Upcoming Events

Make better decisions about managing and maintaining gravel roads by learning about the importance of gravel roads by learning about the importance of gravel roads, basics of construction and materials used, maintenance methods, the impact of drainage systems, and managing gravel road assets.

Intended Audience

Council Members, Commissioners, Trustees, Township Superintendents, Clerks, New Employees

Register in Advance

Lunch will be provided by the City of Charlotte. To help with the accuracy of lunch quantities, please register in advance.

Registration Deadline

The registration deadline for this in-person event is September 14, 2026.

Learn the basics of asset management at this in-person workshop. From pavement basics to how treatments or preventative measures impact the life of your pavement; you’ll gain practical knowledge you can apply right away. You will leave with a firm foundation to make informed maintenance decisions, prioritize investments, and maximize the long-term value of your infrastructure.

Intended Audience

Council Members, Commissioners, Trustees, Township Superintendents, Clerks, New Employees

Registration Deadline

The registration deadline for this in-person event is September 15, 2026.

Learn how to use AASHTOWare Bridge Rating™ software in a 2-day hands-on workshop environment. This event will take place from 9:00am-12:00pm (ET) on both September 23rd & 24th.

System Requirements

Participants will need the latest version of the software installed on the computer they are using for the training. AASHTOWare Bridge Rating™ software is available to local agencies and their consultants free of charge (courtesy of MDOT) for use on Michigan bridges. Visit https://loadrating.michiganltap.org for more information.

Registration Deadline

The registration deadline for this online event is September 13, 2026. Workshop materials will be shipped to all participants.

• Early Bird Registration (Apr 1–May 31): $150/person
• Regular Registration (June 1–Aug 31): $175/person
• Late Registration (Sept 1–7): $200/person

The Infrastructure Conference brings together practitioners, leaders, and partners from across Michigan to share practical insights, emerging ideas, and real-world lessons that strengthen how we plan, build, and maintain infrastructure.

Building on the strong foundation established in 2024, the 2026 Integrated Infrastructure Conference will continue to advance practical, cross-asset approaches to infrastructure management. Hosted in partnership by statewide asset management leaders, the conference will highlight how collaboration across systems and sectors drives smarter investments, stronger partnerships, and more resilient communities. Attendees can expect experience-driven discussions that move integrated asset management from concept to action.

The full agenda can be viewed here.

Available Lodging

All room blocks close on September 1, 2026

• Country Inn and Suites, 21625 Haggerty Road, Novi, MI, 48375, US
• Hilton Garden Inn, 14600 N Sheldon Road, Plymouth, MI 48170
• Holiday Inn, 33103 Hamilton Court, Farmington Hills, MI 48334

For more information about the event, please contact Tiffany Hall at tiffany@edgepartnerships.com or Emilee Madison at mic@michigan.gov.

If you need assistance with registration, please contact the Center for Technology & Training at ctt@mtu.edu.

Registration Deadline

Please note that registrations will not be accepted after September 7, 2026.

This online training is intended for Metropolitan/Regional Planning Organizations in Michigan that are responsible for PASER/IBR data collection and submittal.

Registration Deadline

The registration deadline for this online event is September 23, 2026.

This is the first part of a two-part webinar series that will cover advanced topics in the AASHTOWare Bridge Rating™ software.

Registration Deadline

The registration deadline for this online event is September 30, 2026.

The Center for Technology & Training has partnered with civil engineering faculty to develop learning modules that bridge the gap between classroom theory and hands-on software experiences. Bentley Education provides the educational software access that forms the basis for these modules.

In this free webinar, faculty members will demonstrate how to easily integrate these pre-built modules into existing syllabi, homework, or computational labs. These modules may also be of interest to working professionals who are branching into new areas of expertise.

Intended Audience

• Civil engineering faculty and students
• Transportation agency engineers/technicians
• Anyone interested in learning about OpenRoads™ Designer, OpenBridge ® Designer, MicroStation®, SYNCHRO™ Pro or Plaxis® 3D

Registration Deadline

The registration deadline for this in-person event is October 4, 2026.