Infrastructure Week 2026
May 18-22, 2026
The Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) expires in September 2026, and UFI will closely monitor the evolving legislative calendar for reauthorization. We are keeping our foot on the gas to push for robust, long-term federal infrastructure investment that keeps the nation moving forward - and looking ahead to Infrastructure Week 2026.
Infrastructure-focused organizations and advocates across the country are encouraged to get involved. Plan an Infrastructure Week event in your community. Highlight infrastructure projects that are improving safety, economic development, and quality of life in your community. Call your federal representatives to talk about the critical role of federal funding in state and local infrastructure projects.
Join us for the 14th Annual Infrastructure Week on May 18-22, 2026!
Infrastructure Week Resources
Looking for an easy way to plug into Infrastructure Week?
Dive into our resource toolkit — packed with ready‑to‑use graphics, templates, messaging, and more. Whether you want to amplify the call for stronger infrastructure investment or host an event that spotlights the needs in your own community, the toolkit gives you everything you need to take action quickly and confidently. It’s simple and flexible to help leaders, partners, and advocates make infrastructure impossible to ignore.
Join UFI for Infrastructure Week
Tuesday, May 19 | 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
United for Infrastructure’s Signature Event will bring together leaders from government, business, labor, and the infrastructure sector to explore the policies, partnerships, and investments needed to build a stronger America.
FEATURED CONVERSATIONS
This year’s Signature Event will spotlight some of the most pressing infrastructure questions facing the country - from the future of surface transportation policy to rising energy demand and water system resilience.
Stay tuned! Additional details on speakers and final program elements will be shared as they are confirmed.
FEATURED PANEL
The Road Ahead for Surface Transportation Reauthorization
A timely look at the funding, policy, and delivery questions that will shape the next surface transportation bill - and what they mean for communities, states, and the broader infrastructure sector.
FEATURED PANEL
Powering Growth: Grid Capacity & Data Center Demand
How infrastructure policy, permitting, and investment must respond to rising energy demand, economic growth, and the pressure to build modern systems faster.
FEATURED PANEL
Water: A Key Ingredient in Building a Stronger America
Why water infrastructure remains foundational to public health, economic competitiveness, resilience, and the performance of other infrastructure systems.
As part of the Signature Event, UFI partners will host Breakout Sessions to dive deeper into critical topics that impact the future of infrastructure investment in America.
BREAKOUT SESSION A
PERMITTING & PROJECT DELIVERY REFORM
BREAKOUT SESSION B
BUILDING THE SKILLED WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE
BREAKOUT SESSION C
FINANCING & PRIVATE CAPITAL AT SCALE
Register Your Interest
Let us know you’d like to attend! Use the form below to register your interest in attending United for Infrastructure’s Signature Event on Tuesday, May 19. After review, UFI staff will be in touch with additional logistics.
Join Us Beyond the Signature Event!
Infrastructure Week 2026 will also feature reception opportunities that help open and close Signature Event programming while bringing together attendees, partners, and leaders from across the infrastructure community.
Opening Reception
National Association of Manufacturers Opening Reception | Monday, May 18
We are excited to kick-off Infrastructure Week 2026 with an opening reception on Monday, May 18, hosted by our partners at the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), sponsored by Brunswick, CRH, and Nucor.
The reception is an invite-only event. If you are interested in attending, please email Christian Eisenbrey or Taylor Pitel.
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Closing Reception
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Closing Reception | Tuesday, May 19
After UFI’s Signature Event, join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for a closing reception and an opportunity to continue engaging with fellow Infrastructure Week attendees.
The reception is an invite-only event. If you are interested in attending, please email Taylor Pitel.
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Featured Partner Events
Twin Talks Washington D.C.: Modernizing Infrastructure Permitting for the Digital Age | Thursday, May 21 at 3 p.m.
Twin Talks Washington, DC, hosted by UFI Partnership Network member Bentley Systems, will bring together senior leaders across government, industry, academia, technology and civil society to explore how data, digital tools, and AI can be applied within existing permitting frameworks both to deliver near-term improvements and to complement and strengthen ongoing reform efforts.
Registration required; space is limited.
Other Infrastructure Week Events
Organizations across the nation are participating in Infrastructure Week. Find more ways to get involved via UFI’s event calendar.
Thank you to our Steering Committee!
Thank you to our Partnership Network!
