Minnesota Transportation Conference Call for Presentations

Choose the one area that fits best. We may move your submission to a different area during review.

Funding, Finance and Policy: Federal and state funding programs, local funding strategies, innovative finance, value capture, project prioritization, asset investment planning, life-cycle cost analysis, and fiscal sustainability.

Future Infrastructure: Bridges, pavements, materials, climate resilience, sustainability, asset preservation, maintenance innovations, and electrification.

Technology & AI: Artificial intelligence, automation, intelligent transportation systems, digital delivery, building information modeling (BIM), digital twins, GIS, drones, connected infrastructure, data analytics, and cybersecurity.

Project Delivery & Construction: Alternative delivery methods, including CMGC, Design-Build, and Progressive Design-Build; construction management; utility coordination; environmental review; permitting; risk management; contracting innovations; and schedule and cost management.

Safety for Everyone: Toward Zero Deaths and Vision Zero, the Safe Systems approach, work zone safety, vulnerable road users, traffic operations, and emergency response.

Mobility & Communities: Transit, active transportation, shared mobility, accessibility, rural mobility, Tribal partnerships, complete streets, and community engagement.

Freight & Economic Vitality: Freight movement, trucking, rail, aviation, ports, supply chain resilience, economic development, and last-mile logistics.

People & Workforce: Leadership, workforce recruitment and retention, succession planning, professional development, organizational culture, and change management.

Which transportation modes or areas does this presentation address? Select all that apply.

Describe the issue, opportunity, project, or subject your presentation will address; what you will cover; any key findings, lessons, or approaches you will share; why it matters in Minnesota; what is new or different about this work; and the value it will provide to conference attendees. (1500 character limit)

Complete the sentence "After this session, attendees will be able to..."

Briefly describe the primary presenter’s experience, perspective, or connection to the proposed topic. This may include professional, academic, community, or lived experience. A specific number of years of experience is not required.

Select Yes if the presentation is primarily about a named or clearly defined transportation project, such as the planning, design, construction, operation, evaluation, or outcomes of a particular facility or improvement. Select No if it focuses more broadly on research, policy, programs, practices, technology, workforce, operations, or an industry-wide issue.

If you are unsure, select No. You can still describe any relevant projects in your abstract above.

If no, type "N/A"

Briefly describe the experience, knowledge, perspective, or connection this speaker brings to the proposed topic. This may include professional, academic, community, or lived experience. Do not include the speaker’s name or organization.

List name, organization, email, and role or title.

Selected speakers register for the conference at the regular rate. Technical and panel speakers do not receive honoraria.

Speakers are responsible for their own travel and lodging.

Final presentation materials are due by the date stated in the speaker confirmation.

Sessions may be recorded. ACEC Minnesota may distribute session materials after the conference unless the speaker opts out at the time of confirmation.

Cancellation after the date set by the Program Subcommittee may affect consideration of future submissions.

The information in this submission is accurate, and every listed speaker has agreed to present.

If this proposal is accepted for presentation at the 2027 Minnesota Transportation Conference, I confirm that the primary presenter and approved co-presenter(s) will be available to present at any time assigned during the conference dates. I understand that scheduling preferences cannot be guaranteed.  

If this proposal is accepted for presentation at the 2027 Minnesota Transportation Conference, I agree to provide a professional biography and headshot for myself and each co-presenter by the requested deadline.

I confirm that this presentation will provide educational value and will not be used primarily to promote or sell a specific company, product, or service. References to products or services will be limited to what is relevant to the educational content.

If this proposal is accepted for presentation at the 2027 Minnesota Transportation Conference, I understand that all presenters must purchase conference registration within 30 days of the acceptance notification. Completing registration confirms the presentation slot. If registration is not completed within 30 days, the presentation may be removed from the program and the slot may be offered to another proposal.