosted by the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies.
Road to Reauthorization: Local and Regional Priorities for the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill
Join NACo and the Local Officials in Transportation (LOT) Coalition to hear updates on the ongoing surface transportation reauthorization process, including learning more about the coalition’s policy priorities and how you can get involved. The LOT Coalition advocates for policies that help local governments and regional organizations better access and implement federal transportation funding to support locally owned infrastructure across our country. The coalition includes the Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (AMPO), the National Association of Counties (NACo), the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO), the National Association of Regional Councils (NARC), the National League of Cities and the US Conference of Mayors (USCM).
Bentley Civil User Conference
The Bentley Civil User Conference is returning in 2025 as an in-person event, showcasing their latest advancements in civil engineering. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Denver, this year's conference aims to bring together engineers and designers to explore the latest technologies and trends transforming the world of infrastructure.
The 2-½ day conference is designed for Bentley software users specializing in road and highway planning, design, analysis, and construction.
Global Aerospace Summit
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Aerospace Summit is the premier event in the space and aviation industries, bringing together government leaders and industry experts from across the world. For the past two decades, the Chamber has convened the leading voices in these industries for discussions on the latest developments, trends, challenges, and opportunities in aviation, space, and defense.
Pathways to Resilient Communities Special Briefing
The American Society of Civil Engineers will host a Congressional briefing on Sept. 8, which will coincide with the updated release of its Pathways to Resilient Communities toolkit. The toolkit guides civil engineers and community leaders across the country on how to ensure the widespread adoption and enforcement of up-to-date, modern building codes and standards in response to severe storms and other threats to infrastructure.
2025 Federal-State Policy Exchange
The National Council of County Association Executives (NCCAE) and the National Association of Counties (NACo) will host the Federal-State Policy Exchange (formerly, the Knowledge Management Forum), August 27–29 in Cook County (Chicago), Ill.
The exchange will bring together representatives from the state associations and NACo for strategic discussions on shared policy priorities, with a focus on emerging county issues, such as tax reform, land use authority and artificial intelligence.
37th Annual Public-Private Partnerships (P3s) in Transportation Conference
Join industry leaders, public officials and other experts from around the country for lively discussions on the evolving market for transportation P3s and complex projects. After more than three decades, this event remains the premier and most unique forum for P3 dialogue in the transportation construction industry.
National Workshop for State & Local Transportation Advocates
The National Workshop for State & Local Transportation Advocates brings together transportation investment champions from around the country to share best practices, playbook secrets and other keys to success in advancing state and local legislative and ballot initiatives that boost transportation infrastructure investment.
The workshop addresses the real-life challenges and success stories of state transportation funding campaigns. Attendees learn what states have raised or are trying to raise new transportation revenue, why they are doing so, what revenue streams they are exploring, who the major players are, and campaign tactics and strategies.
NACo's 2025 Annual Conference & Exposition
The National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference is the premier gathering of elected and appointed officials from the nation’s 3,069 counties, parishes and boroughs. Conference content includes discussion of federal policies impacting counties, workshops lifting up county best practices, engaging general sessions, mobile tours across our host county, and more. NACo members also have the opportunity to influence the association’s direction and future during the Annual Business Meeting on the final day of the conference.
One Water Summit 2025
One Water Summit is the nation’s premier gathering of diverse water leaders in the country. Since 2016, One Water Summit has sparked innovation by creating unique spaces for collaboration—centered around timely water challenges and solutions—through engaging plenaries and workshops, dynamic learning labs and site-visits, and plenty of networking time between individuals, organizations, and delegations.
One Water Summit also recognizes the winners of our US Water Prize, which celebrates outstanding achievements in the advancement of sustainable, integrated, and inclusive solutions to our nation’s water challenges.
Bentley Illuminate 2025
Infrastructure is evolving—becoming smarter, more connected, and more resilient. With advancements in AI, digital twins, and open standards, industries are transforming how they design, deliver, and manage critical systems. Illuminate 2025 Atlanta is the premier gathering for professionals across transportation, water, energy, utilities, cities, and construction to explore the latest breakthroughs and practical strategies.
🔹 Gain insights into infrastructure intelligence and AI-powered project delivery
🔹 Discover how digital twins and geospatial platforms are revolutionizing operations
🔹 Engage with experts and peers leading innovation across sectors
🔹 Experience a full day of learning, networking, and inspiration
This is a full day complimentary event. There is no fee to register or attend the Georgia Aquarium dinner.
