| 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. |
| 6:45PM - 10:00PM |
Pre-Conference Baseball Game - Washington Nationals vs Arizona Diamondbacks
Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol
Street SE, Washington, DC 20003
Sponsored by F.H. Paschen
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| 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
Sponsored by Ardmore Roderick |
| 10:30AM - 11:30AM |
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 |
Leading with Conviction and Purpose
Professional Development Session #1
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| 1:00PM - 2:00PM |
Board Meeting |
| 2:00PM - 3:30PM |
Leadership Development Committee Meeting
Sponsored by HATCH |
| 2:30PM – 4:00PM |
Council of Presidents Meeting (Invitation only) |
| 3:00PM – 5:00PM |
Leading with Resilience: Mental Health & High-Performing Teams
Professional Development Session #2 |
| 4:30PM - 6:30PM |
Bus Transportation |
| 6:00PM – 9:00PM |
Welcome Reception featuring Rare Essence: The Wickedest Band Alive (OFFSITE)
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| 9:00PM - 10:00PM |
Return to Hotel/Bus Transportation |
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| Sunday, July 26, 2026 |
| 7:00AM - 8:00AM |
Morning Movement & Meditation (Yoga)
Sign up required as space is limited. Must be registered for the NMTC to participate.
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| 8:00AM – 6:00PM |
Registration Open
Sponsored by Ardmore Roderick |
| 8:00AM – 9:00AM |
Continental Networking Breakfast |
| 9:00AM - 10:30AM |
Exhibitor Move-in |
| 9:00AM – 11:00AM |
Opening Plenary Session - Keynote Speaker |
| 11:00AM - 6:00PM |
Exhibit Hall Open |
| 11:00AM - 11:30AM |
Coffee Break
Sponsored by HATCH |
| 12:00PM – 6:00PM |
CEO Summit & Reception (Invitation Only)
Sponsored by WSP |
11:30AM –12:30PM Concurrent Sessions |
Track 1: People, Power & Purpose in Leadership |
Electrifying the Fleet: How Washington, D.C. Is Driving Toward 2035
Track 2: Technology, Innovation & the Future of Mobility; Sponsored by HNTB
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Empowering Small Business with Innovative Strategies and Strong Partnership Alliance
Track 3: Access & Partnerships Driving Economic Opportunity |
From Legacy to Leadership Under Pressure: Four Chairs Reflect on 55 Years of COMTO
Track 4: Honoring Our Journey – 55 Years of COMTO History |
| 12:30PM – 2:30PM |
Networking Appetizers at the Exhibit Gallery |
2:30PM – 3:30PM Concurrent Sessions |
Building the Workforce of Tomorrow
Track 1: People, Power & Purpose in Leadership |
Stop Guessing, Start Mapping: A Practical Way to Find High-Demand Corridors
Track 2: Technology, Innovation & the Future of Mobility; Sponsored by HNTB |
Going the Extra Mile: Advancing Accessibility in "The Big Easy"
Track 3: Access & Partnerships Driving Economic Opportunity |
Going Back to Cali: Five Decades of COMTO Leadership in California
Track 4: Honoring Our Journey – 55 Years of COMTO History |
| 3:30PM - 4:00PM |
Studio 71 LIVE (Driven by COMTO Podcast Taping)
Sponsored by Espousal Strategies |
Coffee Break
Sponsored by HATCH |
| 4:00PM – 5:30PM |
Leadership Development/Emerging Leaders Forum
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| 6:00PM - 6:30PM |
Studio 71 LIVE (Driven by COMTO Podcast Taping)
Sponsored by Espousal Strategies |
| 7:00PM - 9:00PM |
Groove Line: The 1971 Party
Sponsored by MV Transportation
Hosted by COMTO DC |
| 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 - 5:00PM |
Registration & Exhibit Hall Open
Registration Sponsored by Ardmore Roderick |
| 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
Sponsored by AECOM |
9:00AM - 3:00PM
10:00AM Shotgun |
