| 2026 Conference Schedule |
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2026 NATIONAL MEETING AND TRAINING CONFERENCEJULY 25 - JULY 28, 2025
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| Friday, July 24, 2026 | |
| 8:30AM - 11:30AM | Technical Tours Presented by COMTO DC & COMTO MD Sign up required as space is limited. Must be registered for the NMTC to participate. |
| 5:00PM – 6:30PM | Pre-Conference Networking Reception Grand Hyatt Washington *Must be registered for the Pre-Conference activity baseball game to attend |
| 6:45PM - 10:00PM | Pre-Conference Baseball Game - Washington Nationals vs Arizona Diamondbacks Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC 20003 |
| Saturday, July 25, 2026 | |
| 8:00AM - 12:00PM | Technical Tours Presented by COMTO DC & COMTO MD Sign up required as space is limited. Must be registered for the NMTC to participate. |
| 10:00AM – 5:00PM | Registration Open, Exhibitor Move-In |
| 10:30AM - 11:30PM | Sound Bath Relaxation & Meditation Sign up required as space is limited. Must be registered for the NMTC to participate. |
| 11:00AM - 12:00PM | Legislative Advisory Council Committee Meetings/Small Business Meeting |
| 12:00PM – 2:00PM | Professional Development Session #1 |
| 2:00PM - 3:30PM | Leadership Development Committee Meeting |
| 2:30PM – 4:00PM | Council of Presidents Meeting (Invitation only) |
| 3:00PM – 5:00PM | Professional Development Session #2 |
| 4:30PM - 6:30PM | Bus Transportation |
| 6:00PM – 9:00PM | |
| 9:00PM - 10:00PM | Return to Hotel/Bus Transportation |
| Sunday, July 26, 2026 | |
| 7:00AM - 8:00AM |
Morning Movement & Meditation (Yoga) |
| 8:00AM – 6:00PM | Registration & Exhibit Hall Open |
| 8:00AM – 9:00AM | Continental Networking Breakfast |
| 9:00AM – 11:00AM | Opening Plenary Session - Keynote Speaker |
| 11:00AM – 11:30AM | Break |
| 12:00PM – 6:00PM | CEO Summit & Reception (Invitation Only) |
| 11:30AM – 12:30PM |
Concurrent Sessions |
| 12:30PM – 2:30PM | Networking Appetizers at the Exhibit Gallery |
| 2:30PM – 3:30PM | Concurrent Sessions Track 1 - People, Power & Purpose in Leadership Track 2 - Technology, Innovation & the Future of Mobility Track 3 - Access & Partnerships Driving Economic Opportunity Track 4 - Honoring Our Journey - 55 Years of COMTO History |
| 3:30PM - 4:00PM | Break/ "Studio 71" (COMTO Historical Podcast - LIVE taping) |
| 4:00PM – 6:30PM | Leadership Development Committee Forum |
| 6:30PM - 7:00PM | Break/ "Studio 71" (COMTO Historical Podcast - LIVE taping) |
| 7:00PM - 9:00PM | "1971!" (1970's Theme Party) - COMTO Washington DC Reception |
| Monday, July 27, 2026 | |
| 7:00AM - 8:00AM | Morning Movement & Meditation (Yoga) Sign up required as space is limited. Must be registered for the NMTC to participate. |
| 8:00AM - 6:00PM | Registration & Exhibit Hall Open |
| 8:00AM – 9:00AM | Continental Networking Breakfast |
| 8:30AM - 12:00PM | Technical Tours Presented by COMTO DC & COMTO MD Sign up required as space is limited. Must be registered for the NMTC to participate. |
| 9:00AM – 10:30AM | Power Plenary Session |
| 9:00AM - 3:00PM 10:00AM Shotgun |
Scholarship Golf Tournament |
| 10:30AM – 11:00AM | Break |
| 11:00AM – 12:00PM | Concurrent Sessions Track 1 - People, Power & Purpose in Leadership Track 2 - Technology, Innovation & the Future of Mobility Track 3 - Access & Partnerships Driving Economic Opportunity Track 4 - Honoring Our Journey - 55 Years of COMTO History |
| 12:00PM – 2:00PM | Networking Appetizers & Speed Mentoring (Testimony Booth "Your Story - Our History") |
| 2:00PM – 3:30PM | Small Business Forum |
| 2:00PM – 3:30PM | New Member Welcome and Orientation |
| 2:00PM - 3:30PM | Speed Mentoring (Tentative) |
| 3:30PM - 4:00PM | Break |
| 4:00PM – 5:00PM | Concurrent Sessions Track 1 - People, Power & Purpose in Leadership Track 2 - Technology, Innovation & the Future of Mobility Track 3 - Access & Partnerships Driving Economic Opportunity Track 4 - Honoring Our Journey - 55 Years of COMTO History |
| 6:00PM – 7:30PM | Scholarship Gala |
| Tuesday, July 28, 2026 | |
| 7:00AM - 8:00AM | Sound Bath Relaxation & Meditation Sign up required as space is limited. Must be registered for the NMTC to participate. |
| 8:30AM – 10:00AM | Workforce Development Plenary and CITY Internship Showcase (Breakfast) |
| 10:00AM – 10:30AM | Break |
| 10:30AM – 11:30AM | Concurrent Sessions Track 1 - People, Power & Purpose in Leadership Track 2 - Technology, Innovation & the Future of Mobility Track 3 - Access & Partnerships Driving Economic Opportunity Track 4 - Honoring Our Journey - 55 Years of COMTO History |
| 11:30AM - 12:00PM | Break |
| 12:00PM – 1:30PM | Legislative Plenary Lunch Session |
| 1:30PM - 2:00PM | Break |
| 2:00PM – 3:00PM | Concurrent Sessions Track 1 - People, Power & Purpose in Leadership Track 2 - Technology, Innovation & the Future of Mobility Track 3 - Access & Partnerships Driving Economic Opportunity Track 4 - Honoring Our Journey - 55 Years of COMTO History |
| 3:30PM – 4:30PM | Annual Business Meeting |
| 6:00PM – 7:00PM | 2027 Host Chapter Reception |
| 7:00PM – 8:30PM | Industry Awards Gala |
