About the Meeting

Join us for the 2026 AASHTO Agency Administration Leadership Conference in Boston—where leadership, innovation, and data-driven strategies come together to shape the future of state DOTs. This is more than a conference—it’s a hands-on gathering of state DOT leaders and innovators who are redefining how transportation agencies operate, engage, and thrive. This collaborative event brings together practitioners across agency administration, civil rights, human resources, knowledge management, and data to address today’s most pressing challenges and opportunities.

Through focused plenary sessions and interactive discussions, participants will explore how to:

  • Harness AI and emerging technologies to enhance operations and decision-making
  • Lead through change by strengthening organizational culture and leadership capacity
  • Use data and analytics to build and sustain the workforce of the future

Learn more about the committees that will be convening below:

Committee on Data Management and Analytics

 Committee on Knowledge Management (CKM)

Committee on Human Resources

Committee on Civil Rights

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When

August 26, 2026 – August 28, 2026
7:00 AM-12:00 PM

Where

Hilton Boston Park Plaza

50 Park Plaza
Boston, MA 02116

Planner

Kamasha Hendrickson
khendrickson@aashto.org

Attire

Business casual attire is encouraged during meetings and sessions, while casual attire is acceptable for evening and social events. Remember a light sweater or jacket for air-conditioned meeting rooms.

Who Should Attend?

This conference is designed for transportation leaders, decision-makers, and practitioners from state DOTs and partner organizations who are driving innovation, advancing data-informed decision-making, and preparing their agencies for the future. Members of the following AASHTO Committees are encouraged to attend: Committee on Human Resources, Committee on Knowledge Management, Committee on Civil Rights, and Committee on Data Management and Analytics.

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