Over 250 Lectern sessions will address topics of interest to policy makers, administrators, practitioners, researchers, and representatives of government, industry, and academic institutions. 

View the 2026 Online Program Archive to get an overview of sessions offered. 

Standing technical committees in the Technical Activities Division (TAD) provide an opportunity for you to network with others in your field and stay current on emerging issues while contributing to the continuing evolution of transportation research and practice. TAD volunteers are experts from all modes of transportation in many disciplines and represent the public, private, and academic sectors. 

TRB standing committee meetings are held throughout the week of the meeting, and most of them are open to the public. See what committees met at the 2026 event. 

Not on a committee but want to get involved? Sign up now to become a “Friend”!

Friends receive updates on committee activities and have opportunities to participate in many of them.

Visit more than 200 exhibits, including the TRB booth, showcasing a wide range of transportation-related products and services. 

Interested in becoming an Exhibitor?  

Exhibit hours: 

• Sunday: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Opening and Reception) 

• Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Bean Around Coffee Break 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM) 

• Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM 

Sunday, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 

Transportation professionals from all career levels are encouraged to attend this high-energy networking event to learn about available positions from across sectors and various modes. 

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and chat with hiring managers, receive feedback on their qualifications, and learn firsthand about job opportunities.  

2026 Career Fair Participants 

Poster sessions are a valuable opportunity for authors to present papers and meet with interested attendees for in-depth technical discussions. TRB poster sessions are very well attended and a popular feature of the Annual Meeting. 

View the 2026 Online Program Archive to get an overview of sessions offered. 

The TRB Annual Meeting has nearly 60 interactive workshops on Sunday and Thursday included with registration. These workshops are structured to create an environment for meaningful discussion and collaboration. 

View the 2026 Online Program Archive to get an overview of sessions offered. 

Wednesday, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM 
The program for the Chair’s Plenary Session includes the introduction of new Executive Committee members and officers; recognition of special guests; and the presentation of TRB’s most prestigious awards. Each year TRB strives to cover the topics most important to the Transportation Industry. 

Watch the 2026 TRB Annual Meeting Chair's Plenary Session. 

Sunday, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM 
Get tips on navigating the Annual Meeting and making the most of your time during the week. Learn about the value of continued participation through TRB technical committees. Understand the available tools, resources, programs, and extensive research capabilities available to transportation professionals through TRB. 

The session includes a networking segment to introduce you to the committee leadership in your area of interest—a first step in your journey to establishing lifelong professional networks through TRB. 

Professional Development Hours (PDHs) for attending the TRB Annual Meeting may be recognized by some licensure and certification agencies. It is recommended that you check with your own state licensure/certification agency about their specific requirements for PDHs. Each hour of participation typically earns one PDH. Attendees must maintain their own records of attendance. At the request of a licensing or certifying agency, TRB will confirm an individual’s meeting registration, however TRB is not able to confirm attendance at specific sessions.   

Certification Maintenance (CM) credits—approved by the American Planning Association (APA) for retaining American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification—are offered for some sessions at the TRB Annual Meeting. Persons seeking AICP CM credits must record their credits directly with APA. Approved CM credit sessions will be available in the Online Program this fall.

Requests will be accepted only via the online Request for Function Space form, which will be available on this web page beginning in August. 

Questions? Contact Bruce Millar at BMillar@NAS.edu.
Changes and cancellations must be made in writing.

Application

Function space requests for meetings and food/beverage events at the Marriott Marquis and Walter E. Washington Convention Center must be submitted through TRB. Assignment of meeting space is at the sole discretion of TRB, which reserves the right to reject any meeting-space application for any reason and without explanation.

• TRB will provide function space to nonprofit organizations and government agencies only.

• TRB does not charge a fee for providing this meeting space.

• Outside food and beverage is not permitted. All food and beverage must be ordered through the Marriott Marquis or Convention Center.

• Exhibit displays are not allowed in the function space.

Meeting rooms are setup to accommodate TRB meeting needs. Every effort will be made to match your request to available space. TRB reserves the right to change space assignments.

Deadlines

• October 15: Submission date for priority space requests.

• November 15: Notification of priority space assignments.

• December 15: Final deadline to submit requests for meeting space.

Scheduling

Events with more than 20 people may NOT be scheduled during the TRB programming hours below:     

• Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

• Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Do not schedule events involving TRB Executive Committee members from Wednesday morning through Thursday Noon.
Do not conflict with the Wednesday Chair’s Plenary Session.
Check the TRB Annual Meeting website before scheduling events to avoid conflicts with TRB programming.

Hospitality Suites

• Only organizations with space contracted in the exhibit hall or Annual Meeting Patrons are eligible to reserve guest room suites for hospitality purposes.                        

• To become an exhibitor or Annual Meeting Patron, visit the Exhibitor and Marketing Opportunities page for more details.

Processing Priority

Function space is assigned in the following order:

1. TRB events

2. TRB year-round sponsors

3. Associated organizations, processed on a first come, first served basis while space is available

Submitting a Request for Function Space does not guarantee assignment; function space is extremely limited. If your choices are not available, you may be asked to select another time, location, and/or setup. If we cannot find an acceptable alternative when we contact you, we will need to immediately move on to other requests for space.    

Distribution of Printed Materials

• Use of the TRB logo is prohibited.

• Announcements and invitations should clearly indicate the associated organization name and should not imply that the event is a part of the TRB Annual Meeting.

• Submit proposed copy to TRB prior to printing to prevent misunderstandings.

• Distribution of printed material and signs is limited to the function space assigned. Staff will remove and discard materials from all public areas.

Indemnification

Associated Group assumes entire responsibility for its own acts and those of its employees, agents, officers, and guests and hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the National Academy of Sciences, its subsidiaries, affiliates, employees, agents, officers, and directors against all liabilities, claims, causes of action, losses, and/or damages to persons or property (including expenses and reasonable attorney fees) caused by the willful misconduct or gross negligence of the Associated Group or its employees, agents, officers, or guests.

Organizations that do not follow the policies and procedures may not be assigned space in 2028.