
International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association - IBTTA 2026
Event Date
November 12–15, 2026
Location
Arlington, TX
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe IBTTA 94th Annual Meeting & Exhibition is the flagship gathering of the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association, the worldwide association for the owners and operators of toll facilities and the businesses that serve them. Hosted by the North Texas Tollway Authority in Arlington, Texas, the 2026 edition carries the theme "Driving What's Next: Investment. Impact. Influence."
The meeting convenes tolling and transportation professionals, technology innovators, and industry leaders from around the world to explore the ideas, partnerships, and strategies shaping the future of mobility. Through general sessions, interactive breakouts, council and committee meetings, industry awards, and technical tours, attendees engage on topics spanning innovation, customer experience, workforce development, infrastructure investment, communications, safety, and emerging technologies.
Attendees include toll agency executives and staff, government officials, engineers, consultants, and private-sector suppliers serving the tolling ecosystem. With a full exhibition floor, networking receptions, technical tours of local facilities, and awards ceremonies, the Annual Meeting is the premier venue in North America for building relationships and staying current on the policies and technologies transforming toll roads, bridges, and tunnels worldwide.
Show Highlights
Highlights of the 2026 program include:
- General sessions and keynote anchoring the meeting theme, "Driving What's Next: Investment. Impact. Influence."
- Three program tracks — Innovation, Influence, and Investment — delivered through concurrent 75-minute breakout sessions.
- Technical tours, including a TEXpress facility tour with Cintra and a tour of Toyota's North American HQ.
- Women in Tolling (WIT) Session featuring a keynote and the WIT Awards ceremony.
- Toll Excellence Awards and the IBTTA Honors & Recognitions ceremony.
- Signature networking events, including the Opening Event at Texas Live!, a Pickleball Tournament scholarship fundraiser, and a Closing Banquet.
- Council and committee meetings, a New Member Reception, and the IBTTA Business Meeting and Elections.
Booth Pricing
Exhibit and sponsorship rates published for the 2026 meeting are as follows:
- 10ft x 10ft Exhibit Space: $3,500 (member) / $6,000 (non-member)
- Sponsors Row: $1,500 (company may provide its own retractable banner, maximum 8' high x 3' wide)
- Bronze Sponsorship: $6,000 (multiple options available)
- Silver Sponsorship: $10,000 (multiple options available)
- Gold Sponsorship: $16,000 (multiple options available)
Exhibit space is first offered to Platinum Sponsors and returning exhibitors, who are given first right of refusal; remaining requests are handled first-come, first-served. Each 10'x10' space includes one complimentary "Exhibit Booth Only" registration.
Registration
Registration for the 94th Annual Meeting opens August 10, 2026. The rates below reflect 2026 rates; IBTTA notes that final rates will be announced in Fall 2026.
- Member Delegate: $1,025
- Non-Member Delegate: $1,625
- Government: $800
- Government Non-Member: $1,175
- DBE/WBE/MBE/SBE Member: $775
- DBE/WBE/MBE/SBE Non-Member: $875
- Exhibit Staff (Booth Only), Member: $725
- Exhibit Staff (Booth Only), Non-Member: $875
- Speaker/Moderator: $550
- Guest: $475
- Students/Professor (Academics): $275
- Youth (under 13): $225
Registration questions can be directed to IBTTA staff. Note that the schedule pattern changed for this year, so attendees are advised to review the schedule carefully before booking travel.
History
IBTTA was founded in 1932 as the American Toll Bridge Association (ATBA), born in the depths of the Great Depression when a determined group of toll bridge operators came together. Today IBTTA is the worldwide association for the owners and operators of toll facilities and the businesses that serve them, with members in more than 20 countries across six continents.
The Annual Meeting & Exhibition is the association's flagship event. The 2026 gathering in Arlington, Texas marks the 94th edition of the Annual Meeting. Recent host cities include Austin, Texas, which hosted the 90th Annual Meeting in 2022 as IBTTA celebrated nine decades of achievements.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the IBTTA 94th Annual Meeting & Exhibition held?
The meeting takes place November 12–15, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. It is headquartered at the Loews Arlington Hotel at 888 Nolan Ryan Expressway, and is hosted by the North Texas Tollway Authority.
Who should attend the IBTTA Annual Meeting?
The event is designed for tolling and transportation professionals, technology innovators, and industry leaders from around the world, including toll agency executives, government officials, engineers, consultants, and private-sector suppliers. Attendees engage on innovation, customer experience, infrastructure investment, safety, and emerging technologies.
How do I register and what does it cost?
Registration opens August 10, 2026. Published 2026 rates include $1,025 for a Member Delegate and $1,625 for a Non-Member Delegate, with reduced rates for government, academic, guest, and exhibit-staff registrants; IBTTA has stated final rates will be announced in Fall 2026.
What are the options for exhibitors and sponsors?
A 10ft x 10ft exhibit space is $3,500 for members and $6,000 for non-members, and sponsorships range from Bronze ($6,000) to Silver ($10,000) to Gold ($16,000), with a Sponsors Row option at $1,500. Space is first offered to Platinum Sponsors and returning exhibitors, then handled first-come, first-served.
What makes the meeting worth attending?
The 2026 program, themed "Driving What's Next: Investment. Impact. Influence," offers keynotes, three tracks of breakout sessions, technical tours of facilities such as a TEXpress site and Toyota's North American HQ, and awards including the Toll Excellence Awards. Signature networking events include an Opening Event at Texas Live! and a Closing Banquet.
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