Automotive & Transportation conferences & trade shows

Oct 25–28, 2026·Hilton Anatole, Dallas, TX

Women In Trucking's annual conference and expo on gender diversity, leadership and career development across trucking and logistics, with sessions, networking and exhibitors.

Who it's for

Trucking and logistics professionals, carrier leaders, drivers and HR/diversity leaders

Approx. size

160+ exhibitors

Organizer

Women In Trucking Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Expired: Early: $1,070 until Jun 13, 2026
• Expired: Regular: $1,285 until Oct 3, 2026
• Current price: Last-minute: $1,410

Earlier rates derived from published increases (+$215 June 14, +$125 Oct 4); members pay less

Oct 26–28, 2026·The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, Tucson, AZ

Annual gathering of Arizona trucking carriers and industry partners combining the association's annual meeting with a leadership and carrier conference at a Tucson resort.

Who it's for

Arizona trucking carriers and industry partners

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Arizona Trucking Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 26–28, 2026·Burlington, VT

Workshop on wide bandgap power devices and applications, with technical sessions, tutorials, keynotes, panels and an exhibition, plus an optional tour of GaN facilities.

Who it's for

Device scientists, circuit designers and application engineers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

IEEE

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Expired: Early: $650 until Sep 9, 2026
• Current price: Regular: $750

Expo pass

• Current price: Exhibitor-only pass: $200

Oct 26–28, 2026·Astor Crowne Plaza, New Orleans, LA

Annual conference of the Louisiana Airport Managers and Associates for the state's airport managers.

Who it's for

Louisiana airport managers and associates

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Louisiana Airport Managers and Associates (LAMA)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 26–28, 2026·Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI

Statewide annual conference for Wisconsin airport managers, operators and aviation businesses, with exhibitor booths and evening events.

Who it's for

Airport managers, operators and aviation businesses

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Wisconsin Airport Management Association (WAMA)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Expired: Early, airport non-member: $225 until Sep 14, 2026
• Expired: Early, corporate non-member: $275 until Sep 14, 2026
• Current price: Late, airport non-member: $250
• Late, corporate non-member: $300

Registration varies by member type: $175-$275 early (through Sept 14) and $200-$300 after; guest evening events $50.

Oct 26–29, 2026·Downtown Marriott in the Capitol District, Omaha, NE

Annual fall technology meeting of the airport lighting community, held in Omaha with sessions for airport and aviation lighting professionals.

Who it's for

Airport lighting professionals: aviation officials, airport electrical maintenance specialists, consulting engineers and lighting equipment manufacturers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

IESALC

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 26–29, 2026·Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Grapevine, TX

Annual four-day meeting co-sponsored by NDTA and U.S. Transportation Command where government and industry work on defense logistics and transportation challenges, with general sessions, a class-based Transportation Academy and an expo hall.

Who it's for

Government, military and industry transportation and logistics professionals

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) and USTRANSCOM

Year started

2013

Price

Full pass

• Expired: Early bird, non-member: $1,050 until Aug 27, 2026
• Current price: Regular, non-member: $1,155

Industry non-member full-meeting rates; member, government and local rates differ.

Oct 27–28, 2026·The Signal, Chattanooga, TN

Two-day freight industry festival with main-stage keynotes, demos, exhibits and evening events, alongside a compliance symposium and awards dinner.

Who it's for

Freight, logistics and freight technology professionals

Approx. size

1,000+ attendees

Organizer

FreightWaves

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 27–28, 2026·Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center, Raleigh, NC

Annual Raleigh gathering on transportation safety, funding and innovation, with sessions, an exhibit hall and an NCDOT career fair.

Who it's for

Transportation agency leaders, engineers, contractors, consultants and policymakers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

North Carolina Department of Transportation (with NC GO! and NC Chamber)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 27–29, 2026·Sheraton Reston, Reston, VA

Two-day-plus conference with parallel tracks on worker health and safety and on temporary traffic control and technology, with an exhibit area.