TRB Conference on Innovative Science and Technologies to Improve Security and Safety of the Marine Transportation System
The TRB Conference on Innovative Science and Technologies to Improve Security and Safety of the Marine Transportation System will seek to identify research needs, barriers, and potential progress related to overall maritime security and safety strategies. Presenters and attendees will discuss cybersecurity, marine facility and waterway security, port and vessel security, cargo carriage safety, mariner safety, infrastructure protection, risks related to adopting innovative goods movement technologies, maritime safety data systems, and collaboration mechanisms among all MTS-related stakeholders and sectors.
This event is convened by the National Academies Transportation Research Board with support by the U.S. Committee on the Marine Transportation System. Registration fees include all sessions and meetings, three breakfasts, two lunches, coffee breaks, and one reception.
Business Delivers Innovation Summit
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 2025 Business Delivers Innovation Summit on Wednesday, June 18 at its headquarters in Washington, DC. This event convenes corporate sustainability leaders, government officials, nonprofits, academics, and innovators to highlight the leadership of businesses in deploying innovative, resource-efficient technologies and practices that bolster economic growth, share best-in-class strategies, and identify effective policies.
Designing Cities 2025
The annual NACTO Designing Cities Conference brings together over 1,000 people passionate about advancing the state of transportation in North American cities—engineers, planners, government agency leaders, elected officials, advocates, and other transportation professionals of all career levels.
2025 NACo Western Interstate Region Conference
The NACo Western Interstate Region (WIR) Conference brings together county officials from across the nation to focus on pressing issues facing Western counties and our residents. Each year the conference is hosted by a county within the fifteen Western states – Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawai'i, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming – and provides attendees with the opportunity to interact with federal, state and regional policymakers, participate in educational sessions and take home tools to address challenges.
Multimodal Transit Tuesday Talk
Hear from Todd Scott the Executive Director of Detroit Greenways Coalition for the latest updates on greenways throughout the city and the latest news in the biking world and Christina Peltier, Detroit’s Deputy Director of Complete Streets, who will provide updates on Streets For People and other things the city is doing to make it safer to bike and walk around Detroit.
Join in person at the Mercury Burger and Bar from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a guided walk around Corktown to follow. Or join virtually on Zoom from around 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Residential Infrastructure Day
Celebrating the utilities, municipalities and service providers who support the “last mile” of infrastructure. This year’s celebration is set to highlight the crucial role of utilities, municipalities, and service providers in maintaining the “last mile” of infrastructure. This day is dedicated to recognizing the electric, sewer, water, and cable lines that connect homes to essential utility systems, as well as the heating, cooling, and water heating equipment that keeps our daily lives safe and comfortable.
Learn more and get involved.
The Energy Future Forum
RealClear, in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and The National Center for Energy Analytics, is hosting The Energy Future Forum on May 19 in Washington, D.C. and online.
Elections, rising energy demand, and geopolitical shifts are reshaping the energy landscape. The second annual Energy Future Forum brings together top minds to cut through the noise, explore what’s next, and discuss the realities of energy security, affordability, and reliability. Join the conversation that defines the future—because business as usual is no longer an option.
APTA Legislative Conference
The Legislative Conference is an opportunity for public transportation industry professionals across the nation to make our presence felt and our voices heard in Washington, DC. The Conference helps educate APTA members on important federal legislation and policy initiatives and affords an unparalleled opportunity to shape the industry’s positions and federal advocacy agenda.
Ride, Roll & Stroll Lancaster Active Transportation Summit
Whether you’re a daily bike commuter, occasional bus rider, wheelchair user, or simply interested in safer streets for all, this summit offers practical knowledge to improve your everyday transportation experience while connecting you with others who share your vision for a more accessible Lancaster.
A project of the Global Shapers Lancaster Hub, Ride, Roll & Stroll Lancaster envisions a thriving, vibrant Lancaster with safe, inviting, and convenient transportation options so that everyone can get where they need to go in ways that feel good to them.
2025 ACEC Annual Convention
The 2025 ACEC Annual Convention & Legislative Summit offers a full schedule of general sessions and smaller issue-based sessions focused on your immediate business needs, along with opportunities to network with peers and vendors, and participate in ACEC Coalitions, committees, and Capitol Hill Visits that can empower your firm and your employees.
Join your peers for this three-day event and leave armed with the political intelligence and insights about the new administration that may impact your decisions about your strategic priorities in a changing environment.
