American Association of State Transportation Officials - AASHTO 2026
Event Date
November 15–18, 2026
Location
Louisville, KY
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe AASHTO Annual Meeting and Expo is the flagship yearly conference of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). One of the transportation industry's most important conferences of the year, it brings together experts from the public and private sectors to share the latest in industry policy and innovation, and gives attendees the opportunity to network with fellow transportation professionals and contribute to discussions on a wide range of issues facing the industry.
The meeting also hosts several AASHTO committees, as well as the Board of Directors, where members set their priorities for the coming year. Transportation professionals, industry leaders, policymakers, and anyone committed to supporting state DOTs and strengthening the nation's transportation infrastructure should attend.
The 2026 edition takes place November 15–18 in Louisville, Kentucky. It is organized by AASHTO, a nonprofit, nonpartisan association representing highway and transportation departments in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, covering all transportation modes including air, highways, public transportation, active transportation, rail, and water.
Show Highlights
- Committee and Board of Directors meetings — the meeting hosts several AASHTO committees, as well as the Board of Directors, where members set their priorities for the coming year.
- Awards presentations — the meeting serves as the forum for the announcement of the two top winners of the America's Transportation Awards competition, and the organization also hands out its President's Transportation Awards and the AASHTO Awards of Excellence, which include the Alfred E. Johnson Achievement Award, Thomas H. MacDonald Memorial Award, and Francis B. Francois Award for Innovation.
- Federal engagement — representatives from key federal modal administrations within the U.S. participate.
- Networking and policy sessions connecting public-sector transportation officials with private-sector partners and sponsors.
Registration
Registration for the 2026 AASHTO Annual Meeting and Expo is handled online through the event's official Cvent page, where attendees can register and review registration fees. All concurrent sessions and meals take place at the Kentucky International Convention Center except for Wednesday, November 18, when all meetings and meals are held at the Louisville Marriott Downtown, which is connected to the convention center. For registration, hotel, or other questions, AASHTO directs attendees to contact its Meetings team.
History
AASHTO is a nonprofit, nonpartisan association representing highway and transportation departments in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, and it represents all transportation modes, including air, highways, public transportation, active transportation, rail, and water. The Annual Meeting is the organization's principal yearly gathering and rotates among U.S. host cities; recent editions were held in Indianapolis, IN (2023) and Salt Lake City, UT (2025), with the 2026 edition in Louisville, KY and the 2027 edition also scheduled for the November 15–18 window at a location to be determined.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2026 AASHTO Annual Meeting held?
The 2026 AASHTO Annual Meeting and Expo takes place November 15–18, 2026 at the Kentucky International Convention Center, 221 South 4th Street, Louisville, KY 40202. On Wednesday, November 18, meetings and meals move to the connected Louisville Marriott Downtown.
Who should attend the AASHTO Annual Meeting?
Transportation professionals, industry leaders, policymakers, and anyone committed to supporting state DOTs and strengthening the nation's transportation infrastructure should attend. It draws experts from both the public and private sectors.
How do I register for the meeting?
Registration is completed online through the event's official Cvent page, where you can also view registration fees. For registration, hotel, or other questions, AASHTO directs attendees to contact its Meetings team.
What makes the AASHTO Annual Meeting worth attending?
It is one of the transportation industry's most important conferences of the year, featuring policy and innovation programming, committee and Board of Directors meetings, and extensive networking. It is also the forum where AASHTO announces the top winners of the America's Transportation Awards and presents its Awards of Excellence.
What is the closest airport and how do I get to the venue?
Louisville International Airport is 7.6 miles from the Kentucky International Convention Center, with taxi and ride-sharing available at the airport. A taxi runs about $25 and rideshare roughly $18–$21, and on-site parking garages offer more than 1,300 spaces for up to $12 per day.
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