Who it's for

Work zone safety and traffic control professionals in transportation construction

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 27–29, 2026·Mountain America Exposition Center, Sandy, UT

A three-day UDOT-affiliated conference for transportation professionals, with breakout sessions, continuing education credits and an exhibit hall.

Who it's for

Transportation industry professionals and officials

Approx. size

100+ exhibitors

Organizer

Utah Department of Transportation

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 27–29, 2026·Vibe Credit Union Showplace, Novi, MI

Free-to-attend expo and conference on vehicle testing, validation and ADAS, held as part of Vehicle Tech Week North America.

Who it's for

Automotive testing, validation and R&D engineers and suppliers

Approx. size

3,000+ attendees · 250+ exhibitors

Organizer

UKi Media & Events

Year started

Unknown

Price

Expo pass

• Current price: Expo pass: Free

Oct 27–29, 2026·Kokomo Conference Center, Kokomo, IN

Annual gathering of Indiana metropolitan planning organizations and partners on transportation planning, this year themed on creating livable communities.

Who it's for

Staff of Indiana MPOs, INDOT, FHWA, local governments and transit agencies

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Indiana Association of Regional Councils (IARC) with the Anderson, Kokomo and Muncie area MPOs

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Expired: Early bird: $150 until Sep 30, 2026
• Current price: Standard: $200

Oct 27–29, 2026·Vibe Credit Union Showplace, Novi, MI

Expo and conference on software-defined vehicles, autonomous and assisted driving, in-vehicle computing, connectivity and vehicle cybersecurity, part of Vehicle Tech Week North America. Formerly Autonomous Vehicle Tech Expo.

Who it's for

OEM and Tier supplier engineers, technology providers and startups working on intelligent vehicle systems

Approx. size

1,000+ attendees

Organizer

UKi Media & Events

Year started

Unknown

Price

Expo pass

• Current price: Free pass: Free

Oct 27–29, 2026·Allerpark exhibition grounds, Wolfsburg, Germany

Biennial-style supplier fair at the Allerpark grounds where automotive suppliers meet Volkswagen Group buyers and other decision-makers, with innovation showcases and start-up areas.

Who it's for

Automotive industry suppliers, purchasing and innovation decision-makers

Approx. size

850+ exhibitors

Organizer

Wolfsburg AG

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 27–29, 2026·RAI Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Conference and exhibition on the commercial aviation aftermarket, bringing together airlines, lessors, MROs, OEMs and suppliers.

Who it's for

Airline, lessor, MRO, OEM and supplier professionals in commercial aviation maintenance

Approx. size

11,000+ attendees · 630+ exhibitors

Organizer

Informa Markets (Aviation Week Network)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 27–29, 2026·American Center for Mobility, Ypsilanti, MI

Forum on vehicle-to-grid business models, policy and technology, with sessions, demos and exhibits plus an October 29 workshop day.

Who it's for

Utility executives and grid planners, EV and fleet program managers, charging operators, regulators and technology vendors

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Smart Grid Observer

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Standard main conference (equipment, software and service providers): $895

Utilities, academic, government and non-profit rate is $695; workshop add-on brings the standard pass to $1,195.

Oct 27–29, 2026·Vibe Credit Union Showplace, Novi, MI

A co-located festival in Novi bringing together the Automotive Testing Expo, Intelligent Vehicle Expo and Automotive Design & In-Cabin Expo, with a free-to-attend conference program.

Who it's for

Automotive engineers and technical leaders in testing, validation, intelligent vehicle technology and vehicle design

Approx. size

3,000+ attendees · 200+ exhibitors

Organizer

UKi Media & Events

Year started

Unknown

Price

Expo pass

• Current price: Free expo pass: Free

Organizer describes the 3-day program as free to attend.

Oct 27–29, 2026·Milwaukee, WI

Annual gathering of tribal, state, federal and industry representatives on transportation programs, safety, business development and environmental issues; 2026 theme is New Horizons.

