NOTE: All meetings and events are at the George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, Texas 77010 unless otherwise noted. All times are in Central time zone and are subject to change. Special event registration is available on the Special Events page.
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Registration
7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
BBQ Showdown
Avenida Plaza, outside the convention center
Coordinated by the Texas Chapter
Golf Tournament (additional fee)
7:00 a.m.
Memorial Park Golf Course
Coordinated by the Texas Chapter
Young Professionals Summit (additional fee)
8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Self-Assessment and Accreditation Workshop (additional fee)
8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Brewery Tour (additional fee)
5:00–9:00 p.m.
Coordinated by the Texas Chapter
Sunday, August 30, 2026
Registration
6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
First-Timers and New Members Meeting
7:00–8:20 a.m.
Education Sessions
8:00–9:15 a.m.
Opening Ceremony and Keynote
10:00 a.m.–Noon
Exposition Open
Noon–4:00 p.m.
Exhibitor Solutions Theater 1 and 2
Exhibit Hall
“The Pitch”
12:00–3:50 p.m.
Exhibit Hall
Prize Drawings
2:50 p.m.
APWA Connect LIVE! Booth 549
Education Sessions
3:00–4:50 p.m.
Get Acquainted Party (ticketed event)
6:00–9:00 p.m.
Monday, August 31, 2026
Registration
7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Education Sessions
8:00–9:30 a.m.
National Equipment Roadeo Competition
8:00 a.m.–Noon
Exposition Open
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Exhibitor Solutions Theater 1 and 2
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall
"The Pitch"
9:00 a.m.–2:50 p.m.
Exhibit Hall
Education Sessions
9:45–11:00 a.m.
Prize Drawings
1:50 p.m.
APWA Connect LIVE! Booth 549
Education Sessions
2:00–4:50 p.m.
Awards and Recognition Ceremony
5:00–6:15 p.m.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
5K Fun Run and Walk (additional fee)
6:30 a.m.
Coordinated by the Texas Chapter
Registration
7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
General Session
8:00–9:30 a.m.
Exposition Open
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Asset Management Space Theater
9:00 a.m.–12:50 p.m.
“The Pitch”
9:00 a.m.–12:50 p.m.
Exhibit Hall
Exhibitor Solutions Theater 1 and 2
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall
Education Sessions
9:45–11:00 a.m.
Small Cities/Rural Communities Brunch (ticketed event)
10:00–11:30 a.m.
Diversity Brunch (ticketed event)
10:00–11:30 a.m.
Prize Drawings
12:50 p.m.
APWA Connect LIVE! Booth 549
Education Sessions
1:30–4:20 p.m.
Chapter Dinners
Evening—times and locations vary. Check with your local chapter for additional information.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Registration
7:00 a.m.–Noon
Closing General Session and Keynote
8:30 a.m.–9:45 a.m.
Technical Tours (ticketed events, additional fee)
Morning—times vary
Education Sessions
10:00–11:15 a.m.
Facilities and Grounds Management Certificate Program
10:00 a.m.– 5:30 p.m.
Public Fleet Management Certificate Program
10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Education Sessions
11:25 a.m.–12:15 p.m.