North Dakota – Early bird registration for the 2026 North Dakota Transportation Conference closes Monday, February 9. The annual event will take place March 10-11 at the Bismarck Event Center and is expected to draw nearly 1,000 transportation professionals from across the state and region.

“Each year, this conference brings together participants from local, state, federal and tribal governments, along with university partners, contractors, consultants and transportation associations,” said Dawn Phelps, NDDOT conference lead. “It’s an important opportunity to connect, share ideas and focus on advancing North Dakota’s transportation system.”

The conference will feature sessions on a variety of transportation topics, including safety, construction innovations, environmental considerations, community planning, public engagement, workforce development, and research and materials.

Transportation professionals, industry partners, and others with an interest in transportation planning, design, construction, and operations are eligible to attend. Those who register by February 9 will receive the early bird rate.

More information and registration details are available at www.dot.nd.gov/ndtranspoconference.