Who it's for

Tribal, federal, state and industry transportation officials

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Inter-Tribal Task Force

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 28, 2026·The Conference Center at Mercer, West Windsor, NJ

One-day showcase of New Jersey transportation research with keynotes, an AI panel, breakouts, a poster exhibit and awards, livestreamed.

Who it's for

New Jersey transportation community, higher education partners and students

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

NJDOT Bureau of Research and Innovation with Rutgers CAIT

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 28, 2026·Marygrove Conservancy, Detroit, MI

A half-day MichAuto and Detroit Regional Chamber event on workforce and talent development, linking employers, educators and workforce partners in the Detroit region.

Who it's for

Employers, educators and workforce leaders in Michigan's automotive and mobility sector

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

MichAuto and Detroit Regional Chamber

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 28, 2026·Carlisle Expo Center, Carlisle, PA

One-day conference from the PMTA Safety Management Council on how artificial intelligence is changing trucking safety, driver training and supervision, compliance and litigation, with an FMCSA regulatory update.

Who it's for

Transportation leaders, safety professionals and technology experts in trucking

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association Safety Management Council

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 28–29, 2026·Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS), Linthicum Heights, MD

Two-day ASNE symposium on naval engineering for polar operations, covering icebreakers and ice-capable ships, communications and technology for harsh environments.

Who it's for

Naval engineers, shipbuilders, government and industry professionals working on polar and icebreaker vessels and systems

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Expired: Early bird: $695 until Oct 9, 2026
• Current price: Standard: $795

Non-ASNE member rate; member and other discounted rates exist. No exhibit-hall-only passes.

Oct 28–29, 2026·Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta, GA

Exhibition and conference on recovering and recycling batteries, co-located with the Critical Minerals and E-Waste World expos. Entry is free.

Who it's for

Battery makers, recyclers, EV and energy storage companies and materials suppliers

Approx. size

1,500+ attendees · 150+ exhibitors

Organizer

Trans-World Events Ltd

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 28–29, 2026·Aloft Lake Nona, Lake Nona, FL

Two-day trucking association event with committee meetings, reception, regulatory and economic briefings, and awards.

Who it's for

Florida trucking industry members

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Florida Trucking Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 28–29, 2026·Saint John's Resort, Plymouth, MI

Two-day NXP training event with technical sessions, hands-on workshops and a technology lab on automotive and embedded systems and software-defined vehicles.

Who it's for

Automotive and embedded systems engineers and developers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

NXP Semiconductors

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 28–30, 2026·Portola Hotel & Spa and Monterey Conference Center, Monterey, CA

Annual conference and expo for California public transit with general sessions, breakouts, an expo hall and technical tours.

Who it's for

Transit agency staff and industry suppliers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

California Transit Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 30, 2026·New York Law School, New York, NY

One-day City & State summit in Manhattan on New York transportation policy and projects, covering transit investment, congestion pricing, infrastructure, freight and next-generation mobility.

Who it's for

Transportation leaders, policymakers and industry experts

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

City & State

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 30, 2026·Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

One-day research and policy conference on auto lending, covering new and used vehicle lending, leasing, securitization, regulation and AI applications.

Who it's for

Policymakers, auto lenders and finance practitioners, and academic researchers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 1–3, 2026·JW Marriott Austin, Austin, TX

Three-day forum for buy-here-pay-here and lease-here-pay-here used car dealers, built around dealer-led roundtables, breakout education sessions and dealership site visits.

Who it's for

BHPH and LHPH dealership owners and leadership teams: general, sales, finance, service and collections managers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

NIADA

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Expired: Early bird: $695 until Oct 9, 2026
• Current price: Regular: $895 until Oct 30, 2026
• On-site: $1,095

Non-member rates; NIADA members pay less. Save $50 per registrant for 2 or more from the same dealership.