Call for presentations for the 2026 North Dakota Transportation Conference

Call for Presentations for the

2026 North Dakota Transportation Conference

The North Dakota Department of Transportation today announced the call for presentations for the 2026 North Dakota Transportation Conference. Scheduled for March 10-11, this annual event will be held at the Bismarck Event Center.

The conference team is seeking engaging presentations that explore diverse topics in transportation, showcasing modern concepts and creative solutions.

“Each year, this conference brings together nearly 1,000 participants—from local, state, federal, and tribal representatives to university partners, contractors, consultants, and members of transportation associations,” said NDDOT conference lead Dawn Phelps. “We’re proud to provide a platform that highlights a wide variety of perspectives, all united by a shared commitment to advancing North Dakota’s transportation system.”

Successful sessions may contain one or more of the following elements, though proposals on any topic relevant to the group will be accepted:

Safety
Construction innovations from start to finish
Environmental considerations in planning, permitting, National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, or wetlands
Agency and community partnerships
Community planning
Public involvement/engagement
Contracting
Project planning
Project design
Logistics
Ready workforce
Research
Materials
Geotechnical
Surveying

Interested speakers are invited to submit their proposals by Friday, July 18. Each presentation should aim to contribute valuable knowledge, spark meaningful discussions, and provide actionable takeaways for attendees.

For more details on submission guidelines and to submit your proposal, visit the conference website at www.dot.nd.gov/ndtranspoconference.

This program is offered with sponsorship from FHWA, ND Department of Transportation, Western Dakota Energy Association, ND Insurance Reserve Fund, ND Township Officers Association, the Northland Chapter of the American Traffic Safety Services Association, and ND chapter of the American Public Works Association.

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