Frequently asked questions
General questions
what are the meeting dates and location?
The Convention & Traffic Expo is taking place Feb. 20-24, 2026. The majority of meetings and events will take place at the George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010.
Find exciting schedule changes from 2025 on the Program page.
Want future Convention & Traffic Expo dates? Find them here.
Find exciting schedule changes from 2025 on the Program page.
Want future Convention & Traffic Expo dates? Find them here.
CONSENT FOR USE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES?
By participating ATSSA’s Annual Convention & Traffic Expo you grant permission to record and/or photograph your participation. It also grants ATSSA permission to use these images in future publication and promotions.
I received an email solicitation to purchase the ATSSA Annual Convention attendee mailing list. Is my information being sold?
ATSSA does not share the email addresses of Annual Meeting attendees. Anyone (other than ATSSA) who claims to have such a list is acting without ATSSA's participation or approval. ATSSA has no reason to believe any such list would represent the actual Annual Meeting attendee list. ATSSA recommends that you do not click on any links in the email and that you delete it immediately. ATSSA also recommends that you do not request to be removed from the mailing list as that likely would confirm to the sender that your email address is valid and thus may result in additional solicitations.
when are exhibit sales open?
Public exhibit booth sales for 2026 are now open! Early bird rates end July 7. Contact ATSSA Sales with questions.
Children under 16 years of age will not be permitted entry to the exhibit hall under any circumstances. No exceptions.
Children under 16 years of age will not be permitted entry to the exhibit hall under any circumstances. No exceptions.
Will scholarships for public agency officials be made available?
ATSSA typically offers scholarships to public agency officials, department of transportation (DOT) employees or new engineers to attend the event. The 2026 application period is not yet open. If you apply for a scholarship, DO NOT REGISTER until you have received your application decision. Additional information is available on the Public Agency Officials webpage.
Who is the exhibitor services provider?
T3 Expo is ATSSA's official exhibitor services contractor for the 2026 Convention & Traffic Expo.
How can I support The atss foundation during convention?
The ATSS Foundation is the non-profit charitable arm of ATSSA, which promotes roadway safety awareness. The highly-popular Sporting Clays Event and the Golf Classic Tournament are held in conjunction with the Convention & Traffic Expo. The National Work Zone Memorial is also displayed with the ATSSA booth during Traffic Expo.
Registration & Housing
Do speakers/presenters have to register if they’re only attending the session at which they are presenting?
Yes, registration is required for all Annual Convention attendees, including speakers. Education session speakers can register for free through the Speaker Service Center, and registration includes access to the entire event. Committee meeting presenters will be registered by ATSSA staff.
Do I need to register to attend the committee meetings?
Yes, registration is required to attend the committee meetings. Only registered attendees will have access to the meeting. If you are planning to attend ONLY the committee, then you can register for the Exhibits & Committee Meetings Only option for free. You will not be able to attend any other part of the Annual Meeting with this registration type. Please email [email protected] for access to this registration type.
How do i register to attend or exhibit?
Registration for 2026 exhibit staff, attendees and public agency officials is not yet open. Visit the registration page for information. Registrations are handled through eShow. Children under 16 years of age will not be permitted entry to the exhibit hall under any circumstances. No exceptions.
Housing is not yet open. Be sure to book hotel rooms first to receive discounted registration rates.
Housing is not yet open. Be sure to book hotel rooms first to receive discounted registration rates.
Who is the official housing provider?
JEMS Hospitality Group is the official housing provider for the 2026 Convention & Traffic Expo in Orlando. Housing for the 2025 event is not yet open. View our housing piracy notice at the bottom of the webpage.
Education sessions
do I have access to all the education sessions?
Yes! You may attend as many or as few sessions as you want. Registration is required to attend any education session(s).
where can i find out about continuing education credits for the meeting?
Attendees may receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for attending the Convention and education sessions. Certificates will be made available after the conclusion of the event.
WILL THERE BE A CALL FOR EDUCATION SESSION PROPOSALS?
Yes, a 2026 Call for Proposals will open soon. Proposals are only accepted through the online portal. Submitters will later be notified of their proposal status. Selected speakers receive complimentary registration to the Convention.
I am a speaker, how do i access the speaker service center?
The Speaker Service Center (SSC) is not available for the 2026 Convention. The SSC is your online portal to access resources, PowerPoint (PPT) templates, register, submit audio-visual needs and more. Speakers may still access their 2025 information using their provided login credentials to access the 2025 SSC.