Scholarship Golf Tournament
Hosted by COMTO Philadelphia
DuPont Country Club
1001 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
Separate Registration Required: COMTO Philadelphia Chapter
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| 10:30AM – 11:00AM |
Coffee Break
Sponsored by HATCH |
11:00AM – 12:00PM Concurrent Sessions |
Driving What’s Next: Leading in a Rapidly Evolving Transportation Industry
Track 1: People, Power & Purpose in Leadership
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The Invisible Upgrade: How Software and Data are Solving Transit's Biggest Customer Experience Challenges
Track 2: Technology, Innovation & the Future of Mobility; Sponsored by HNTB |
Building More Than Projects: Lessons from the Front Lines of Federal and Local Infrastructure Implementation
Track 3: Access & Partnerships Driving Economic Opportunity |
Powered by Chapters: Local Leadership, Lasting Impact
Track 4: Honoring Our Journey – 55 Years of COMTO History |
| 12:00PM – 1:30PM |
Networking Appetizers at the Exhibit Gallery |
| 1:30PM – 3:00PM |
Small Business Forum - Keynote Speaker: Alan Gutierrez, Director Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, USDOT |
| 2:00PM – 3:30PM |
New Member Welcome and Orientation |
| 2:30PM - 3:45PM |
Speed Mentoring |
| 3:45PM - 4:00PM |
Transition to Concurrent Sessions |
4:00PM – 5:00PM Concurrent Sessions |
Beyond the Boardroom: The Truth About Stepping Into the C-Suite
Track 1: People, Power & Purpose in Leadership
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Text, Talk, Ride: How AI is Transforming Transit Communication
Track 2: Technology, Innovation & the Future of Mobility; Sponsored by HNTB |
Driving the Bus to Economic Impact and Public Partnership
Track 3: Access & Partnerships Driving Economic Opportunity |
All Lanes Open: Revitalizing and Building High-Impact COMTO Chapters
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 |
Coffee Break
Sponsored by HATCH |
10:30AM – 11:30AM Concurrent Sessions |
Preparing the Next Wave of Transportation Leaders
Track 1: People, Power & Purpose in Leadership
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Beyond the Hype: Preparing the NextGEN of Planners for the AI-Driven Future of Transportation
Track 2: Technology, Innovation & the Future of Mobility; Sponsored by HNTB |
Pathways to Prime: Partnerships, Capacity, and Opportunity for Mid‑Market Firms
Track 3: Access & Partnerships Driving Economic Opportunity |
Women Who Move the Nation: The Playbook for Advancement in Transportation
Track 4: Honoring Our Journey – 55 Years of COMTO History |
| 11:30AM - 11:45AM |
Transition to Plenary |
| 11:45AM – 1:30PM |
Legislative Plenary Lunch Session
*Program will begin at 12:15PM
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| 1:30PM - 2:00PM |
Transition to Concurrent Sessions |
2:00PM – 3:00PM Concurrent Sessions |
Fresh Perspectives, Stronger Transit
Track 1: People, Power & Purpose in Leadership
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How Transportation Leaders Are Designing the Future of Mobility
Track 2: Technology, Innovation & the Future of Mobility; Sponsored by HNTB |
From Compliance to Collaboration: Embedding Small Businesses in Progressive Design-Build
Track 3: Access & Partnerships Driving Economic Opportunity |
Your Network is Your Net Worth: COMTO = Authentic Connections
Track 4: Honoring Our Journey – 55 Years of COMTO History |
| 3:00PM – 3:30PM |
Coffee Break
Sponsored by HATCH |
| 3:30PM – 4:30PM |
Annual Business Meeting |
| 6:00PM – 7:00PM |
2027 Conference Reveal & Reception |
| 7:00PM – 8:30PM |
Industry Awards Gala - Emcee: Tony Perkins - Veteran Washington, DC Anchor/Host, NBC4, Good Morning America, The Donnie Simpson radio show |