Take Charge: Experience the Future of Clean Transportation
This Ride & Drive experience is your opportunity to test drive electric vehicles (EVs), connect with community resources, and learn how clean transportation options can improve health, save money, and help build a more sustainable East LA. The free event is hosted by Take Charge, a community-driven outreach campaign created to expand equitable access to electric vehicle charging and clean mobility solutions in historically underserved communities.
Coalition for National Infrastructure Bank Webinar
The Coalition for the National Infrastructure Bank is hosting a webinar with Steven Fenberg who has written extensively about the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and Alphecca Muttardy, a former International Monetary Fund Senior Economist and the chief economic advisor of the Coalition for a National Infrastructure Bank. They will discuss the need for a National Infrastructure Bank.
A National Infrastructure Bank Act could create a $5 trillion public bank to build infrastructure projects. The bank with no new federal taxes or debt would finance roads and bridges, power grids, high-speed rail, broadband access, large-scale water systems and affordable housing. The federal government’s enormously successful Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC) from the Great Depression and World War II is the proven model.
Groundbreaking Ceremony - Connected Nation IXP Facility at Wichita State University
Join Connected Nation and Wichita State University for the groundbreaking of the first carrier-neutral Internet Exchange Point in the State of Kansas. This critical infrastructure - made possible by a $5 million grant from the State of Kansas - will enable higher performance, lower-latency connectivity regionally and pave the way for future technologies including artificial intelligence.
The event will begin with brief remarks from WSU President Dr. Richard Muma, elected officials, and project personnel followed by the ceremonial groundbreaking. Refreshments will be provided.
Parking will be available in a designated area next to Eck Stadium.
Transforming Mobility: Driving Change with Collaborative Partnerships
Join TEAMFL at the Tampa Airport Marriott for an exciting event where you can join hundreds of Florida’s top transportation leaders to:
Learn the latest transportation practices, policies, and procedures – while receiving PDH credits,
Meet and build valuable relationships with senior FDOT, Turnpike and Expressway & Toll Bridge Authority executives from all over Florida, and
Be exposed to and have the opportunity to form partnerships with amazing transportation peers from all across Florida, the nation, and the world.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to network with industry leaders, gain valuable knowledge, and contribute to the advancement of transportation in Florida!
Steel Bridges and Resilience – Engineering the Future of Infrastructure
Build resilient bridges that last 100+ years — Join Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance for free tools, insights, and innovations from the steel and galvanizing industries during Infrastructure Week. This webinar is for engineers, transportation officials, planners, and anyone involved in designing, building, or maintaining durable, cost-effective steel bridges.
Production and Transportation Industry Hiring Event
Connect with top employers in Houston who are eager to fill positions in transportation, logistics, and production industries. At this event, you’ll have the chance to meet hiring managers, showcase your skills, and participate in on-the-spot interviews.
Why Attend?
✅ Discover job openings in key industries
✅ Network directly with employers and industry professionals
✅ Gain access to immediate interview opportunities
✅ Learn more about organizations making a difference in the community
Spots are limited, so register today.
Post Next: The Future of Manufacturing
The drive to revive U.S. manufacturing has been at the center of national policy shifts about international trade and tariffs. On May 15 at 9 a.m., top lawmakers and business leaders join Washington Post Live to discuss how America invests in the industries and workforce of the future. The conversation will include U.S Sen. Todd Young of Indiana, Congressman Michael McCaul of Texas, and Barbara Humpton, President and CEO of Siemens Corp.
All Infrastructure is Local Roundtable
Infrastructure is a large, deep, necessary, and under owned asset class that warrants consideration in portfolios. Learn how Boyd Watterson is approaching the infrastructure market and navigating the changing policy landscape by leaning into government connectivity across federal, state, and local governments.
This roundtable will have two locations:
Eastside Breakfast at the Corporate College, Warrensville Heights (Register here)
Westside Lunch at Wild Mango, Crocker Park (Register here)
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Member Day
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) announced that the Committee will hold a Member Day hearing next week for Members of the House of Representatives to testify on priorities that are important to their individual districts. The hearing entitled, “Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Member Day,” will be held at 10:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in 2167 Rayburn House Office Building.
More information about the hearing, including a list of Members testifying and a link to the live webcast, will be posted here as it becomes available.
Detroit Regional Transit Map Meet-up
Come see the great transit fantasy maps of the Detroit region and make your own! Propose people mover expansions or subway tunnel routes. End the evening with Transit Riders United talking about steps we can all take to improve mass transit in the Detroit region.