Upcoming Events

Make better decisions about managing and maintaining 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

Township Clerks, Superintendents, Trustees, Board Members, Council Members

Registration Deadline

The registration deadline for this in-person event is October 13, 2026.

This workshop will walk through a cybersecurity assessment, covering cyber assets ID, asset protection, detection of malicious activity, responding to and recovering from a cyber incident. The purpose of this is to identify gaps in an organization’s cybersecurity and related plans.

Intended Audience

Employees of agencies who own infrastructure such as roads, bridges, dams, wastewater and drinking water systems.

Registration Deadline

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

Get ready for a day and a half of education, networking, and collaboration at the 2026 Winter Operations Conference. Whether you work in public works, transportation, fleet management, or winter maintenance, this conference offers practical insights and opportunities to connect with professionals dedicated to keeping our roads safe throughout the winter season.

Why Attend?

• Learn from industry experts through technical sessions
• Discover the latest equipment, products, and services at the Exhibitor Show
• Gain practical strategies to improve winter operations
• Learn from industry experts through technical sessions

Optional In-Person Networking Event

• Monday, October 19 | 5:00pm-8:00pm (ET) at Socibowl
• Just a two-minute walk from the Delta Muskegon Hotel.
• Unlimited Arcade, Duckpin Bowling, Darts, Yard Jenga, Cornhole, Fun-Size Connect 4 & Tic Tac Toe.  Arcade includes items such as Basketball Shootaround, Skeeball, Guitar Hero, Air Hockey, Pin Ball and more!
• Cash bar, burgers, brats, and sides. (vegetarian and gluten free options available)

Hybrid Conference Sessions

• Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | 8:00 AM-3:00PM (ET) – In-Person Exhibitor Show to follow
• Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 8:00 AM-12:00PM (ET)
• Key session topics include winter maintenance operations, equipment and fleet management, weather and decision support, technology in winter operations, safety, materials and treatment practices, operations management, peer case studies and innovations.

In-Person Exhibitor Show

• Tuesday, October 20 | 3:00–6:00 PM (ET)
• In-person participants will enjoy access to up to 30 exhibitors featuring information on the latest equipment, products, and services designed to improve winter operations.
• A selection of appetizers will be served during the exhibitor show.

Hotel Accommodations

• The room block at the event hotel is sold out.  
• There are a limited number of rooms available for $159/night plus tax at the Shoreline Inn & Convention Center, 750 Terrace Point Road, across the road from the event venue.  Deadline: October 5th, 2026        https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/NP01W6

Registration Deadline

The registration deadline for this hybrid event is October 11, 2026. Registration after deadline: $240/person.

This course will identify applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards pertaining to accessibility for persons with disabilities with a focus on the Public Rights of Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG). Requirements for ensuring accessibility in existing facilities versus work in new construction and alterations will be discussed. Design elements necessary for achieving accessibility in the public right-of-way will be reviewed. Best practices will be identified.

Registration Deadline

The registration deadline for this in-person event is October 22, 2026.

This workshop will walk through a cybersecurity assessment, covering cyber assets ID, asset protection, detection of malicious activity, responding to and recovering from a cyber incident. The purpose of this is to identify gaps in an organization’s cybersecurity and related plans.

Intended Audience

Employees of agencies who own infrastructure such as roads, bridges, dams, wastewater and drinking water systems.

Registration Deadline

The registration deadline for this in-person event is October 26, 2026.

Learn about the importance of gravel and paved roads, the basics of construction and materials used, maintenance methods, the impact of drainage systems, and managing gravel road assets and paved road assets.

Intended Audience

Councils, Boards, Technical & Non-Technical Staff Members

Registration Deadline

The registration deadline for this in-person event is October 27, 2026.

Learn about installing Roadsoft-provided SQL Express, creating and managing databases, backup and restore, moving and sharing databases, and more.

Intended Audience

Roadsoft users who wish to learn about creating, backing up, restoring, moving, and sharing Roadsoft databases. Those wishing to learn about installing & updating SQL Express.

Registration Deadline

The registration deadline for this online event is October 27, 2026.